Black History Month
12 Celebs Who Spoke About The Meaning And Importance Of Black History Month To Them
"I'm going to teach you about who we are, whether you like it or not."
"Jericho" Singer INIKO Spoke About Receiving Anti-LGBTQ+ Comments On Social Media
"Yes, we are queer. But that's not all we are. We're so much more than that. We're multifaceted."
This Might Be Controversial, But The Zendaya Looks You Choose In This Quiz Might Just Reveal Whether You Have Taste Or Not
Honestly, only Zendaya could pull some of these off...
24 Famous Actors In Their First Role Vs. What They Look Like Today
Aging like fine wine.
Kidd Kenn Made History As The First Openly Gay Male Rapper In BET's Hip Hop Awards Cypher — Now, He's Ready For What's Next
"[Lil Nas X] DM'd me before he blew up with 'Old Town Road.' ... I didn't even know who Lil Nas X was when he sent the message."
Nicco Annan From "P-Valley" Shared His Proudest Moment Being Black And Gay, And It's So Special
"I am at work on another project that's down in the valley and will give you all a tease and a taste of some good-good in between. But the doors of The Pynk will absolutely be open again soon."
Darryl Stephens Reflected On Being Told To Hide His Sexuality To Find Work In Hollywood
"Noah's Arc challenged [things] directly. I think, at the time, a lot of Black gay men thought, 'You can't air our dirty laundry. We're not ready for that yet.'"
Phaedra Parks Told Us 14 Fascinating BTS Facts About Her Time On "The Traitors"
There's apparently still "tension" among some of the contestants.
A Florida School's Black History Month Permission Slip Went Viral, And People Are Weighing In On The Crumbling State Of Education
"This boiled my blood. My 8th grade son also brought home a permission form for Black History Month where I was sure to write 'Black History is American History.' This is beyond ridiculous." —@jennyleeisme
Tina Knowles Defended Beyoncé's Country Roots, And I'm Glad She's Speaking Out
Leave it to Mama Knowles to call out the foolishness.
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Called Out "The Color Purple" Remake For Its Erasure Of Black Lesbian Romance
"I knew that watching Margaret Avery kiss Whoopi Goldberg was astonishing, exciting, and affirming. It showed me the possibility of myself and the possibility to love a woman who loves me in return."
Shea Couleé And Monét X Change Reflected On Their Lessons From "RuPaul's Drag Race" And The Mistakes They've Made On TV
"Drag Race is a stressful-ass show to make. But RuPaul and her energy make it a little bit less stressful."
Brian Michael Smith Opened Up About Being The First Openly Trans Man Named One Of People's Sexiest Men Alive
"I feel cisgender actors should not play trans characters until we get some equity. There are so few trans roles, and there's still a very strong bias against a trans person playing a cisgender character."
Black Twitter Was The Funniest It's Ever Been This Week, And Here Are 24 Tweets To Prove It
"They know Black people love Reba, they know what they doing. Got me singing along with a single mom who works too hard and loves her kids and never stops."
People Are Calling George M. Johnson's YA Book An "Instant Classic," And Yet It's Getting Banned Across The United States
"In this country, sex is still taboo. Sex education is still taboo, too."
Dewayne Perkins Is Not Here For Black Gay Tropes In Media — Here's How He's Changing Hollywood For The Better
"It's the first time in my life where I thought, 'This is what a legacy is.' Being able to create something that has an impact in a zeitgeist, pop culture kind of way."
"I Really Grieve It Sometimes": Kalen Allen Reflected On Working At "The Ellen DeGeneres Show"
"I'm going to teach you about who we are, whether you like it or not."
Ts Madison Got Emotional Reflecting On Beyoncé Sampling Her Voice On The "Renaissance" Album
“It taught me to create my own door, my own window, and slide into the cracks because no one ever front-doored it for me.”
Angelica Ross, Da Brat, Kalen Allen And More Celebs Celebrated Black History Month In Exclusive Interviews With BuzzFeed
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month through exclusive interviews with Black queer trailblazers, from Angelica Ross to Da Brat, and many more!
