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"Euphoria" Fans Keep Snitching On Rue To The Actor Who Plays Her Mom, And The DMs Are Hilariously Unhinged
"I am an actor. This is a TV show. Y’all stay outta my DMs snitching 😂."
These 17 Celeb Tweets Prove That Manifestation Is Real, So BRB, I'm Heading To Twitter
"Applied for xfactor, hope it all wrks out." —Niall Horan
People Are Sharing Beautiful Lessons And Tributes To bell hooks, Revealing How Impactful She Was And Continues To Be
bell hooks shaped what it meant for Black women to not only be considered in discussions about feminism, but be the Black woman speaking about feminism.
16 African Romance Novels That Are Bound To Keep You Warm And Cozy This Winter
Ranging from historical romance, to contemporary romance, to war romance, these African romance books are a sure way to entertain you throughout this holiday season!
9 Very Doable Tips For Imparting Tons Of Flavor Into Anything You Cook, According To Tabitha Brown
According to Tabitha, there's one seasoning that matters the most. (And no, it's not salt.)
I Relaxed My Natural Hair After 20 Years And It Actually Taught Me More About My Hair (And Myself) Than I Expected
Honestly, it's been a journey.
Black Creators Are Boycotting Twitch After Facing A Series Of Hate Raids And "Racist Trolling"
Streamers are boycotting the platform on September 1st.
This Storyteller Created A Western Sci-Fi Anime Starring Megan Thee Stallion, And It Looks Amazing
Hey @theestallion and @Crunchyroll, the ball's in your court!
The First Black President At A University Of Alabama Sorority Has Gone Viral, And Now She's Sharing Her Full Story
"I've never really spoken in detail about it, so maybe now is the time."
Simone Biles Posted On Instagram For The First Time Following Her Withdrawal, Celebrating Team USA's Silver Medal Win
"They stepped up when I couldn’t."
14 Inclusive Destinations That Are Exceptionally Hospitable To Travelers Of Color, According To People Who Have Made The Trip
As a woman of color, I know not all destinations are welcoming to people who look like me. These places are *not* that.
This Bride-To-Be Has The Best Comebacks For Unwanted Wedding Advice, And I'm Saving Them For Later
"Some weddings are for everyone, and I completely respect that, but mine is not."
Don Cheadle Was Nominated For An Emmy For "Falcon And The Winter Soldier," And Twitter Has THOUGHTS
Raise your hand if you kind of forgot he was in the show.
Lake Lanier Is Built On Top Of A Ravaged Black Town And 20 Displaced Cemeteries, And I Can't Figure Out Why Y'all Party There
The story of Oscarville and the 20 displaced cemeteries under Lake Lanier.
Zaila Avant-garde Is The First Black American To Win The Scripps National Spelling Bee
Fourteen-year-old Zaila Avant-garde only began competitive spelling two years ago, but that’s just the beginning of just how gifted she is.
Halsey's Next Album Has An Official Title, Release Date, And Artwork That "Celebrates Pregnant And Postpartum Bodies"
"This cover image celebrates pregnant and postpartum bodies as something beautiful."
"Is There A Doctor On Board?" These Med Students Answered The Call And Rescued A Passenger Who Needed Medical Attention
"We decided to go into medicine because we wanted to help people, so...we didn’t have a second thought."
Here's What The "RPDR All Stars" Season 6 Queens Really Think Of Each Other
Have your reading glasses on for this one...
"Candyman" Has A New Trailer And Hey, Cool, Looks Like I'll Be Having Nightmares On A Weekday
BEE careful what you wish for!
Riz Ahmed And Other Muslim Artists Launched A Fellowship For Muslim Filmmakers, And It’s About Time
So now y'all have no excuse for sloppy, half-baked portrayals for the sake of ✨diversity✨.
Jada Pinkett Smith Unveiled A Never-Before-Seen Poem By Tupac, And It's Just As Beautiful As You'd Think
"Let me live to see what was gold in me / Before it is all too late."
Megan Thee Stallion's "Thot Shit" Has A Message For Conservative Critics And, Spoiler Alert, It's A Middle Finger
Megan gets thee last word — and it's a bop!
This 24-Year-Old Went Viral After Revealing His Toupée, And Now He's Working To Normalize Discussing Male Pattern Baldness
"I just want people to feel happy and confident with themselves — whether that’s having a wig, shaving it off, or getting a hair transplant."
Namina Forna’s Feminist Fantasy Novel "The Gilded Ones" Shines A Spotlight On Femme Oppression
"Because I grew up in a time of violence, where aggression against women was especially brutal, I had all these questions about what it meant to be female, or to present as female, and why women were so often marginalized and then told that it was for our own good."
