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Some of the most important lessons Black fathers and father figures taught us had nothing to do with words. They were taught through routine. Through care. Through the quiet rituals that happened before church on Sunday mornings, family reunions, graduations and first days of school. They happened while watching a father iron a shirt until […]
Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) is a complex, multi-system condition that primarily affects reproductive-aged women. It was previously known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), but was changed in early May after countless studies indicated that the condition involved far more than the reproductive system alone. In fact, findings have shown that PMOS can involve metabolic, […]
Teyana Taylor is set to receive the Icon of the Year Award at the “BET Awards” 2026. Celebrating an artist who is defining this moment, Taylor has evolved from a dancer/choreographer to an award-winning actress, multiplatinum singer-songwriter, director, producer and fashion-forward style icon. Her hit-filled catalog includes the 2x-Platinum “Gonna Love Me” and Platinum “Issues/Hold […]
Human trafficking happens worldwide year-round, but becomes even more intense during major sporting events, like the Olympics, Super Bowl and the World Cup. The 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in the United States are being played across 11 host cities starting June 12, and many of those cities are launching major initiatives to combat human trafficking during the competition. Philadelphia is […]
Signing up to read any Tia Williams novel guarantees an encounter with her signature attributes: love, humor, intensity, whimsiness. With equal parts, Williams offers a combination of each in the incredibly complex and animated characters she writes. If there’s one thing to note about her writing, it’s that she doesn’t shy away from downright ridiculousness […]
Before Tiny Desk concerts and TikTok “live” sessions, there was one stage that truly mattered to every kid with a Kenan-and-Kel-era heartbeat: the All That stage. That swirling orange backdrop on Nickelodeon was more than a sketch comedy set—it was a rite of passage for ‘90s and early 2000s Black music royalty. All That was […]
It’s no secret that gender and racial diversity in representation have shifted over the last few years. Sadly, whether you’re on the court or behind the scenes, you may still face discrepancies in pay and opportunity in comparison to male counterparts, either of a different race or the same race. So much so that over […]
A new controversy has surfaced on our feeds. The Natasha doll trend revolves around a baby-shaped squeeze or stress-relief toy that some users, particularly on Chinese social media platforms, film themselves squeezing, slapping, stretching and roughly handling. What makes this so disturbing is that the doll is often dark-skinned, resembling an innocent Black baby. Okayafrica […]
Since its inception, reality TV has served as a microcosm of larger societal conversations, particularly those surrounding the taboo and the stigmatized. So, it’s no surprise that mental health found itself at the center of the Summer House season 10 reunion. In the midst of breakup drama, friendship blowouts and questionable ear stuff, Prozac and […]
The celebrity scene is always packed, with stars out in full force. Here’s where they walk the carpet, light up the scene, and keep the energy on an all-time high. Megan Thee Stallion and Ariana Debose Tony Awards After Party Megan Thee Stallion and Ariana DeBose were picture-perfect, poised at the 14th annual Tony Awards […]