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What Had Happened Was: 2/6/17

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GAME. BLOUSES.

Tom Brady brought the New England Patriots back from a 25-point deficit, converted two two-point conversions at the end of regulation and helped the Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons, 34-28, in the first-ever overtime Super Bowl game. The Patriots scored 31 unanswered points and the Falcons never saw the ball in the extra period. Since 2001, Brady has helped New England play in seven Super Bowls, winning five with coach Bill Belichick.

BLESSINGS

SOCIAL STATUS

FOR THE CULTURE

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Margot Shetterly, the author of Hidden Figures, discusses the work environment of NASA’s black scientists in the 1950s.

From underdog to top dog, Big Sean has always been the truth.

Guinness World Records officially confirmed that Beyoncé’s pregnancy announcement shattered the record for most liked image on Instagram.

Morehouse College professor’s post about Donald Trump and Tom Brady gets threats.

Black women face devastating losses if the Affordable Care Act is repealed.

TOP THREE TWEETS

1. INGRATES

2. BEEN SHORTCHANGING YOURSELF

3. ALL IS FAIR IN WAR

ICYMI

PICTURE PERFECT

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Rhiannon Walker is an associate editor at The Undefeated. She is a drinker of Sassy Cow Creamery chocolate milk, an owner of an extensive Disney VHS collection, and she might have a heart attack if Frank Ocean doesn't drop his second album.