As Back to School is rolling around – Black life on campus is vital as it fosters a sense of belonging, empowerment, and cultural pride for Black students. Universities that prioritize Black life create environments where students of color can thrive academically and socially. This support often comes through cultural centers, student organizations, and events that celebrate Black culture and history. These resources provide safe spaces for students to connect, […]

The crowd surrounds the reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial for the 1963 Freedom March and to listen to Martin Luther King. | Source: Historical / Getty At this point, it’s unclear what Donald Trump enjoys more: lying to his easily lied to MAGA supporters or gaslighting Black people. Fortunately for him, he doesn’t have to choose one or the other as he has proven time and time […]

Source: Miami Beach Police Department / MBPD Travis Scott Arrested In Paris Following Fight With His Own Bodyguard Police in Paris are investigating an alleged fight between rapper Travis Scott and his bodyguard. Police were called to the Georges V hotel after they were notified of a man “nicknamed Travis Scott” and “violence against a security guard”. Hotel security reportedly tried to break up the fight, then phoned the police. […]

Brown family attorney, Benjamin L. Crump, speaks to the media along with Lesley McSpadden (L) and Michael Brown Sr. (R) during a press conference outside the St. Louis County Court Building on April 23, 2015. in Clayton, Missouri. Family members announced a civil lawsuit over the death of Michael Brown Jr. in Ferguson, Missouri. | Source: Michael B. Thomas / Getty Civil rights attorney Ben Crump commemorated the life and […]

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch / Getty In recognition of the 10th anniversary of both the brutal public execution of 18-year-old Michael Brown, Jr., by former Ferguson police officer, Darren Wilson, on August 9th, 2014, and the uprising that called a movement together that followed, Tory Russell, a lead organizer of the Ferguson Rebellion, political campaign strategist, and Mission Director of The International Black Freedom Alliance, recently sat down for a […]

Source: Elsa / Getty Who said dancing wasn’t a sport? Breaking has officially debuted at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, and who better to welcome the new sport to the lineup than a beloved hip-hop pioneer? LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE. Professional breaking (commonly called break dancing) has evolved since it’s original origin, the 70’s New York street-dancing scene. It combines urban dance/footwork with acrobatic […]

Source: Christopher Polk / Getty Latto — Sugar Honey Iced Tea Two years after 777, Latto gives fans her newest album, Sugar Honey Iced Tea. With it, the Clayco rapper unveils a summer-ready feature-filled extravaganza. So, who’s on the album? Megan Thee Stallion, Ciara, Mariah the Scientist, Teezo Touchdown, Coco Jones, Hunxho, and Young Nudy also appear on this LP’s Disc 1. Elsewhere, Cardi B and Flo Milli also lend […]

Source: Getty / Getty Chef Kelli is talking all things Kooking with Kelli (products and updates) career, and reality! Kelli is a professional chef, and owner of Nana’s Chicken-N-Waffles restaurant. The Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) newbie discusses how she has been able to integrate filming the show into her busy life. “At first…it was a little difficult just having cameras there in your face, but eventually you just kind […]

Source: R1 Having a hold on the culture in 2024 from a social media perspective is one of the most sought-after forms of clout that has everyone vying to be the next viral star. For 20-year-old Milwaukee native Josiah Gillie — you might know him by “Jody P” or more commonly as just “J.P.” — becoming an overnight Internet celebrity was easier than riding a bike. From dropping music and […]