Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty   Black History Month will always garner a few interesting conversations in the public eye on the topic of race relations, and this year proved to be no different. Comedian and media personality Trevor Noah recently managed to spark up what some might consider to be the hottest take of the year after a conversation on his What Now? podcast that questioned the validity of […]

Source: Christian Petersen / Getty A Black man in Phoenix, Arizona, is suing the Phoenix Police Department after its officers arrested him just because he asked questions about why he was stopped. The man’s federal lawsuit is backed by recorded evidence that an officer ordered him to be placed in handcuffs just to teach him a lesson about, well, bruising a cop’s little blue ego if we’re being honest. According […]

Source: Brian Babineau / Getty In recent years, the representation of Black women in NCAA hockey has reached unprecedented levels, marking a significant shift in the sport’s typical demographics. Read more about how Black women are redefining the sport inside. According to a 2021 report by NHL.com, there were at least 13 Black female players across Division I and III women’s hockey teams, a notable increase from four in 2019 […]

Source: Joseph Okpako / Getty Drake will be back outside this summer; especially in London. He will headline all three nights of The Wireless Festival. Drake will be taking his talents back to The Big Smoke. On Sunday, Feb. 16 the popular music festival confirmed Drizzy will headline each evening of the three-day concert series but as expected there is a unique twist. According to the Instagram announcement, Drake will […]

Source: Amy Sussman / Getty Eddie Murphy’s impression of Tracy Morgan during “Black Jeopardy” proved to be a major hit on Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special. The iconic comedy sketch show Saturday Night Live celebrated 50 years on the air last Sunday (February 16),  with one of its highlights being the return of “Black Jeopardy” featuring SNL veteran Kenan Thompson hosting as Darnell Hayes aka “Alex Treblack”. Eddie Murphy […]

Source: Jeremy Moeller / Getty If you’ve ever stepped out in a sleek, statement-making shoe or carried a bag that looks way more expensive than it actually was, chances are you’ve worn something from Steve Madden or Kurt Geiger. Both brands have been serving fashion lovers for years, offering bold styles that often make you feel like that girl without taking all your coins. In a major business move, Steve […]

Nat King Cole performs in Copenhagen, Denmark, in April 1960. Ebbe Wrae/JP Jazz Archive/Getty Images Donna M. Cox, University of Dayton Six decades after Nat King Cole’s death in 1965, his music is still some of the most played in the world, and his celebrity transcends generational and racial divides. His smooth voice, captivating piano skills and enduring charisma earned him international acclaim. One of the most influential artists of […]

Source: Julian Dakdouk / Netflix Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour is shaping up to be one of the biggest concert events of 2025. For fans looking to experience the magic without breaking the bank, Atlanta is one of the best cities to do it. Read more about the study and where it would be most affordable to catch Queen Bey’s Cowboy Carter tour inside. A new study from Bonus.com found that Atlanta ranks […]

Source: Marc Piasecki / Getty Tyla stands firm in identifying as “black” and “colored.” In a recent interview with British Vogue, the South African addressed the controversial 2020 TikTok video (that resurfaced in 2023) in which she described her race as a “colored South African.” The internet (particularly the Black community) went into a frenzy, saying that the use of the word colored, as it relates to race, is outdated […]