URBAN CULTURE
URBAN CULTURE
Automatic Selective Service Registration: What the New NDAA Rule Means
The days of self-registering are over. The US government is now automatically enrolling eligible young men using federal data.
MOVIES & TV
Why Black Actors Like Teiana Taylor Deserve Better from White Critics
Black actors like Teyana Taylor often face unfair criticism and skepticism from white critics, perpetuating a cycle of marginalization.
CULTURE
Nick Cannon Calls Democratic Party the Party of the KKK
Nick Cannon slammed the Democratic Party as the “party of the KKK” during a new episode of his Big Drive show, where he and Amber Rose discussed her recent decision to join the Republican Party and their shifting political views.
MUSIC
Cancelled by Association: The Hidden Price of Celebrity Ties in Modern Cancel Culture
Cancel culture has drastically shifted from demanding direct accountability to enforcing guilt by association. Explore how public figures like Kanye West, Diddy, R. Kelly, Chilli, and Nicki Minaj face severe backlash simply for their proximity to controversy, and examine who ultimately pays the price in the unforgiving court of public opinion.
URBAN CULTURE
Rubi Rose Claims Guys Aren’t Handsome Anymore: Viral Debate Explained
Rubi Rose has set the internet on fire after claiming modern men are no longer handsome. Are the fellas slipping, or are standards just higher than ever?
NEWS
NBA YoungBoy Covers Funeral Costs for 10-Year-Old Kimani Thomas
Baton Rouge rapper NBA YoungBoy is showing compassion for a grieving family in his hometown after the tragic passing of 10-year-old Kimani Thomas. The young boy died in an accidental shooting, and now YoungBoy is ensuring the family doesn't have to worry about funeral expenses.
MOVIES & TV
Dr. Christine Houston’s Indelible Mark on Black Culture
Dr. Christine Houston's trailblazing career in television writing and production has left an indelible mark on black culture. From her start at the iconic Amos 'n' Andy Show to creating landmark programs like 227, Houston has been a driving force in elevating black voices and stories on the small screen.
MONEY
Nina Turner & Tamika Mallory Spill the Tea on Target Boycott Future
Nina Turner and Tamika Mallory spill the tea on the Target boycott's future, firmly distancing themselves from Pastor Jamal Bryant in an explosive TheGrio exclusive.
PRESTIGE
Lauren London Emotional at Nipsey Hussle Square Dedication Ceremony
Lauren London fights back tears as Los Angeles officially renames Crenshaw & Slauson to Nipsey Hussle Square in a moving ceremony honoring the late icon.
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.
CULTURE
Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic Expands Access in Charlotte
Michael Jordan opens his fourth family medical clinic in Charlotte, providing primary care to uninsured and underserved communities in North Carolina.
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HAIR
Gabby Sidibe Defends Toddlers’ Hair Choices
Actress Gabby Sidibe is calling out the unrealistic beauty standards and policing of Black children's hair that many Black mothers face. Her powerful message has the internet applauding her unapologetic stance.
URBAN CULTURE
Automatic Selective Service Registration: What the New NDAA Rule Means
The days of self-registering are over. The US government is now automatically enrolling eligible young men using federal data.
SPORTS
Shavone’s New MLS Collab Uplifts Women Creatives
Shavone, the pioneering digital creator, has just announced a groundbreaking new partnership with Major League Soccer that's about to level the playing field for Black women in sports and entertainment.
BOOKS
Regé-Jean Page and Halle Bailey Cover Essence Magazine
Regé-Jean Page and Halle Bailey are making major moves. The two actors are the cover stars of Essence magazine's June 2026 issue, solidifying their status as two of the most in-demand talents in Hollywood.
BEAUTY
Michaela Coel Newly Shared Pictures Reveal Fierce Style
From her raw street style to an unbothered magazine spread, Michaela Coel proves why she dictates the cultural standard.