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How To Keep Your Sleeves From Sliding Down
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A Sunday NFL Matchup Will Feature A Rare Occurrence in Black Football History
Sunday’s upcoming game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers is absolutely, positively meaningless—except for one thing. The Steelers have lost all but one of their first five games, are starting a rookie QB and have injuries all over their roster. The Bucs come into town with Tom Brady looking,…Read more...
The Evolution of Kanye West [UPDATED]
Kanye West’s life has been one hell of a ride—or some might say a train wreck for himself, his fans, haters and everyone in between. And yet, we all must admit this one thing: the man is a talented musician, rapper and producer who has made some of the best and most memorable hip-hop music...ever.
What the Hell Was Herschel Walker Doing With That Badge?
The hardest thing for a politician debating a Trumpian candidate is that the latter generally gets graded on a curve. To that end, no one watching Friday night’s U.S. Senate debate between Republican U.S. Senate nominee Herschel Walker and incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock expected Walker to surprise them with hidden…Read more...
Dr. Oz's Misleading Philly Campaign Photo
Dr. Oz, the physician turned talk show host turned New Jersey resident who wants to represent Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate, has made gun violence a big issue in his campaign. Not that Oz has offered any specific policy solutions on that front; his commercials mainly attack opponent John Fetterman as weak on crime…Read more...
Rings of Power's Queen Miriel, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Plays That's So Random
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U.S. Museums Finally Return Stolen African Bronzes That Date Back To 19th Century
Earlier this week, 31 historical artifacts were finally returned to the Nigerian government. The Benin Bronzes—which were on display at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum—were given back to the Nigerian National Collections.Read more...
Whoopi Goldberg Wants Lizzo, Keke Palmer, Nicki Minaj in Sister Act 3
After waiting 30 years, Whoopi Goldberg is going all out for Sister Act 3.
Texas Sheriff Certifies Migrants Flown To Martha's Vineyard as Crime Victims
A group of migrants who were lured from Texas onto a plane that took them unwittingly to Martha’s Vineyard are now on the receiving end of a gesture of largesse from a member of law enforcement.Read more...
In Lieu Of Kanye's Recent Antics, Can We Stop Letting "Geniuses" Get Away With Bad Behavior?
For the last two weeks, the world has watched Kanye West pioneer his own downfall. His “White Lives Matter” t-shirt stunt on October 3rd during Paris Fashion Week—alongside right-wing talking head Candice Owens—marked a new wave of hateful sentiments from the Chicago native. However, West’s discriminatory comments…Read more...
Rings of Power's Sara Zwangobani Channels Chewbacca While Playing That's So Random
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The GOP Started a Panic Over Kitty Litter in Classrooms. The Real Story Is A Lot Sadder
The same people who brought you QAnon are back with another bizarre theory about the hidden liberal agenda. But this time, Democrats’ evil plans center around… kitty litter?Read more...
The Body Mass Index (BMI) Is A Flawed System
When you were screened at your last checkup, your doctor may have classified you as healthy, overweight or obese based on your body mass index (BMI). Insurance companies consider a person’s BMI when deciding if they’re eligible for coverage for things like dietary counseling, weight-loss meds and bariatric surgery.…Read more...
Black Pledges Faced Violent, Racist Threats from White Frat Brothers, Lawsuit Claims
Racial slurs, “slave chants” and threats of being hanged were just a few examples of racial hazing cited in the lawsuit filed by a former Middle Tennessee State University student against a fraternity. Per WKRN News 2, the plaintiff said he and the only other Black pledge were subjected to these cruel and unusual…Read more...
“I’m Probably More Black Than You,” Says White Deputy to Black Woman
A Black woman in Michigan has filed a civil rights suit against a Monroe County sheriff’s deputy for racially discriminating against her when responding to a physical altercation, according to CNN. The woman got into it with a white couple outside a liquor store. While confronting the woman, the deputy was caught on…Read more...
Bettheny Frankel, The Richest Karen Of Them All, Is Coming after Small TikTok Creators. Will She Succeed? [UPDATED]
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Tina Turner's New Barbie Was Inspired By One of Her Biggest Hits
Mattel just announced the release of a Tina Turner Barbie doll, and my inner eight-year-old could not be more excited. Tina Turner is the fifth artist added to its Barbie Signature Music Series, which also includes a Gloria Estefan doll.
PnB Rock’s Girlfriend Speaks and Reveals the Rapper's Last Moments
Since rapper PnB Rock was fatally shot a month ago, people have been waiting to hear from the girlfriend of the Philadelphia rapper, Stephanie Sibounheuang, who was with him the day he was murdered. Now, she is finally speaking up.Read more...
