Source: Riska / Getty Welcome to the other side of 40, fellas. We made it. Not necessarily intact, not exactly thriving, but here we are. Still standing, still stubborn, still trying to figure out if our cholesterol numbers are good or just “good for now.” Middle-aged Black manhood is an oxymoronic state. One foot planted in the land of group chats, salt-and-pepper beards, and Spotify playlists curated for grilling meat. […]

Source: Alexander Pytskiy / Getty He’s a cute little critter, ain’t he? Well, maybe not so much. The above stock photo of a modelesque mouse with a humanlike smirk that calls to mind Stuart Little is unfortunately a sign for high alarm across America following a new report from Home Gnome that gives insight into the most vulnerable states for indoor pests in 2025. For a detailed reminder on what you’re […]

Paras Griffin Gospel music has done our culture good over the past century, providing melodic inspiration to get through some our toughest mental battles and touching our souls by way of some of the most dynamic voices you’ll ever hear. From the pioneering days of Mahalia Jackson and the pen game of Thomas Andrew Dorsey to the ones we consider legends today like The Clark Sisters, Yolanda Adams, Mary, Mary […]

Source: Reach Media / Urban One TY Young is stepping confidently into new arenas far from the echo of the buzzer, her story continues to inspire anyone redefining success after reaching the top. For Ty, the WNBA was a childhood dream realized. Drafted eighth overall in 2008 by the Atlanta Dream, she spent more than a decade in the league, earning respect for her tenacity and versatility. But reaching the […]

Source: KENA BETANCUR / Getty UPDATED: May 9, 2025 9:55 p.m. ET Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was released from ICE custody Friday evening following an arrest in the late afternoon at a protest attended by other Democratic lawmakers. He's emerged. He's free! The crowd is crazy. No one will let him leave, so he takes the podium. Massive cheers. I can't hear a word he's saying. — taryn fivek (@fivek.bsky.social) […]

Source: David Crotty / Getty Kanye West usually discusses his issues—both professional and personal—on wax or in his never-ending rants on social media, but recently, he’s been taking the legal route.  One of his biggest complaints is the conflicting way he and Kim Kardashian want to raise their kids. Now, he’s upping complaints by instructing his lawyer, Kathy Johnson, to send his ex-wife’s attorney, Laura Wasser, a cease-and-desist letter “concerning the […]

Source: Tim Warner / Getty The NBA Western Conference semifinals have gotten off to a rocky start for the Golden State Warriors, and if there’s one person who’ll express their frustrations, it’s Draymond Green. The NBA champ was speaking to the media after the 117-93 Game 2 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves when he was visibly upset with the technical foul magnet label he’s been given… without revealing who gave it to him.  […]

Running out of time doesn’t mean running out of great gift ideas. If you still haven’t found the perfect Mother’s Day gift, this list is packed with practical options she’ll actually use—and love. From kitchen upgrades and self-care essentials to quick-delivery treats and subscription services, these thoughtful last-minute picks are designed to make Mom feel appreciated without feeling like an afterthought. Whether she’s a foodie, a homebody, a tech lover, […]

Having 50 Cent as an enemy isn’t for the weak-hearted. The New York-born rapper and businessman will always kick you when you’re down, so Diddy is currently receiving those blows as his sex trafficking trial kicked off this week. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent) Before proceedings start next Monday, the lawyers are poring over potential jurors, so 50 Cent inserted himself in the […]