Formerly LeRoi Jones, the civil rights leader inspired a generation of slam poets, playwrights and musicians

The deputy assistant was primarily known for his bombastic cable news interviews

The actress, her husband, and nine other parents are accused of bribing University of Southern California employees

It is hard to overestimate Aretha Franklin’s importance to both music and the civil rights movement

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Dustin Hoffman stars in the next great series from the creator of \"Deadwood\" and \"John From Cincinnati\"

Dr. Donald W. Shirley's brother, Maurice Shirley, called the movie a "symphony of lies"

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From slaughterhouses to sweatshops, modern society is constructed to let us ignore atrocities

The legendary Mississippi bluesman, 89, died last night in Las Vegas

Two screwed-up Israeli teenagers, a lost dog and the crime-ridden streets of Jerusalem add up to a memorable adventure -- and a love story you won't want to resist.

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Both shows are dealing with the aftermath of romances that peaked too early

Lean into superstition and celebrate the unluckiest of holidays safely from your own couch