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News, Race Matters

‘The Black Male Needs to Put These Black Chicks in Their Place’: A Karen Has Lost Her Mind in California

A white woman tried to come for Black women. A Black man played good defense. A white woman learned nothing but shall be publicly shamed. A story...

By

Zack Linly

Published

July 29, 2021
News, Race Matters

White Man Arrested, Accused of Purposely Ramming Stolen SUV Into Interracial Couple’s Minnesota Home

This must be what happens when you're racist and you've seen way too many action movies.

By

Zack Linly

Published

July 29, 2021
The Black Mainstream, Very Smart Brothas

Lisa, Angela, Pamela, Renee.

An ode to the all of the girls from 'around the way.'

By

Shanita Hubbard

Published

July 22, 2021
Beauty + Style

#ChangeFashion: Joan Smalls Partners With Color of Change and the Black in Fashion Council to Refashion Race in the Industry

'It’s the microaggression and people in the industry don’t see it,' says the supermodel, who founded Donate My Wage in 2020.

By

Maiysha Kai

Published

July 21, 2021
The Black Mainstream, Very Smart Brothas

The Black Mainstream: Black Famous

Who is the most Black famous person you can think of? Wait...what even is Black famous?

By

Panama Jackson

Published

July 21, 2021
Fashion, The Glow Up

Are 'Air Issas' the Shoe of Summer 2021?

Issa Rae kicked off July with an inspirational footwear collaboration with Converse and artist Nicky Fulcher.

By

Maiysha Kai

Published

July 2, 2021
Culture, LGBTQ

Apparently, There's a Right Way to Be Black and Gay. Thankfully, Lil Nas X Is Having None of It

As Pride Month comes to a close, Lil Nas X's out and proud BET Awards performance drew ire from some even within the Black LGBTQ community.

By

Maiysha Kai

Published

June 28, 2021
Entertainment, Movies

Here They Come: The Harder They Fall, Starring Beaucoup Black Actor Faves, Debuts Teaser Trailer

The stacked cast includes Regina King, Idris Elba, Jonathan Majors, Zazie Beetz, Delroy Lindo, Lakeith Stanfield and more.

By

Tonja Renée Stidhum

Published

June 24, 2021
Culture, History

Dignity and Pride: The Relevant and Important Backstory of 'The Dap'

Handshakes between Black folks are often a symbol of cultural solidarity or cool. But 'the dap,' specifically, highlights a uniquely American story and history.

By

Jessica Moulite

Published

June 23, 2021
Culture, Race Matters

'Glad I Wasn't Born Black. I Would Kill Myself': Michigan Cop Under Investigation Over Racist AF Facebook Posts

Another day, another racist police officer who doesn't understand that everyone can see what they post on social media, and it can cost them their job.

By

Zack Linly

Published

June 15, 2021