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The late 1960s was a time of seismic cultural shifts. The Civil Rights Movement was in full force, demanding change in institutions that had long upheld systemic racism, including the entertainment industry. Television, often dubbed a mirror of society, lagged in this transformation. (NBC/Screenshot) Black characters were mostly absent or relegated to roles of subservience, […]
The Weeknd is paying tribute to late actor Tony Todd. On Friday (Nov. 8), the superstar singer honored the iconic actor, known for his roles in horror franchises Candyman and Final Destination, with a heartfelt post on his Instagram Story. “A trailblazer,” the Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, wrote alongside a photo of […]
NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer mission is set to provide unprecedented insight into the Moon’s hidden water. Built by Lockheed Martin and managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, this small satellite aims to locate, measure, and understand water on the lunar surface. Launching next year, the Trailblazer will play a pivotal role in discovering the forms and […]