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Culture, Sports

Ja Morant Is Squandering a Golden Opportunity [Updated]

The superstar guard for the Memphis Grizzlies will not face any criminal charges. But, he will continue to sit out for at least four more games.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

March 7, 2023
Entertainment, Television

Chris Rock’s Live Netflix Special Gets Star-Studded Pre, Post-Shows

Cedric the Entertainer, Arsenio Hall and Deon Cole are among those set to appear on specials before and after Selective Outrage premieres on March 4.

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

February 27, 2023
Black Excellence, Culture

Black “Firsts” We’re Celebrating this Black History Month [Updated]

These shining stars have become pioneers in their respective careers.

By

Amira Castilla

Published

February 26, 2023
Culture, Sports

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.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

February 18, 2023
Black Excellence, Culture

Lessons from Black Billionaires: Being Twice As Good Works

Just ask Rihanna, LeBron James and Beyoncé, who’ve all had an historic week.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

February 9, 2023
Culture, Sports

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Reacts to LeBron James Breaking His Scoring Record

‘Whenever a sports record is broken—including mine—it’s a time for celebration,’ writes the basketball legend.

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

February 8, 2023
Culture, Sports

LeBron James Is the One True King, Becomes NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer

The four-time NBA champion broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record with a 38 point performance.

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

February 8, 2023
Very Smart Brothas

Black College Students: An Endangered Species, Unless They Play Ball

The disparity of graduation rates for Black and white scholarship athletes will become more glaring if the Supreme Court ends affirmative action.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

December 30, 2022
Entertainment, It’s Lit

15 Celebrities Who Are Also Fiction Writers

Omar Epps just wrote a new novel, so we decided to look at other Black celebs such as Whoopi Goldberg and 50 Cent who also penned works of fiction

By

Angela Johnson

Published

November 11, 2022
Culture, Sports

Black Twitter Lets Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Have It Following His Criticism of Kyrie Irving

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar blamed the NBA guard for ruining the reputation of professional athletes.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

October 4, 2022