African American women in media and entertainment, such as Oprah, Ava Duvernay, and Gayle King, have expressed their discomfort with being called “auntie” due to its association with old age and the stereotype of the mammy, while others view it as an honorable title of respect and connection.
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Taraji P. Henson’s Candid Revelation Sparks Industry Support for Equal Pay
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In a recent SiriusXM interview with Gayle King, iconic actress Taraji P. Henson bravely addressed the pervasive issue of pay […]
Is JAY-Z’s Wealth Good for Black America?
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black Would you take $500,000 or dinner with JAY-Z? For years, this question-turned-viral meme has circulated on social media platforms. Most say […]
White House Correspondents Association Honors and then Disses Black Press at Dinner
While honoring the two, the WHCA failed to acknowledge National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., who inexplicably was seated in the back of […]
