Chadwick Boseman, Kobe Bryant and Ja’Net DuBois are just some of the notable figures who died this year In 2020 we saw the passing of many notable and influential stars and figures. From sports legends to Grammy-winning icons, these fallen stars who passed on are gone, but certainly not forgotten. Here are just some of…
This Week on the ‘Dear Culture Podcast,’ our hosts look back on the moments that defined 2020 and taught if nothing is more important than family As today is the last day of 2020, we’d be remiss to not reminisce on all of the events of this year. From the global pandemic to racial pandemic,…
Despite its great reviews, Disney Pixar’s “Soul” didn’t exactly resonate with some of the group it was trying to represent. The animated movie, which was released on Disney+ on Christmas Day, provoked the ire of some online who felt that the film was “painfully typical,” despite critics praising the production for its portrayal of the…
The holiday season has been especially meaningful after everything that happened this year, and our favorite celebrities definitely made the best of it this week. A Winter Wedding Simone Biles attends her older brother Ron’s wedding in Conroe, Texas, on Dec. 5. Simone Biles’ Instagram (@simonebiles) An Artist Amanda Seales shows off her painting “Unnamed,”…
OPINION: Haley Taylor Schlitz writes that Black women and girls celebrate breaking barriers but have never been allowed to be present in all areas of government at the same time A year like no other. Herstoric. Challenging. Knee buckling. Groundbreaking. Barrier shattering. Distressing. Ups and downs that no one could have ever imagined just twelve…
We rounded up a handful of television series, movies, and documentaries that may have gone under your radar this year. Spending more time inside does not have to be repetitive or mundane, even if it is just a simple activity like watching television. The coronavirus pandemic shifted some of Hollywood’s production schedules and release dates….
OPINION: Sophia A. Nelson writes that while 2020 was a year of never-ending blows to Black America, we have the power to protect our own peace Life is 100% about the choices that we make. And most of the time, we as Black people make choices out of necessity, out of obligation, and regrettably out…
This may not be your mother’s list of R&B tracks The genre of R&B is often overlooked or compared to the slow jams of the 90s, but today’s selection of rhythm and blues is just as influential and powerful today as it was yesterday. Some may complain R&B is dead, but in reality, there are…
We rounded up a handful of musical projects that may have gone under your radar this year. In 2020, musical artists kept their momentum as a whole throughout the unprecedented events that took place this year. Read More: R&B singer Teenear creates music that reflects life Across all genres, thousands of albums, mixtapes, EPs, and…
Little is who the FBI describes as ‘the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history’ for his decades-long spree. The Black man who the FBI describes as “the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history” has died in prison at age 80. Samuel Little confessed to 93 murders, and FBI crime analysts believe all of…
