These Black California Neighborhoods Have the Most Beautiful Homes— And the Striking Views!
Incarcerated Mothers Are on the Frontlines of the Black Maternal Health Crisis
Pastor Joel Osteen Stuns Fans With New Reaction to Druski Megachurch Parody
Why the Deeply Racist Nixon-Reagan Tapes Are Only a Surprise to Those Not Paying Attention
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People are Actually Hating on LeBron James' I Promise School Because … You Know Why
I imagine that there is an undiscovered ancient text penned by one of the lesser-known apostles that recounts the life of Yeshua from a unique perspective. And, according to the Gospel of Antwan, when the disciples passed out plates of whiting and hush puppies to the multitude that showed up at Jesus’ open-invitation fish fry,…
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LeBron James Is Producing a Docuseries for Showtime Called Shut Up and Dribble
Remember that time Fox News host Laura Ingraham got upset that “someone who gets paid $100 million a year to bounce a ball” would dare have an opinion on the politics going on in the country he was born in, raised in, lives in and pays taxes in—so she said LeBron James and any other…
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Beyoncé Has a FUPA. I Have a FUPA. We All Have a FUPA. ISSA CELEBRATION!
By now, you should have already heard all about Queen Beyoncé being on the cover of the September issue of Vogue magazine, telling Clover Hope—Culture Editor of our sister site, Jezebel—her innermost thoughts on everything from giving birth to Sir and Rumi to her feelings on her post-pregnancy body. In case you haven’t, my coworker…
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Breaking News: Dwyane Wade Doesn't Know the Lyrics to K-Ci & JoJo's 'All My Life'
My core has been shaken. I was today-years-old when I learned that Dwyane Wade is not a black man. Dwyane Wade may be playing his 16th season in the NBA. He’s 36 years old. He’s married to Gabrielle Union. Once he’s done playing in the NBA, he’s headed to the NBA Hall of Fame on…
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10 Things Easier to Do Than Work Remotely While on a Family Vacation
I just got back from a family vacation on Martha’s Vineyard. I tried to do some work. It was a fool’s errand for many reasons. In fact, trying to find any time to get actual factual, back to life, word is bond work done was pointless. It was one of the more difficult things I’ve…
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Broadway Star Uses His Platform to Bring the Arts to At-Risk Students
It’s back-to-school season, but not all students have access to art programs especially under the current administration. Actor, singer and activist Bryan Terrell Clark wants to change that. He currently stars as George Washington in the award-winning, hip-hop-influenced musical, Hamilton, and has co-created InDEFINED to help expose more young people in disenfranchised communities to theater…
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Is Watermelon Racist or Nah?
Did you know the watermelon is from Africa? Or that it’s actually a berry? And that they’re delicious AF? Yet given its history via racist white America, the watermelon can be triggering for black folks. “I refuse to eat fried chicken or watermelon in front of white people,” my friend told me during one of…
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Why It's Dumb (and Vaguely Republican) to Be Mad About Blake Griffin's Child Support Payments, Explained [Updated]
Updated: Friday, August 3, 2018, 6:05 p.m. EDT: According to TMZ Sports, the oft-reported $258,000 a month child support payment is actually $32,000. If you’re still upset about this relatively small figure, you need to take a spa day or something. Blake Griffin is a power forward for the Detroit Pistons who exists in that…
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Did the NFL Collude With EA Sports to Make Kaepernick's Name a Curse Word?
In order to understand why EA Sports would delete Colin Kaepernick’s name from one of its most successful games, Madden NFL 19, you have to understand a fundamental truth: EA Sports is the NFL’s bitch. It started in 2004 when EA Sports was heavily challenged by the new kid on the block: ESPN 2K5. Not…
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Michael Bennett, Other Players Troll the MAGA Crowd With Social Justice Gear as They Suit Up for the Season
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Michael Bennett has been one of the more outspoken NFL players, thereby remaining a unicorn in the league. Bennett has protested police brutality in the black community and kneeled during the national anthem; he’s even openly criticized the president and yet, unlike Colin Kaepernick, he still has a job. On Wednesday,…