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.
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.
CULTURE
RFK Jr. Criticized for Claim About Black Children With ADHD
In a recent interview, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made highly controversial comments suggesting that Black children diagnosed with ADHD should be 'reparented.' The remarks have been met with widespread condemnation from Black leaders, mental health advocates, and the general public.
CULTURE
VOGUE COLONIZES THE AFRO, Sparking Outrage Online
Vogue's recent article featuring the "cloud bob" hairstyle has ignited a firestorm of criticism, with many accusing the publication of cultural appropriation and erasure of the Afro's deep roots in Black identity and resistance. The backlash has renewed wider discussions about how fashion media represents and respects cultural hairstyles.
CULTURE
Jada Fatigue Explained: Why Social Media Is Turning on Jada Pinkett Smith
Exploring the 'Jada Fatigue' phenomenon as audiences grow weary of repeated revelations and resurfaced drama surrounding Jada Pinkett Smith.
CULTURE
This Day in Black History: April 7
William Monroe Trotter (born April 7, 1872, Chillicothe, Ohio) — A fearless and uncompromising civil rights activist, Trotter dedicated his life to dismantling...
CULTURE
Offset Shot in Florida? Here’s What His Team Just Confirmed
The hip-hop community was shaken by reports of Offset being shot near a Florida casino. His team has officially provided a crucial update on the rapper's medical condition.