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No, Rap Sh!t Isn’t Insecure — And That’s A Good Thing
When the very last episode of HBO’s Insecure aired in 2021, it filled us with joy while simultaneously breaking our hearts. Issa Rae’s fan-favorite ori
by Ineye Komonibo

Entertainment
Where The Crawdads Sing Is About Survival — But Not In The...
Content warning: This piece contains references to sexual assault. Minor spoilers ahead. At its core, Where The Crawdads Sing is a story about survival. Th
by Katherine Singh

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All Hail The King: Tessa Thompson Deserves Her Own MCU Show
This story includes spoilers for Thor: Love & Thunder. Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is in full swing, and fans of the superhero franchis
by Ineye Komonibo

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Daisy Edgar-Jones Shares What It Was Really Like Bringing Whe...
When Delia Owens published Where the Crawdads Sing nearly four years ago, it found a level of success that a first-time novelist could only dream of achiev
by Allison Moore

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These Are The Black Abortion Stories We Need More Of Onscreen
Welcome to “What’s Good,” where we break down what’s soothing, distracting, or just plain good in the streaming world with a “rooting for everybo
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Why Black Women Still Love Reality TV Even When We’re Not Included
Let me set the scene: it’s a Monday evening in 2011 and an excitable 13-year-old me is rushing upstairs to switch on the TV, practically bouncing with an
by Tiwa Adebayo

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After Jurassic Park, DeWanda Wise Is Ready For World Dom...
If you’re a movie buff like me, you are all too familiar with the character tropes that still plague much of Hollywood. We’ve seen them all before. The
by Kourtney Pope

TV Shows
Snowflake Mountain Proves Reality TV Can Be Size-Blind —...
As a plus-size person, I’m not used to seeing bodies like mine represented on television, let alone on reality shows watched by the masses. And as for bi
by Mollie Quirk

Movies
22 Movies Every Woman Should See At Least Once
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If You’re Not A Man Online, Here’s How To Stay Safe
All the tips you’ll need to protect yourself from harassment while gaming
by Katherine Singh

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Jack Harlow Didn’t Belong At The BET Awards — But Brandy Did
At the 2022 BET Awards, singer-songwriter Brandy proved that she is one to keep her promises. Last month, via Twitter, she promised to “murk this dude in
by Wisdom Iheanyichukwu

Entertainment
The Villain Of My Best Friend’s Wedding Isn’...
Some will say the biggest question in the ether of the cinematic comedy-drama is if unsupportive boyfriend Nate (Adrian Grenier) or unforgiving Miranda Pri
by Emily Maskell

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The Womack Sisters May Come From Black Music Royalty, But They...
Every June, the world comes together to honor the endless contributions that Black musicians past, present, and future make to the culture. However, for th
by Ineye Komonibo

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Gordita Chronicles is The Chubby Brown Girl Coming-of-Ag...
“Gordita Chronicles” feels like a deep-cut throwback to my childhood as an awkward chubby Brown girl growing up in a Latine immigrant family during the
by Virgie Tovar

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House Music Has BEEN Black — Beyoncé Is Just Bringing It Back
One thing about Beyoncé, she’s always going to start a conversation. This time, at the center of the discourse surrounding Queen Bey is “Break My Soul
by Niki McGloster

Music
I Went To A Charli XCX Metaverse Concert & The Future Isn’t Here Yet
“Is this purgatory?” someone asks in the Samsung Superstar Galaxy chat as a colossal, digital manifestation of English hyperpop queen Charli XCX cycles
by Kayti Burt

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Books By Black Authors To Add To Your Summer Reading List
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Xmiramira’s Melanin Pack Revolutionized The Sims 4 — But...
“I wanted to be a damn lawyer,” laughs Amira Virgil during a recent Zoom interview. “I never thought this was a thing.” By “this,” she means a
by Ineye Komonibo

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