CULTURE
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
Zendaya Criticized for Wearing Stolen Iranian Earrings
Zendaya wore a pair of massive, shimmering gold disc earrings surrounded by a halo of diamonds to the London photocall for her film The Odyssey, but the accessories have historians and activist groups absolutely screaming because they are actually 3,000-year-old ancient Iranian artifacts that critics claim were sourced through undisclosed means and essentially looted from the Global South.
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
Black Creatives on TIME100 Creators List
The internet is full of content creators, but only a select few can say they've earned a spot on one of TIME's biggest annual lists. This year, the publication recognized more than a handful of Black digital stars who are shaping culture, influencing conversations, and redefining what it means to be an influencer with a meaningful platform in today's age.
CULTURE
Pearl Shim Mugalla Honors Fulani Heritage
Nollywood star Pearl Shim Mugalla stuns in beautiful traditional Fulani attire, celebrating her rich Nigerian roots for her university's cultural day.
CULTURE
David Oyelowo Southern Accent Apology and Podcast Backlash
David Oyelowo has issued an unreserved public apology after facing backlash over remarks regarding Southern Black American accents on a podcast appearance, admitting his words were careless and wrong.
CULTURE
Racial Disparities in Sentencing: Carmelo Anthony Case Analysis Compared to Non-Black Defendants
Explore the racial disparities in sentencing through the Carmelo Anthony case compared to non-Black defendants. Uncover the systemic biases in the criminal justice system.
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.
