The cover of The Routledge Handbook of Critical Studies in Whiteness carries a striking image courtesy of South African artist Norman Catherine. The image was created in 2015 as one of a set of digital prints and, typical of Catherine’s work, contrasts dark and light to present a cynical view of the world informed by…
Tyrese Gibson was not pleased last month after a judge denied his request for 50/50 custody of his daughter, Soraya, whom he shares with his ex-wife Samantha Lee, and ordered him to pay $10,690 in monthly child support. The “Baby Boy” star has since taken to his social media page, where he’s been airing out…
A bronze bust of prominent civil rights leader Malcolm X is slated to be displayed in Nebraska’s state capitol. A state commission voted 4-3 Tuesday, Sept. 14 to induct the African-American icon into the Nebraska Hall of Fame after rejecting him as too controversial 15 years ago. It was the third time Malcolm X was…
Source: MICHAEL TRAN / Getty Last Friday, Disney sent the internet into sheer excitement when they revealed the long-awaited trailer for the live-action reprise of The Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey. The electrifying trailer was a hit among young Black girls across social media, who were mesmerized upon seeing Bailey portray “Ariel” in the short…
With the release of her new skin-care line OAM this week, Ciara showcased how several products worked while sharing a beauty tutorial with Vogue Magazine. In the promo clip shared on the “Jump” singer‘s Instagram page on Sept. 15, Ciara was seen showing off numerous products from OAM and how she applies them while getting…
Sherri Shepherd’s daytime television talk show “Sherri” is here, and there’s already reported drama brewing behind the scenes with some of Wendy Williams’ former employees. The veteran comedian served as guest host on Williams’ show, “The Wendy Williams Show,” after the longtime presenter stepped away due to complications from severe health issues. The show was…
A popular Christian-centered fast-food restaurant is apologizing after a message with racial undertones was posted on its social media platforms. A corporate spokesperson said the comment included “a poor choice of words,” and was never intended to be a swipe at the Black community. On Friday, Sept. 9, an African American Twitter user named Don…
Pieper Lewis. | Source: Change.org A prominent Black women’s group has joined the chorus of voices demanding justice for a teenage sex trafficking victim in Iowa who has been ordered to pay six figures to the family of her rapist. The case that added insult to literal injury centers on Pieper Lewis, a 17-year-old Black…
One student tapped into his lived experiences as a Black male in America and created a product that could determine for some motorists if they will return home. After the young man took his idea from brainstorming to market, he has a product now available at Walmart, Amazon, and other retail stores. David Price, the…
Tracee Ellis Ross nervously joined her mother, Diana Ross, and sister Rhonda Ross on stage at Radio City and showcased her magical vocals while singing the harmony to her mother’s 2021 single “Count On Me,” which was written by her 51-year-old sister. The actress accompanied the duo and matched their all-black attire as she rocked…
