The mainstream comedy industry has a tendency to antagonize women, especially Black women.
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ICYMI: Read Amanda Gorman's Inaugural Poem
22-year-old Amanda Gorman is a poet to watch. Read her full Inaugural Poem “The Hill We Climb” here.
New Trend: The Mullet Agenda is Underway
The mullet agenda trend finds itself in the growing list of fads that have long failed to see and center Black women. From the Yee-Haw movement, to cottagecore aesthetic, Black women are once again resurrecting looks of the past and redefining them as ones of the future.
#BuyBlack: 5 Beauty Brands To Support During National Black Business Month
In honor of National Black Business Month, we present 5 of our favorite Black women-owned beauty brands to support, well, forever.
A Lesson in Acceptance Taught the Wade Way
Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union are publicly teaching the world a lesson on what it means to unconditionally love your child, and we love seeing the support that Zaya has been receiving.
7 Tips On How To Stay Sane In Uncertain Times
Extra time on our hands amid global uncertainty can be daunting. Here are 7 tips to keep you sane and help fill your time while in quarantine.
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Women's Day 2020 Memoriam of The Great Katherine G. Johnson
In honor of Women’s Day 2020, we honor Katherine G. Johnson.
The Cost of Racial Solidarity in the #MeToo Movement
In the wake of the Weinstein verdict in which the movie executive was found guilty of a criminal sexual act in the first degree and third-degree rape, we take a look at how pressure to maintain racial solidarity impacts how survivors partake in the #MeToo movement.
Black Women We're Loving this Month
To celebrate both Black History Month and Valentines day we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite Black Women of 2019-2020.
A Tribute to Black Love
Celebrating Black love near Valentine’s Day by highlighting four of our favorite celeb couples.
Sex Education 2: A lesson in female camaraderie.
‘It’s my vagina.’ make way for ‘It’s just a stupid bus.’ Sex Education Season 2 is out now, and female support takes centre stage in the powerful penultimate episode.
Kobe Was The Ultimate #GirlDad And You Probably Aren’t
“#GirlDad” my foot…
Kobe Bryant: A Legend Off Of the Court
Kobe Bryant left a mark in the world far beyond basketball. An artist, writer, entertainer and so much more… the depth of his influence will be with us for decades to come.
Black Hair is Political: DeAndre Arnold’s Story
DeAndre Arnold of Mont Belvieu, Texas was told he cannot return to Barbers Hill High School or walk at graduation until he cuts his dreadlocks to comply with his high school’s dress code. Similar to other cases of hair based discrimination, Arnold is receiving national attention and refusing to back down in this fight against injustice.
Watching The Grammys Feels A Lot Like A Simulation In La La Land
“even when we win, we gon’ lose”
Comatose Culture is Killing Us
RIP Juice Wrld. A conversation on Hip Hop’s drug culture and insistent glorification of addiction.
Black… Looking For Love… And On An Island?
Black-Black-Blackity-Black-Black Love
Black Celebrities Whose Style Dominated The 2010's
These black women were some of our favorites that killed the game all decade long.
Diversity in Hollywood: Ricky Gervias at the Golden Globe Awards
Where is the line drawn between a joke being comedic and offensive? Who decides, especially when race is at the heart of the joke?