How J. Cole’s Apology to Kendrick Lamar Challenged Hip-Hop and Black Masculinity
We all wanted to see a battle for the ages. Instead, we got an example of accountability from which many of us can stand to learn.
Is Democracy the Best Form of Government for America?
What we have now isn’t working.
Oklahoma Voters Reject White Supremacy
Judd Blevins ran for City Council in Enid, Oklahoma. Problem is he participated in a rally gathering Neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups.
A Deep Dive On The Man Who The Francis Scott Key Bridge Is Named After
The Man Behind The Star Spangled Banner also owned slaves. He was complicated to say the least.
What Kind of Dad Will You Be When Your Kid Starts Dating?
It's bound to happen. Here’s how you can prepare
All 5 Episodes of 'The Vince Staples Show,' Ranked
How does the rapper/actor's Netflix series hold up?
Who Is The Japanese-American Activist Who Stood By Malcolm X?
Her name is Yuri Kochiyama and she was perhaps more radical than Malcolm.
What Jermaine Dupri Discovered While Making The Freaknik Documentary
HBCU excellence, peak 2 Live Crew parties, sexual assaults, and politics. There was a lot to learn while making this doc.
Here's How to Navigate a Significant Age Difference in a Relationship
Young dude doesn't want to be crude or lewd, just set the mood with a mature woman of great magnitude
The Origin and Evolution of Black Comic Book Characters
It all started with All-Negro Comics' Lion Man.
How to Rock a Perfect Baldie Shave Like Jeffrey Wright
Celebrity groomer Janice Kinjo shares how she used Bevel products to lace the 'American Fiction' star at the Oscars
Las Vegas Looks Really Good On New Edition
The group spent a year refining their show on tour last year. The results are a perfect NE performance for casuals and die hards.
Where Are The Black People in 'Shogun'?
There's a Japanese proverb that says for a Samurai to be brave, he must have a bit of Black blood. If that's the case, FX's monster hit 'Shogun' has a lot of scared swordsmen
The Ridiculous Notion That No One Is Above the Law
History and present experiences say this isn’t true.
The Fashion In Mr. & Mrs. Smith is the Star of the Donald Glover Reboot
The show's main character fight crime in style.
Here Are 34 Tips For Surviving the Most Chaotic Era of Your Lifetime
It’s the end of the world as we know it. I have some advice on how to make it through the mess.
The History of Reparations in America
Why Have Black People Been Left Out?
Grant Williams Lost His Rap Dreams Over a Wrongful Murder Conviction
Grant Williams and the Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah were best friends with big plans to make music. Then Grant was sentenced for a murder he didn’t commit.
Space Is the Black-Owned Fragrance Brand That Will Make Your Home Smell Like Luxury
How a quarantine-era date night birthed a luxe scent brand that centers Black men
The 7 Most Annoying People You'll Encounter at the Coffee Shop, Ranked
Do you take your coffee with creamer or a spoonful of STFU?
How Amtrak Is Harming a Small, Black Community in West Baltimore
The building of new tunnels, according to the residents in the neighborhood, will have long-term consequences
The Republican Party Invented Affirmative Action Then Deleted It
The party didn't always have the philosophy it now has.
Class Is More Determinative of Success and Safety in America Than Race
Why money is the root.
Fox News Co-Host Called “Oreo” by MAGA Co-Host
This is too much comfort in the work place.
Donald Trump's Big Mouth Versus Thomas Jefferson's Prolific Writing
His gift of gab really is his superpower, SMH.
The 7 Absolute Worst Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day, Ranked
Cupid can't save you from yourself
Why Was White History Month Trending?
An accurate telling of American history isn’t what they really want
The Music Industry Is Broken. Mag Rodriguez Is Trying to Fix It.
The entrepreneur’s EVEN platform offers artists a direct avenue to connect with their fans—and get more bucks for their bangers
The Last Generation to Knowingly Experience Jim Crow
Why we're in danger of losing this history and what we can do about it
The 10 Greatest, Most Essential Pizza Toppings, Ranked
Keep your eye on the pie