Why Justin Timberlake Lost the Support of the Black Community

Justin Timberlake is a recording artist, dancer and actor who rose to fame as the lead singer of NYSNC, one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. As a solo artist, Timberlake garnered a black fan base appropriating black culture with songs like “Cry Me a River” and “Sexy Back.” Now it seems…

ByKiara ManningApril 7, 20190Comments

5 Things We Can Learn From Nipsey Hussle’s Legacy

The gutting loss of rapper, activist, community leader, and all-around phenomenal black man, Nipsey Hussle, has completely shaken the Hip-Hop community, and seemingly, the entire world to its core. His untimely passing has consumed our thoughts and sent a lot of us spiraling down a dark hole of grief and rage, questioning if there's…

ByTrinity GriffinApril 5, 20193Comments

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#AriesSeason: The Most Iconic Fire Signs of All-Time

It's Aries Season! Aries are one of the most creative and talented zodiac signs, from the Queen of Soul to Pharrell. Here is a list of celebrities who do the fire sign proud. Aretha Franklin The legendary Queen of Soul was born was born on March 25. It is because of the late singer…

ByKiara ManningApril 1, 20190Comments

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Cyclone Idai Strikes Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe Leaving Hundreds Dead

It has been over 2 weeks since Cyclone Idai devastated Southeast Africa, leaving over 700 people dead so far, and thousands stranded in remote rural areas. This is one of the most disastrous storms to hit Africa in decades leaving people reeling from the traumatic experience. Residents stand on rooftops in a flooded…

ByKiara ManningApril 1, 20190Comments

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‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett Dismissed on All Charges

Prosecutors announced earlier this morning (Tuesday, March 26th), that all 16 felony charges against ‘Empire’ Star Jussie Smollett has been dropped. Smollet who was accused of faking a hate crime (anti-gay and anti-black) in Chicago, told ABC News [amid other outlets], “I have been truthful and consistent on every single level since day one. I…

ByKadijat SalawudeenMarch 30, 20190Comments

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Leland B. Martin Talks with MEF on Boomerang Reboot, Playing a Bisexual TV Character, and Penny Lane Foundation

Becoming an actor was never in Leland B. Martin’s plans. He was headed on the straight and narrow path of becoming a financial advisor when he realized his true calling in life. Acting. It was one faithful lunch that changed the scope of his life, as he discovered a storefront sign that read “casting.” He…

ByKiara ManningMarch 29, 20190Comments

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Solange’s Single “Almeda” is an Unlikely Ode to Houston that Your Non-Artistic Friends Would Never Expect

“Almeda” casts Solange alongside other nonconformist artists. Solange Knowles is one of the few artists out right now that are representing “Houston” the most in the musical game (don’t @ me). Just like Travis Scott, ( who lives in Los Angeles), she doesn't exactly live in the city that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration…

ByBreanna RobinsonMarch 29, 20190Comments

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Roots Picnic 2019 Announces Perfomances by H.E.R, 21 Savage, City Girls & Many More!

Looks like the Roots Picnic is really "branching" out this year, particularly with their new eco-friendly location. This year's annual Roots Picnic festival is set to take place at The Mann Center at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, PA on June 1st, 2019. Celebrating their 20th anniversary of "Things Fall Apart", The Roots annual headlining performance…

BySincerely DaneishaMarch 17, 20190Comments

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Everything We Know about the Nickelodeon All That Reboot

‘All That’ is coming back and we are freaking out. The show was downright iconic from the TLC sung theme song to the outrageous comedy sketches. The 90s Nickelodeon comedy sketch helped launch the careers of many stars most notably Amanda Bynes, Nick Cannon and Kenan Thompson. Now Nickelodeon is bringing the show back with…

ByKiara ManningMarch 5, 20190Comments

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Ten Books Every Black Millennial Should Read

Black History Month is over, however that doesn't mean that the celebration needs to end. Before you go, indulge in a list we know that Black millennials will love and should love. While this list is not a comprehensive list we hope that any one of these books will force you to think, laugh, feel,…

ByNyankaMarch 1, 20190Comments

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The Grey Area: The Unconventional Unravelling of Jussie Smollett

Scandals occur across industries; for politics, one merely has to utter the word “Clinton” to get a knee-jerk reaction. In business, 2005 was a particularly sore spot for Tyco — a company that faced 600 million dollars worth of internal theft — who saw widespread scrutiny from mainstream media sources taint its name for months.…

ByNicolas ScottFebruary 27, 20190Comments

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Our 11 Favorite Black Anime Characters Ranked

It’s Black History Month so, we’ve been obsessing over everything Black including our favorite anime characters. While there are animes who certainly stereotype black characters, there are a few that created some dynamic and bad ass black characters. So, we’ve ranked some of our favorite black anime characters for you. Characters are ranked based on…

ByNyankaFebruary 19, 20192Comments

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Why Justin Timberlake Lost the Support of the Black Community

5 Things We Can Learn From Nipsey Hussle’s Legacy

#AriesSeason: The Most Iconic Fire Signs of All-Time

Cyclone Idai Strikes Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe Leaving Hundreds Dead

‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett Dismissed on All Charges

Leland B. Martin Talks with MEF on Boomerang Reboot, Playing a Bisexual TV Character, and Penny Lane Foundation

Solange’s Single “Almeda” is an Unlikely Ode to Houston that Your Non-Artistic Friends Would Never Expect

Roots Picnic 2019 Announces Perfomances by H.E.R, 21 Savage, City Girls & Many More!

Everything We Know about the Nickelodeon All That Reboot

Ten Books Every Black Millennial Should Read

The Grey Area: The Unconventional Unravelling of Jussie Smollett

Our 11 Favorite Black Anime Characters Ranked

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