Tag: Slavery
CULTURE
Slaves Weren’t “Brought” Here.
History books say ‘slaves were brought to America’ but no one ever asked the free Africans if they wanted to leave their homeland. They were stolen, shackled, crammed head-to-toe in slave ships, traded for goods or sold.
MOVIES & TV
Mo’Nique Oprah & Tyler Perry Feud: Slavery Comparison
Mo’Nique isn’t planning on extinguishing her fiery feud with Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey any time soon.As widely reported, the actress/comedian has been vocal about her issues with the power pair dating back to the promotion of ‘Precious’
BOOKS
African-American Literature Essentials
Books have long been a cornerstone of cultural preservation and empowerment; this is especially true within the African-American community, where books created for us...
Popular articles
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Damson Idris Breaks Up With Lori Harvey
Media Take Out has the absolute tea on the couple that had us all believing in fairy tales—until now! While Damson Idris and Lori Harvey have been the reigning king and queen of "Gen Z Black Love" for the past two years, sources tell us the "Snowfall" star may have officially moved on to a whole new aesthetic.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
IZA on VOGUE BRASIL April 2026
IZA, the Brazilian supermodel and actress, graces the April 2026 cover of IZA's home country's edition of Vogue. The visually striking editorial showcases IZA's effortless elegance and fashion-forward flair, solidifying her position as a global style icon for Black Cosmopolitans.
BOOKS
Sage Elsesser’s Style Shatters Gender Norms on Highsnobiety Magazine
Sage Elsesser is a multifaceted creative who refuses to be boxed in. The model and artist is using their platform to challenge traditional ideas around masculinity and gender expression, inspiring a new generation of liberated thinkers.
BOOKS
Tems Turns Reedition Magazine’s Cover Into A Futuristic Fashion Moment
Rising Nigerian star Tems has graced the cover of Reedition Magazine, delivering a futuristic fashion editorial that cements her status as a style icon on the rise.
NEWS
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Makes Supreme Court History
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has made history as the first Black woman to join the Supreme Court, but the significance of this milestone goes far beyond her own achievement.





