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After weeks of private grand jury proceedings, the death of Nolan Wells still remains a mystery after a grand jury in Jackson County, Mississippi, has ruled the case a no true bill and does not believe that the passing was racially motivated. “No true bill” is the legal terminology used to describe there being not […]
Investigative journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones penned a candidly, in-depth essay In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own? for The New York Times where she openly grapples with the decision she and her husband, Faraji Hannah-Jones made at the beginning of their daughter Najya’s educational experience. The essay offers an analysis into Hannah-Joneses […]
As of late, there’s been a particular focus on environmental repercussions, the impacts of data centers, food recalls, and other indicators that the world in which we live is slowly, but surely transforming into something unfathomable — right in front of our eyes. With information having the capacity to travel at the speed of light, […]
Summer is for situationships, spontaneous link-ups and pretending you’re totally fine with “keeping things casual.” But as the temperature drops and the sunsets get earlier, a familiar feeling starts creeping in: Damn… it would be nice to have somebody. Welcome to cuffing season. For Black singles, cuffing season can be its own cultural phenomenon. Suddenly, […]
Around this time of year, the changing seasons evoke a certain nostalgic ambiance, sparking fond memories of intimate moments with loved ones. As invitations from relatives and close friends begin to fill your calendar, you’ll realize Libra season is preparing you to celebrate the fruits of your labor. During this season, you will feel the […]
Black culture drives conversation, sets trends and gives the internet much of its personality. But when media companies consolidate, newsrooms shrink, and algorithms change the rules overnight, our voices are often the first to be threatened. Now that artificial intelligence is learning from our images, words and creativity—sometimes without our permission or participation—having control over […]
The fashion industry is no stranger to controversy, especially when it comes to brand campaigns. From Gucci’s 2003 “Public Enemy” campaign, which featured the letter “G” shaved into a model’s pubic hair, to American Eagle and Sydney Sweeney’s exclusionary interpretation of beauty standards last year, ethical missteps in fashion have happened for decades. Unfortunately, another […]
Coco Jones at Prabal Coco Jones | Credit Moment Dept Before sitting front row for the Prabal Gurung at The Shows at the Petzel Gallery, newlywed Coco Jones was with the designer and others for an exclusive cocktail hour celebrating the collection with official Bombay Sapphire cocktails, which also had Saweetie, Tiffany Haddish, Kate Walsh, […]
Few Black television couples have had the staying power of Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert. From their constant bickering at Hillman College to Dwayne famously interrupting Whitley’s wedding, their relationship became one of A Different World’s most memorable storylines. Now, with the upcoming A Different World reboot bringing a new generation back to Hillman, it’s […]
With only seven weeks left until Election Day, voters are diving deeper into their understanding of candidates. Across both major parties, there are Black candidates seeking election to be governor of their respective states. If these candidates are elected, they have the potential to make history, as only three people have previously been appointed governor […]