Faith Ringgold, the artist and activist whose work on Black life and Black women captivated audiences, passed away at her home in New Jersey over the weekend. Ms. Ringgold was 93 years old.
One of culture's biggest voices is amplifying her community give back efforts in a major way. Alicia Keys is now working with the NFL to level the playing field for Black and Brown brands.
Jessica Krug resigns from her teaching gig at George Washington University after confessing to pretending to be a Black woman her entire career. Colleagues and associates come out of the woodwork to distance themselves from the disgraced academic.
While the plight of the Black community is still top of mind for many the less than treatment continues. Reports show our entrepreneurs are not being given a fair shake when it comes to federal support.
Black excellence comes in many forms but it is a tough task to out glow a queen. One of our brightest stars Viola Davis once again changing the narrative of how we are perceived.
Black-Ish creator Kenya Barris is back with a new original series loosely based on his parenting style and married life.
When in self quarantine there are only so many things you can do while inside. If you are shopping then consider spending your coins the melanin way.
Tracee Ellis Ross helped ABC’s hit sit-com Black-Ish emerge as one of television’s rare gems that depict social commentary with comedy while applying a much-needed bent towards Black people and culture. After a story from The Hollywood Reporter suggested that Ross was bitter over the disparity in pay between she and headlining co-star Anthony Anderson, […]
Cassius Life, the new lifestyle destination for the urban millennial, is making its bid to get the people talking with the rollout of its new June cover. Cassius has revealed its “First Supper of the Unapologetics,” featuring 30 voices that promote, defend and uphold Black excellence across several fields.
Even with Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Hudson all winning Academy Awards within the last fifteen years; the amount of roles available in Hollywood for actors of color continues to stay limited. Being openly gay might make it even more difficult, but there are some actors who continue to thrive.
As the New York Police Department contends with an explosive trial regarding its “stop-and-frisk” policy, a Hip-Hop legend joins in to call out the controversial practice. Yasiin Bey released a PSA yesterday (May 21) addressing the NYPD and its allegedly racist policy.
Is there still country for Air Force 1s? The iconic (seriously, no cliche) basketball shoe still looks ill in the right colorways and this latest Supreme version fits that bill.
