URBAN CULTURE
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.
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.
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.
