Why Casey Affleck's Win Aint A Defense Against Nate Parker's Loss
A few months ago, widespread rumblings about Casey Affleck’s sexual allegations began to surface in my social media…
Rob & Chyna, Kanye West and 12 Other Epic Entertainment Fails of 2016
For all the good my lord and gyrator, Beyoncé (as well as a host of other talented Negroes, but Beyoncé comes first),…
Nate Parker Bashed for Sexual Assault Allegations, but What About Casey Affleck?
Recently, on Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club, co-host Charlamagne tha God asked guests Jamilah Lemieux and Amber…
In The Woke Olympics, Nobody Wins Gold
I’ve decided I want to bow out. It was fun while it lasted. However, after careful review, I’ve concluded that The…
On Black Women As Birth Of A Nation's Scapegoats, And Why Roland Martin Needs To Delete His Twitter
At the time of writing, BOAN (an acronym for Birth of a Nation) is trending. Not because of the film itself. Or even…
Watch: How Did the Stars of The Birth of a Nation Practice Self-Care While Shooting This Intense Film?
Black trauma stems back as far back as slavery. Knowing that our ancestors were treated worse than animals—brutalized,…
Review: The Birth of a Nation Isn't Strong Enough to Shake Director's Past
Editor's note: This review contains spoilers.
10 Thoughts About "The Birth Of A Nation"
[***If you've read any articles about this movie, there are no spoilers. Also, Nat Turner dies at the end. That is also…
Support Birth Of A Nation Or Not, But Just Know That Nate Parker Is Probably Peak Fuckboy
I have never seen anything like what's happening with Nate Parker right now. Of course, I've seen prominent…
Nate Parker Is Ready to Move On From His Past and Wants the Focus on Nat Turner
The Birth of a Nation is set for release Oct. 7, and despite its impressive, history-making reputation, it's the film's…
7 Black Movies to See if You Can’t Bear to See Birth of a Nation (or Even if You Do)
Ever since Nate Parker’s film The Birth of a Nation earned a record $17.5 million distribution deal and walked away…
Lena Dunham Apologizes to Odell Beckham Jr.: 'There's a Long, Violent History of White Women Lying on Black Men'
Lena Dunham has apologized for racially charged statements she made about New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr.…
7 Arguments I Wish People Would Stop Using to Defend Their Favorite Celebrities
I spend a great deal of my day trying to figure out what to write about for my next story. Luckily for me, there's…
Don’t Read the Comments ... Especially if You’re a Black Woman
Two weeks ago I wrote an article in the form of an open letter to Nate Parker, confessing my conflicted feelings about…
Nate Parker’s ‘R’ Scarlet Letter Belonged to Mike Tyson 25 Years Ago
Twenty-five years ago this summer, black America had to deal with a very serious allegation: that boxing powerhouse…
Unique Views Podcast, Episode 8: Mathew Knowles Knows Talent
Like we always do at this time (Kanye voice), we back, y’all! More importantly, I'm back, y'all, with two co-workers…
Exclusive: Nate Parker's Former Classmates, Penn State Alumni Speak Out in Support
Four Penn State University alumni have come out in support of embattled actor Nate Parker and writer Jean McGianni…
What Would Nat Turner Do?
When I was 9 years old, my closest friend was a swaggering, wayward, foul-mouthed Puerto Rican who counterbalanced…
Al Sharpton on Nate Parker: Hollywood Trying to ‘Smear the Messenger’
The Rev. Al Sharpton has pledged not to let Hollywood “discredit” and block actor Nate Parker’s plans to release his…
Al Sharpton to Question 'Right-Wing Motives' in Bringing Up Nate Parker College Rape Accusations
The Rev. Al Sharpton is slated to discuss "conservative right-wing attempts" to discredit Nate Parker and his upcoming…