Nia Long shares why she’s focused on herself—even as she admits to liking the idea of dating younger men
Nia Long has always been an image of beauty. From being many people’s celebrity crush to the muse of hit rap lyrics, Long is aware of how her cultural impact has transcended generations. And most recently, she tapped into that while posing for Playboy. “I get a kick out of it because it means that […]
People Are Seeing Trump’s ‘DoorDash Grandma’ PR Stunt For The Grift It Is. Here’s Why
Source: Win McNamee / Getty After President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself depicted as Jesus Christ, and then played around in our faces by claiming he thought the image was of him depicted as a medical doctor for the Red Cross, I wrote a thing about how clear it is that the president […]
Pinkydoll is warning young people to stop taking their health for granted, and she’s right
They always say that youth is wasted on the young, and when you consider how few young people actually appreciate their youth, their reliable immune systems, able joints, and unsore backs, it’s hard not to agree. But influencer and “Love and Hip Hop Miami” star Pinkydoll is urging younger generations to take their health seriously […]
ScHoolboy Q’s candid response about his weight loss highlights a growing trend with rappers and fitness
Do not put those Ozempic allegations on ScHoolboy Q. The TDE rapper took to social media on Monday to address rumors that he opted for the medication for diabetes treatment and long-term weight loss management and quickly said it was one of the more offensive things ever attributed to him. “Motherf–kers said I was on […]
What Black Americans should know about tax season under Trump’s OBBBA
The Trump administration is touting President Donald Trump‘s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)” this tax season, highlighting its impact on this year’s filings. “President Donald J. Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts are delivering real relief — putting more money back in the pockets of hardworking parents, strengthening families, protecting seniors, and helping build a brighter future […]
Michael Jai White, Lisa Arrindell on ‘The Secret Between Us’ and why it’s the family drama we’ve been waiting for
Michael Jai White conducts an informal survey while promoting his new film, “The Secret Between Us.” Whenever he mentions the film’s premise — a man whose buried secret resurfaces with a son from a long-ago affair — he asks whether that kind of story has ever shown up in one’s family. The answer is, almost […]
5 Black-owned brands proving workout wear can be stylish, sustainable, and safe
This week, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into popular athleisure brand Lululemon for its suspected use of harmful chemicals in its products. Paxton’s probe explores concerns of the presence of PFAS, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as “forever chemicals,” which could reportedly cause a range of health issues like kidney disease […]
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Threatens Houston Police Funding Due To ICE Ordinance
Source: Brandon Bell / Getty Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has once again shown he cares more about being the Trump administration’s lapdog than protecting the rights of the people he was elected to represent. On Monday, Abbott threatened to revoke $110 million in public safety funding if the city of Houston didn’t repeal a new […]
Trump official explains why gas and energy prices, which are crippling Black Americans, aren’t dropping anytime soon
The Trump administration’s top energy chief is warning Americans that a continued spike in gas prices is a “real possibility” amid President Donald Trump‘s ongoing war with Iran. While the White House has repeatedly claimed victory in the Middle East conflict, President Trump has struggled to end the U.S. military operation in the Gulf region. […]
NSA warns Americans to secure routers after Russian cyber threat
The National Security Agency is warning Americans to take immediate steps to secure their internet routers following a major cybersecurity threat linked to Russian intelligence operations. According to Newsweek, authorities say cyber actors tied to Russia’s military intelligence agency, known as the GRU, have been exploiting vulnerabilities in routers to access sensitive data and potentially […]