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Journalism has been a major topic of conversation over the past week, but the major talking point right now focuses on the federal arrests of Georgia Fort and Don Lemon for covering an anti-ICE protest in Minnesota that saw protesters take over a local church in the middle of its service. The two journalists were […]
If you’re anything like me, you’ll be tuning in to Super Bowl LX for more than just the final score between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots — it’s all about the commercials. And many debuting during the big game, Sunday, February 8, will highlight how major brands continue to prioritize diverse casting in high-profile […]
As the Super Bowl approaches this weekend, plans begin. Let’s face it, the game isn’t truly the main character. We save all that excitement for the halftime show, commercials and of course the spread. For many of us, a Super Bowl party sounds fun, but for those hosting or attending who aren’t big football fans, […]
There are performances, and then there are cultural interventions. The Super Bowl halftime show has long functioned as America’s most paradoxical ritual: a corporate spectacle wrapped in the language of unity, yet consistently shaped by artists who typically refuse to shrink themselves for comfort. The upcoming Super Bowl LX performance by Puerto Rican global icon […]
Back in 2010 during an interview with the Queen — Latifah that is — we bonded about me being a first-generation Ethiopian, which led her to ask: “Where can I find the best Ethiopian food in New York City?” It was a question I was too familiar with — and one I never had an […]
Old Hillside Bourbon Company is launching a new limited-edition bourbon in honor of Black History Month, dedicated to the 369th Infantry Regiment, the first African American infantry unit to serve in World War I. In celebration of these stories, a special Harlem Hellfighters Bourbon has been released. The drink is made from blended bourbon aged […]
February is the time for love, and we’re head over heels for these TV and streaming shows coming to our screens this month. From a wild family road trip to the return of Detective Alex Cross and his biceps, this month’s dramas and comedies explore Black family dynamics across generations, the search for community, and […]
After an especially busy few weeks on the global fashion calendar, the industry has barely had time to exhale. Menswear Week delivered new collections from Martine Rose and Saul Nash, Jaden Smith unveiled his debut collection for Christian Louboutin, and Pharrell continued to expand his vision at Louis Vuitton Men’s. That momentum rolled seamlessly into […]
There are a few iron laws of Super Bowl Sunday. Someone will show up “just for the commercials,” then immediately talk through all the commercials. And in recent years, there’s that moment when the broadcaster announces, “Ladies and gentlemen, please rise for the Black National Anthem.” If you’re in an all-Black space, you’re good, but […]
Druski’s recent viral skit about the theatrics of modern megachurch culture stirred the internet into a frenzy. Everyone had an opinion — from those who agreed with Druski’s skewing to those who felt it was an attack on religion itself. For pastors behind the pulpit, a decision had to be made: ignore the event’s significance […]