Drake's "God's Plan" Scholarship Recipient Just Graduated With Her Master's, And She Shared The Full Story Behind The Video
"The scholarship allowed me to enjoy my senior year at UM free of financial burden, which was a breath of fresh air!"
32 Photos That Prove Bo Was One Of The Best Dogs In Presidential History
The beloved First Dog. 🐕
I Tried The Drugstore Moisturizing Hack That's All Over Instagram, And My Skin Is Completely Glowing
Everyone was right about this.
Mixed-Race People Shared The Racist Experiences They Had With Family Members, And It's Starting An Important Conversation
"It was like we were separated from them because we didn't fit in."
POCs Are Exposing The Problematic Things Teachers Have Said To Their Faces, And I Hope Their Parents DRAGGED Them
"I planned on being a lawyer. My counselor said, 'Maybe you should become a hairdresser.'"
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Here Is Every Single Thing Wrong With Addison Rae's Response To The Backlash Against Her Segment On "The Tonight Show"
Crediting those creators could have been as easy as scribbling their names on Jimmy's cards.
A Designer Figured Out How To Make A $2700 Styled Louis Vuitton Bag For $45
Who else is sporting their DIY Louis this summer?
Biracial People Who Pass For White Are Exposing Racist Moments That Happened Right In Front Of Them
"Her mom asked me, 'Does it gross you out to touch N-word hair?'"
This Woman's Tiktok Went Viral After Pointing Out That Many White Stylists Don't Know How To Do Black Hair
"If you don't know how to do ALL hair types, then you shouldn't be called a stylist."
I Finally Found An At-Home Workout Routine That Doesn't Feel Like A Chore (And I'd Recommend It To Anyone)
My workout needed this revamp.
This Black Designer Is Challenging Fast-Fashion Retailer Boohoo For Allegedly Ripping Off Her Designs
“They're using our ideas to build wealth, becoming billionaires, and then selling that back to us. That's just so dark to me.”
18 Epic Fantasy Books Starring Magical Black Leads
The cover reveal for Redemptor, the sequel to Raybearer, is here — along with 18 more magical fantasy book recommendations you need to read!
A Lingerie Brand Is Claiming TikTok Has Been Removing Its Content Featuring Plus-Size Women And Women Of Color
“Adore Me has regularly seen the removal of our content on TikTok that features plus-size, Black, and/or differently abled models and women of color. This is unacceptable and discriminatory, and we will not stand for it.”
Shonda Rhimes Left ABC Because Of A "Disneyland Ticket Snub" And A TV Writer Is Pointing Out The Racial Double Standard
"Build her her own park! I want to go to actual Shondaland!"
Kelvin Harrison Jr. Knows "Flavor Of Love" Is Problematic, But Also Knows That New York Pollard Is A Living Icon
"I'm glad you assumed I had an iPhone. There are no green messages here."
Viola Davis And The Late Chadwick Boseman Absolutely Shine In The "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" Trailer
The last time we'll see Chadwick on the big screen.
21 Delicious Jamaican Dishes That Are Absolutely Worth Trying
Anyone else dreaming of living the island life?
"Black-ish" Is Making An Animated Episode And The Characters Look So Cool
The Johnsons are back!
Demi Lovato Opened Up About The "Lightning Bolt" Moment When She Realised Her Success Was Down To "Privilege" And Black Women
"If you look at my life, everything that I have — money, success, a roof over my head — it's because of the inspiration those Black women gave me."
It's Impossible To Hate Keke Palmer, And If You Disagree, Here Are 15 Of Her Best Moments
Remember when Keke wore pants with Leo DiCaprio's face all over them?
"Judas And The Black Messiah" Is The Most Chilling Trailer I've Seen In A Long Time And I Am Here For It
The film stars Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield and was produced by Ryan Coogler...need I say more?
Here's Exactly What I Cook And Eat While Working From Home
Houston native Jazzmine Woodard, 30, sticks to a work-from-home meal routine that's nutritious and under-budget.
13 Delicious Ethiopian Recipes That Deliver On Flavor
Who's hungry?
Here Are 29 YA Books By Black Authors That Are So Compelling You'll Want To Read Them More Than Once
The best of the best, ladies and gents!
17 Times When Black Characters In Movie And TV Were Simply Happy
For anyone who needs a little positivity.
13 Natural Hair Celebrity Role Models That We Stan
Inspirational. Beautiful. Queens.
Which "Real Housewives Of Atlanta" Star Are You?
