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When Will Black TikTokers Stop Performing For The White Gaze?

Chris Rock & Dave Chappelle: We’re Not Outraged, We’re Bored

The Emasculation Of Black Men Isn’t A Real Thing

Megan Thee Stallion Isn’t The One On Trial

“I wish he would have just killed me, if I knew I would have to go through this torture,” rapper Megan Thee Stallion said last week during an emotional

Are Hair Relaxers Really Causing Cancer? Everything You ...

I still vividly remember the last time I got a hair relaxer treatment; from the near-immediate tingling on the top of my head to the foul but recognizable

The Problem With How We’re Talking About The Nia Long & Ime Udoka...

For as long as I can remember, Nia Long has been the woman of everyone’s dreams. She’s played some of the most adored characters in Black cinema, and h

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Letitia Wright’s ‘Wakanda Forever’ Stunt Injury...

British actress Letitia Wright is in recovery today after being injured during a stunt on the set of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. A Marvel spokesperson

Megan Thee Stallion Wins Two Big Legal Victories — Against Her La...

Megan Thee Stallion scored two major legal wins this week, after a judge granted her the go-ahead to release the remix of BTS’ Butter that she is feature

American Idol Alum Syesha Mercado Is Still In The Midst Of...

Singer and American Idol alum Syesha Mercado has regained custody of one of her two young children who were taken from her by authorities in Florida. Merc

Civil Rights Legend Lucille Times Dies At 100, Leaving A Lasting ...

Lucille Times, a Montgomery civil rights activist who got into a fist fight with the same bus driver Rosa Parks stood up to, passed away late Monday even

The Woman Assaulted By Nicki Minaj’s Husband Is Setting The Recor...

*Editor’s note: this story contains discussions about sexual violence, threats and intimidation. Jennifer Hough — who was assaulted by Nicki Minaj?

The Reaction To Chadwick Boseman’s Last MCU Performance Will Have...

It’s an emotional and bittersweet day for fans of the late Chadwick Boseman as Disney+ streams the second episode of the animated series What if…? whic

Everything You Need To Know About What’s Happening In Haiti...

Haiti is currently grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit the Caribbean nation this past Saturday, killing at lea

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WATCH: Lizzo And Cardi B’s Nostalgic ‘Rumors’ Video Is An Ode To ...

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cardi B (@iamcardib) All the rumors are true! After much teasing through Twitter and Instagram, the new single

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‘Self-Made Legend’: Lil Nas X On Being A Gay Icon And...

Lil Nas X has had an amazing year but like anyone in the early stages of a career on the rise, the journey hasn’t come without its share of struggles, do

Swoon Over Michael B. Jordan and Chanté Adams In The A Journal...

Michael B. Jordan has always been heart-achingly fine. And now, fans will finally have the pleasure of seeing their favorite Black Hollywood darling giving

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Beyoncé Talks Dangers of Dieting, Protecting Her Peace And Mindin...
Beyoncé is on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar’s September 2021 issue. In the feature, the usually-private superstar shares some of the lessons she’
by Tayo Bero

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Dr. Dre Is One Of Hip-Hop’s Wealthiest Men — But His Daughter & G...
LaTanya Young, the eldest daughter of music mogul Dr. Dre, has revealed that she and her four children are homeless and haven’t gotten a dime from her mi
by Tayo Bero

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Rihanna Is The Only Billionaire Allowed To Exist
Rihanna is officially a billionaire. According to Forbes, Rihanna is now worth $1.7 billion — making her the richest female musician in the world and the
by Tayo Bero

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Twitter Fleets May Be Gone, But #Fleetnik Will Live Forever
Black Twitter is famous for coming together to make the online hellscape slightly more bearable. Last night, the community did it again with #Fleetnik.&nbs
by Tayo Bero

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When Will Michael Che Face Consequences For Punching Down On Blac...
SNL host, writer and comedian Michael Che is showing zero remorse for crude comments he made about gymnastics legend Simone Biles, after she withdrew from
by Tayo Bero

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‘King Richard’ Highlights How A Black Dad Carved Spac...
A new biopic starring Will Smith as the father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams is on its way to movie theatres later this year. In “King Richar
by Tayo Bero

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DaBaby’s “Apology” Proves He’s Not Really Sorry For Homophobic Co...
After days of backlash for making homophobic comments on stage, rapper DaBaby offered an “apology” — and it’s not a good one. If you were hoping fo
by Tayo Bero

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Simone Biles Is Human, Withdraws From Team All-Around Final
The Olympics are no joke — just ask Simone Biles. The 24-year-old and greatest gymnast of all time withdrew from the women’s team all-around final at t
by Tayo Bero

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How Steve Harvey Birthed A Generation Of Black Male Relationship ...
When the name Kevin Samuels comes up, you can expect some groans, a lot of anger, and once in a while, the odd supporter who believes in his “tough love?
by Tayo Bero