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Why Black Award Shows Matter Amid BAFTAs N-Word Controversy: ‘Safe Spaces Are Not About Retreat, They Are About Dignity’ (Guest Column)
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Black Awards Shows Matter as Safe Spaces Amid BAFTAs N-Word Controversy

After BAFTA's N-word controversy, ABFF founder Jeff Friday explains why Black talent need "safe spaces" like the NAACP Image Awards, AAFCA and BET.

Variety
Feb 28 at 7:05pmWeb