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Uncovered / web
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What You Don’t Know About Buffalo Wings

The MUNCHIES team travels to Buffalo to explore the untold history of this city’s most popular dish: Buffalo wings.
The VICE Guide To Right Now
6:13

Should Kanye West, Chris Brown, or Kevin Hart Be Canceled?

#Canceled is a gameshow where people debate which problematic celebrity from their community is the most offensive and deserves to be dismissed. Each contestant votes on who is the worst between Kanye West, Chris Brown and Kevin Hart.
The VICE Guide To Right Now
6:27

Should Wendy Williams, Azealia Banks or Cardi B Be Cancelled?

Three players fight to defend their fave problematic celebrity. In this episode contestants debate over Wendy Williams, Cardi B, and Azealia Banks.
Broadly Shorties
3:16

The History of Black Lipstick

Makeup trends have evolved over the decades, but few trends have a history as diverse and extensive as black lipstick.
Broadly Shorties
1:10

The True Origins of Dreadlocks

HairBySusy breaks down the history behind dreadlocks and how they are being worn today.
Broadly Shorties
1:56

The True Origins of Cornrows

HairBySusy breaks down the history behind cornrows and how they are being worn today.
VICE Shorties
1:19

Black History You Should Know: Sharecropping

Slavery in America didn’t exactly end in 1863. VICE's Akil Gibbons explains how a modern form known as "sharecropping" still exists today.
Broadly Shorties
1:26

The True Origins of Box Braids

HairBySusy breaks down the True Origins of Box Braids and how they are being worn today.
Broadly Shorties
2:19

Why Dorothy Height Was the "Godmother" of Civil Rights

Dubbed the "godmother of the civil rights movement" by President Obama in 2010, Dorothy Height was a leader to be reckoned with.
VICE Labs / S1 EP148
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Black Trademarked Photo Editing Software History: Bass Reeves

Bass Reeves, thought to be the real inspiration for The Lone Ranger, was one of the first black Deputy U.S. Marshals, arresting over 3,000 criminals.
VICE Labs / S1 EP148
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Black Trademarked Photo Editing Software History: Mary Bowser

Fearless Civil War spy, Mary Bowser, is edited back into the foreground of American History to finally get the credit she deserves.
VICE Labs / S1 EP148
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Black Trademarked Photo Editing Software History: Robert Smalls

The forgotten black Civil War hero, Robert Smalls, is edited back into his rightful place in American History alongside Abraham Lincoln.
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