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'Insecure' Turns 5! Here's What the Cast Is Up to Now

‘Insecure’ Turns 5! Here’s What the Cast Is Up to Now

The year 2026 marks the five year anniversary of ‘Insecure!’ Let’s take a look at where the cast is now!

Why Elon Musk's Latest Post On X Should Have You Concerned

Why Elon Musk’s Latest Post On X Should Have You Concerned

Eartha Kitt: The Sexy, OG Baddie You Need to Know

Eartha Kitt: The Sexy, OG Baddie You Need to Know

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New Footage From ICE Shows Minneapolis Shooting From Agent’s View

The Black Man Behind The Quarter-Zip Movement Explains the Deeper Purpose Behind It All

Texas Man, 81, Allegedly Tried to Stop a Man From Beating on His Girlfriend, Then the Unthinkable Happened

Why You Shall Call Him Sir Idris Elba From Now On…

Why a Judge Just Forced Georgia to Give Young Thug His Cash and Cars Back…Right Now!

Lawmakers Push Ice Agents to Reveal Their Faces

Anthony Joshua's New Comments Will Break Your Heart

Anthony Joshua’s New Comments Will Break Your Heart

January 2026 Books By Black Authors You Need To Read

January 2026 Books By Black Authors You Need To Read

Why the Tragic Shooting of Keith Porter Jr. by ICE Is Not the Same as Renee Good in Minneapolis

Why the Tragic Shooting of Keith Porter Jr. by ICE Is Not the Same as Renee Good in Minneapolis

New Footage Shows Ice Agent's View During Fatal Minneapolis Shooting, From George Floyd to Renee Good: Minneapolis Faces New Trauma After Shooting, Zohran Mamdani and Brandon Johnson React to Deadly ICE Shooting, Why ICE Agent Killing a White Woman Could Actually Make a Difference, Jasmine Crockett Calls Out Republicans in Emotional Response to Renee Good, Tim Walz Warns Minnesota Residents of Martial Law and Everything We Know About the Dec. 7 Tragedy

New Footage Shows Ice Agent’s View During Fatal Minneapolis Shooting, From George Floyd to Renee Good: Minneapolis Faces New Trauma After Shooting, Zohran Mamdani and Brandon Johnson React to Deadly ICE Shooting, Why ICE Agent Killing a White Woman Could Actually Make a Difference, Jasmine Crockett Calls Out Republicans in Emotional Response to Renee Good, Tim Walz Warns Minnesota Residents of Martial Law and Everything We Know About the Dec. 7 Tragedy

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'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' Stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Dish on What It Takes to be True Bad Boys

‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Dish on What It Takes to be True Bad Boys

Samuel L. Jackson, John David and Malcolm Washington on 'The Piano Lesson,' Family and Legacy

Samuel L. Jackson, John David and Malcolm Washington on ‘The Piano Lesson,’ Family and Legacy

Wayne Brady and Maile Brady Tell Us Who Choreographs Their Fun TikTok Dances

Wayne Brady and Maile Brady Tell Us Who Choreographs Their Fun TikTok Dances

Morris Chestnut Tells Us What Song Always Gets Him to the Dance Floor and What You Better Not Bring to a Party at His House

Morris Chestnut Tells Us What Song Always Gets Him to the Dance Floor and What You Better Not Bring to a Party at His House

3 Ways to Think Like a Businessman, According to Executive Walter Davis

3 Ways to Think Like a Businessman, According to Executive Walter Davis

New Shocking 911 Call From Sherrone Moore's Wife Reveals What Happened Right After He Was Fired

New Shocking 911 Call From Sherrone Moore’s Wife Reveals What Happened Right After He Was Fired

New audio from Sherrone Moore’s wife’s 9-1-1 call after he was fired but before he broke into mistress’ home has been released.

Sam Cooke's Granddaughter Explains Why She Always Says 'No' to Requests of His Estate

Sam Cooke’s Granddaughter Explains Why She Always Says ‘No’ to Requests of His Estate

The Black Man Behind The Quarter-Zip Movement Explains the Deeper Purpose Behind It All

The Black Man Behind The Quarter-Zip Movement Explains the Deeper Purpose Behind It All

Everything You Need to Know About Karri Turner Bryant's Viral Ball Gown

Everything You Need to Know About Karri Turner Bryant’s Viral Ball Gown

Lawmakers Push Ice Agents to Reveal Their Faces

Lawmakers Push Ice Agents to Reveal Their Faces

Entertainment

Anthony Joshua's New Comments Will Break Your Heart

Anthony Joshua’s New Comments Will Break Your Heart

Boxing star Anthony Joshua is reflecting on his deceased friends that he lost during that awful accident in Nigeria in December.

Why You Shall Call Him <i>Sir</i> Idris Elba From Now On...

Why You Shall Call Him Sir Idris Elba From Now On…

Tina Knowles Reveals Little Known Facts About Blue Ivy

Tina Knowles Reveals Little Known Facts About Blue Ivy

The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities

The Best and Worst Wax Figures of Black Celebrities

'SNL' Chris Redd Finally Opens Up About Selling Drugs to Castmates and Dating This Star's Ex-Wife

‘SNL’ Chris Redd Finally Opens Up About Selling Drugs to Castmates and Dating This Star’s Ex-Wife

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'Insecure' Turns 5! Here's What the Cast Is Up to Now

‘Insecure’ Turns 5! Here’s What the Cast Is Up to Now

The year 2026 marks the five year anniversary of ‘Insecure!’ Let’s take a look at where the cast is now!

