Why Black Folks Are Always Expected to Extend Grace When No One Else Will
Black folks are being asked to “turn the other cheek” after the BAFTA scandal, but given the deep history of forcing Black people to submit, the wound is still too fresh.
How the Barbz Are Responding to Nicki Minaj Going Full MAGA
Following her MAGA events, Nicki Minaj has the Barbz divided with some stuck between sticking
Mississippi Black Woman Desegregated High School—Then Faced Terror and Isolation
Mary Smith-Blackmon was among the first Black students in a Canton, MIssissippi school and shared
7 Times Black Folks Almost Became U.S. President
Jesse Jackson, Charlene Mitchell and other Black Americans who ran for president.
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Melissa Harris-Perry Calls ‘The Takeaway’ Being Canceled An Act Of Abuse
The host held nothing back on social media about the shocking news.
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2023 NBA All-Star Weekend’s Best Celebrity Sightings [Updated]
See all the stars who mingled with ballers and more at this year’s gathering in Salt Lake City.
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Howard University’s All-Black Swim & Dive Team Gets Its Flowers
The program makes history as the first all-Black swim team to appear on the Sports Illustrated’s cover.
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Meet Two Black Men Changing the Flavor of the Whiskey Game
Miami-based whiskey brand Duke & Dame aims to win over even the most hesitant whiskey drinker.
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Remembering De La Soul’s David Jolicoeur and The Group’s Hit Song “Me Myself And I”
Jolicoeur, aka “Trugoy the Dove,” was instrumental in early hip-hop’s incorporation of jazzy relaxed beats and positive messaging. UR FAV TRAK has the story.
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Tom Brady Opines About Janet Jackson, About Two Decades Too Late
Brady shared his thoughts about that infamous wardrobe malfunction moment in 2004.
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Who’s That Girl? Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show ASL Performer Justina Miles Has Gone Viral
Here is a little background information on the incredible interpreter.