In horror/thriller series, Black characters don’t usually have the best luck. They’re often portrayed as the sidekick to the real leader—usually a mediocre white guy—or they sacrifice themselves to save the main character—usually a mediocre white guy—or they’re the villain. Read more…
As the countdown to Billboard’s “Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century” list comes down to one final spot left, the publication has ranked Taylor Swift at no. 2. This means there’s only one spot left to be revealed, and everyone seems to already know who no. 1 belongs to. Read more…
TD Jakes is in stable condition. The famous bishop suffered a medical emergency during a sermon on Sunday, all of which was caught on camera for the world to see. While Jakes is reportedly physically recuperating after the incident on Sunday, he also faces legal woes as he just filed a defamation lawsuit against Duane…
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Laverne Cox joined Bob the Drag Queen and Peppermint on the Black Queer Town Hall podcast to celebrate trans joy and life as an advocate and activist during this turbulent political and social climate. “All the people who are dehumanizing us are dehumanizing themselves. So I am insisting on my humanity and the humanity of
While the food, drinks, and joy of Thanksgiving are the focal points of the day, the after-dinner chill time is just as important. While some family members may be consumed with football, some of the cousins are taking those annual “walks” away from the rest of the elders. Then, there are those who aren’t exactly
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Thanksgiving is a time when families get together, snack on appetizers, enjoy each other’s company and get ready for the main meal. Maybe they’ll bicker about controversial topics like religion and politics. Maybe they’ll be like this family and have a “Family Code of Conduct.” Usually, they’ll leave with full bellies and takeout containers. But
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Moana 2 promises to bring even more Polynesian and greater AAPI representation to the big screen. Blavity’s Shadow and Act recently spoke to Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho about the new Disney film’s impact. Johnson, who reprises his role as the demigod Maui, said that he feels Moana 2 continues grounding the story of Moana
If you’re an avid watcher of hit comedy shows such as The Office, Parks and Recreation or The Good Place, you may have heard rumblings about Michael Schur’s latest creation, titled A Man on the Inside. Schur, who co-created each of the aforementioned comedy classics, has now paired with Netflix, offering an eight-episode Ted Danson-led
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The highly anticipated Tiana’s Bayou Adventure officially made a grand splash at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, on Nov. 15. The new attraction kicked off Disney’s holiday season and brings the culture and vibrancy of New Orleans, inspired by the beloved animated film The Princess and the Frog. During the Mardi Gras-esque opening weekend, guests got to head
