Black Actresses We Want to See Play the President
As we prepare ourselves for the intense election cycle Vice President Kamala Harris — and Black women everywhere — will face during her presidential campaign, we might find ourselves seeking comfort in our favorite movie and TV presidents. – Stephanie Holland Read More
Notable Black Performances for Presidential Candidates Through the Years
Some of the most talented Black singers and entertainers in American history have performed for both current and potential presidents. They are there to rally support for a particular candidate, or sometimes it’s because that politician enjoys the artist’s music. – Noah A. McGee Read More
Amanda Seales Says She Called Kamala Harris What!? To Her Face… After Being ‘Summoned’ By The VP
On Saturday (July 27), comedian Amanda Seales lit up the internet once again with her commentary. This time, she directed her sights to Vice President Kamala Harris and recounted a meeting that Seales said took place between the two women. – Candace McDuffie Read More
Black Twitter Lets Swae Lee Know How It Feels About Him Coming For Kamala Harris…It Ain’t Pretty
Swae Lee, best known for being one-half of the rap duo Rae Sremmurd, decided to voice his opinion about Vice President Kamala Harris over the weekend and was quickly reprimanded for it. – Candace McDuffie Read More
GOT’s Kit Harington Has Words About Backlash Against ‘Black-only’ Audience Night for ‘Slave Play’
There are some white people who really hate it when Black folks have nice things that don’t involve whiteness or make it the focus. When “Slave Play” began having its “Black out” performances, which are a showcase for all Black audiences to enjoy the production, the criticism was loud and ridiculous. – Stephanie Holland Read More
Montel Williams Has Had Enough of Y’all Coming for Him About His Relationship With Kamala Harris
Montel Williams hasn’t been in the spotlight for a while, but the beloved former television host has been trending lately — and not for reasons that appeal to him. – Shanelle Genai Read More
What Really Happened to Diddy’s Late Girlfriend Kim Porter? Here’s What’s Sparking Wild Conspiracies
For nearly as long as Diddy has been in the limelight as the mogul behind Bad Boy Entertainment, Kim Porter was by his side. As one of Black entertainment’s “It” couples of the 1990s, they appeared to have it all and more in photos and videos together. – Emell Adolphus Read More
Simone Biles Claps Back at Hair Haters Talking About Her Edges During 2024 Olympics
Despite Simone Biles being the most decorated gymnast of all time, some folks online are still finding something negative to say about her.
This time around, the commentary is revolving around her hair — which, if you’ll remember, has been a consistent talking point for the gold medalist every time she competes. Why is that, you may ask? To put it curtly: people have nothing better to do than to pick at someone. But to put it in the larger context: the criticism aligns with the unfair standards and expectations women athletes have to deal with, unlike their male counterparts who never have to worry about their hair or any other aesthetic choices while they’re competing. – Shanelle Genai Read More
Comedian Keith Robinson on His Netflix Comedy Special ‘Different Strokes’
Comedian Keith Robinson on gaining new fans after surviving two life-threatening strokes
Taylor Polidore Williams on Her Role in Tyler Perry’s New Netflix Drama “Beauty in Black”
The Atlanta-born actress calls Perry “an actor’s director” and talks about how working on his 330-acre lot inspired her
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