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The fallout from the latest drama in the Broadway world continues, with Audra McDonald officially broken her silence regarding Patti LuPone’s comments heard around the world. In case you missed it, Patti LuPone, one of the biggest Broadway legends, threw some pretty serious shade towards two Broadway legends in their… Read more…
Since May 15, when the news broke of a fire which burned Nottoway Plantation, the largest antebellum plantation in the South, to the ground, Black folks have been sharing their excitement all across social media. For people whose ancestors endured slavery, it’s not hard to wonder why they would rejoice in the news of… Read
It has undoubtedly been a challenging year for Black people in America. Though the iconic leaders of the past are no longer with us, we can readily surmise their perspectives on contemporary issues. For example, Malcolm X’s incisive critiques of racism and political hypocrisy resonate powerfully with the Trump era.… Read more…
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When it comes to iconic voices in Black history, few resonate louder—or hit harder—than Malcolm X. Born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, the civil rights legend would’ve turned 100 this year, but his words remain as sharp, fearless, and relevant as ever. Read more…
In Honor of Malcolm X’s 100th Birthday, Here are His Most Fearless, Inspiring Sayings Read More »
We know the story of civil rights leader Malcolm X, but history classes never teach us about how his legacy continued through his children. X married Dr. Betty Shabazz in 1958, and together, they gave birth to six daughters. After he was killed at age 39, the Shabazz women have sued the NYPD, FBI, and
As he celebrates his 68th birthday, we thought we’d celebrate one director who’s influence on modern cinema can never be erased: Spike Lee. Read more…
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With the nation clearly polarized by politics, many Black Americans are wondering where are the leaders who can bring the country together. From Frederick Douglass to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., past Black political thinkers and activists have always rewritten history and reshaped the Black experience in the U.S. But,… Read more…
It’s every movie lover’s favorite time of the year: Oscar season! And although the Academy typically gets it right each year, as Black folks, we know there are plenty number of films, directors, and actors who didn’t get the shine they truly deserved. From Spike Lee to Angela Bassett (twice!), these Black icons were… Read
5 Unforgivable Black Snubs in Oscars History Read More »
We know the story of civil rights leader Malcolm X, but history classes never teach us about how his legacy continued through his children. X married Dr. Betty Shabazz in 1958, and together, they gave birth to six daughters. After he was killed at age 39, the Shabazz women have sued the NYPD, FBI, and
Malcolm X Was Assassinated 60 Years Ago, Here’s Where His 6 Daughters Are Now Read More »
If the only takeaway you got from Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show performance was that he gave another deathblow to Drake’s career – I’ll need you to watch it again. And probably again after that. – Ernest Owens Read More Read more…
