More than 600 Black women join Kamala Harris on the ballot in historic 2024 election
As Kamala Harris awaits her fate as to whether she will become America’s first female and Black female president, the vice president leads a long list of Black women who will be on the ballot in large numbers nationwide this general election. Beyond Harris’ run for president, scores of Black women are running for office, […]
Jordan Chiles reflects on getting stripped of her Olympic bronze medal
Jordan Chiles will probably never forget the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games. While this summer took Chiles’ career to new heights, the gymnast experienced a “significant blow” when Team Romania contested her bronze medal win, arguing that it should be awarded to her competitor, Ana Barbosu. Forced to return the medal, the Team USA gymnast […]
Garrett Morris paved the way for people of color on SNL, but it came at a cost: ‘A lot of racism’
Five decades later, comedian and actor Garrett Morris remembers what it was like to be the only Black cast member and writer as part of “Saturday Night Live’s” inaugural cast in 1975. The 87-year-old actor told The Guardian in a recent interview that after working in Harlem’s experimental theater scene under constant threat from the […]
From LL Cool J to Victoria Monét, the world reacts to Quincy Jones’ death at 91
The world woke up to the news that renowned music producer Quincy Jones died over the weekend. He was 91. Music insiders like LL Cool J and Victoria Monét and fans worldwide shared touching tributes about the legendary producer and composer who produced Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” “Off the Wall,” “Bad,” along with movie and TV […]
Rest in power to a true musical legend and icon, Quincy Jones
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‘Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words’ director Nneka Onuorah talks unveiling the superstar’s vulnerability
Like many Black women, Grammy Award-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion, born Megan Pete, wears a mask. A shield, a protective armor she developed as a teen to protect her from the unexpected pain and hardship that arose in her personal life. However, what happens when that armor is pierced by something affecting both Houstonian Megan […]
Why Roxane Gay got a gun and how she protects her mental health during a crazy election
Roxane Gay always saves her email threats. The acclaimed writer and bestselling author could count on multiple hate emails hitting her inbox daily, most from angry men. Some of them threatened her life because she dared to use her voice for a living. “When you get a one-off angry email from someone who didn’t like […]
Will Kamala Harris be elected the 47th president? Here’s what Black leaders think
In less than 48 hours, Kamala Harris could make history as the 47th president of the United States. However, if polls are any indication, the outcome of the presidential contest between Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump could be razor-thin. If victorious, Kamala Harris will pull off perhaps the most stunning win for the White […]
How to Boost Self-Confidence: 15 Effective Strategies For Success
If you’re struggling with a negative self-image and wondering how to boost self-confidence, you’ve come to the right place. Cultivating self-confidence is essential for personal and professional success. It shapes how you see yourself, how others perceive you and how you handle life’s challenges. And while boosting your confidence can unlock doors to growth and […]
Quincy Jones, an iconic trailblazer of music and culture, dies at 91
Celebrated as the quintessential artist and impresario, Quincy Jones had a life in music that spanned more than seven decades. During a remarkably diverse career, he has made his mark in every facet of the music industry as a music conductor, record producer, arranger, composer, television producer, and trumpeter. The musical genius, among one of […]