20 Recent And Upcoming Films From Black Directors You Need To Put In Your Queue Right Now
Action, horror, romance, suspense, documentary, comedy — whatever you're looking for, we've got your covered.
Michael B. Jordan Confronted A Reporter On The Red Carpet Who He Claimed Once Called Him "Corny," And It Was So Awkward
His energy and body language was immediately, no, even before the interview got started.
Zaya Wade Has Been Legally Granted A Name Change And Permission To Change Her Gender Marker
This week, Los Angeles' Superior Court granted the 15-year-old an official name change and gave her the legal permission to change her gender marker on legal paperwork.
"Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air" Had Some Of The Coolest Cameos Of Any Show Ever, And Here’s All The Proof You Need
One of these celebs actually appeared as two different characters in two different episodes on two different seasons!
24 Sexual Wellness Products From Black-Owned Businesses You Should Definitely Add To Your Cart
Chances are, you need to update your sexual wellness collection, and here's an assortment of products from Black-owned businesses, that you might want.
Black People In Interracial Relationships Are Sharing The Rude And Ignorant Things People Say To Them, And I'm Fuming
"As a Black man with a white woman, I hear all the time that I only like white women because they're 'subservient.' When all the while, I'm really for a woman who makes me feel loved and wanted! She could be green for all I care, as long as we both have love for each other and are willing to compromise together. I'm a happy Black man!"
A Day In The Life Of Celeb Nail Tech Lisa Logan, Manicurist To Beyoncé And Queen Latifah
Black manicurists only make up 2.4% of the profession — despite Black women being responsible for the biggest artistic and cultural nail trends.
Damson Idris And Lori Harvey Looked ADORABLE As They Made Their First Official Red Carpet Appearance Together — Like, I'm Almost Hating
Damson Idris and Lori Harvey appeared to confirm their relationship last month after sparking dating rumors late last year.
21 Black-Owned Sex And Sexual Wellness Shops To Bookmark And Support Year-Round
We think you should bookmark these Black-owned sex shops for the next time you're feeling frisky and want to support a small business.
45 Black Celebrities You're Probably Only Just Now About To Find Out Are Related
If you thought Nico Parker (aka Sarah from The Last of Us) looked familiar, well...surprise, she's Thandiwe Newton's daughter!
13 Times Black Celebrities Called Out Disrespectful Interviewers
Sometimes the questions interviewers ask and the things they say are truly not OK — which is why I am glad these celebs confronted them when it happened to them.
19 Famous Black Actors In Their First Role Vs. What They Look Like Now
Some of these actors have not aged a day!
A Clip From The New "Proud Family" Reboot Is Going Viral Because Of Its "Truly Honest" Depiction Of Autism
"The way they went about it has me emotional. Beautiful job. I also love the fact that they didn’t sugarcoat Oscar’s reaction. Because it is natural."
Here Are The Underrated Black Creatives, Artists, And Actors You NEED To Start Stanning (If You Aren't Already)
Me, patiently waiting as a Normani stan for when her forthcoming album skyrockets her to ultra-mega-superstardom.
24 Dionne Warwick Tweets About Other Celebs That Are So Funny And So Wholesome
"I cannot stop thinking about this."
11 Black LGBTQ+ Icons Who Paved The Way For The World We Live In Now
In honor of Black History Month, here are some Black LGBTQ+ legends and icons who have made history.
22 Times Mariah Carey Was Absolutely Not Human At All
SUPERHUMAN QUEEN.
16 Incredible, Inspiring, And Unforgettable Stories About Black People Who Deserve To Be Talked About More
History can't forget about these incredible accomplishments.
The Assassination Of Civil Rights Leader Rev. George Lee Isn't Taught In Schools, So Here's Everything You Need To Know
His killers were never brought to justice after their drive-by massacre.
Kim Kardashian Was Accused Of Blackfishing And Copying Looks From Famous Black Women For Her Vogue Cover Shoot, And Naomi Campbell "Liked" A Post Calling Her Out
"Kim and Vogue said 'Black History Month.'"
