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An unexpected and breezy showdown brought together four-time GRAMMY-winner singer-songwriter SZA and seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles for a one-of-a-kind handstand challenge, sparking anticipation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Setting the stage at the World Champions Centre in Texas, owned by the Biles’ family, these two remarkable icons bonded over their shared love for […]
Fashion is a vibe, and for Tosha Williams, it’s shining bright. The Nashville-based mom-preneur finds her joy in the bright, floral world of Lilly Pulitzer. The brand’s origin isn’t rooted in the Black experience—Lilly Pulitzer was founded by the white orange grove heiress who wanted to camouflage the juice stains on her work dresses—but that hasn’t […]
There’s no shortage of innovation by Black leaders in the evolving tech industry. Every day, Black programmers, coders and engineers are making strides in technology to benefit their communities and revolutionize the digital landscape forever. Here are five exciting things that are making a big impact on the tech world right now. Google for Startups […]
Lil Mama is no stranger to controversy. The rapper infamously crashed a performance by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys, and her career never recovered. This did not stop her, however, from giving her thoughts on Nicki Minaj. The Young Money superstar won Best Female Hip-Hop Artist at the BET Awards, and instead of congratulating her, Lil […]
Shyne’s career was permanently disrupted in 1999. The rapper and heir apparent to Biggie was arrested and sentenced to a decade in prison for shooting a woman named Natania Reuben. Shyne has continued to release music, but his legacy is defined by this incident. Calling it a complicated legacy, however, is an understatement. Reuben claims […]
Drake’s approval rating is not high at the moment. The rapper lost to Kendrick Lamar, and several other rappers have taken Lamar’s side. Drake has also seemingly lost the support of several athletes that he was believed to be cool with. That being said, one athlete who the 6 God has seemingly maintained a relationship […]
Angela Simmons has had a rough 48 hours. The reality star turned heads at the BET Awards when she brought a bedazzled gun purse onto the red carpet. She not only showed off the gun purse, but posed with it as though it was actually a gun. She aimed it at photographers, which didn’t go […]
Drake has been living in a “Not Like Us” world. The rapper has been drowned up by Kendrick Lamar’s number one diss record. Especially in California. Lamar’s “Pop Out” show solidified him as the king of the West Coast, and even alluded to Drake’s “California love” running out on the aforementioned song. “You think the […]
Black-centered theatrical offerings on Broadway tell many tales of the diaspora this summer, from the thinly veiled 1990s origin story of Alicia Keys (Hell’s Kitchen) and a fanciful update of the 1970s musical The Wiz to the very first revival of a Negro Ensemble Company production from 1979 entitled Home. Kenny Leon, the most hardworking […]
Just like DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince said, it’s “summer, summer, summertime!” If you’re vacationing to sandy beaches this season, or you’re just dreaming about beach getaways from your temperature-controlled couch, diving into a good book is a good way to pass the time. This July, you can enjoy a new read from […]