CAREER & FINANCE
MONEY
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Prenup Lawsuit: Widow Demands $1.2M
The widow of Malcolm-Jamal Warner is suing his mother to recover at least $1.2 million from a family trust, claiming he failed to honor their prenuptial agreement
CAREER & FINANCE
Black Women: Economic Dignity Priority
Black women in Mississippi have long understood what it takes to create systems that work for everyone. A recent survey shows ninety percent of respondents say economic conditions are worsening, with more than half reporting their income cannot keep pace with rising costs. They are not asking for extravagance but for breathing room and policies that help them live with dignity while caring for their families. The data reveals that having enough money to live comfortably matters more for joy than success, representing peace of mind rather than status. When Black women thrive, they lift others as they climb.
CAREER & FINANCE
Black Family Withdraws $1 Million Endowment From UNC Wilmington
A prominent Black family in North Carolina withdraws $1M endowment from UNC Wilmington after refusing to alter scholarship mission to comply with new equality policy.
ADVICE
3 Wealth-Building Strategies from Affluent Individuals to Implement Today
My grandparents did not grow up with degrees. They were born, raised, and died down in South Carolina, true products of the Depression era, and though the school system never gave them fancy college degrees, they carried a PhD in reading white folks. They had a particular understanding of the peculiarities of rich white people, and they spent a lifetime studying how their tricks and hacks could be useful to us.
MOVIES & TV
Why Isn’t Sanaa Lathan Mentioned Alongside Sigourney Weaver and Jamie Lee Curtis?
Sanaa Lathan has delivered one of sci-fi's most underrated action performances, became an honorary Predator, voiced Catwoman, and continues to redefine aging in Hollywood. So why isn't she part of the same legendary conversation?
BOOKS
Who Was the First Female Rapper on a Vogue Cover? Nicki Minaj vs. Cardi B vs. Lil’ Kim
The debate over the first female rapper on Vogue hinges on definitions: main cover vs. editorial, solo vs. shared, and US vs. international editions. Nicki Minaj holds claims for Vogue Arabia (2018) and a solo US Vogue cover. Cardi B made US Vogue history with Kulture (2020). Lil' Kim's iconic 1999 editorial is foundational.
ADVICE
Willow Smith: “Y’all Slow!” Viral Joke Explained
Willow Smith clarified her viral crying post: "Y'all forgot funny exists!" She said followers were "slow" for taking her "p--sy" comment seriously. She posted a follow-up video playing guitar. The article also mentions Jaden Smith's elaborate Louis Vuitton suit and house headpiece at the Grammys.
ADVICE
Yachty’s Floyd Lyric Sparks Stephen Jackson Outburst
Stephen Jackson voiced his disapproval of Lil Yachty's George Floyd reference on a new track. The Shade Room reported on Jackson's reaction to the controversial lyric.
CAREER & FINANCE
Shields Shuts Down Critics: Papoose’s Job!
Claressa Shields defended her husband Papoose against rumors he doesn't have a job. She stated he's a hardworking rapper with many ventures. Shields addressed the criticism directly, shutting down speculation about his employment status.
PRESTIGE
Mr. T: From Laurence Tureaud to a Symbol of Black Self-Respect
Mr. T, born Laurence Tureaud, legally changed his name in 1970 at 18. This act was a statement of self-respect, challenging disrespectful treatment of Black men, like being called “boy”.
ADVICE
TeaOnHer: The “Male Mirror” to Tea
TeaOnHer, a male counterpart to the women-only Tea app, ranks No. 2 in the U.S. App Store. Tea allowed women to review men, while TeaOnHer lets men review women. Both apps face security issues and privacy backlash.
