CULTURE
CULTURE
Whoopi Goldberg to Receive Frederick Douglass Medallion at 60th NYUL Gala
Acclaimed actress Whoopi Goldberg to receive the prestigious Frederick Douglass Medallion at the 60th annual New York Urban League gala, celebrating Black excellence and civil rights.
BOOKS
VIBE Magazine Returns: A Look at Black Culture’s New Print Era
After years of anticipation, VIBE is finally back in print. We dive into why this return means more than just a magazine—it's a cultural reset button for Black Cosmopolitans.
CULTURE
Raven-Symoné’s Old Oprah Interview Sparks Debate Over Race and Labels
More than a decade after it aired, Raven-Symoné's 2014 Oprah interview is going viral again, sparking a fiery debate on race, identity, and American labels.
CULTURE
Taraji P. Henson Calls Out Met Gala Attendees Over Amazon Backing
Taraji P. Henson questions the ethics of Hollywood elite attending fashion's biggest night while backed by Amazon's Jeff Bezos.
CULTURE
Meghan Markle Astrology Post: Ending a Seven-Year Cycle
Meghan Markle's astrological awakening! Is the Duchess signaling a fresh start after a difficult period? Find out about her seven-year cycle shift now.
CULTURE
Child Star History: Ernest Morrison
Ernest Frederick Morrison, the first black child movie star signed in 1919. Paid $10K a year, highest paid black actor in Hollywood. Born Dec 20, 1912, in New Orleans. Debut in 1916, in The Soul of a Child.
CULTURE
Douglass: America’s Most Photographed?
Frederick Douglass, most photographed American of the 19th century. Over 160 portraits known. Image shows a black and white photo of Douglass. Dated from the 1880s.
CULTURE
Cree Summer: Voice Acting Queen
Cree Summer is an animation legend, voicing over 600 characters including Elmyra from "Tiny Toon Adventures" and Peebo from "The Proud Family." Her career spans decades, cementing her as a versatile and impactful presence in entertainment.
CULTURE
The Legacy of Anna Douglass We Lost In 1882
Anna Murray Douglass, wife of Frederick Douglass, died August 4, 1882 after 44 years together. She helped Frederick escape enslavement, providing funds and sewing his disguise. She supported his abolitionist work her whole life. There is no Frederick Douglass without Anna.
CULTURE
Tupac’s Ballet Past: From Mouse King to Rap Legend
Tupac, a legendary rapper, honed his skills at the Baltimore School for the Arts. He studied acting, poetry, jazz, and ballet, even playing the Mouse King in The Nutcracker. His artistic roots shaped his music.
CULTURE
Mom Backs Jonathan Majors
A mother stood by her son, Jonathan Majors, through his struggles. She saw not a criminal but her hurting boy, remembering his humanity. She pledged unwavering support, stating, "A mother doesn’t run when the storm comes — she holds tighter."
