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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.
BOOKS
Alex Haley: Happy Birthday!
Today, we celebrate the enduring legacy of Alex Haley, a pivotal figure whose storytelling shaped American literature and our understanding of heritage.
ADVICE
Slay Dragon: Poetry Heals & Empowers
Rebecca Dupas' powerful spoken word poem "HOW TO SLAY A DRAGON" explores transforming internalized negativity through self-reflection. It encourages facing criticism, loving oneself, and healing from past wounds. A true pillar of Black poetry, Dupas' authenticity inspires us all to confront our dragons. #HowToSlayADragon
FOOD
Maryland Undergrads Host Community Food Drive
Phi Beta Sigma undergrad chapters in Maryland hosted a food drive, "Standing on Business," collecting donations to create over 300 care packages for local shelters. "It's always great to serve our community and help those in need."
URBAN CULTURE
Waka Flocka Responds to Obama’s Viral Manhood Comments
Waka Flocka Flame reacts to Barack Obama’s recent comments about masculinity and learning from others
CULTURE
Who Is the Highest-Grossing Black Actress? Vivica A. Fox, Zoë Saldaña, and the Question of Identity
Vivica A. Fox’s $9B box office legacy challenges Zoë Saldaña’s #2 spot. But is success only about numbers—or must Black identity and cultural representation count too? Here’s the debate reshaping how we define Hollywood’s highest-grossing Black actresses.
CULTURE
Amber Rose Defends Referring to Herself as an African Queen
Amber Rose is defending her Instagram post where she declared herself an "African Queen." Responding to critics, she emphasized that everyone shares ancestral ties to Africa. She rejected concerns over race, stating that "if you're a good person, that's all they care about" in African countries.