By Shanelle Genai

Why Elon Musk's Latest Post On X Should Have You Concerned

Why Elon Musk’s Latest Post On X Should Have You Concerned

By Mahalia Otshudy

Why the Tragic Shooting of Keith Porter Jr. by ICE Is Not the Same as Renee Good in Minneapolis

Why the Tragic Shooting of Keith Porter Jr. by ICE Is Not the Same as Renee Good in Minneapolis

By Phenix S Halley

New Footage Shows Ice Agent's View During Fatal Minneapolis Shooting, From George Floyd to Renee Good: Minneapolis Faces New Trauma After Shooting, Zohran Mamdani and Brandon Johnson React to Deadly ICE Shooting, Why ICE Agent Killing a White Woman Could Actually Make a Difference, Jasmine Crockett Calls Out Republicans in Emotional Response to Renee Good, Tim Walz Warns Minnesota Residents of Martial Law and Everything We Know About the Dec. 7 Tragedy

New Footage Shows Ice Agent’s View During Fatal Minneapolis Shooting, From George Floyd to Renee Good: Minneapolis Faces New Trauma After Shooting, Zohran Mamdani and Brandon Johnson React to Deadly ICE Shooting, Why ICE Agent Killing a White Woman Could Actually Make a Difference, Jasmine Crockett Calls Out Republicans in Emotional Response to Renee Good, Tim Walz Warns Minnesota Residents of Martial Law and Everything We Know About the Dec. 7 Tragedy

By Phenix S Halley

January 2026 Books By Black Authors You Need To Read

January 2026 Books By Black Authors You Need To Read

By Angela Johnson

Culture

New Shocking 911 Call From Sherrone Moore's Wife Reveals What Happened Right After He Was Fired

New Shocking 911 Call From Sherrone Moore’s Wife Reveals What Happened Right After He Was Fired

Connecticut Woman Caught in Elaborate Online Dating Scam Loses This Wild Amount of Money

Connecticut Woman Caught in Elaborate Online Dating Scam Loses This Wild Amount of Money

How Detroit's First Female Mayor Made History—Again, With This Major Announcement Only 4 Days in Office

How Detroit’s First Female Mayor Made History—Again, With This Major Announcement Only 4 Days in Office

20 Years After 'The Secret,' How Black Folks Still Use Vision Boards to Create The Life They Want

20 Years After ‘The Secret,’ How Black Folks Still Use Vision Boards to Create The Life They Want

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Why ICE Fatally Shooting a White Woman Will Make All the Difference In the World

Why ICE Fatally Shooting a White Woman Will Make All the Difference In the World

Before You Step Into 2026, Do You Understand Your Assignment? Here's Some Help.

Before You Step Into 2026, Do You Understand Your Assignment? Here’s Some Help.

Nicki Minaj's MAGA Support Shouldn't Surprise You: Her True Colors Have Been Visible for Years

Nicki Minaj’s MAGA Support Shouldn’t Surprise You: Her True Colors Have Been Visible for Years

Nicki Minaj Just Proved Why So Many Black Celebrities Are Out of Touch

Nicki Minaj Just Proved Why So Many Black Celebrities Are Out of Touch

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Black Celebs' Most Iconic Giorgio Armani Fashion Moments

Black Celebs’ Most Iconic Giorgio Armani Fashion Moments

The Evolution of A$AP Rocky's Style

The Evolution of A$AP Rocky’s Style

Historic Black Facts Behind The Controversial Ralph Lauren Oak Bluffs Collection

Historic Black Facts Behind The Controversial Ralph Lauren Oak Bluffs Collection

Black Celebs Showed Out at Paris Fashion Week

Black Celebs Showed Out at Paris Fashion Week

Viral Stories

Donnie McClurkin Breaks Silence Following Young Man's Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

Donnie McClurkin Breaks Silence Following Young Man’s Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

The Best and Worst NPR Tiny Desk Performances From Black Artists

The Best and Worst NPR Tiny Desk Performances From Black Artists

Check Out Stevie Wonder's Eye-Popping Net Worth!

Check Out Stevie Wonder’s Eye-Popping Net Worth!

Stylist Tells The Fascinating Story Behind Brandy’s Iconic Braids

Stylist Tells The Fascinating Story Behind Brandy’s Iconic Braids

January 2026 Books By Black Authors You Need To Read

January 2026 Books By Black Authors You Need To Read

From a Kenan Thompson picture book to a memoir from the CEO of The Honey Pot, the first month of 2026 is full of great Black books for lovers of every genre.

Anthony Joshua's New Comments Will Break Your Heart

Anthony Joshua’s New Comments Will Break Your Heart

Boxing star Anthony Joshua is reflecting on his deceased friends that he lost during that awful accident in Nigeria in December.

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Lawmakers Push Ice Agents to Reveal Their Faces

Lawmakers Push Ice Agents to Reveal Their Faces

Black Internet Reacts to Yolanda Adams Finally Calling Out Homophobia In the Black Church

Black Internet Reacts to Yolanda Adams Finally Calling Out Homophobia In the Black Church

Why It's Ridiculous That 21 Savage, Young Thug Now Say 'F the Streets'

Why It’s Ridiculous That 21 Savage, Young Thug Now Say ‘F the Streets’

Trump's Never-Ending Letitia James Feud Just Took a Strange Turn

Trump’s Never-Ending Letitia James Feud Just Took a Strange Turn