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Teens who start using cannabis before they turn 15 are more likely to develop mental and physical health problems in young adulthood compared to their peers who don’t use the drug as teenagers. These findings were published in a new study in JAMA Open Network, a peer-reviewed source of health-related information. “This further builds the case […]
“You came alone?” Juan Francisco, my driver, asked suspiciously as the Suburban curved through the sleepy streets of the Dominican Republic. It’s the kind of question that used to bother me, not because of its judgmental tone, but because it pokes at that quiet expectation that, as a Black man of a certain age, you […]
It takes time for everyone to appreciate their bodies. There are no ways around it. If you live on Earth, at some point you’ve been forced to adjust to these forever-evolving physical landscapes. From unique muscular builds to facial hair and cycles to get in tune with — these are all things we must adjust […]
In these trying times, SAINt JHN doesn’t want anyone to go hungry. That’s why the Guyanese-American artist joined forces with WhyHunger at a pop-up dinner in New York City’s Phoenix Palace in support of the global nonprofit’s Hungerthon. This educational and fundraising campaign addresses the root causes of hunger in America and rallies to advance everyone’s right to nutritious food. You can […]
To fans who have been around since day one, Mia X (née Mia Young) will always be the “Biggest Mama Mia” and “Unlady-Like Diva” of No Limit Records. The first female emcee to sign with the New Orleans-based label under the helm of Master P in the early 1990s, she’s still reminding us how special […]
For Brian Henry, music has always been an integral part of his life. He realized just how deep his passion ran when, after snapping at his dad for accidentally popping his Janet Jackson cassette tape, he understood that his love for music went far beyond surface-level admiration. It was something he needed to be a […]
Nowadays, you can purchase weed anywhere in New York. The man behind the bodega counter has an eighth, I can rely on a shady-looking smoke shop for a preroll, and there’s always someone at Washington Square Park or Jacob Riis Beach with weed for sale. In most cases, the person selling me this isn’t Black. […]
Kickstarter and Tubi have launched the FilmStream Collective, a partnership that provides independent filmmakers with funding and guaranteed distribution. This collection highlights dozens of Kickstarter-backed projects, ranging from horror to compelling documentaries. It highlights the diversity of independent filmmaking, focusing on the importance of independent filmmaking, featuring women, Black creators, LGBTQ+ storytellers, and first-time directors […]
Just call her proud momma of four! Cardi B and her partner Stefon Diggs have welcomed their first child. On November 13, the “Hello” singer posted a welcome to the world message on Instagram: “I brought new music and a new album to the world! A new baby into my world,” she wrote next to […]
I was given 12 precious minutes to sit down and talk with Eddie Murphy, an artist who has dominated late-night TV, blockbuster movies, chart-topping music, and sold-out stand-up shows. For days, I pondered what I would ask, knowing how many life-defining moments he reveals in Being Eddie, the candid and intimate documentary chronicling his life, now […]