Staff Picks

As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day, death is an inevitable part of life—a universal truth that spares no one. Yet, despite its certainty, the weight of loss never becomes easier to bear, nor does the act of processing its impact. For those within Black culture, where community and shared experiences […]

As we kick off the new year, we also celebrate the birthdays of some of the most influential Black figures in entertainment, sports, and culture. January has given us a host of icons whose talents have shaped generations and continue to inspire. From groundbreaking actors to legendary musicians and trailblazing athletes, let’s honor the stars […]

MTV Shuts Down After 44 Years: 10 Moments That Defined an Era After 44 years of shaping music, fashion, and youth culture, MTV reached a symbolic turning point on December 31;  marking what many fans view as the end of the MTV era they grew up with. While MTV’s U.S. channels will continue to broadcast, […]

The Fraternity of Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. was founded on January 5, 1911 on the campus of Indiana University Bloomington by Marcus Peter Blakemore, Paul Waymond Caine, George Wesley Edmonds, Guy Levis Grant, Edward Giles Irvin, and John Milton Lee.

Awards season has officially started. On January 4, the Critics Choice Awards brought Hollywood ‘s A-listers back outside and straight onto the red carpet. And we loved every part of it. From Teyana Taylor And Danielle Brooks To Quinta Brunson And Chase Infiniti, Celebs Worked The Critics Choice Award Carpet This year’s red carpet delivered […]

As the ball dropped on 2025, some of our favorite Black women celebrities rang in the new year in style. From NeNe Leakes to Janet Jackson, these women were not playing with 2026. They stepped into the new year with bold looks, bodies that were tea, and fashion moments we’re still obsessed with. Several celebs […]

As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.

Legendary Memphis soul artist Don Bryant, known for hits like 'I Can't Stand the Rain,' passes away at 83.

In a room full of faces, be an Olandria Carthen. A star was born the moment Olandria Carthen was born and it magnified when she graced our screens on season seven of “Love Island.” The self-proclaimed “Bama Barbie” brought authenticity, beauty, brains and bawdy to the popular reality TV series wrapped in a melanated mahogany […]

2025’s red carpets confirmed what we already knew: Black women are the blueprint. From fashion to attitude, they set the tone all year long—and gave us moments we’re still obsessed with. Across the biggest stages of the year – including the Met Gala, Golden Globes, BET Awards, MTV VMAs, and the TIME100 celebration – the […]

It’s the perfect time to refresh our wardrobes and beauty routines. Check out the fashion and beauty trends we’re taking with us in 2026.

Snoop Dogg put on a show this holiday season during the Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings halftime show. In true Snoop fashion, his homie, Martha Stewart, introduced him to the crowd. As soon as Stewart wrapped her intro, the camera cut midfield, and the show kicked off, blending classic Christmas carols with “Nuthin’ But A […]