TikTok Hosted A Black History Month Event With Nicki Minaj. Black Creators Say They Were Left Out Of The Conversation.
“I feel like there's no due diligence and really catering to the Black creators on their app even when it comes to something as simple as setting up an event.”
49 Times Winston Bishop Was By Far The Best Roommate On "New Girl"
"SHAWTY, WHAT THAT THANG DO?"
He Photographed Harlem’s Renaissance. Here’s What Those Photos Look Like Today.
For almost five decades, James Van Der Zee was "the photographer of Harlem."
What They Won't Tell You In School: Everything You Need To Know About The Unsolved Murder Of Malcolm X
In light of the new information regarding Malcolm X's murder, I dove into his story.
More Than A Dozen HBCUs Canceled In-Person Classes The First Day Of Black History Month Because Of Bomb Threats
Nineteen HBCUs have faced bomb threats in a 48-hour span, which educators are calling "shameless" and "despicable" for forcing campuses across the country to shut down.
16 Books Written By Black Women That Everyone Should Read
Love stories, adventure, and words of wisdom – what more could you want?
21 Outfits From "Girlfriends" That Still Give Me Major Style Envy
What I’d give to go through all of their closets.
17 Of The Best Black British And Irish Content Creators
You can thank me later.
16 Of The Most Iconic Black Dads From TV And Movies
First things first: rest in peace Uncle Phil.
Meet Tinuke Fagborun: The Illustrator Behind Our Black History Month Artwork
"The goal was to create a composition that exudes warmth and love and joy."
10 Photo Stories That Will Challenge Your View Of The World
Here are some of the most interesting and powerful photo stories from across the internet.
My Heart Aches After Watching Chadwick Boseman's Wife Accept His Golden Globe On His Behalf
"He would say something beautiful, something inspiring, something that would amplify that little voice inside of all of us that tells you, 'You can'..."
Black History Month During A Pandemic, Told Through The Eyes Of One Family
Richard Williams wanted to know what Black History Month meant — so he asked all four generations of his family.
13 Black Supporting TV Characters Who Absolutely Deserved Their Own Show
These iconic characters deserve a starring role. TV producers, get on it.
16 Powerful Serena Williams Moments That Prove She's The G.O.A.T.
Serena Williams is constantly breaking barriers left and right.
27 Black Canadians You Should Be Following On Social Media
A little #BlackGirlMagic and #BlackBoyJoy to up your social media game.
20 Songs From Black Indie Artists You Should Add To Your Playlist
Supporting rising Black artists always and forever.
21 Audiobooks And Podcasts By Black Canadians You Have To Listen To
From memoirs and fiction to pop culture and politics, there's something on this list for everyone.
This Hot Guys Edition Of "Would You Rather" Will Really Make You Think
Warning: you'll need a cold shower after this quiz.
The Black Photographers Who Paved The Way For The World We Live In Now
Their photographs show a world we’ve left behind, and highlight the importance of legacy and holding on to your history.
19 Facts Everyone Should Know About Amanda Gorman
Introducing the youngest poet ever to speak at a US inauguration.
How Pink Lily’s Decision Not To Pay Nanoinfluencers Came Under Fire During Black History Month
It’s common practice for big brands to ask smaller influencers to create content in exchange for commission and “exposure.” Many Black influencers say that is no longer acceptable.
20 Black Athletes You May Not Know But Who Left Their Mark On The Sports World And Beyond
These names should not be forgotten in the history books.
16 Middle Grade Historical Fiction Books By Black Authors
There’s more to Black history than slavery.
I Bet You Can't Identify 12/16 Of These Iconic Black TV Moms
TBH, Aunt Viv is everyone's mom.
6 Historical Instances Of Asian-Black Solidarity That Are Relevant Every Day
Celebrating moments in history when solidarity meant more than a retweet.
11 Black Finance Experts To Follow If You're Ready To Get Your Money Under Control
These money pros need to be on your radar.
