Weekend Culture Roundup December 22, 2023

A collection of our best posts of the week in culture

Halle Bailey and Other Black Breakout Stars Who Made Their Mark in 2023

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2023 was a hell of a year. Full of viral moments and incredible performances. Whether that was on the big screen or the field of play, so many Black people rose to prominence in the past year. - Noah A. McGee Read More

Andre Braugher’s Death is a Cautionary Tale for Black Men

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 13: Andre Braugher attends the red carpet event for β€œShe Said” during the 60th New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on October 13, 2022 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Dia Dipasupil

As fans and co-stars mourn the untimely death of actor Andre Braugher, there is a new emphasis on the pervasiveness of lung cancer among Black men and why they are more likely than other groups to die from the disease. The β€œBrooklyn Nine-Nine” star passed away last week, just months after his diagnosis, according to a statement from his publicist. - Angela Johnson Read More

Really?! β€˜Married to Medicine’ Star Dr. Jackie Called Pregnant Black Women the D-Word

MARRIED TO MEDICINE β€” Pictured: (l-r) Jaqueline Walters, Toya Bush Harris, Contessa Metcalfe, Mariah Huq, Simone Whitmore, Heavenly Kimes Photo: Getty Images Annette Brown/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal

β€œMarried to Medicine” star Dr. Jacqueline β€œJackie” Walters is in the hot seat after controversial comments are coming back to bite herβ€”hard! An old YouTube Live clip of a conversation Walters had has been making the rounds and it captures well-known OBGYN accusing pregnant Black women of being β€œdramatic” about their health concerns to get a day off work. - Angela Johnson Read More

Championship Excellence: The Best Athletes of 2023

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When the world gets a little too crazy, sports is what we rely on to keep our minds off the chaos. 2023 provided us with some truly spectacular performances from the world’s best athletes. From LeBron defying Father Time, to Simone Biles returning to defy gravity, we had plenty to be amazed by. As we reflect back on the year, we’re taking a look at some of the most awe-inspiring, heart-stopping, unforgettable athletes of 2023. - Stephanie Holland Read More

We Couldn’t Have Said it Better: Words of Wisdom from Our Favorite Black Celebrities

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From climate change to health care to the rising cost of everything, we’ve got a lot to worry about – and let’s not even get started on the 2024 Presidential election. But even in all the darkness, there are glimmers of hope everywhere. And we decided to look at some of our favorite actors, athletes and politicians to help us find some positivity to take with us into the new year. - Angela Johnson Read More

β€œMarried to Real Estate” Hosts On Season 3, Homeownership Advice, Balancing Work and Love

Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson join Securing the Bag to talk about their success on their HGTV show and other career endeavors.

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