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  • Cynthia Erivo and Janelle Monáe. Two Black women dressed in 1800s-styled clothing and holding a gun.

    Watch the Trailer for 'Harriet'

    The iconic abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor hits the big screen.

    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jul 23, 2019 12:54PM EDT
    Janelle Monáe. Black-and-white image of Black woman in black and white performance attire playing white guitar behind black-and-white microphone stand in front of white lights.

    Your Favorite Artists of Color Won Big at the Grammys

    See Janelle Monáe, Childish Gambino and other performers and victors rule the awards ceremony—even in their absence. 

    Sameer Rao Feb 11, 2019 12:50PM EST
    Donald Glover and Janelle Monáe. Black woman in gold crown and black dress poses next to Black man in black and orange suit in front of black wall and near other Black men in black and white attire

    Childish Gambino, Janelle Monáe and More POC Lead Coachella Lineup

    They will join Solange, Bad Bunny and other marquee artists and rising stars of color in the California desert this spring.

    Sameer Rao Jan 3, 2019 1:57PM EST
    Janelle Monáe. Black woman smiles in black hat and black and white dress and white boots while holding black microphone and sitting on red chair on gray carpet near Black woman in turquoise skirt in front of black wall

    Fans Celebrate Janelle Monáe Coming Out as Pansexual

    The singer and actress ended speculation about her sexual identity in a new interview with Rolling Stone.

    Sameer Rao Apr 26, 2018 3:49PM EDT
    Black woman with black hair in red suit with white shirt and black bowtie and black and silver pin and diamond jewelry in front of grey walls

    READ: Janelle Monáe Embraces Her Truest Self

    The Electric Lady discussed her upcoming album, “Dirty Computer,” its messages for the LGBTQ community and her pursuit of intersectional equity with The New York Times Magazine.

    Sameer Rao Apr 20, 2018 4:26PM EDT
    Black woman with black hair in black and grey shirt and silver star-shaped earrings in front of red and blue arcade machine and dark red wall

    In 2 Big New Songs, Janelle Monáe Chants Down Racism and Sexism

    “Black women and those who have been the ‘other’, and the marginalized in society—that’s who I wanted to support.”

    Sameer Rao Feb 23, 2018 5:14PM EST
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