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URBAN CULTURE
Debbie Allen on Colorism and Phylicia Rashad: Childhood Insecurities Revealed
Debbie Allen doesn't shy away from hard conversations. In a recent interview, the legendary choreographer and actress addressed how colorism fueled childhood tensions between her and her sister Phylicia Rashad, shedding light on an uncomfortable reality many Black families navigate in silence.
FASHION
All Black Everything: What Black Excellence Wore To The 2026 Emmy Awards
Photo by John Shearer/WireImage From actresses with starring roles to...
SPOTLIGHT
Gabrielle Union on 12 Years of Marriage, Miscarriages and Grace
Gabrielle Union just marked 12 years of marriage to Dwyane Wade, and her anniversary post revealed the real story of miscarriages, betrayal, and grace behind it.
CULTURE
Rihanna Returns to Barbados with Her Children on Rihanna Drive
Rihanna takes her three young children back to her childhood bungalow on Rihanna Drive in Barbados, reflecting on her journey from a simple Westbury upbringing to global stardom.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Kai Cenat Restricts Saucy Santana From Streamers University
A miscommunication between management teams leads to Saucy Santana being escorted off the Streamers University campus, as Kai Cenat enforces strict event guidelines.
CULTURE
Watermelon Stereotype: Origins and History
July is officially National Watermelon Month—a U.S. Senate-approved celebration of one of summer's favorite fruits. But behind those family backyard BBQs lies a piece of history that was left out of the textbooks. Long before the fruit was hijacked and weaponized as a racist stereotype, the watermelon was actually a powerful symbol of Black freedom and economic independence.
CULTURE
Inside Michael Rubin’s Hamptons White Party
Step inside Michael Rubin's legendary White Party in the Hamptons, featuring stellar performances by Cardi B and Alicia Keys.
NEWS
Supreme Court Leaves Lower Ruling on Police Stops and Black Men Intact
The Supreme Court has made the unexpected decision to let stand a ruling that acknowledges the distinct experiences of Black men when it comes to police interactions, a nod towards the complexities of systemic racism and its impact on communities of color.
FASHION
2026 BET Awards Red Carpet Fashion: All the Looks
From Cardi B's historic nominations to jaw-dropping looks by Jodie Turner-Smith and Teyana Taylor, see every red carpet slay at the 2026 BET Awards.
URBAN CULTURE
Exposing False Claims Regarding African American Communities in MAGA Rhetoric
MAGA supporters have long used controversial stunts, hateful conspiracy theories and straight-up lies to rage-bait Black Americans. But while those tactics might have drawn a crowd before, we have grown tired. We are not falling for it anymore.
URBAN CULTURE
Inside the Obamas First Joint Portrait by Njideka Akunyili Crosby
Njideka Akunyili Crosby paints the first official joint portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama, rich with layered histories and personal archives.