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Comedian Marsha Warfield Says That Her Mother Didn’t Want Her to Come Out Until She Was Dead, Defends Patti LaBelle

Comedian Marsha Warfield weighed in on Patti LaBelle’s recent disclosure that Luther Vandross was gay and the black community’s tried-and-true embrace of “Don’t ask, don’t tell.” The actress, best known for her stint as the stink-faced, no-nonsense bailiff on the ’80s sitcom Night Court, posted a note on Facebook on Saturday saying that when she…

By

Angela Helm

Published

December 10, 2017
Very Smart Brothas

A 15-Step Guide on How to Talk to and Deal With the Trump Supporters in Your Family This Thanksgiving

1. [Find] 2 tablespoons olive oil, one 1.5- to 2-pound lobster, 1 pound of shrimp, 2 pounds small elbow macaroni, one stick of butter (two sticks optional), half cup (2 ounces) shredded Muenster cheese, half cup shredded mild cheddar cheese, half cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, half cup shredded Monterey Jack, half cup shredded provolone…

By

Damon Young

Published

November 23, 2017
News

These Musicians Are Geminis. But Are You Surprised?

Let’s face it: By and large, Geminis are incredibly creative individuals. It follows that there’s an abundance of Gemini musicians who dominate the music industry. It’s Black Music Month—or, per President Barack Obama’s recent proclamation, African-American Music Appreciation Month. Here we recognize the mastery and pure genius of these Gemini music-making folk. Yes, Biggie was a…

By

Felice León

Published

June 7, 2016
Very Smart Brothas

The Empire Season Finale Was Fuckin' Fantastic

Much like the rest of America, last night I tuned into the season finale of Empire, the show that has been kickin’ ass and takin’ names since it debuted in January. It’s so popular now that local news shows were doing stories on Empire wach parties. That really happened. My guitar gently weeps for civilized…

By

Panama Jackson

Published

March 19, 2015