Taryn Finley is the Editor of HuffPost Black Voices where she manages and produces content to inform, empower and amplify black audiences and highlight why our stories matter. Previously, she has worked at The Root, Essence, NBC and Radio One. She has a masters from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and is a graduate of Howard University. Taryn can be reached at taryn.finley@huffpost.com.
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I Wish I Were Relieved
Let's be clear. The jury's decision to convict Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis cop who murdered George Floyd, is what accountability looks like, not justice.
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Damson Idris And Walter Mosley On Honoring John Singleton With ‘Snowfall’ Season 4
The star and executive producer discuss continuing the director's legacy in the first season after his death.
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Sophia Nahli Allison’s ‘A Love Song For Latasha’ Captures The Fullness Of Black Girlhood
Thirty years later, this film shows that 15-year-old Latasha Harlins' story is more than just her traumatic death.
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Beyoncé And Jay-Z Showed Up Late To The 2021 Grammys And Stole The Show
The "Black Parade" singer showed up when the show was nearly over and took total command with her husband by her side.
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Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee To Honor 4 Civil Rights Icons
Activists to remember the late John Lewis, Joseph Lowery, C.T. Vivian and Bruce Boynton at a virtual commemoration of the 56th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
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Celebrating The Trailblazing Black Women Shaping U.S. History In Real Time
"And THAT'S That" hosts Taryn Finley, Shaquille Romblay and Ja’han Jones discuss Black women leading the charge during times of crisis, and what true appreciation looks like.
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How Producer Felicia D. Henderson Went From Writing Jokes To Spearheading Black Dramas
Henderson, who has worked on "Moesha," "Family Matters" and "Soul Food," sat down with HuffPost to discuss her journey in Hollywood.
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SZA Wants To Turn Your Attention To Environmental Racism
The “Good Days” artist discussed her new partnership with Tazo, her growth since “Ctrl” and her forthcoming studio album.
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Actor Dominique Fishback Examines Black Love In ‘Judas And The Black Messiah’
The hosts of HuffPost's "And THAT'S That!" podcast sit down with Fishback, who stars alongside Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield in the highly anticipated film about Fred Hampton.
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Black Women In Hollywood Pay Homage To Cicely Tyson
Regina King, Tracee Ellis Ross, Lynn Whitfield and more of today’s Black leading ladies define what the pioneer’s legacy means to them.
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'Girlfriends' Creator Mara Brock Akil Talks Black TV Classics
The hosts of HuffPost's "And THAT's That!" podcast speak with the screenwriter and producer about her hit TV shows and her new Netflix deal.
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10 Years After ‘Awkward Black Girl,’ Issa Rae Reflects On The Table She’s Built
With the landmark anniversary and the final season of “Insecure” announced, Rae is about to start a new chapter.
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DaniLeigh's Problematic Single 'Yellow Bone' Reveals Depth Of Colorism In The Music Industry
Journalist and culture critic Ivie Ani joins the hosts of HuffPost's "And That's That!" podcast to discuss the controversial song.
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'And THAT'S That': Reflecting On Joe Biden And Kamala Harris's Inauguration
Let's talk about life after inauguration and how the Biden-Harris administration must lead following the white supremacist insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland Calls Out The Erasure Of Black Capitol Workers Impacted By Riot
The newly elected congresswoman also called for the arrest of everyone involved in Wednesday’s attack.
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Black Organizers Mobilized Voters And Won The Georgia Senate Runoffs
Social media users praised Stacey Abrams, LaTosha Brown and others who rallied voters to elect Democrats Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff.
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11 Kids Movies From The '90s That Will Bring You Some Nostalgic Joy
From "Blank Check" to "Space Jam," this watch list will certainly lift your spirits.
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‘And THAT’S That!’ Alex Elle On How To Mentally Prepare For 2021
The hosts spoke with author and wellness consultant Alex Elle about how to stay mentally grounded after an eventful year.
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2020 Was Wild. These Pop Culture Obsessions Got Us Through.
We baked. We binged. We bought all the things. An A-to-Z list of the distractions that sustained us in this roller coaster of a year.
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‘And THAT'S That!’: Zerlina Maxwell Breaks Down White Politics
The hosts spoke with author and TV host Zerlina Maxwell about the importance of identity and the future of Biden's presidency.