Black America Breaking News for the African American Community
Photo: Paras Griffin (Getty Images) It’s Lit!It’s Lit!Where all things literary live on The Root Black lives matter and so do black stories. Author Angie Thomas embodies that statement, and if you thought she was done giving us raw and brutally honest depictions of black reality with her novel-turned-film The …
Read More »DaBaby Shoots His Shot at Raven-Symone on Instagram Live, But is Disappointed When She Says She’s a Lesbian & His Female Fans Shouldn’t Worry (VIDEO)
The coronavirus self-quarantine has celebrities interacting with each other on social media in ways we’ve never seen before. Earlier today, while on Instagram Live, DaBaby called up Raven Symone and she actually answered and chopped it up with him for about four minutes about a number of random topics: …
Read More »<em>The Atlantic Daily: </em>It’s Okay to Miss Your Old Life
When in doubt, turn to the Barefoot Contessa. Ina Garten’s Instagram account is becoming “one of the most soothing and wholesome places on the internet.” KATIE MARTIN / THE ATLANTIC Today’s coronavirus update, in two sentences: Private labs are fueling a new testing crisis. And we may never know how …
Read More »A Celebration Of Non-Binary Queer Black Life
Written by Wendy L. Wilson Thomas Hudson’s story went viral a few weeks ago, back when everyday activities like getting coffee before work, going to the gym and shopping for groceries were ordinary events. On February 25, Hudson, who identifies as non-binary, stood up to a disrespectful customer at a …
Read More »Offset Releases Trailer For New Celebrity Car Show
Offset is giving fans Fast & Furious vibes with the trailer to his new show. The Migos rapper is launching a new show called “Skrrt With Offset” on Quibi, a new streaming service, People reports. Offset first announced that the show was in the works back in November, and now …
Read More »Newest “Beverly Hills” Housewife Garcelle Beauvais Hints the Other Ladies Didn’t Try to Come for Her Because She’s Black
The milestone 10th season of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills will premiere next month. Not only will it be the first season without Lisa Vanderpump, but the first black RHOBH housewife will make her debut. Actress Garcelle Beauvais is the newest Beverly Hills housewife and stopped by The Real …
Read More »This Company Offers Same-Day Delivery For Black-Owned Products
Image: Instagram There has been a huge movement in the black community to turn their buying power toward black-owned business. One entrepreneur based in St. Louis has found a way to bring those companies right to your doorstep. In 2016, Oran Taylor founded TransTaylor Logistics, a distribution company offering free, …
Read More »Lizzo’s Special Treat For COVID-19 Hospital Workers
Award-winning singer, Lizzo, is making sure that a number ER staff members are feeling “Good as Hell” after she sent lunches to the medical personnel while they are tirelessly working during the coronavirus pandemic. Staff at University of Washington Medical Center’s received their hot lunches on Monday (March 30) from …
Read More »Final Season of “Empire” Cut Short Due to Coronavirus Pandemic, Series Finale to be Revamped AGAIN
As if the series coming to end wasn’t bad enough, there’s even more bad news for Empire fans. According to Deadline, the show’s final season has been cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic. Empire was slated to have 20 episodes in its sixth and final season. However, only …
Read More »Make Money, Don't Let It Make You—Plus, Check Out What's New and Black on Netflix in April 2020
The Player’s Club (1998)Screenshot: New Line Cinema (YouTube ) It may be April Fools’ Day—even though we’ve all collectively decided that ain’t shit funny in terms of pranks during this unprecedented time—but Netflix certainly isn’t joking about this month’s new lineup! Yes, that’s right, it’s time for yet another black-ass …
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