Source: Arturo Holmes / Getty   The latest episode of The Backstory Podcast with Colby Colb takes listeners on an emotional exploration of the life and legacy of Voletta Wallace, the mother of Christopher Wallace, famously known as The Notorious B.I.G. Recently passed, Wallace is remembered not only as the mother of one of hip-hop’s most iconic figures but also as a beacon of strength, resilience, and love. RELATED: Voletta […]

Source: Mike Marsland / Getty Colman Domingo redefined the power suit at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards, and he did it with effortless style. Jetting across the pond to celebrate the best in UK film and television, the Euphoria star served a monochromatic look, exuding quiet luxury and undeniable power. Colman’s look represented Black excellence in all of its glory – and we were here […]

Representation matters, especially on the big screen; it’s why black cinema is so important. The fabric of these films not only showcases incredible talent—both in front of and behind the camera—but also highlights the complexities of Black life, love, joy, and struggles in ways that mainstream Hollywood often overlooks. RELATED: Theaters Are Back: The 25 Biggest Movies Coming in 2025 RELATED: Really Bruv? Black Actors Who Turn Off Their British Accent On-Screen […]

Surveys suggest growing support for school choice, such as in Ohio, even as voters reject such policies in referendums. AP Photo/Samantha Hendrickson Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton and Suzanne Eckes, University of Wisconsin-Madison The school choice movement received a major boost on Jan. 29, 2025, when President Donald Trump issued an executive order supporting families who want to use public money to send their children to private schools. The […]

Source: John Lamparski / Getty The hip-hop community is mourning the loss of Voletta Wallace, the mother of hip-hop icon, The Notorious B.I.G.  According to TMZ, Voletta passed away early morning on Feb. 21 in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, where she was in hospice care. Monroe County Coroner, Thomas Yanac, said that the 78-year-old’s death was due to natural causes.  An emotional eulogy was posted to the matriarch’s Instagram page Friday afternoon in […]

Source: ANNA ZIEMINSKI / Getty This week we honor and remember Sarah Baartman for our Black History Month Spotlight. Throughout history, Black women’s bodies have been objectified, exploited, and dehumanized. Few stories illustrate this painful truth more than that of Baartman. Read more about her story inside. Once paraded across Europe as a spectacle, Sarah  Baartman’s story is a haunting reminder of the deep-rooted racism, misogyny, and colonial violence Black women have endured. […]

Chelsea Reject, a talented rapper out of New York who has worked alongside several underground acts such as the sprawling Beast Coast collective and others, has died. A GoFundMe for Chelsea Reject has been established by her partner to help with the costs of funeral services. Chelsea Reject, real name Chelsea Alexander, as seen in The Express Tribune, worked alongside the likes of Mick Jenkins, Kota The Friend, Dirty Sanchez […]

Source: Billy H.C. Kwok / Getty If you’re looking for your next binge-worthy show or movie, this week’s lineup has something for everyone. From lavish royal drama to high-stakes thrillers and the return of a fan-favorite franchise, check out the must-see shows and films to add to your watchlist inside. Basketball fans, this one’s for you! “Court of Gold” follows potential medal contenders and rising hopefuls as teams compete in the Olympic Games Paris […]

Source: Maya Dehlin Spach / Getty Will Smith is gearing up for a major return to the big screen with two long-awaited sequels. During a Twitch stream with xQc, the Oscar-winning actor confirmed these two stars for I Am Legend 2 and Hancock 2. Read more inside. Smith announced that I Am Legend 2 is officially moving forward on the stream, and this time he’s bringing Michael B. Jordan along for […]