Tressie McMillan Cottom argues that R. Kelly received a pass for his alleged sexual misconduct due to his celebrity status and societal perceptions of black girls' sexuality.
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The Midterm Precap | Jordan, Michael and Ronny Break Down the 2026 Midterm Election Campaign
This week's hosting trio, Michael Kosta, Ronny Chieng, and Jordan Klepper, dive into the midterms as Election Day approaches, examining how Trump's unalloyed Muslim-bashing and bizarre butt rants are playing with his MAGA rallygoers versus the broader electorate. They discuss how ... Show More
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Part One: R. Kelly: His Life, Times & Vicious Sex Cult
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20 Years Ago, She Warned Us About R. Kelly
Sparkle knew R. Kelly as a mentor and friend. She introduced her 12-year-old niece, an aspiring rapper, to him 20 years ago. And then a sex tape surfaced—a tape that Sparkle said showed Kelly was abusing her niece. When she raised the alarm, no one listened. Instead, Dave Chappel ... Show More
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