‘IS GOD IS’ Reimagines The Revenge Genre Through Black Women’s Eyes
Source: Amazon MGM Studios / Amazon MGM Studios “You ever want to scrape your scars off and see what’s underneath?” It’s a natural question for anyone who has carried trauma in their body and wants to know: What is left underneath all the harm that has been done to me? Who would I be without […]
The Only Woman In The Plaza: Lisa Leslie’s Statue At Crypto.com Arena Is Long Overdue
She played her entire WNBA career Source: Todd Warshaw / Getty Lisa Leslie is finally getting the kind of permanent recognition that should have been waiting for her in Los Angeles a long time ago. The Los Angeles Sparks announced that the Hall of Famer and franchise icon will be honored with a statue in […]
Your Healing Deserves More Than A Good Caption And A Ring Light: Why Your Mental Health Provider Should Be Licensed
Source: Paperkites / Getty Let’s be honest: we are living in the age of the online expert. Allow me to set the scene. You’re scrolling through your favorite app, half-watching a “therapist” in a perfectly lit kitchen explaining why your partner is a narcissist, you’re being gaslit, and your situationship is actually a trauma response. […]
Keith Lee says he’s done having kids when his wife Ronnie is done — his comments sparked debate about marriage and control
Keith Lee’s respect for childbirth and his wife, Ronnie, has set the internet off. On the latest episode of KeKe Palmer’s hit podcast “Baby, This is Keke Palmer” the 29-year-old food influencer opened up about his marriage, children, and who is really in charge when it comes to expanding the family. When Palmer asked the […]
Florida Redistricting Effort Faces 1st Legal Challenge
Source: Joe Raedle / Getty Florida’s redistricting effort will face its first legal challenge on Friday, as a state judge will hear arguments from voters who believe the new congressional map violates state law. According to AP, several lawsuits filed on behalf of a group of Florida voters seek to prevent the new map from […]
They Can’t Win On Policy, So They’re Rigging The Rules
Source: Barry Williams / Getty As America approaches its 250th birthday, we can look around us and see all the ways our democracy and society have been enriched by becoming more inclusive. Yet, recent regressions in law and policy are attempting to cement us to a reality where only wealthy, white men have a voice, […]
Why Can’t Or Won’t Anyone Keep A Job At Border Patrol?
Source: Douglas Rissing / Getty Between the Department of Homeland Security, the attorney general’s office and U.S. Border Patrol, it seems that having a command position under the Trump administration does not come with a sense of job security. The likelihood that one will be fired or urged to resign from their post abruptly appears […]
Sterling K. Brown just took the darkest role of his career with and fans won’t see him the same way
(This article was originally pubbed on PopViewers) There was a palpable energy inside NeueHouse Madison Square when PopViewers hosted a special Vibes & Views conversation with Emmy and Oscar nominee Sterling K. Brown and filmmaker Aleshea Harris ahead of the theatrical release of “Is God Is.” The room was packed with tastemakers, journalists, and film […]
Post-Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica’s culture and tourism stand strong
Recently, I was invited by the Jamaica Tourist Board to explore the sites, sounds, and tastes of Jamaica throughout the country, including Kingston, Port Antonio, and Ocho Rios. While I didn’t know what to expect on the trip outside of seeing pristine beaches, as I’ve never been to Jamaica before, I was pleasantly surprised by […]
Onyx Impact Launches Lab Combating Black Disinformation
Source: Daenin Arnee / Getty One of the downsides of social media, which effectively gives everyone a platform, is that anyone can say anything without regard for the truth. Black communities are aggressively targeted by online disinformation, particularly when it comes to politics and health care. Onyx Impact has launched the Information Integrity lab to […]