CULTURE
CULTURE
Miss USA 2026 Justus Kelley Wins Historic Crown
Justus Kelley makes history at the 75th Miss USA pageant in Miami, becoming the first married mother and oldest contestant to win the crown.
CULTURE
Rihanna Returns to Barbados with Her Children on Rihanna Drive
Rihanna takes her three young children back to her childhood bungalow on Rihanna Drive in Barbados, reflecting on her journey from a simple Westbury upbringing to global stardom.
CULTURE
HBCU Homecomings by the Numbers
It may only be mid-summer, but HBCU homecoming chatter is already taking over the timeline! On July 17, North Carolina A&T officially launched its 100-day countdown to the legendary "Greatest Homecoming on Earth," when a record-breaking 200,000 visitors are expected to flood Greensboro for the university's historic centennial celebration, setting the stage for one of the biggest Black cultural events of the year. From NC A&T's landmark 100th anniversary celebration to massive citywide takeovers at Howard University and Jackson State, HBCU homecomings continue to generate multi-million-dollar footprints, evolving into major corporate marketplaces year after year.
CULTURE
Amber Rose Rejects Traditional Advice on Race for Her Kids
Amber Rose explains why she won't teach her children they must work twice as hard because of their race, sparking a parenting debate.
CULTURE
Amber Rose Rejects Traditional Advice on Race for Her Kids
Amber Rose explains why she won't teach her children they must work twice as hard because of their race, sparking a parenting debate.
CULTURE
Blackface: Why It’s Still Happening and Will It Ever Truly End?
Blackface. The very word sparks anger, frustration, and deep pain for Black people across the globe. It’s 2025, yet here we are, still having...
CULTURE
Malcolm Jamal Warner Refuses To Speak On Bill Cosby: “No Matter What I Say, It’ll Be Misinterpreted”
Malcolm Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has chosen to remain silent on the controversies surrounding...
BOOKS
Fans Slam Allison Holker Over tWitch Memoir: Exploitation or Healing?
Outrage erupts as Allison Holker releases This Far memoir, with fans accusing her of tarnishing tWitch’s memory for profit. Allison Holker, the widow of beloved...
CULTURE
Biden Administration Pledges $1.3 Billion in New Funding for HBCUs
The Biden administration announced an additional $1.3 billion in federal funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) on Tuesday, increasing total federal...
CULTURE
Playwright Ntozake Shange Was A Member Of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Did you know that Ntozake Shange was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha? Shange is an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,...
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African American Author Shirlee Taylor Haizlip Is A Member Of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Did you know that Shirlee Taylor Haizlip is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha? Taylor is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha...