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Black Papers: Knowledge That Defends Democracy
America is experiencing an unprecedented civics lesson, and history has consistently demonstrated that avoidance will never heal our nation’s wounds. As I travel through Black communities, I hear a familiar, urgent refrain: people are tired, overwhelmed, and unsure where to direct their righteous rage. The assaults on…
Black Girl Trafficked for Her Skin, Eyes is Still Missing. You’ll Never Believe Who Sold Her Off
Authorities have spent over a year looking for a 6-year-old Black girl who went missing in South Africa. However, authorities recently identified the person who was behind her disappearance which turned this missing person’s case into a straight up human trafficking investigation. The suspect in question is an even…
Flo Milli's On Stage Return Has the Internet Divided About Black Working Moms and the 'Bounce Back' Effect
The internet is in an uproar after Alabama rapper Flo Milli popped out for a festival performance just days after announcing the birth of her first child. You may be wondering why so many folks are outraged by Flo, whose real name is Tamia Monique Carter, stepping back on stage so soon. But the debate goes deeper than…
Rihanna's Baby Bump Debut at the 2025 Met Gala Sparks a Hilarious Social Media Frenzy
The 2025 Met Gala was one for the books, giving lovers of Black fashion and culture lots of lewks to drool over. While we knew Rihanna would use the theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” as an opportunity to serve like never before, fans got way more than they bargained for when she finally arrived.
2025 Met Gala Trainwrecks
The 2025 Met Gala was quite dandy, dramatic and drippy, as this year’s theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style was a call for guests to think tailored drama, gender play, and all things to set the red carpet on fire. The who’s who of entertainment did just that by shutting the red carpet down while draped in the…