Deshaun Watson's Lawyer Made a Slick Move That May Save His Ass
A key part of Deshaun Watson’s punishment agreement with the NFL was that the league could not further discipline him if any new accusations of similar conduct that predated his suspension popped up.Read more...
Keep Lizzo's Name Outcha Mouth!
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Films About Black Oppression Are Becoming Harder For Me to Stomach
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Why We Don't Buy That Clarence Thomas Loved Prince
Clarence Thomas, yes that Clarence Thomas, said during oral arguments at the Supreme Court yesterday that he used to be a Prince fan in the ‘80s. I won’t even bother to get into the merits of the case Thomas and the other eight justices were hearing. You can read about that here. Or here. Or do your own Googles.Read more...
Why Is Silk Sonic Not Submitting Their Album for the Grammys?
Who didn’t enjoy Silk Sonic’s debut album An Evening With Silk Sonic? Everyone from mothers fathers, aunts, grandmas, uncles, cousins and children loved that album. Then why aren’t they submitting it for consideration at the 2023 Grammys?Read more...
Ginuwine Passes Out While Rehearsing Magic With the Stars Stunt
Ginuwine had a scary moment on the set of The CW’s upcoming reality series, Criss Angel’s Magic With the Stars.
Crazy Video Shows Philly Nurse “Karen” Confront Pregnant Black Lady
A TikTok video has gone viral showing a nurse from Philadelphia going haywire on a Black pregnant patient. The woman had gone to the doctor’s office to receive a note for her maternity leave, reported Hollywood Unlocked. Instead of meeting her request, the situation escalated into laptop cases being swung and the cops…Read more...
New Developments In The Case Of Dylann Roof, Who Killed Nine Black Church Members In Charleston
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court refused to consider Dylann Roof’s plea to overturn his death sentence and conviction for killing nine Black people in 2015 at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in South Carolina.Read more...
The Evolution of Kanye West: From The College Dropout to White Lives Matter
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The $1 Billion Verdict Against Alex Jones Is Far From The End of Online Hate Speech
We sipped Alex Jones’ tears in this space back in August, holding a glass under the right-wing conspiracy theorist’s face as he cried broke after being hit with massive punitive damages in a civil lawsuit. If you’re still thirsty, no worries. Jones has plenty more to cry about now after a jury yesterday hit him with a …Read more...
Stitch Fix is Elevating Black Designers With New Collection
Get ready to drop some coins on some new clothes. This week, clothing site Stitch Fix launched a new collection dedicated to designers of color. The online personal shopping and styling service debuted its 2022 Elevate collection on October 12, featuring clothes and accessories from six emerging Black designers.
Coolio’s Son Reveals Details on the Beloved Rapper’s Death
The unfortunate death of Coolio was a shock to hip-hop lovers everywhere and most importantly, the rapper’s family. In an interview with The U.S. Sun, the late rapper’s oldest son, Artis Ivey III, reveals details of the California artist’s passing.Read more...
Rockford Student Suffers Brain Damage after being Body Slammed by a Cop
A high school student from Rockford, Illinois suffered a skull fracture after being body slammed on the floor by a police officer, per the Rockford Register Star. Though the incident happened last year, his injuries resulted in a traumatic brain injury. Now both the school and the officer are facing a lawsuit.
This Is Weird: Ray J. Joined Kanye And Candace Owens At "BLM" Doc Screening
Kanye West and Candace Owens have been dominating the news cycle for nearly two weeks because of their high-profile and hateful antics. After donning “White Lives Matter” t-shirts at Ye’s surprise pop-up Yeezy show in Paris, the pair have gone on a crusade making anti-Black remarks.Read more...
Megyn Blackface is Cool Kelly Tries And Fails to Drag MSNBC’s Tiffany Cross
We’d like to think when most people have a dumb opinion, they keep it to themselves. But alas, most people are not Megyn Blackface Is Cool Kelly. As a part of her long tradition of going after Black women who couldn’t care less about her, Kelly decided it was a good idea to call MSNBC’s Tiffany Cross “the most racist…Read more...
As Russian Appeal Approaches, Brittney Griner Worried She'll Serve Full 9-Year Sentence
As the date of her appeal in a Russian court approaches, WNBA star Brittney Griner is growing increasingly anxious about her situation.
Kanye Said What? He Loves Who? This Has Gone Too Far
When we thought Kanye West’s anti-Semitic comments couldn’t get any worse, more accusations have come out. We all remember his infamous 2018 interview with TMZ when he stupidly said, “slavery was a choice,” right?Read more...
