As the Trump White House continues to transform the federal government to the will of President Donald Trump and his MAGA movement — particularly with issues like race, gender and sexuality — the new administration is literally eliminating or severely reducing the use of hundreds of words and concepts that

Denzel Washington took a break from preparing for his Broadway return in “Othello” to share an inspiring moment with an aspiring actress. Over the weekend, a video of the Oscar-winning star offering words of encouragement to a fan went viral on social media. In the clip, Washington is seen walking

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday the Trump administration had finished its six-week purge of programs of the six-decade-old U.S. Agency for International Development and he would move the 18% of aid and development programs that survived under the State Department. Rubio made the announcement in a post on X, in one of

Issa Rae may have a solution for diversity, equity, and inclusion’s growing unpopularity with the right-wing powers that be. On Saturday, during an appearance at SXSW, the 40-year-old actress, screenwriter, and producer said, “I think diversity needs a better publicist.” “The anti-DEI, the immediate retraction of any efforts to level

Since the release of Hulu’s latest hit show, “Paradise,” all eyes have been on Sterling K. Brown. While sharing his appreciation for the show’s viewers, Brown also revealed how much he would appreciate being deemed as People Magazine’s annual “Sexiest Man Alive.”  “The support for the show feels incredibly good.

Doechii, the female rapper who etched her name into the annals of history as only the third woman to win the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album (following in the footsteps of Lauryn Hill and Megan Thee Stallion) is set to Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year Award at a

Former First Lady Michelle Obama is continuing to expand her media portfolio with a brand new podcast coming to a streaming service near you. On Monday, America’s historic first Black first lady announced that she and her brother, Craig Robinson, will host “IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson.” The

March 10 is more than just a date—it’s a call to honor both resistance and rest, two things that have been essential to Black survival and liberation. On this day, we celebrate Harriet Tubman Day, officially recognized by the U.S. government in 1990, as well as the National Black Day

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The biggest engagement news from Netflix’s “Love Is Blind” season 8 reunion didn’t come from any of that season’s participants. Congratulations are officially in order for “Love Is Blind” season 6 star Amber Desiree “AD” Smith and “Love Is Blind UK’s” Ollie Sutherland. During an appearance at the season 8