Countess Vaughn knows all too well what it feels like to struggle with body image. The actress is best known for starring on popular ’90s sitcoms “Moesha” and its spinoff series “The Parkers.” In both shows, Vaughn portrayed Kim Parker. On “Moesha,” her character’s fuller figure was often used as the punchline of jokes. A…
Source: Bettmann / Getty UPDATED 6:40 a.m. ET, Aug. 2, 2022 — The greatness of James Baldwin could never be understated and his relevance is arguably greater in 2022 than it ever has been as the country confronts issues he drew attention to decades ago. It was through that documentation in the form of his…
The Supreme Court will hear yet another challenge to affirmative action in the fall Source: Drew Angerer / Getty. Months before the Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in two consolidated cases that could change the nature of affirmative action in higher education, over 80 companies have signed two amicus briefs to defend…
Chris Brown gave his Michigan fans quite a show during his recent performance. The singer, who is currently on “One Of Them One’s” tour with Lil Baby, caused a social media storm after his pants ripped on stage on July 30 at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in the Detroit suburb of Clarkston, Michigan. Chris…
Chance the Rapper is finally breaking his silence after being on the receiving end of a Kanye West outburst. Footage of the private moment went viral last year. Two years ago while working on his album “Donda,” West invited several of his friends and collaborators to his Wyoming compound. Among those who showed up were…
Source: eclipse_images / Getty Black-owned coworking spaces are taking the nation by storm, and a great time too. Now, millions of Americans are working from home due to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. For some communities of color, working from the comfort of home offers a haven away from the daily microaggressions they often encounter working…
A Black Maryland man sentenced to 10 years in prison on a weapons charge is calling on the state’s courts to reverse his conviction, alleging police violated his constitutional rights and had no legal basis to pursue him when he fled a street corner in Baltimore when he saw a patrol car. State prosecutors argued…
Colorism in Hollywood is far from a new concept. Actress Tisha Campbell has been in the entertainment industry since adolescence, and she has seen and experienced the benefits and downsides of having a lighter complexion. One of those experiences reportedly took place while Campbell was filming director Spike Lee’s 1998 cult classic “School Daze.” The…
Tracee Ellis Ross enjoyed a summer adventure in Switzerland as she reunited with her Swiss family. The 49-year-old actress showed her appreciation for the trip in a reel on Instagram filled with pictures and videos that showcased her experience in central Europe. Beyoncé’s newest single, “Break My Soul,” is featured in the background of Tracee’s…
Source: Kent Nishimura / Getty I‘m pretty sure Donald Trump fell asleep watching Juwanna Man one night and he woke up with a “yuge” idea for his next career path as a women’s basketball coach—and all he needs is for NBA legend LeBron James to be a woman. Let me explain. According to Newsweek, Trump…
