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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
Teyana Taylor Named First-Ever Chief Curator of Essence Festival 2026
Teyana Taylor has been named the inaugural Chief Curator of the 2026 Essence Festival of Culture, bringing her creative collective The Aunties to shape one of Black culture's most beloved annual events. The festival runs July 3–5 in New Orleans.
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Travis Scott and T.I. Urge Supreme Court to Rule That Tying Lyrics to Death Sentences Is Unconstitutional
Travis Scott and a handful of artists are defending a Black Texas man on death row whose rap lyrics were used as evidence during sentencing for a double murder, arguing that using the lyrics to justify capital punishment is unconstitutional. (SCOTUS)
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The Lost Story of Upsilon Delta Pi
In 1910 Chicago, nine Black high schoolers formed the Do-Li-So Club, rebranding as Upsilon Delta Pi Sorority by 1911. Facing a public school ban on Greek orgs, they boldly incorporated on Dec. 7, 1911—making them America's first incorporated Black sorority.
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Eritrea Women’s Day 2026: Our Values, Our Shield
The spirit of resilience and unity was palpable this week as Eritrea Celebrates International Women's Day across the nation, with a particularly vibrant gathering...
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Adjani Salmon Calling Out the Entertainment Industry
‘Dreaming Whilst Black’ creator Adjani Salmon exposes systemic issues and calls out the entertainment industry following the release of season two.
CULTURE
Paris Jackson: My Dad Said I’m Black
Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris, faces backlash for identifying as Black. She says MJ raised her to be proud of her roots, but critics question her appearance and right to claim Blackness, reigniting debates on colorism and identity politics.
