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During the same week students in New York were served chicken and watermelon for lunch, students over in Clayton, Ca. handed out cotton balls - both in a shameful act to acknowledge Black History Month. According to KTVU, the school dragged their feet reporting the incident.

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Jeremiah Fennell continues to capture audiences with his sheer brilliance and impressive journalism skills. In January, the Raiders shared a video on the team’s official Twitter account of the 10-year-old interviewing Davante Adams.Read more...

With most of the world expressing an overwhelmingly positive reaction to Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime performance, some viewers had interesting thoughts on the show. Everything from the production set up, to the set list, to her surprise pregnancy reveal was the subject of conversation throughout Sunday night.

If you were watching FOX on Sunday night, Super Bowl LVII wasn’t the only big event on the network. After the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35, Season 2 of Next Level Chef premiered in the prime post-game spot.

Before there was “50 Shades of Grey,” there was Zane. Kristina LaFerne Roberts, the author behind the popular pen name, is responsible for writing some of the steamiest adult fiction on the market. Even though I was a young adult in the late 90s when her books first hit the scene, I still couldn’t help but feel like I…Read more...

Rihanna used last night’s Super Bowl performance to reveal that she’s expecting a second child with partner A$AP Rocky. Throughout the performance she rubbed her belly, with her team officially confirming that the makeup mogul is pregnant after she left the stage. In honor of this exciting news, here are even more…Read more...

New York Fashion Week 2023 started February 9 and we just know the Black models will tear up the runway. So, we can look forward to seeing veteran models and plenty of up-and-coming ones from all around the world. Here are the people to look out for in the upcoming weeks!

Over the weekend, Beyoncé received two Brit Awards in London. The ceremony took place on Saturday, February 11 at the O2 Arena. However, the star wasn’t physically present but instead accepted the honors virtually. Beyoncé was the recipient of the International Artist of the Year Award as well as International Song of…Read more...

As the days following the 2023 Grammys continue to roll by, we’re learning more and more about some surprising appearances that almost came to fruition but didn’t. And what’s the most recent example? The missed opportunity to be blessed by Janet Jackson’s presence. I’ll explain.Read more...

The most sought-after award shows are underway! Our favorite Black actors, actresses, athletes, designers, directors, and more are scooping up awards left and right. Here are the Black celebs who are getting the flowers they deserve in 2023.

With Super Bowl LVII taking place outside of Phoenix in Glendale, Ariz., WNBA star Brittney Griner, and her wife, Cherelle, were among those who attended the game and festivities surrounding it. According to People, on Saturday, the Phoenix Mercury center and her wife were seen at the WM Phoenix Open golf event. As…Read more...

Though millions of viewers tuned in for Sunday’s 2023 Super Bowl game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, millions of other viewers were tuned in specifically to catch Rihanna’s glitzy Halftime Show performance. And while many were pleased with what they saw (including that confirmed baby bump…Read more...

Attorneys for Tyre Nichols’ family have filed an “urgent appeal” to the United Nations to respond to the brutal beating that led to Nichols’ death, per The Hill. This appeal comes after both state and federal agencies launched investigations into the beating. Now, Nichols’ death may become a global concern.

Even as the COVID pandemic wanes and mask mandates and vaccine requirements are becoming a thing of the past, the Biden-Harris Administration continues to encourage Americans to stay updated with their vaccines and boosters. And during Black History Month, they are turning their focus on the Black community.Read more...

The 2023 Super Bowl was meant to celebrate football, two amazing Black QBs and Rihanna and, for most of the night, that’s what happened.Read more...

The duel between the first Black quarterbacks to battle each other for a Super Bowl win lived up to all the hype. Jalen Hurts, Philly’s golden child signal caller got off to a fast start, running for two first-half TD’s and running for a third, making the game look like it was at risk of being a blowout for the Eagles.Read more...

On Sunday, Rihanna made her long-awaited return to music, taking the stage as the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show performer—only this time, she brought a special guest along with her: a second child.Read more...

Trugoy the Dove, one of the founding members of the legendary hip-hop group De La Soul, died on Sunday at 54. A cause of death has not been revealed, but Trugoy had been open about his diagnosis of congestive heart failure.Read more...

Remember how we were inundated with crypto ads during last year’s Super Bowl? Oh, what a difference a year makes. Crypto currency’s swift downfall means commercial spots for the big game are once again dominated by alcohol, cars, cell phone companies and movie blockbusters. According to Deadline, even the ad game…Read more...

Emmy-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph may be known right now as the lovable veteran teacher Barbara Howard on ABC’s Abbott Elementary, but ahead of the 2023 Super Bowl LVII game, she reminded everyone that she is first and foremost an entertainer’s entertainer.Read more...

