Source: Meg Oliphant / Getty Former President Barack Obama added an unexpected dose of charm to a family’s outing at Washington D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms. On March 31, during a quiet stroll at the Tidal Basin, Obama inadvertently walked into a photo shoot, creating an unforgettable moment for a family visiting the picturesque site. Portia Moore, along with her husband and children, Preston and Belle, set out to capture some […]

Source: docksnflipflops / Getty If you attend any Black family gathering—whether it’s a wedding, birthday party, or holiday celebration—you’ll find Black people rejoicing and participating in a fun line dance, all while smiling from ear to ear with loved ones. Whether it’s the Cha Cha Slide, the Electric Slide, or the “Can’t Get Enough” line dance, we have an undeniable rhythm, moving our feet in perfect harmony as though we […]

Source: Carmen Mandato / Getty North Carolina could be making hip-hop history thanks to a proposal by state Senator Natalie Murdock. The Durham Democrat recently filed a bill seeking to declare Petey Pablo’s iconic 2001 track “Raise Up” the official state hip-hop song. Known for its unforgettable call to action, “Take your shirt off, twist it ‘round your head, spin it like a helicopter,” the song has long been an […]

Source: Getty Images / Susan Crawford / Elon Musk Republicans had a bad night on Tuesday, but Elon Musk had an even worse night after failing to convince Wisconsin voters not to elect Judge Susan Crawford. Elon Musk poured millions, $20 million to be exact, into the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, even going as far as to bribe voters by handing out $1 million checks to people. One of them […]

Source: Amy Sussman / Getty Issa Rae’s journey from a YouTube creator to a Hollywood powerhouse is a blueprint for success in the digital age. Her career is built on innovation, perseverance, and strategic expansion. Here’s how she did it and how you could do it too.  Start Where You Are (2011-2013) Rae began by creating The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl on YouTube, telling authentic, underrepresented stories. The series […]

Source: Omar Vega / Getty Rapper JT is giving the girls all of ’90s fine and nostalgic Hip-Hop iconic fashion realness with her most recent Instagram post. And we’re here for it. Slaying a recent appearance, the City Cinderella served an exaggerated fur bikini moment paired with matching thigh-high Alaia boots and platinum blonde hair that took the entire look to all levels of fly. Everything about this look does […]

Source: ROBERTO SCHMIDT / Getty Late Sen. Strom Thurmond was so racist that in 1957 he stood for 24 hours and 18 minutes to filibuster against civil rights. On Tuesday, Sen. Cory Booker broke Thurmond’s record by holding the longest speech on the Senate floor to protest  President Donald Trump and his racist regime.  Politico reports that the New Jersey Democrat took the floor around 6:59 p.m. Monday, noting that […]

Source: Allen J. Schaben / Getty Actor Val Kilmer, most notable for his roles as the Caped Crusader in “Batman Forever” and portrayal of rock legend Jim Morrison of The Doors, has passed away. He was 65. The cause of death is being reported as pneumonia, according to his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer. RELATED: Notable Black Folks We Lost in 2025 TRENDING: 50 Sexiest Cowgirl Looks at Rodeo Houston Born in […]

Source: Kevin Dietsch / Getty You’re out with your family, soaking up the spring vibes under D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms. The kids are striking a pose, the camera’s clicking, and boom—President Barack Obama, one of the most history-making presidents to ever do it—casually strolls into your shot like it’s no big deal. Yes, that happened to one family recently. President Obama, the blueprint for “cool, calm, and collected,” unintentionally walked […]