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Whitney Houston, The Notorious B.I.G. Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The two superstars are the only artists of color in the Class of 2020.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jan 15, 2020 1:31PM EST

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Colorlines Favorites of 2018: The Power and Pain of 'Whitney'

The Colorlines team is sharing our favorite shows, books, hashtags, movies and more of 2018. Here, senior editorial director Akiba Solomon explains why you should watch the definitive Whitney Houston documentary, even if you aren’t a fan.

Akiba Solomon Dec 31, 2018 9:00AM EST

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WATCH: The Trailer for 'Whitney' Will Make You Feel All The Things

The feature-length documentary illuminates the woman behind the amazing voice. It also includes a startling allegation of sexual abuse.

Kenrya Rankin May 17, 2018 2:03PM EDT

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'Whitney. Can I Be Me' Explores the Artist's Struggles With White Entertainment Industry Standards

The new feature documentary, which chronicles Houston’s life from pre-superstardom to her sudden 2012 death, airs exclusively on Showtime.

Sameer Rao Aug 25, 2017 10:41AM EDT

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10 Behind-the-Scenes Photos From the Smithsonian's Long-Awaited Black History and Culture Museum

Check out pics of a Tuskeegee Airmen plane, the P-Funk Mothership and more in this roundup from yesterday’s media day at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Sameer Rao Sep 15, 2016 12:12PM EDT

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Tituss Burgess is Turning 'The Preacher's Wife' Into a Broadway Musical

The Emmy-nominated “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” star already wrote the score and lyrics for the upcoming musical.

Sameer Rao Sep 6, 2016 4:22PM EDT