Shade. Money. Drama.
Meet The British Duo Behind Everyone's Favourite Coronavirus Challenge Lockdown Track
"It's nice to know that miracles can still happen because at the start we were scratching our heads a little bit."
These Two Men Started A Beauty Facebook Group And I Am Absolutely In Awe
"Being a Black man in America, I have to worry about what image my beard creates, so growing a beard takes a lot of self-confidence.”
7 Moments Of Black Excellence To Put A Smile On Your Face At The End Of This Long Week
We need these stories in these times.
8 Moments Of Black Excellence You Might Have Missed This Week
We love to see it.
10 Moments Of Black Excellence To Light Up The End Of Your Week
Pretty great week, if I do say so myself.
11 Moments Of Black Excellence To Light Up The End Of Your Week
Issa Rae of light, amirite?
Zoë Kravitz Is On The Cover Of Elle Magazine This Month, Along With 8 Other Moments Of Black Excellence
Zoë Kravitz is truly an icon.
18 Hydrating Hand Creams That Will Become Handbag Staples
Stay hydrated with these future beauty empties.
13 Moments Of Black Excellence To Light Up The End Of Your Week
Regina has been, and always will be, KING!
10 Moments Of Black Excellence You Might Have Missed This Week
Zendaya should be on all the magazine covers.
Willow And Jaden Smith Are On The Cover Of Vogue Italia, Along With 8 Other Moments Of Black Excellence
Jaden and Willow are both icons living.
9 Moments Of Black Excellence You Might Have Missed This Week
Movies from both Rihanna AND Beyoncé! We're not worthy.
9 Moments Of Black Excellence You Might Have Missed This Week
Tracee Ellis Ross is my life source.
12 Moments Of Black Excellence You Might Have Missed This Week
Hot girl summer, fall, winter, and spring!
Drake Had An Amazing Week, And So Did These 10 Other People
Drake did this for us.
11 Moments Of Black Excellence You Might Have Missed This Week
Janelle Monaé can do no wrong.
"The Lion King" Soundtrack Dropped Today, Along With 11 More Moments Of Black Excellence
Caaaaan you feeeeel the excellence this weeeek?
12 Moments Of Black Excellence You Might Have Missed This Week
We've done nothing to deserve Idris Elba.
9 Moments Of Black Excellence You Might Have Missed This Week
All hail queen Janet Mock!
10 Moments Of Black Excellence You Might Have Missed This Week
Put Tessa Thompson in all the things.
Jordyn Woods Had A Great Week, And So Did These 8 Other People
Jordyn DID that!
The Cast Of "Fresh Prince" Reunited At The "Aladdin" Premiere, And 10 More Moments Of Black Excellence
Chillin' out, maxin' out, reuinitin' all cool.
Zendaya Had A Pretty Amazing Week, And So Did These 13 Other People
Zendaya is an icon, plain and simple.
Rihanna Put In The Work This Week, And So Did These 8 Other People
Rihanna can have ALL my money!
Regina King Had A Fabulous Week, And So Did These 9 Other People
Regina King and Queen!
11 Moments Of Black Excellence You Might Have Missed This Week
The Smith family really are "icons living!"
Rihanna Slayed On The Cover Of Harper's Bazaar, Along With 10 Other Moments Of Black Excellence
Rihanna sure did "work" this week!
Here's Everything We Learned From Beyoncé's "Homecoming" And These Secrets Will Have You Singing
This is Beyoncé's world and we're just living in it!
Donald Glover Had An Amazing Week, And So Did These 11 Other People
Feels like a great week!
10 Moments Of Black Excellence You Might Have Missed This Week
What a great week for "Us," ammirite?
Lizzo And Missy Elliott Had An Amazing Week, And So Did These 7 Other People
What an excellent week!
Yara Shahidi's The New Face Of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Along With 9 More Moments Of Black Excellence
So much excellence in one lil' ol' week.
Here's Cardi B And Bruno Mars' New Music Video As Well As 8 More Moments Of Black Excellence
So much excellence in one little week!
Bianca Lawson Revealed Some BTS Secrets From Her Most Famous Roles, And I Am LIVING
Seriously, she doesn't age!
This Young Fan Dressed Up As Shuri From "Black Panther" Made Ryan Coogler All Kinds Of Emotional
BRB, gotta go wipe away my tears.
9 Moments Of Black Excellence You Might Have Missed This Week
What an amazing week!
This Woman Gifted Her Boyfriend With A Personalised Du-Rag And It Is The Cutest Thing
"With his head now secured & protected with the images of black love, his waves are about to reach an unimaginable level."
