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From the complex medical drama DOC to the animated world of Arcane, Amirah Vann commands attention. As brilliant neuropsychiatrist Dr. Gina Walker, she delivers a nuanced portrayal of an Afro-Latino professional in the medical field, and the actress takes her representation seriously. “To be able to represent the small population of neuropsychiatrists of color is […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) is a well-known youth mentoring organization with a mission to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships for the next generation. To celebrate the milestone of 120 years, they are announcing two new Game Changers: Cynthia Erivo and Ava DuVernay. “Every young person deserves a champion that can see the good in […]
Kandi Burruss accepted a major honor at BravoCon Live with Andy Cohen Presents: The Bravos, which aired on the network on November 16. The former Real Housewives of Atlanta star received the Wifetime Achievement Award, becoming its second awardee since its inception. Introduced as a Broadway producer, restaurateur, actor, GRAMMY award-winning singer-songwriter and mom, the […]
As an older Gen Zer, I’m sure my age group and Millennials feel the sense that we are the new adults now, which means adding more responsibility to our plates for the holidays, including hosting. Now, before you start to stress about Thanksgiving being around the corner and not knowing where to start, don’t worry. […]
Insecure alum Yvonne Orji got us all thinking when she posted about wanting to star in a romantic comedy, and she’s not alone. Lupita Nyong’o, Survival of the Thickest’s Alecsys Proctor-Turner, Ayo Edibiri (who’s set to star in Apple TV+’s upcoming romantic comedy series, The Prodigies) and more have spoken about their desire to make […]
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 […]