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How Do We Tell Our Kids the Black Panther Has Died?
I’ve mourned many of my heroes. It never gets…
The Billionaire’s Lament: How the World Changed Around Jay-Z
His three-comma aspirations inspired millions. But what now, when billionaires are under fire?
8 Superheroes Who Are Actually Enormous Douchebags, Ranked
If only their superpowers included being a halfway decent member of society
Why Trey Songz Can’t Stay Silent Forever
Allegations have dogged the singer for years — yet, he only tries to discredit those from women without power
The 7 Best Pickup Lines to Use at the Republican National Convention, Ranked
Hooking up in the time of awkward green-screened GOP speeches
The 6 Most Annoying Comments Black Men Hear After a Haircut, Ranked
I got a new look and my White co-workers couldn’t contain themselves
How Damian Lillard Hit 30 and Became the Most Inspiring Player in the NBA
Ferocious and measured…
This Week in Racism: Someone threw a WHAT at a WHO?
Welcome once again to our weekly roundup of the…
Why I Skip Pop Culture Discussions With My White Coworkers
Music and movies are obviously for everyone—but explaining Black entertainment takes all the fun out of it
The 4 Virgos That Black Folks Least Mess With, Ranked
Love to Michael Jackson and ’Yonce, but we don’t rock with these particular zodiac reps
8 Rap Group Reunions No One Is Asking For, Ranked
After Nas got The Firm back together, what other kinda-cool comebacks can we expect?
An Oral History of the Coming To America TV Show You Never Knew About
A white-hot Black comedian. An old-guard White showrunner. What could go wrong? Everything.
All 11 ‘Madea’ Movies, Ranked
Hallelujer!
5 White Politicians Who Black People Mess With More Than Bill Clinton, Ranked
Happy birthday, Slick Willie, but we’ve moved on
Conscious Rappers Can Be Problematic Too
Too many times, a progressive image has crumbled under…
The Genius of Katt Williams Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight
We’ve too often disregarded his gift. He’s actually no joke.
The 5 Most Ridiculous Rapper-Starring Video Games, Ranked
Better pick up them sticks!
This Week In Racism: We’re Sad to Report That Clayton Bigsby Is Real
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5 Phil Collins Songs Black Folks Mess With, Ranked
Drums, please!
Victor Oladipo’s Plan to Acquire Generational Wealth Outside of Basketball
The Indiana Pacers star explains his plans to become a household name through hustles both on and off the court
What Artists Need From Corporations Trying To Support Black Lives Matter Movements
Authentic collaboration is more relevant today than ever before
The 5 Least Subtle Dog-Whistles About Kamala Harris, Ranked
Y’all scared, huh? You should be.
7 Hip-Hop Fashion Brands That Make Us Most Nostalgic, Ranked
It’s a ’90s streetwear time capsule — back when sizing started at XXXL Tall
Don Lemon Is Out of Fucks to Give
One of few Black journalists to anchor a prime-time news show, Lemon keeps a candid camera
Why Men Are So Bothered By Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘WAP’
Your patriarchy is showing, sir
The 5 ‘Scary Movie’ Movies, Ranked
With the last of the franchise hitting Netflix, might as well prioritize your viewing
This Week in Racism: We Thought Baseball Liked Hitters, Not Hitler
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How ‘Black Is King’ Co-Director Kwasi Fordjour Brought Beyoncé’s African Blockbuster to Life
The creative director, who’s worked with Beyoncé since he was an intern, shares the backstories on her latest visual album