Credit Card Balances Have Hit a Historic High
With America's economy in shambles, people are living off borrowed money more than ever
Republicans’ Voter Suppression Tactics Are Going Into Overdrive
They’re fighting to disqualify mail-in ballots cast in swing states. Are you ready for the next installment of The Big Lie?
Sleep Can Save You From Developing Chronic Illnesses
A new study indicates beauty rest could prolong your life
The Housing Market Has Never Been Worse for Young Black People
Information has been collected since 1981, and the numbers have never been as stark
How Jay-Z Wrestled With His Budding Stardom on 'In My Lifetime, Vol. 1'
Twenty-five years ago, Shawn Carter’s sophomore album documented his strides and stumbles into prominence
Drake's Joke About Megan The Stallion Getting Shot Is Not Funny
A dumb lyric from 'Her Loss' reveals once again how hip-hop fails to protect Black women
All 15 Drake Album and Mixtape Covers, Ranked
Which artwork is the best he ever had?
The Supreme Court Is Coming For Affirmative Action Next
SCOTUS could set a pivotal new precedent
Takeoff’s Death Should’ve Never Been Filmed and Shared for Public Consumption
We’ve seen far too many images of dying or deceased Black men
Catching Up With Spliff Star, Busta Rhymes’ G.O.A.T.-Level Hype Man
Busta Rhymes’ "right hand" speaks on his new single, health battles, and why he's more than just a hype man
Former NBA Star Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf’s Autobiography Is a Must Read for Socially Conscious Sports Fans
‘In the Blink of an Eye’ is released by Kaepernick Publishing
Elon Musk Is Already Turning Twitter Into a Hate Speech Salon
A deluge of vitriol has filled the platform since the free speech advocate acquired it
Penn State Scraps Racial Justice Center, Proving the Black Square Era of Allyship Was B.S.
The center would’ve cost a mere $1 million per year to operate
Tyrese Gibson and Terrence Howard Are Out to Topple For-Profit Prisons
The dynamic duo discusses their new film, ‘The System.’ We also asked Jodie what he thinks about Kendrick Lamar’s “We Cry Together.”
The Sad Irony of Herschel Walker’s Fake Police Badge
This ridiculous Senate hopeful and wannabe cop has a history of abusive and hypocritical behavior
‘Rainbow Fentanyl’ Halloween Candy Scare Is Way Overblown
Like razor blades inside of apples, you probably have nothing to worry about
We Still Don’t Know How Long Covid’s Devastating Symptoms Can Linger
The pandemic wanes, but its health effects could last a lifetime
The Truth Behind America’s Shortage of Black Sperm Donors
Less than 2 percent of the supply from the country's four largest sperm banks comes from Black donors
Turns Out, Video Games Might Actually Be Good for Kids
An extensive new study finds they help improve memory and cognitive ability
Premiere: Watch the Teaser Trailer for Deon Cole’s New Comedy Special ‘Charleen’s Boy’
‘Charleen’s Boy’ drops on Netflix in November
A Toast to HBCU Homecoming, the Epicenter of Black Success
Being reunited with fellow alumni feels so good—especially now that my career has finally caught up to my ambition
Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak Are Saving Grammy Voters From Themselves
The duo known as Silk Sonic is not submitting its album for consideration, making room for oft-snubbed acts to shine
Republicans Are Trying to Redefine Blackness for Political Power
Lawmakers want to narrow its definition to support redlining and swing elections in their favor
Ain’t Nobody Violating Ye's Free Speech, Fam
The conversation about censorship has reared its ugly head once again
What the Hell Is a “Munch” and Why Is It All Over Your Timelines?
Hip-hop’s newest it-girl is Ice Spice, a rapper who has turned the term “munch” into the subject of damn-near 1 million memes. For the most disconnected among us, here’s everything you need to know about it.
Male Ego Is Killing Black Women
A man recently murdered a woman after she beat him in a basketball game—a senseless and bizarre example of the dangers of all-too-common misogyny
How Kenya Barris Became the Most Powerful Man in Black Hollywood
The creator of 'Black-ish' and star of 'BlackAF' goes deep on divorce, DNA testing, and his responsibility to tell stories in full color
N.O.R.E. Doesn't Have the Range
We love 'Drink Champs' but its hosts' failure to check Kanye's hate speech and misinformation is telling
How Cormega Survived Beef, a Bid, and Blacklisting to Become an Underground King
The Queens rapper speaks on the road to his new album, ‘The Realness II’
So, the ‘House Party’ Remake Trailer Dropped, and It Looks… Good?
The LeBron James-produced film drops in January