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Disney Jr.’s Ariel Is Black Too—And We Don’t Mind at All
Back in 2022, when Disney released its first trailer for the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid with singer Halle Bailey in the lead role, internet trollers nearly lost their damn minds. To date, the YouTube trailer post has received nearly 3 million dislikes, peppered with tactless (read: racially-tinged) posts from irate commenters. Well, those...
Target’s Latest Future Collective Line is Bringing Us the Heat Just in Time for Summer
Featuring some of the most influential Black fashion designers and style mavens of today, Target’s Future Collective lines are always highly anticipated—no matter the name attached. On May 20, 2024, fashion and style influencer Jeneé Naylor became the latest person to have her name etched in the special collection’s “Hall of Fame.” And on June...
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz Are Making Their Art Accessible to All of Us
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz want to make sure that everyone is exposed to art. To that end, their exhibition, GIANTS: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, which premiered at the Brooklyn Museum this past February, is going on tour. “Our mission has always been about making art accessible to everyone and...
Lupita Nyong’o’s Newest Role Confirms the Belief That a Black Protagonist Can Be the ‘Every Woman’
Moviegoers will flock to the air-conditioned seats of their local movie theaters to see the latest destined to be the latest blockbuster horror flick, A Quiet Place: Day One. It may not even occur to them that leading actress Lupita Nyong’o is lensing this harrowing alien experience through the eyes of a Black woman. And...
Crucial Medical Tests For Men After 40
While June may mean vacations and being outside, it’s also Men’s Health Month; it’s a time to really think about ways to take care of yourself. While the health market is flooded with new trends and products that promise you good health, one of the best ways to make sure that you’re taking care of...
Kirk Franklin’s ‘The Reunion Tour’ 2024: A Gospel Music Icon Continues to Shine Bright
Few in Gospel music can rival Kirk Franklin’s impressive 32-year career and enduring legacy. As the visionary behind The Family, the choir collective he founded in 1992, Franklin has carved out a unique space in the genre. Over the years, he has garnered 20 GRAMMY Awards, created timeless Christian classics, and toured the globe. This...
The Best Street Style Looks from Black Style Enthusiasts at Men’s Fashion Month
It’s not on us, it’s in us— and we already know that “They Not Like Us !” When Black people hit the fashion streets, no matter the city, they put that ish on. This is especially true when there’s a camera around capturing the moment. Black people in street-style pictures during Men’s Fashion Month consistently...
The Joy of Black Nerdom: How Diverse Voices Are Transforming Geek Culture
When somebody thinks of a nerd or a geek, the image that most likely comes to mind is a white dude in front of his computer, gaming or maybe watching the newest Rick and Morty on his three-screen monitor. The reality is that what it means to be “nerdy” or “geeky” is so much broader than that. So many different kinds of people nerd out about their special interests, and Black girls are no exception. From Megan Thee Stallion’s well-known anime obsession to Issa Rae’s YouTube series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, there’s a plethora of Black nerds at varying levels of stardom. Another well-known Black nerd is Amandla Stenberg, star of Disney’s newest Star Wars series, The Acolyte. Their character, Mae, became a formidable warrior due to a traumatic childhood event, and unseen forces have guided her path. She strives to honor and uphold the legacy of her heritage as she grows into the warrior she is today. “I love Black geeks,” Stenberg declares to EBONY. “Black geeks make the world go round for me, and we deserve to have those spaces that are full of whimsy and fantasy and creation and imagination.”
9 Essential Products to Grab from Target to Ensure Festival Season is Flawless
There aren’t many duos more perfect than the summer and festival season. There’s something about the warm sun on our faces as we kick back with friends and family for our favorite annual outdoor events. From local food festivals to trips out of town to catch our favorite artists live, it’s also the perfect excuse...
These Black-Led Prevention Initiatives Want to End Gun Violence
Gun violence has long made headlines in America, and the rates of gun-related violence have remained disproportionately high in Black communities across the country, with Black children almost ten times more likely to be victims of gun homicide than their white counterparts. Some of the strongest voices against the worrying rates of gun-related violence have...
Kendrick Lamar: Breaking Records and Redefining Rap History
Kendrick Lamar doesn’t need any more accolades on the illustrious rap sheet of his career, and yet they keep coming. He’s already the rapper with the most Grammy nominations (11) in a single year for his classic major label debut, 2012’s good kid, m.A.A.d city. He’s also the only MC ever awarded the Pulitzer Prize...
Wakanda in Real Time: Black Tech Saturdays Empowers Communities Through Innovation
Johnnie and Alexa Turnage’s Black Tech Saturdays empower Black and Brown innovators bridges the gap in tech education and access, fostering collaboration and innovation in Detroit’s startup community.
Summer Smash 2024 Recap: Travis Scott, Playboi Carti and Chief Keef Take Over Chicago
This past weekend, Chicago vibrated with the beats of Hip-Hop legends as Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash took center stage at SeatGeek Stadium. From June 14th to 16th, the Windy City became the center of the music world, hosting a three-day festival that showcased some of hip-hop’s most iconic names, including Chief Keef, Playboi Carti and...
Step Inside Antigua’s Newest Adults-Only Escape, Plus Our Favorite Island Hangouts
Beyoncé once told us that the best summer escapes are those “where the water’s so blue.” So I listened and hopped on a flight down to sunny Antigua to check out it’s all-new Royalton Chic resort. A dual island territory—technically known as Antigua and Barbuda—the small Caribbean destination sits close to spots like St. Lucia,...
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