Tag: Slavery
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Slavery Reality Assessment of Plantation Tours
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, confronting American history requires remembering the enslaved Black Americans who physically and economically built this nation. While plantation tours can be powerful tools for understanding the horrifying realities of slavery, not all historic sites treat the past with the same honesty. Tracking visitor reviews, online ratings, community word-of-mouth analyzed which locations offer an unvarnished look at Black American history and which ones still gloss over slavery to sell a romanticized fantasy of the antebellum South.
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...
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Blueface Handcuffed During Police Stop With Chrisean Rock
Blueface and Chrisean Rock were pulled over by police in San Diego on Saturday night following his performance at Blu Temple, with the encounter captured during his livestream. Officers ordered the rapper and his crew out of their vehicle and temporarily handcuffed several people during the roadside stop. The reason for the traffic stop was not immediately clear from the video, and it was unknown whether any citations were issued.
BOOKS
Rihanna on Elle USA: August 2026 Cover
Rihanna for Elle USA. Story by Roxane Gay. Stylist: Ill Jah Jah
Hair: Jawa Raw
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Paris Jackson Reveals Shocking Childhood Secrets
Paris Jackson revealed on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast that she didn't grow up playing at Neverland Ranch as many believed. The property was reserved for underprivileged children who couldn't afford major amusement parks. She was homeschooled there and could only enjoy the facilities on weekends after completing chores and homework. Jackson also shared that she didn't meet her biological mother, Debbie Rowe, until age fifteen, and explained that Michael Jackson made his children wear masks in public so they could experience normal activities anonymously. Following her father's death in 2009, she struggled socially after moving in with her grandmother, lacking peer interaction skills.
MUSIC
Joe vs Donell Jones: 90s R&B Debut Breakdown
Joe got in the game first with 'Everything' in 1993, introducing himself with 'I'm in Luv.' Donell Jones answered in 1996 with 'My Heart,' flipping Stevie Wonder's 'Knocks Me Off My Feet' into his breakout moment. Two very different entrances. Swipe through, listen back, and tell us who took round one.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Tyga Defends ‘$TARFACE’ Album After Pitchfork 0/10
Tyga stopped by TMZ Live to clarify that his album uses A.I. only for some synths and guitar solos. He spent three months in the studio, wrote every song, and performed every vocal himself. He blamed Gen Z for not reading his original comments and shrugged off Pitchfork's rare zero rating. When Harvey played Doja Cat's harsh review calling him a penis for making an A.I. album, Tyga laughed and fired back playfully, saying he loves Doja but she made a demonic album.