A Disturbing Clip Goes Viral of White Teenagers Doing Blackface in Sephora

In what has been one of the wildest incidents to happen during Black History Month 2024, two white teenage girls were caught walking around Sephora in full blackface. The incident occurred at the Boston Prudential Mall and was filmed by TikToker @temiojorra. One of the most disturbing things about the video was that mothers seemed to…

ByKiara ManningMarch 6, 20240Comments

Art and Culture

My Sister’s Keeper: A Breakdown of Women’s History Month and Black Women’s Stance

There have been many waves of feminism since its inception in the early 1900s. Most of them excluded women of color, specifically Black women. As society practiced voter suppression and Jim Crow Laws, white women viewed feminism as something of their own. The same can be said for Women's History Month. Women's history has been celebrated since…

ByKerbi LynnMarch 4, 20240Comments

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Flex Your Curves: Lizzo Honors Black History Month With a Comfy-Chic Yitty Collection

Four-time Grammy-winner Lizzo has revolutionized shapewear with the creation of her brand, Yitty, in 2022. Since its inception, the artist has maintained the brand's authenticity by introducing pieces in various sizes, from XS to 6X. Lizzo launched the brand in partnership with Fabletics after she had spoken of her own painful experience of wearing shapewear…

ByKiara ManningFebruary 27, 20240Comments

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Black & Proud: Seven Ways to Celebrate Black History Month

Most people initially learned about Black History Month in grade school. In fact, many people recall learning about various civil rights heroes and scholars, like Malcolm X and Elaine Brown. Beyond Black Lives Matter, Black History Month is a marker for notable leaders who have made countless contributions to the culture. February sets the tone to celebrate…

Byviolet summerFebruary 21, 20240Comments

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Blackity, Black History Month: 5 Black-Owned Brands To Shop

Black History Month is a time for the diaspora to gather and celebrate. We celebrate activists, entertainers, athletes, and record-breakers during the month. Black History Month is also a time to support Black people in any endeavor, including business. Purchasing from Black-owned businesses and bands amplifies our excellence. These businesses are vital to our communities…

ByKerbi LynnFebruary 20, 20240Comments

Art and Culture

Proud to be Black: 5 Black Women Who Paved the Way

Black History Month is the month we recognize, reflect, and celebrate black culture. While we recognize those that have made the most noise throughout history, it's important to remember those who have had little recognition over the years. This year, we are acknowledging and celebrating the underrated black women who have paved the way for…

ByShannon TaylorFebruary 25, 20220Comments

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5 Remarkable Black Artists & Their Influence

Happy Black History Month! What a wonderful month to remember not only our triumphs but also the challenges that have shaped us into the people we are today. We rarely hear about the many Black pioneers who paved the path in so many fields before us. We get caught up in applauding Martin Luther King…

ByKirsten FordFebruary 23, 20220Comments

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28 Feel Good Black Films Streaming Now

When you Google African-American movies the top searches show films centered around slavery or Black pain. While these films highlight the historical trauma black people have undergone for centuries, it's important to remember that Black films are more than trauma tell-alls. Black actors deserve the same opportunity as their white counterparts to act in films…

ByEvaline GachiiFebruary 3, 20220Comments

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“Black Panther” is MORE Than Just Another Superhero Movie ?

The joyride that is "Black Panther" opens our eyes to discover an emotion we've never felt before. We have never been able to see a Black production that empowers mythology. Often times, we watch films about superheroes and receive the same sort of information. This time around, the stance is completely different. Wakanda stands as…

ByBianca PaulinoFebruary 18, 20180Comments

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#MEFeature: “Stroming” Than You Think – Alison Stroming on Diversity in Ballet

Ballet. One of the hardest, structured and strict forms of dance in the world, and also the base of all other dance. In the dance world, out of hundreds of young girls who aspire to be prima ballerinas, only a handful of them make it. For Dance Theatre of Harlem Company dancer, Alison…

ByNaosha GreggFebruary 16, 20180Comments

Entertainment

It’s Black History Month: Did You Know These Celebs Were Afro-Latin(x)?

We want to highlight a list of influential Afro-Latin(x) and Afro-Carribean people in the entertainment industry. While celebrating black history month it is important to remember that there isn't just one way to be black We are people of various attributes. We come in all types of different flavors and shades. We must recognize ALL the different…

ByEndíaFebruary 6, 20180Comments

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Moonlight Didn’t Lose, But Why Did Beyoncé?

The Moonlight versus La La Land situation is a tale as old as time. Most expected Moonlight to lose, even though it had a much more groundbreaking story. It won against the odds, but not the same could be said for Beyoncé. The classic snub move by an awards show can be seen as recently as February…