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With less than 30% of Black men who are considered to have a mental health condition receiving care, according to the National Center of Health Statistics, spaces that cultivate conversations about men’s wellness have begun carrying the responsibility of providing insight and perspective to the demographic. While it’s been helpful for some, for others it […]
At the world premiere of JAŸ-Z In 8, the “99 Problems” rapper told EBONY, “I just want to tell stories.” Now he’s about to tell his on one of the world’s biggest sports stages. According to a report originating from Puck, JAŸ-Z is expected to headline the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show in 2027. The […]
LaDarrion Williams has conjured a mystical HBCU world in his Blood at the Root trilogy. With his play Coco Queens, the author and playwright invites audiences into another kind of sanctuary: a Southern beauty salon where Black women share their lives, triumphs and tribulations. Blood at the Root by LaDarrion Williams Price: $9 Shop on […]
While watching the election results come in until the early hours of the morning, I reflected on the tightrope Black women walk in this country. No matter how hard we work, how much we deliver or how consistently we show up, there will always be those who tell us it’s not enough. Yet, in the […]
Cardi B might need to add three more letters to her name: NPR! The “Bodak Yellow” rapper brought her larger-than-life persona to the public network’s famous Tiny Desk Concert series for a performance that was anything but small. Inside the famed Washington, D.C. office desk, a stripped-down Cardi B, dressed effortlessly in black leather and […]
Picture this: A novel that feels like an intense unraveling and warm embrace all at once; a life-altering theater production that gives you the opportunity to witness a human experience you’ve yet to articulate for yourself until that very moment; a dance performance that moves you to tears or ignites a passion within that is […]
Jalen Hurts’ latest health update says the 28-year-old quarterback will miss the rest of the season. “Over the last few days, Jalen Hurts has received comprehensive medical evaluations by physician experts,” read a joint statement from the Philadelphia Eagles and his agent, Nicole Lynn. “In the interest of transparency, we are providing additional information on […]
Virgil Abloh may no longer be with us, but his influence on fashion, art and culture isn’t going anywhere. Five years after his passing, the creative visionary who changed the way an entire generation thinks about luxury, streetwear and design is getting another moment in the spotlight. This time, New York City is playing host […]
A recent episode of BET’s For the Fellas, hosted by Brian McIntosh, offered a closer look at the management and marketing of professional athletes, examining how Black fathers are often pushed to the wayside when it comes to being acknowledged for their role in their sons’ success. Guests Za’Darius Smith, J.R. Smith, Charles Oakley and […]
Despite HBCUs having significant cultural relevance and contributing to the overall Black experience, their portrayals on screen are few and far between. Thankfully, however, a few hallmark films remain in the historical archives and capture what many of us have experienced for decades. For many of us, these were the movies that made us want […]