CULTURE
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
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.
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
Craig David Condemns Bo’ Selecta! For Racist Parody
Craig David opens up about the severe mental toll and racism embedded in Leigh Francis's Bo' Selecta! character, questioning his past apologies.
CAREER & FINANCE
Navigating Identity in Multicultural Workspaces and Social Circles
In multicultural workspaces and social circles, code-switching is a complex phenomenon that reflects both personal identity navigation and societal expectations.