Egyptians to Brits: Run Us Back That Rosetta Stone
The Rosetta Stone has been in the hands of the British since the early 1800s. But now Egyptians say they want it back. Repatriate Rashid, an online petition started by a group of Egyptian archeologists, is calling for the British Museum to return the ancient artifact to its rightful owners.Read more...
Brandy Hospitalized After Suffering Possible Seizure [UPDATED]
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TikTok's Best Survival Tips for Black People in The Workplace
Most of us have spent the past couple of years working from home, so it’s possible that you may have let your guard down when it comes to office politics. But as our employers start to drag us back into the office, it’s more important than ever to brush up on those skills that have helped you survive in the jungle we…Read more...
The Voice Adds Chance the Rapper as Coach for Season 23
To the surprise of absolutely no one, NBC has renewed its singing competition juggernaut The Voice for Season 23. For its next cycle, which begins in Spring 2023, the show is adding two new coaches to its roster: British pop star Niall Horan and Chicago native Chance the Rapper.
Missouri NAACP Says Not So Fast On State’s Marijuana Legalization Effort
On November 8th, many citizens will vote on a measure to legalize marijuana usage in Missouri. The state’s NAACP chapter is urging everyone to vote no and read the fine print, the St. Louis Dispatch reports.Read more...
Fam, You're Not Draymond Green
I’ve been writing a lot lately about sports fans and the kinds of jobs they must have, given their tendency toward forgiveness of athletes who get off light for things that’d definitely get you shitcanned from your job.Read more...
Black Hackers From Morehouse Showed Up and Showed Out at Black Enterprise Tech Competition
As a mom of tweens, a story about students using their computers for good warms my heart. And Morehouse College did not come to play at this year’s BE Smart Hackathon, hosted by Black Enterprise and American Airlines. A three-member team from the Atlanta HBCU took first place at the event, held on American Airlines’…Read more...
Is this 1955? A Bus of Black Students Stopped and Searched by Police on School Trip
A group of Shaw University students were stopped and searched on their bus ride to an economic conference in Georgia, says a report from ABC 11 News. The incident left students feeling as if they were profiled. University President Dr. Paulette Dillard likened the event to the racial targeting of the Civil Rights Era.
Biden Expected to Announce Student Student Debt Cancellation on Wednesday [Update]
Update 8/23/2022: White House officials are expected to announce on Wednesday that the administration will cancel $10,000 worth of student debt per person for borrowers making under $125,000 per year, according to reporting from CNN.Read more...
Is Brett Favre Mississippi's True Welfare King?
Yesterday, I wrote about Brett Favre’s weak attempt to explain away questions about his connection to Mississippi’s ongoing welfare funds scandal. Favre, who made more than $137 million in the NFL, said he didn’t do anything wrong by helping divert $5 million away from the poorest people in America’s poorest state to…Read more...
Supreme Court Rejects Racist Jury Claim by Death Row Inmate Who Gouged His Eyes Out
The Supreme Court rejected Andre Thomas’ appeal to his death sentence despite his claims that several jurors were racially biased in their decision at trial, per a report from NBC News. Thomas, who was found guilty of killing his white wife, alleged some jurors had expressed blatant opposition to interracial…Read more...
Oh Man, Raiders Wide Receiver Davante Adams Is in Trouble After Shoving Cameraman [UPDATED]
Updated as of 10/12/2022 at 1:00 p.m. ET: Well there it is, Raiders’ star wide receiver Davante Adams has been charged with a misdemeanor assault for pushing a cameraman after the Raiders lost to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football, which almost everyone saw on TV. As a result, Adams has been cited for an…Read more...
Wait, There's More? Kanye West’s Anti-Semitic Comments Continue To Land Him in Trouble
Congratulations Kanye, you’ve done it again. Your comments have lost you even more opportunities. A recently-recorded episode of The Shop featuring the Chicago rapper will no longer be aired because he used the show as an opportunity to spew more anti-Semitic speech.
Breonna Taylor's Boyfriend Recounts The Night She Was Killed By Police On Red Table Talk
Kenny Walker, the boyfriend of the late Breonna Taylor, went on Facebook Live’s Red Table Talk to discuss the night his girlfriend was killed in a 2020 botched police raid. Besides the officers on the scene, he was the only person to witness Taylor’s death.Read more...
Pro-Trump Man Found Guilty of Fraud for Arson Hoax and Blaming it on BLM Supporters [UPDATE]
Updated as of 10/12/2022 at 12:05 p.m. ET.Read more...
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