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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.
MOVIES & TV
West Philly Renamed in Honor of Will Smith
In a heartwarming gesture, Will Smith, the renowned actor, rapper, and philanthropist, has had a street renamed in his hometown of West Philadelphia in his honor.
CULTURE
Tatyana Ali: Speaks on Bias and Trauma Faced by Women of Color While Accepting Award in Canada
Tatyana Ali receiving an award at the LeadHer Awards in Canada, speaking on bias and trauma faced by women of color.
URBAN CULTURE
Faith, Mase, Kim, Biggie, Diddy Kids Attend Notorious B.I.G.’s Mother Funeral
The Notorious B.I.G.'s mother, Voletta Wallace, was laid to rest at the Frank Campbell Funeral Chapel in Manhattan, surrounded by fellow hip-hop stars and her family.
CAREER & FINANCE
D.L. Salutes The Men Who Shaped His Manhood
Paras Griffin Although we’re currently (and proudly!) celebrating Women’s History Month at the moment, that’s not to say we don’t appreciate all the great men...
URBAN CULTURE
Black Lives Matter Plaza Demolished In Washington Dc (Video)
Construction workers started to dismantle the Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House on Monday following threats by Republicans to cut transportation funding if the plaza was not renamed.
URBAN CULTURE
NYPD Detective Sacked After Stripper Past Revealed (VIDEO)
NYPD Detective Melissa Mercado pulled from active sex crimes cases amid police review after appearing in a stripper video. Sources confirm she's not investigating sex crimes while under review. Review status unclear, NYC rapper S-Quire defends Mercado's casting.