10 Black Girl Cartoons That Deserve All The Credit
Though Black girl cartoon characters were sometimes few and far between, the ones we had while growing up were definitely in a class of their own.
19 Interesting Facts You Never Knew About John David Washington
Say hello to this rising star.
Meet The Women Making Inclusive Creative Spaces For Black Joy: "If I Don't Do This Work, Who Will?"
"There are so many Black stories out there to tell that I don't think we have even scratched the surface of, so I hope to see more of that this year."
Randall And Beth From "This Is Us" Are The Perfect Example Of Unapologetic Love And I Have The Receipts To Prove It
It's a universal truth that they're the best couple on TV.
I'm Applauding Simone Biles For Refusing To Compete Against Toxic Beauty Standards
"Let's talk about competition. Specifically, the competition I didn't sign up for."
22 Reasons Why Brandy's "Cinderella" Is Superior
Impossible things are happening every dayyyyyyyy ... 🎶🎵
Only Someone Who Knows “Living Single” Backwards And Forwards Can Pass This Quiz
"In a 90s kind of world, I'm glad I got my girls!"
Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Dropped In On A Zoom Poetry Class And The Students' Reactions Were Everything
"10/10 would recommend The Duke and Duchess of Sussex for your next Zoom poetry practice."
19 Things To Do During Black History Month, But Don't Stop There
February's short, so consider also doing these things throughout the year.
Here Are 20 Black TikTok Creators That You Should Follow ASAP
Guaranteed to make your FYP better than ever!
Regina King Was The Real Star Of "A Cinderella Story" And Here's Why
She made the entire movie.
19 Quotes From Black Activists That Are Relevant All Day, Every Day
"I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept."
25 Books By Black Authors To Add To Your Reading List This Month
From fiction to young adult to middle grade, there's something for everyone!
Photographs That Look At The Black American Experience On The Road, Then And Now
"From the beginning of our country’s founding, movement for Black Americans has been systematically controlled and limited."
16 Reasons Why Tiana From "Princess And The Frog" Is The Best Disney Princess
A true Disney princess who was ambitious and never gave up on her dreams.
The Art World's Hottest Critic On The Five Black Photographers Who Influenced Him
"A lot of times we contextualize Blackness in the moment and not look back or forward. I think that often gives the perception that we are without a history. I wanted to make sure that the privilege of our history was showing"
Black History Month Begins
Plus, Harry Styles turns 27, Jennifer Coolidge is once again goals, Netflix announced its upcoming animated Sonic series, and Twitter reacted to the first blizzard of 2021.
18 Memorable Moments From "That's So Raven"
Oh snap — that's me.
Black History Month: Here's How We Got Our Jobs At BuzzFeed
Find out how the Seasoned team are #Reclaiming2020! Presented by NHS.
I Only Used Black-Owned Products For A Week, And Here's What I Bought
Spoiler Alert: It was great.
Here's What Seasoned Will Be Bringing To You This Black History Month
✨✊🏾Happy Black History Month!! ✊🏾✨Presented by NHS.
If You Pass This Black Film Trivia Quiz, I'll Be Seriously Impressed
Let's see how good that memory really is.
22 Incredibly Fashionable Black-Owned Brands You Need To Know
Buying Black and lookin' fly = an award-winning combo.
15 Pictures That Celebrate The Beauty Of Natural Hair
"The love of the women in my book for themselves, for their hair, and for their communities radiates off of them, and this love, I hope, comes across in these photos."
21 Beauty Brands That Deserve Way More Attention Because They're Honestly Just That Good
For us, by us. All month, all year.
29 Black Celebrities And Public Figures Who Are Actually Vegan
Veganism is growing and has no plans of slowing down.
Rihanna Is Seriously The Most Unapologetic Famous Person, And Here Are 17 Moments To Prove It
"Good luck with bookin' that stage u speak of." —Rihanna to Ciara
These Pictures Show The Impact Of The Black Panthers On America
In 1966, the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense was formed to help protect black communities from racial violence and police brutality.