Culture’s biggest night is almost upon us and today we finally learn how two of the most powerful and talented women in Hollywood are involved. Academy Award nominated and Golden Globe winning actor, filmmaker and philanthropist Taraji P. Henson will host the 2021 BET Award show, while critically acclaimed, GRAMMY …
Read More »Illustration by Paul Spella; images by Mary Evans / Ronald Grant / Everett Collection This article was published online on June 15, 2021. In 1983, the Swedish aerospace and auto company Saab ran an ad with an old premise—sports cars are sexy—and a new twist: Saab’s cars, the ad suggests, …
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Pharrell Williams is giving back to his home state of Virginia by opening a private school for low-income families. According to the Associated Press, the school will be tuition-free for at least the first year with costs covered by philanthropic support. The first school will open in Ghent, which is …
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Wendy Williams’ ex-husband Kevin Hunter was reportedly seen out with his girlfriend Sharina Hudson and their daughter amid news that the talk show host has been “dating” comedian Gary Owen. According to Radar Online, Hunter and Hudson were on a family outing in Florida. Additionally, The Sun obtained photos of …
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Wendy Williams’ ex-husband Kevin Hunter was reportedly seen out with his girlfriend Sharina Hudson and their daughter amid news that the talk show host has been “dating” comedian Gary Owen. According to Radar Online, Hunter and Hudson were on a family outing in Florida. Additionally, The Sun obtained photos of …
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Students in Pennsylvania have a hand up to gain financial literacy skills, thanks to Kenneth Booth, who is the founder of Black River Financial Youth Academy. ABC 30 reported that Booth’s nonprofit focuses on teaching kids about financial information. Booth’s commitment to raising awareness about money management is also connected …
Read More »Meals, Music, and Muses: Recipes From My African American Kitchen, Racial Indigestion, Burgers in BlackfaceImage: Flatiron Books, New York University Press, University of Minnesota Press In recent years, Juneteenth has become another date to celebrate all facets of Blackness—and that, of course, includes the food. Because it’s June, everyone loves …
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Authorities charged two Louisiana rappers in connection to the killing of rival hip-hop artist Michael Brock. Chambers County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Quardavion Tyvon White during a traffic stop east of Houston on Thursday (June 10), according to WWL-TV. The second suspect, Tauj Chardez Taplin, fled in the car after the …
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If you’ve followed model Chrissy Teigen on social media, then you already know that the wife of singer John Legend pretty much has no filter. But having no filter has backfired on the mom and media personality who owned up to her bullying behavior in a long, emotional Instagram post …
Read More »Screenshot: @LoniLove/ Twitter Normally, I’m not one to praise Black people for remaining calm and peaceful in the face of aggressive white racism—because I don’t believe we should have to. Why the hell do I have to take the proverbial high road when there’s a belligerent melanin-not in my face …
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