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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.
MUSIC
Kelly Rowland 2025 Don’t Call It A Comeback & Future Moves For 2026
Kelly Rowland is reclaiming the spotlight in 2025 — from coaching on “The Voice UK” to joining a major tour — and her next chapter may be her boldest yet.
BOOKS
Cynthia Erivo Dazzles on Harper’s Bazaar November Cover!
Cynthia Erivo for Harper's Bazaar US.
Story by jazzloon.
Styling: Yashua Simmons
Nails: shadesofshea_
SPOTLIGHT
Rosa Parks: 70 Years On, Impact Lives
Rosa Parks' quiet courage ignited the Civil Rights Movement. Her defiance on that Montgomery bus 70 years ago, and her strength 20 years after her passing, continue to inspire generations to demand equality and never settle for injustice.
ADVICE
Venus Williams: Health Struggles to Joy
Venus Williams enjoyed returning to tennis after health struggles, feeling grateful for fan support. She opened up about her uterine fibroids and the pain she endured. Williams stresses educating yourself and finding a doctor who listens.
URBAN CULTURE
Black Catholic Nuns: Untold US History | BlkCosmo Blerds
Honestly, were you aware that Black nuns existed in the Catholic Church? It’s not something many of us knew outside of the movie Sister Act starring Whoopi Goldberg. Well, that’s Hollywood and its imagination for you.
MUSIC
Mya Principle Magazine 2025 Interview
Mya’s Principle Magazine 2025 feature explores her independent music journey, resilience, and upcoming album.
