That Video, That Video, That Horrific Video
You don't need to watch bodycam footage of Tyre Nichols' horrific beating to know police reform can't fix this
Race & Politics
Creepy NYPD Was Spotted Filming People Leaving Drake’s Apollo Concert
Is New York City becoming a surveillance state?
Florida Says AP African American Studies High School Course “Lacks Educational Value,” Proving Its Educational Value
The DeSantis administration continues its attempts to bury U.S. history
San Francisco's Reparations Plan Could Give Black Residents $5 Million Cash Money
The proposal has upset conservatives because… well, you know why.
Culture
Oscar Voters Are Back on Their B.S.
In a regression to #OscarsSoWhite, the Academy said “nope” to ‘Till,’ ‘The Woman King,’ and, wait for it: ‘Nope’
Popular Demand
Relationships
How to Lose Gracefully to Your Partner
Ways to cope when your romance starts to feel like a rivalry
Self
Arizona Congressional Proposal Requests $30 Million for Shrooms Medical Research
You Can Buy a Whole Caribbean Island for Less Than a House in a Major American City
Your Reusable Water Bottle Could Be 40,000 Times Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat
Can Psychedelic Treatment at Ketamine Clinics Cure Mental Illness?
The Eerie New Way Employers May Track Your Productivity
Don’t look now, but the dystopian technology is already used in some sectors—and it may become even more widespread
The Feed
That Video, That Video, That Horrific Video
You don't need to watch bodycam footage of Tyre Nichols' horrific beating to know police reform can't fix this
How Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts Can Kill the Black QB Stigma Once and For All
Here's the non-football reason we’re pulling for the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs to meet in the Super Bowl
The Selective Outrage Over Beyoncé’s Dubai Performance Is Weird As Hell
If Beyoncé can’t perform in regions where anti-gay laws run rampant, her next tour will be extremely limited
The Eerie New Way Employers May Track Your Productivity
Don’t look now, but the dystopian technology is already used in some sectors—and it may become even more widespread
Tyre Nichols’ Deadly Beating By Memphis Police Proves Black Cops Won’t Save Us
Attorneys say the 29-year-old was fatally beaten like a ”human piñata” by five Black officers
Oscar Voters Are Back on Their B.S.
In a regression to #OscarsSoWhite, the Academy said “nope” to ‘Till,’ ‘The Woman King,’ and, wait for it: ‘Nope’
Shannon Sharpe Is a Hall of Fame Sh!t Talker
He was also pretty great at football
If You’re Still MAGA, You’re Everything People Say You Are
Don’t whine because you’re regarded with contempt outside your own circles. You brought it on yourself.
Creepy NYPD Was Spotted Filming People Leaving Drake’s Apollo Concert
Is New York City becoming a surveillance state?
Arizona Congressional Proposal Requests $30 Million for Shrooms Medical Research
Are magic mushroom prescriptions in our future?
The 10 Best, Non-Niche Popcorn Flavors, Ranked
We pop 'em like Orville Redenbacher!
Florida Says AP African American Studies High School Course “Lacks Educational Value,” Proving Its Educational Value
The DeSantis administration continues its attempts to bury U.S. history
5 Things We Hope to See in The D.O.C.'s Documentary
The story of the iconic rapper who damaged his vocal cords is coming to a big screen near you
San Francisco's Reparations Plan Could Give Black Residents $5 Million Cash Money
The proposal has upset conservatives because… well, you know why.
The Dr. King Statue in Boston Is Much Deeper Than What Your Dirty Mind Conjured
“The Embrace” shows love, but also helps sanitize King’s legacy
You Can Buy a Whole Caribbean Island for Less Than a House in a Major American City
A whole island for under half a milli. Any takers?
When Martin Luther King Jr. Was The Most Hated Man In America
It Took 15 Years For MLK Day To Become A Holiday
Keenan Anderson, a BLM Co-Founder's Cousin, Killed by LAPD
The 31-year-old father and teacher was tased to death
5 Black Starting NFL Quarterbacks, Ranked by Swagger (Postseason Edition)
No one on the corner has swagger like us!
Ohio Elementary School Ends Dr. Seuss Book Discussion Because It’s About Racism
If you’re talking about racism and fear, get it away from here!
‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’ Final Season Trailer Shows Wu at the Top—and Fighting to Stay There
Relive the hip-hop golden age via the upcoming Hulu series
Your Reusable Water Bottle Could Be 40,000 Times Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat
Ew.
An NFL Fanatic’s Case For Banning Football
Damar Hamlin’s frightening injury was the last straw. It’s time to abolish America’s most popular sport.
Dr. Dre vs. Marjorie Taylor Greene Is the First Truly Weird Beef of 2023
The Georgia congresswoman received a cease-and-desist letter for unauthorized use of “Still D.R.E.”
A Thorough Examination of Every Time ‘Black Mirror’ Predicted the Future
Revisiting every episode of Netflix's sci-fi anthology series to determine what dark realities have come to pass
May Jan. 6 Forever Be Remembered As the Dumbest Day in American History
Thousands violently stormed the Capitol all because they believed a big, stupid lie
Donald Trump Spent $70,000 in One Year for *That* Hair?
The former president's tax returns looks shady, but perhaps the biggest crime is how much he spent on whatever that is on his head
Can Psychedelic Treatment at Ketamine Clinics Cure Mental Illness?
The party drug is being repurposed for therapeutic purposes nationwide, with some encouraging results
De La Soul’s Classic Back Catalog Was Almost Forgotten
The legendary trio's impending return to streaming services illuminates the crucial role digital platforms play in musical legacy
New AI Tech That Lets You Speak With the Deceased Proves ‘Black Mirror’ Was Right About Everything
“Re;memory” allows people to have full-blown conversations with loved ones who’ve transitioned