Let’s be honest: some of us aren’t necessarily all that excited about watching the actual game. But we’re definitely here for the people-watching and the fashion statements! Take a look at the famous folks who showed up and showed out.

It may be the biggest sports and entertainment event now, but there was a time when the Super Bowl was strictly a sporting contest. It was all about the game, and didn’t have any of the spectacle it’s become known for. We already told you how Michael Jackson was the superstar who made performing at halftime a huge…Read more...

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Although the Grammys are normally meant to celebrate the brightest and best in music, it’s also an opportunity for the world’s biggest artists to show off their personal style, and the 2023 Grammys were no different.

You may have just put your Christmas decorations away, but Valentine’s Day is almost here. And if you need a little help getting in touch with your romantic side, a good book can help you get there.Read more...

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The first day the news broke about a fatal traffic stop in Memphis, we lacked proper details as to how Tyre Nichols ended up on a breathing machine over a DUI. Now, every news outlet is following the case as information from the police department and his family unravel the incident further.

Nobody will question A Tribe Called Quest’s status as one of the most celebrated and legendary hip-hop groups of all time. They have a close to flawless discography and have influenced some of the greatest artists of the 21st Century including Kanye West, Pharell Williams, Andre 3000, Questlove, Pusha T, Little…Read more...

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I’ve always associated Kate Spade with the Ladies Who Lunch set. In my mind, her clothes and accessories were an accessible alternative for the girl who loves pearls and monogrammed sweaters. And for most of my friends, getting your hands on one of her handbags meant you were really doing the damn thing (on a budget,…Read more...

You movie snobs can act cool all you want, but the Fast & Furious franchise wouldn’t be on its tenth film if people weren’t flocking to theaters every time a new movie comes out. And now, ahead of its May 19 premiere, we’re finally getting our first look at Fast X. In the movie’s first trailer, Jason Momoa is…Read more...

The most anticipated performance of the year is here: Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show! The billionaire Barbadian singer and businesswoman, Rihanna, has been in the entertainment industry since 2005. The nine-time Grammy Award winner has reached icon status and has years of smash hits to prove it! Here are some of…Read more...

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In Jackson, Mississippi, leaders are raising the alarm about a new bill in the Mississippi state-house. And you’re going to want to pay attention too.Read more...

These cases are starting to stack up for Trey Songz. Going back to 2018, the successful R&B singer has been named in multiple sexual assault cases and this new one by the most damning.Read more...

Believe it or not, we’re just days away from seeing Rihanna make her grand return to the stage as this year’s Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show performer after a seven-year-long hiatus.Read more...

Black history has been under attack in the United States. But in Williamsburg, Virginia, historians are working to emphasize a Black historical site with national significance.Read more...

What’s Black History Month without acknowledging the biggest pain in the Black community’s ass? Karens. In a viral TikTok video, a Black HVAC technician records himself while the woman he was trying to provide service for throws a terrible-two level tantrum in the background on the phone with the police.

If nothing else, Super Bowls were made for predictions and hot takes. So here’s mine: there’s never been a Super Bowl featuring two more accomplished quarterbacks facing off against each other this early in their careers—and they both just so happen to be Black.Read more...

Students in Tuscaloosa, Alabama staged a walk out earlier this week after allegedly being told that they couldn’t talk about slavery and civil rights during a Black History Month program. It was originally scheduled to take place on February 22nd.Read more...

There are currently no Black women in the United States Senate. But Representative Barbara Lee may be poised to change that.

In the wake of being pulled from ESPN and NFL Network’s 2023 Super Bowl coverage, Michael Irvin is not quietly standing back and letting the news cycle run its course. According to TMZ, on Thursday, the Pro Football Hall of Famer filed a lawsuit against the woman who accused him of misconduct during a short…Read more...

Unless ya’ll forget, former NFL quarterback Brett Favre is still knee-deep in the largest welfare fraud scandal in Mississippi history after it was found that he pressed government officials to use state welfare funds to build new facilities at The University of Southern Mississippi, his alma mater.Read more...

A white city councilman is refusing to step down from his position following backlash from several racist videos he made to promote his sports bar. Steve Sundberg of Aurora, Colo., made the videos back in 2020 to promote his Legends of Aurora Sports Grill, but it wasn’t until the end of last year that controversy…Read more...

As the football season winds down, the NFL handed out its annual awards on Thursday night. The event offers players a chance to cut loose and have fun after they’ve spent the season trying to destroy one another.Read more...

Leonard “Raheem” Taylor was executed Tuesday for a quadruple murder from 2004, despite a pending appeal that could have proven his innocence, per AP News. He was the third person the state of Missouri has executed in just ten weeks.Read more...

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