The Verzuz battle between R&B royalty thrilled thousands on social media — and appeared to keep one competitor abuzz too. Last night’s Verzuz with R&B royalty Bobby Brown and Keith Sweat thrilled thousands of social media users, who reveled in revisiting the hits from the 1980s and ’90s. But there was a lot more that…
A Black-owned company specializing in making swim gear, specifically swim caps for women with natural hair, was denied certification into the Tokyo Olympics, leaving many people on social media to believe that the decision was rooted in racism. According to a report published by Metro on Wednesday, June 30, the International Swimming Federation (FINA) rejected…
After news broke that Richardson tested positive for marijuana and may miss the Tokyo Olympics this month, Twitter went wild. U.S. sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson is being shown love and support from many in the Black community on various social media platforms after news broke that she tested positive for marijuana and may miss the Tokyo…
After Meghan McCain announced on Thursday that she’ll be leaving “The View” at the end of the season, many on social media didn’t hold back when it came to sharing approval of her departure. “Meghan McCain has consistently been one of the most steadfastly uninformed commentators on television. She takes pride in her ignorance and…
When discussing artists who’ve made a successful transition from music to film, there’s no doubt rapper Ice Cube is on that list. The Crenshaw, California, native has appeared in several cult classics, including the “Friday” and “Barber Shop” franchise and the NAACP Award-winning film from the late John Singleton, “Boyz in the Hood.” Needless to…
USC 2021 valedictorian Tianna Shaw-Wakeman, the first African American valedictorian in USC history, addresses USC student graduates from the 2020 and 2021 school year at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on May 14, 2021. | Source: Al Seib / Getty Two Black students – Ikeria Washington and Layla Temple – were named valedictorian and salutatorian…
President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act into law on July 2, 1964. | Source: Photo 12 / Getty UPDATED: 1:30 a.m., July 2, 2021 Originally published: July 9, 2014 The Civil Rights Act, which marked its 57th anniversary on Friday, was created specifically with Black people in mind to intentionally address racial…
Tracee Ellis Ross‘ ability to amaze millions of fans with her comedic approach to things came to a head on June 30 after posting a seemingly sexy video showcasing her toned curvy figure in a green bikini as she rinsed off in an outdoor shower. This initial upload came shortly after Ross shared a stream…
“Early in our relationship, I was very stressed, I would have these massive anger tantrums,” Idris Elba shared on the couple’s podcast Renowned actor Idris Elba and model Sabrina Dhowre Elba are opening up more about their journey in marriage. In their recent podcast, Coupledom, the couple sat down to discuss complexities in living a shared life while…
There are a few famous actors whose voices are so undeniably legendary that it may be hard to compare. A Twitter user sparked a debate about whether Morgan Freeman or James Earl Jones has the best voice. “Between James Earl Jones and Morgan Freeman, its hard to choose who has the most iconic voice. Its…
