If you didn’t get enough of America’s Next Top Model’s troubled legacy with Netflix’s shocking scandal of a docuseries that premiered last month, E! has taken it to the next level. Its docuseries, Dirty Rotten Scandals, also dives into the darker side of America’s most controversial modeling reality series. But it bites with even sharper […]
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Sei Less Collaborates with La La to Create Limited-Edition Signature Menu Dish
We all know La La as a well-known multi-hyphenate, and this time, she’s getting a new achievement just for Women’s History Month. New York City Asian-Fusion restaurant Sei Less announced that it partnered with the actress and entrepreneur to create a limited-edition, signature dish called the La La Lo Mein. “I’ve eaten at Sei Less and known […]
Creator Moms: Redefining Motherhood as a Bold, Multifaceted Journey in the Creator Era
There was a time when motherhood came with a quiet expectation to dim a little. To choose. To edit yourself down. To become digestible. But Black women have never really done well with small lives. In the Creator Era, that refusal feels louder, sharper and more stylish than ever. And if you need proof, look […]
Teyana Taylor’s Joy at the Oscars Is Bringing a Much-Needed Discussion In Defense of the ‘Bubbly Black Girl’
Teyana Taylor didn’t take home an Oscar at the 98th Academy Awards, but you wouldn’t have known from her reaction. When another actress’ name was called, Taylor jumped to her feet, giving the biggest round of applause to the night’s winner. It was a moment of pure grace and happiness from Taylor. But for some, […]
This Expert Shares How to Get Your Kids on a Better Sleep Schedule
We are in a sleep deprivation crisis, and the effects are especially concerning for children. According to a 2019 study conducted by researchers from the American Academy of Pediatrics, almost 50% of children ages 6 to 17 aren’t getting enough sleep. According to Harvard, grade-school-age children need 9 to 12 hours of sleep, and teens […]
The New Jim Crow Era: 16 Years Into A Similar Story
Michelle Alexander’s “The New Jim Crow Era: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness” shook the core of Black culture by introducing a concept that the Black community seemed not to address head-on: mass incarceration. Since the book’s release on January 5, 2010, Alexander, alongside organizations like Students Against Mass Incarceration at multiple universities and The […]
6 Songs About Being Lucky (or Unlucky!) for Your St. Patrick’s Day Playlist
Beyond its historical context, Saint Patrick’s Day is commonly associated with good luck. Aside from wearing green and following time-honored traditions, many take the opportunity to gather en masse and have a merry celebration in their green-and-gold glory. Here are some songs about varying degrees of luck to add to your St. Patrick’s Day playlist. […]
What Do We Call Ourselves? Rethinking Black Identity in America
Ryan Coogler just accepted the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for Sinners, a film steeped in 1920s Southern Black culture. Dave Chappelle’s latest comedy special mentioned the land and town Chappelle bought and developed in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Black excellence remains visible, profitable, and global. At the same time, across podcasts, comment sections, genealogy forums, […]
March Madness Bracketology: Who Are You Taking to the Dance?
First, let’s tell the truth: most of us do not watch college basketball every Tuesday night in January. We pull up in March and act like we’ve been locked in all season. Then we parade around the office talking about “basketball IQ” as if we invented the concept. That is part of the tradition. March […]
For The Likes: How the NBA Turns Viral Moments into Internet Culture
Any given night, I’m doing what a lot of people do now when spending an evening at home: splitting my attention between dinner and my phone, scrolling Instagram while adjusting the settings on my air fryer. This particular night I saw a clip of Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stitched right above a video […]