OPINION: The charming, fun, low-budget, semi-autobiographical rom-com has achieved cult status but has straight-to-streaming written all over it. Hav Plenty, the 1998 rom-com produced, written, directed, edited and starring Christopher Scott Cherot, has always fascinated me. For starters, Tyler Perry clearly owes his whole career to this movie since Perry literally does damn near everything…

President Biden could announce his Black woman nominee for the Supreme Court as early as President’s Day. Republican Sen. Ted Cruz is once again calling out President Joe Biden for pledging to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court after liberal Justice Stephen Breyer retires later this year.  As reported by Salon, Cruz appeared…

Tammy Rivera caused a commotion among her followers on social media on Feb. 19 after uploading a seductive video for an unknown suitor. In the Instagram clip, the 35-year-old, who wore all black, is seen walking in slow motion in a hallway as Larissa Lambert’s “My All” blares in the background. Lambert’s track is a…

Tanya Fox wants authorities to do better, but the Caseyville mayor said no further action will be taken against the officers. A Black woman wants law enforcement in Caseyville, Illinois, to do better after her encounter with police left her feeling harassed and targeted because of her race.  As reported by Belleville News-Democrat, Tanya Fox,…

Racism isn’t always seen or heard. Sometimes it’s hidden inside the systems that make America function. But you don’t need to see it for its impact to be disastrous to Black Americans. When most people think of an environmental crisis they think of climate change, which is understandable since it’s arguably the biggest issue young…

Gabrielle Union touched millions of her followers’ hearts on Feb. 20 after uploading her rendition of The Drop dance challenge with her daughter Kaavia James Union Wade. “The Drop,” which includes the intro to Beyoncé’s 2013 single “Partition,” showcases individuals dropping into a squatting position to the song’s beat while glaring at the camera. This…

After hip-hop influencer and sometime manager Wack 100 claimed that Jay-Z banned The Game from performing at the 2022’s Super Bowl’s halftime show, the Compton rapper took to social media to speak on his own behalf and clear the air of what he calls “negative conversations.” Super Bowl LVI incorporated some of the greatest hip-hop…

A few recent cases in Florida have brought ‘stand your ground’ laws to the forefront as law enforcement’s entry into homes to serve warrants have resulted in gunfire In 2005, Florida became the first state in the country to pass a “stand your ground” law, which allows citizens the right to use deadly force if…

James finished with 24 points in his old home. Stephen Curry delivered the greatest long-distance shooting performance in All-Star Game history, then LeBron James delivered another victory. Curry made a record 16 3-pointers and scored 50 points before James made a turnaround jumper that gave Team LeBron a 163-160 victory over Team Durant on Sunday…