Why Punch, The Baby Monkey Got Us in our Feelings

Why Punch, The Baby Monkey Got Us in our Feelings

As the world grapples with war, unchecked AI, and racism—monumental problems—society inexplicably focuses its emotional investment on a baby monkey being bullied in Japan. It’s a strange phenomenon: we become modern-day Greek Gods, remotely watching and attempting to control this little monkey’s dramatic arc.

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The Internet is Losing Its Mind Over Oprah's Crop Top and  Fly Looks

The Internet is Losing Its Mind Over Oprah’s Crop Top and Fly Looks

Oprah Winfrey has been spotted with bestie Gayle King at Paris Fashion Week. Now, one red carpet look has the internet talking.
'Mean Ushers, Peppermints' and 15 Other Blackity-Black Church Rules You Need to Know

‘Mean Ushers, Peppermints’ and 15 Other Blackity-Black Church Rules You Need to Know

From the usher stare to the peppermint grandmas, take a stroll down memory lane inside the Black church only those who grew up in it would understand.

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