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From the rhythm in our speech to the power in our art, from the flavor in our food to the soul in our sound, Black America has never participated in culture; we have defined it. Our influence has shaped music, fashion, language, film, politics, and education worldwide. And yet, at a time when some are […]
When news of Ajike Owens’ killing by her neighbor reached Geeta Ghandbhir, the filmmaker knew this was a story that needed to be told not just in Florida, but around the nation. That’s part of the story of how her latest documentary, The Perfect Neighbor, now streaming on Netflix, came to be. “It felt painfully […]
Fall is a great time for HBCU grads because it’s homecoming season. Every year, Aggies, Bison, Rattlers, Pirates, and more return to their respective alma maters for what can be likened to an annual family reunion, but it’s chosen family. Homecoming is a time for people to catch up with friends, reminisce, and kick back […]
There’s a certain type of magic that happens on the HBCU yard — it’s laughter between classes, last-minute cram sessions and a unity that’s got everyone saying, “You good,” in every dormitory. It’s that same vibe that’s gone from campus quad to our timelines with a new generation of HBCU alumni who have turned their […]
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has crowned Harlem’s very own A$AP Rocky as its 2025 Fashion Icon, solidifying what the culture has known for years: he’s not just wearing the clothes, he’s shaping the conversation and letting men from urban communities know that they can wear whatever they want, no matter where […]
Every trick, turn and grind tells a story, and this year, adidas is letting those stories speak for themselves. With the 2025 launch of Nuestra Cultura Al Mundo, the brand’s annual platform celebrating Hispanic and Latino/a/e voices shaping sport and culture, adidas is centering community and creativity where it’s always lived: in the streets, on […]
What You Need to Know: This week, the fight for democracy hit the streets and those most vulnerable. Martin Luther King III and Mi Familia Vota teamed up to launch a new “Black Brown” campaign to build multiracial voting power ahead of 2026. Millions of Americans poured into the streets for “No Kings” protests as […]
They say love makes you want to sing from the rafters. And that certainly seems to be true for Megan Thee Stallion. The “Savage” singer has just announced her latest single, “Lover Girl,” which will hit airwaves on October 24. LOVER GIRL FRIDAY pic.twitter.com/dlh2zu5s8Q — TINA SNOW (@theestallion) October 22, 2025 Megan Thee Stallion alerted […]
On an NBA tip-off night that had everything from nostalgia to overtime chaos, the NBA returned in full force. The Oklahoma City Thunder edged out Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets in a gritty overtime finish, while Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors handled business against a LeBron-less Los Angeles Lakers. But beyond the box scores, […]
Six months after its release, the world is still obsessed with Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. Go to a costume shop this Halloween, and you can get a Smoke/Stack costume; viral memes of the sometimes saucy dialogue still pop up in our algorithms, and it keeps getting more accolades as it heads into Oscar season. While the love […]