Simone Biles is the most decorated American gymnast and undoubtedly the greatest athlete that the sport has ever seen. Yet, despite her stellar performance during the Paris 2024 Olympics, her untouchable athleticism is not the topic of conversation among her critics—instead, it is her appearance. The 27-year-old has long been criticized for the texture of…

Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump raises his fist as he looks on during the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 26, 2024 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) OPINION: It be ya own journalists. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed,…

Republican vice presidential nominee U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) and his wife Usha Vance take the stage to introduce Donald Trump during a rally at Herb Brooks National Hockey Center on July 27, 2024, in St Cloud, Minnesota. | Source: Stephen Maturen / Getty Donald Trump‘s running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), appears to be…

First lady Michelle Obama (L) applauds with her mother Marian Robinson (R) during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC, which concludes today, nominated U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Former…

Carliena Clayton had just celebrated her 23rd birthday and the purchase of her first home when she was shot in the head by her boyfriend, Mandiko Kwadzo, in front of their four small children. It happened while she was driving along the Sacramento River in California, causing the car to veer off the road and…

Snoop Dogg attends the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Qualification on day two of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 28, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images) “We‘re giving Snoop Dogg’s shirt a perfect 10,” NBC Sports says about his Biles ensemble. Snoop Dogg is supporting everybody Black at the…

Source: NurPhoto / Getty NewsOne is back with Episode 3 of The Black Ballot, an exclusive new multi-episodic docuseries exploring the history of African Americans voting. Each episode takes a deep dive into how American presidents’ decisions and policies have impacted the short and long-term trajectory of the conditions for African Americans, particularly as it pertains…

Elon Musk is keeping a watchful eye over the donations pouring in to support presumed Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. Her campaign has raked in more than $200 million in the week since President Joe Biden endorsed her as his successor in the race for the Oval Office. Among those mobilizing voters in…

Charity Lawson attends the 2024 Disney Upfront at Javits Center on May 14, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) Veteran reality TV star Charity Lawson discusses how Black women can be treated differently in the reality TV world. Former Bachelorette Charity Lawson can attest to the “different” treatment  Black women often…

Simone Biles, of the United States, celebrates after performing on the uneven bars during the women’s artistic gymnastics team finals round at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Three years after removing herself from the same competition to protect herself from the “twisties,” Biles…