From the latest dance challenges to hot new hair products, you can always count on TikTok to make a thing a thing. Lately though, Black TikTok has been abuzz with a theory that attempts to explain why some Black women always seem to be living their best lives. It’s called Hard Wig = Soft Life: The idea being that Black women who wear bad wigs have the most fun and often pull rich, white men – we’re talking CEO-level rich. - Angela Johnson Read More
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Here’s yet another example of sports fans taking it too far.
During a Saturday matchup between the Illinois State Redbirds and the Norfolk State Spartans, Spartans guard Jamarii Thomas exchanged words with Illinois State fans after being fouled. - Noah A. McGee Read More
Draymond Green is a future NBA Hall of Famer who was one of the most important players on a dynasty that lasted for nearly seven years. But those days are long behind him. - Noah A. McGee Read More
Keith Lee has done it again. The 27-year-old food influencer known for his viral TikTok food reviews took his taste buds back on the road last week to check out New York’s local culinary scene. - Angela Johnson Read More
Civil Rights attorney Sherrilyn Ifill is walking away from X, formerly known as Twitter. The decision came after Elon Musk reinstated the account of Alex Jones, controversial right-wing radio host and conspiracy theorist. Ifill said a post she saw honoring the memory of Ana Grace Márquez-Greene, one of the first graders killed in the Sandy Hook massacre, was the confirmation she needed to take her social media commentary elsewhere. - Angela Johnson Read More
Art Basel has become a staple in the creative world when it comes to displaying (and purchasing) art, networking and partying. This year was no different: The Miami Beach version of the global event, held December 8-10, was flooded with Black celebrities. - Candace McDuffie Read More
We previously looked at NBA fathers and the sons who followed in their hoop shoes. But now we’re expanding it to all sports, including sons and daughters. - Noah A. McGee Read More
Black folks have been shattering glass ceilings and raising the bar for the rest of us over the last few years. Here’s a nod to some recent Black “firsts” worth remembering. - Amira Castilla Read More
Matthew Goins, founder of Puzzle Huddle, noticed a lack of diversity in games for Black kids. Then he set out to change that and hit big.
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