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Zoe Saldana Tearfully Apologizes For Playing Nina Simone In 2016 Biopic

The 42-year-old actor says she "should have tried everything in my power to cast a Black woman to play an exceptionally perfect Black woman.”
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Street Artist Honors Protesters With Nina Simone's Iconic Quote About Freedom

"I’ll tell you what freedom means to me: no fear," the artist Pegasus painted in solidarity with anti-racism protesters.
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Nina Simone's Childhood Home Recognized As ‘National Treasure’

Four African-American artists got together and purchased the singer-activist's home in North Carolina.
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Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Might Induct Radiohead In 2018

The institution will also consider Bon Jovi, Nina Simone, LL Cool J and Depeche Mode.
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Nina Simone Said She Almost Killed A Man For Not Paying Her In Vintage Clip

In a 1999 interview, Simone recalled the time a record company exec robbed her.
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Four Black Artists Join Forces To Purchase Nina Simone's Childhood Home

Adam Pendleton, Rashid Johnson, Ellen Gallagher and Julie Mehretu took over the legendary space.
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We, Too, Sing America: 17 Songs That Reflect On Being Black In America

These iconic singers amplified our voices through their music.
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What Would Nina Simone Think About The Black Lives Matter Movement?

"She'd have her 'Black Lives Matter' [T-shirt] on," says poet and longtime friend Nikki Giovanni.
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Lupita Nyong'o's Hair-Raising Tribute To Nina Simone

We think Miss Simone would be proud.
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21 Movies About Black Music Icons You Should Watch ASAP

If you're skipping out on "Nina," we got you.
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