Source: FG Trade / Getty HillmanTok University is uniting millions of Black students worldwide to explore fascinating subjects, including screenwriting, financial literacy, hip-hop history, and more, through TikTok. The rapidly growing online community was founded by Dr. Leah Barlow of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University on Jan. 20. What started as an effort to engage her students ahead of her Intro to African American Studies course on campus […]

Source: Courtesy / Marvel Studios Yesterday, during the Super Bowl, Marvel Studios surprised fans and released a new trailer for the upcoming feature film Thunderbolts*. Continue reading to check it out!  In  Thunderbolts*, government officials assemble an unconventional team of antiheroes — Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster, and John Walker. After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs […]

Source: Cindy Ord / Getty The 2025 Super Bowl halftime show wasn’t just a performance,  but it was a moment. Kendrick Lamar, the rap prophet of our generation, took center stage in New Orleans. He delivered a show that was equal parts artistry, activism, and straight-up entertainment. Check out our favorite moments and fan reactions inside. With special guest SZA, a surprise appearance by Samuel L. Jackson as Uncle Sam, and […]

Valentine’s Day is roaring in fast this coming Friday (Feb. 14) and in the mad scramble for gifts, sweets, and related treats, some of us will need some ideas. For Valentine’s Day 2025, we’ve got some choices for last-minute shoppers and might even help plant the seeds for future gift-giving moments. Valentine’s Day is meant to show adoration for your loved ones, family, and even friends but sometimes, flowers or […]

Source: PA Wire – PA Images / Getty / Ledisi As expected, the MAGA contingent was once again BIG MAD at the Black National Anthem being sung at the Super Bowl. Will this be an annual thing, or will the Orange Menace, aka Donald Trump, sing one of his useless executive orders ordering all American sports leagues only to perform the National Anthem and sporting events? Even though the NFL […]

Source: MoneyLynn PR / MoneyLynn PR   The ready-to-drink cocktail market is booming, but few brands combine authenticity, craftsmanship, and luxury like PURFIX Cocktails. Founded by African American entrepreneur Kawanna Pleasant, her innovative brand sets a new standard for pre-made cocktails. A Harlem native with over a decade of experience in the art of mixology, Kawanna’s journey began behind the bar, where she mastered the science of cocktail creation while serving […]

Source: Reach Media / Urban One     When it comes to dating later in life, choosing a comfortable age gap can be a deeply personal decision.  Some people have a young spirit and that keeps them vibrant and energetic, and others may have a wisdom and calmness often referred to as an old soul.  So age really is just a number when compatibility and chemistry takes center stage.   STAY […]

Source: charnsitr / Getty A new bill in Ohio would make unprotected casual sex a felony for men, says state Rep. Anita Somani. The “Conception Begins at Erection Act” has been proposed by Somani and state Rep. Tristan Rader. The two democrats believe that men should hold the same legal culpability that women do for unwanted pregnancies. “You don’t get pregnant on your own,” Somani said.” “If you’re going to […]

Source: MoneyLynnPR / MoneyLynnPR In the fast-paced world of hip-hop and entertainment, image is everything. No one understands this better than JaQuitta Robinson, the CEO of Pretty In Pink Beauty Bar, LLC, based in New York. Known as the Miracle Brow Worker, JaQuitta has mastered the art of eyebrow transformation, making her one of the most sought-after brow artists in the industry. Beyond her private clientele, JaQuitta has brought her […]