YARA SHAHIDI

Gina Rodriguez got emotional responding to online critics who called her “anti-black” for comments she made late last year about pay equality — but her response to the topic is drawing even more criticism.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Gina Rodriguez Breaks Silence On 'Anti-Black' Controversy: 'The Backlash Was Devastating'
By Carly Ledbetter
The "Jane the Virgin" star clarified comments she made last year.
Bewitched is coming back and will feature an interracial family this time around
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VIDEOS
ABC's Upcoming 'Bewitched' Reboot Will Feature Some Black Girl Magic
The reboot will feature an interracial family and “Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris is spearheading the show’s pilot.
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STYLE & BEAUTY
Get Ready To See ‘Gen Z Yellow’ Everywhere This Spring
By Julia Brucculieri
We think it's finally safe to say goodbye to Millennial Pink.
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OPINION
Black Kids Will Save The World
By Frederick Joseph, Guest Writer
Young leaders are not only changing the false narratives about black youth, they are changing the future.
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 06: Actress Yara Shahidi attends the Build Series to discuss 'Grown-ish' at Build Studio on February 6, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage)
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BLACK VOICES
Yara Shahidi Films Her Inspiring Message Celebrating Black Girl Magic
By Princess-India Alexander
"To be a black girl is to be one of the reasons the universe thrives."
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STYLE & BEAUTY
SAG Awards Dresses For Less: Score These 5 Looks Now
By Julia Brucculieri
The closet envy is real.
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BLACK VOICES
Yara Shahidi Compares Iran Protests With Black Lives Matter: We're All Interconnected
By Dominique Mosbergen
The half Iranian-American, half African-American actress said she hopes others can view the protests from a "humane perspective."
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MEDIA
Yara Shahidi Is Taking A Seat In The Director's Chair (Finally!)
By Mycah Hazel, Contributor
blogger, equal opportunity enthusiast
Seventeen-year-old Yara Shahidi once said that playing Zoey on ABC’s “Black-ish” is her “activism through art.” Since saying
NEWARK, NJ - AUGUST 05: Yara Shahidi speaks onstage during Black Girls Rock! 2017 at New Jersey Performing Arts Center on August 5, 2017 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic)
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BLACK VOICES
Yara Shahidi Delivers Rousing Speech Reminding Black Girls They Are ‘Fierce’
By Lilly Workneh
"We thrive because we are, we are because we chose to be."
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PARENTS
New #LikeAGirl Ad Tells Girls To Say Goodbye To The Fear Of Failure
By Taylor Pittman
It's racked up more than 3 million views in two days.
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 13: Actress Yara Shahidi arrives at the Teen Choice Awards 2017 at Galen Center on August 13, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
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BLACK VOICES
Yara Shahidi Writes Compelling Essay On The Power Of Activism And Art
By Taryn Finley
Yara Shahidi believes actors can start important conversations about today's issues.
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WOMEN
The 20 Funniest Tweets From Women This Week
By Alanna Vagianos
The ladies of Twitter never fail to brighten our days with their brilliant ― but succinct ― wisdom. Each week, HuffPost Women
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 25: Actress Yara Shahidi attends the 2017 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 25, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
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BLACK VOICES
Yara Shahidi Honors Tamir Rice In Beautiful BET Award Acceptance Speech
By Lilly Workneh
The actress won the YoungStars Award and gave an incredibly touching speech.
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BLACK VOICES
Yara Shahidi Is Officially Joining Malia Obama At Harvard University
By Lilly Workneh
These young women are unstoppable.
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 05: Actress Yara Shahidi attends the Build Series to discuss the comedy show 'Black-ish' at Build Studio on April 5, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/WireImage)
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BLACK VOICES
'Black-ish' Star Yara Shahidi Dishes On Her Forthcoming Spinoff Show
By Taryn Finley
She also discussed her life as she prepares for college.
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 05: Actress Yara Shahidi attends the Build Series to discuss the comedy show 'Black-ish' at Build Studio on April 5, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/WireImage)
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ENTERTAINMENT
Yara Shahidi Says 'Black-ish' Helped Her Embrace Being Mixed Race
By Minou Clark
"I can be biracial and proud of my heritage on both sides." 🙌
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 11: First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama (L) greets actress and activist Yara Shahidi with a 'high five' during a panel discussion at Glamour Hosts 'A Brighter Future: A Global Conversation on Girls' Education' with First Lady Michelle Obama at The Newseum on October 11, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Glamour)
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BLACK VOICES
Yara Shahidi Got Michelle Obama To Write Her College Recommendation Letter
By Brennan Williams
This young, phenomenal woman deserves it all.
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