Is Picking Cotton Really the Best Way to Teach Kids About Slavery?
An L.A. school district is being sued after elementary school students were instructed to pick cotton. Yes, actual cotton. Like, from the plant. In a field.
The Government’s Response to Monkeypox Is Failing Black People
With another public health emergency upon us, systemic racism is once again overlooking those most in need
Zoë Kravitz Is Right: Some of Y'all Were Truly Wildin' After Slapgate
We need Badu to come and make internet warriors put their phones down
This New Ice Cream Flavor No One Asked for Tastes Like a Dive Bar
I get it: Ice cream inspired by cigarettes and sticky floors might sound awful. Yet I'm intrigued?
‘Protect Black Women’ Applies in the Workplace, Too
How managers like myself can push back against marginalization in corporate settings
Desus Nice’s Next Chapter Has Begun
The comedian subbed in as guest host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in his first appearance since the Bodega Boys split
Here's What I Learned From Playing Professional Basketball With J. Cole
Scarborough Shooting Stars forward Danilo Djuricic spills the Gatorade on sharing the court with the self-proclaimed best rapper alive
When's the Last Time You Actually Watched the VMAs?
Lizzo and Jack Harlow will perform at this year’s festivities; Nicki will be honored with the Video Vanguard Award. You tuning in?
5 Best Cold Summer Desserts, Ranked
Beat the heat with sweet street treats—now ranked for your convenience
Racist and Sexist Essay Wins Cash Prize Despite Many Run-On Sentences
The third-place winner of a Canadian contest promoted right-wing replacement theory ideology and excessive comma usage
I Don’t Remember a Time Before Serena Williams Was Winning
The superstar’s shocking retirement announcement marks the end of an era—and the beginning of another
Here’s Everything the FBI Found When They Raided Trump’s Mar-A-Lago Estate (We Assume)
The Feds came after the former prez—and we've got some guesses about what they uncovered at his residence
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Should Not Be Posing in Photos With Russell Simmons
A picture speaks a thousand words—especially when it includes a man credibly accused of rape by several women
Monkeypox Sucks Even More Because It's Racist
The virus' problematic name hasn't been changed due to lack of options. We've got an one in mind, though...
The 7 Wildest Things Publicly Said By Kevin Gates, Ranked
The Baton Rouge rapper has some, uh, interesting ideas about incest, Beyoncé, and beastiality
Deshaun Watson’s Suspension Is a Joke
Dozens of sexual misconduct claims against the Cleveland Browns QB resulted in a mere six-game punishment. How is this okay?
The Words I Wish I Said to Bill Russell
Remembering an NBA legend whose influence extended far beyond the hardwood
Is My Casual Attire Too Loose For Corner Office Consideration?
Why I’ve decided to code switch my workplace drip
Looks Like 'Game of Thrones' Fans Are Just As Racist As 'Star Wars' Nerds
Fans of the HBO series self-destruct after upcoming prequel 'House of the Dragon' casts Black actor Steve Toussaint as a main character
Turns Out, European Cricket Teams Are Embarrassingly Racist
A reckoning comes for England and Scotland squads. Who would’ve thought?
Dvsn's Cheating Anthem “If I Get Caught” Is Musical Clickbait
Pronounced “division,” the R&B duo is living up to its name with its new toxic song about toxic love
Can Ryan Coogler's ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Save the MCU?
Trailing the most successful solo superhero film without its titular character is an experiment of epic proportions. And it just might be what turns the tide after a stretch of meh Marvel movies
A Mississippi Rapper Claims Biggie Copied His Song to Make “Juicy.” Here's Why It Could All Be a Big Coincidence.
The Notorious B1’s 1993 single “Big Daddy” also samples Mtume’s “Juicy Fruit.”
You Will Need to Watch Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ Twice
The ambitious and ever-unpredictable blockbuster requires multiple viewings to truly appreciate its greatness
The New Trailer for ‘Atlanta’ Season 4 Is Loaded With Easter Eggs (And an Ostrich Egg)
The series’ final season premieres in September
Jamal Jordan Wants to Tell 100 Stories of Elderly Queer Love Before It’s Too Late
The author and journalist speaks on documenting his ‘Old & Queer’ video series
Herschel Walker Is a Joke. These Black Senate Candidates Are Not.
Why are they being overlooked?
Dave Chappelle Remains Wrong and Strong on ‘What’s in a Name?’
While at times endearing, the Netflix special finds the comic running into the same walls regarding cancel culture and free speech
Sesame Place Has Been Treating Black Kids Like Oscar the Grouch
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My Viral Tweet About Police Brutality Made Bank—And I Didn’t See a Dime
"We march, y'all mad" was just an offhand Twitter post before outfitting BLM protests, raking in dough, and leaving its creator behind