11 Years Later, ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ is Still a Scathing Critique of American Society
The Wolf of Wall Street doesn’t offer a reassuring moral lesson. The system isn’t fair, and that's real. Why should Scorsese sugarcoat it?
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Jay Ellis Says His Book Can Be Adapted Into an ‘Everybody Hates Chris’ Meets ‘Young Rock’ TV Series
His imaginary friend Mikey would take the place of the voiceover that was famously voiced by Chris Rock
Revisiting Rap's Groundbreaking Book, Black Noise
It's the first book that I suggest students read when they express any interest in Hip-hop studies. Here's why
'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' Actor Dennis McDonald Is Ready for His Close-Up
Following a show-stealing upgrade in Will Smith and Martin Lawrence's buddy cop franchise, the rising actor is ready to level up
Do Black Characters Actually Die First in Horror?
Exploring the validity of this trope
Kwame Alexander Is Leaning into Black Men and Writing His Way to Financial Success
The New York Times Bestseller is creating IP that goes beyond books
The Next X-Men Movie Should Have a Black Professor X
How race-swapping can be used to enhance a character
How Malik K. Buie Made a Definitive Documentary on Mixtape DJs
'Tale of the Tape: How the Mixtape Revolutionized Hip-Hop' is more than a decade in the making
Why the Stakes Are High With 'Deadpool & Wolverine' According to Pete Rock, Rob Markman, and Just Blaze
These hip-hop heavyweights explore why this is a pivotal film for the Marvel Cinematic Universe
How Brandon Victor Dixon Mastered Playing Alicia Keys’ Father
He had no touchbase with her dad before Hell’s Kitchen opened so he let the power of the script and a reworked version of her signature song, "Fallin'" shape his version of the character
On LeBron, Bronny and the Narrowness of our Nepotism Debate
Rather than engage in discourse about whether LeBron’s influence on Bronny’s spot in the NBA is good or bad, conversations like these need to evolve past litigating any individual instance of nepotism
Unpacking the Complicated History of the Black Cowboy
Historians estimate that around 1 in 4 cowboys were Black
After Careful Review, ‘Solo’ Is The Third Best ‘Star Wars’ Movie
Argue with the force, not me
Was Motown, the 'Sound of Young America', also the Sound of Queer America?
The label released one of the biggest 70s queer anthems with Carl Bean's "Born this Way" while Dynamic Superior's gay lead singer Tony Washington had high hopes
Woody McClain Should Be Hollywood's Next Action Hero
He's setting up shop in the music and publishing worlds while looking the next greatest action hero script
Center Fielder Willie Mays Has Left the Field for the Last Time
How Willie Mays and baseball brought me closer to my father
Proud Papa Usher Raymond Runs a Disciplined Household
The R&B legend wasn’t raised by his father and only got to know him before he passed. He’s making sure his children will never have that experience
Chef Scotley Innis' Oxtail Lo Mein Is Bussin’!
The culinary king is expanding his Continent restaurant beyond ATL with a brand-new Brooklyn location that serves up delicious Caribbean cuisine with a twist
Why Jackie Robinson's Impact Still Hits In a League Light on Black Stars
Robinson mattered so much to my dad, because he was a symbol of the possibilities that were ahead, not for him, but for me
Remembering Marvin Gaye's Last Protest
The former Motown crooner was tapped to perform the National Anthem at the 1983 NBA All-Star game in Los Angeles. He put some stank on it for the people.
That One Time Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Gave Me 'Bad Boys' Training
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence hosted a risk-taking “On the Run Cadet Academy” activation ahead of their new flick
Banning TikTok Will Only Make Youth More Cynical
Removing TikTok is another reason for the youth to be disengaged in the political cycle
How to Keep Up With Seemingly Infinite Options on Television
Reruns are played out. Can artificial intelligence actually help you keep up with what's new on the tube?
Season Two of Mr. & Mrs. Smith Has a High Fashion Bar to Meet
Season one showed the main characters living their best sartorial lives
You're Gonna Wanna Take Your Kids to See 'The Garfield Movie'
Your favorite childhood fat cat is back!
Chef Tobias Dorzon Has Taste That Money Can't Buy
The former football player is on a mission to push palettes and personal style while taking over the culinary world. His drip won't make a mess in the kitchen.
Losing Was Not Candace Parker's Ministry
The consummate champion retires from WNBA after a 16-year career
How J. Cole’s Apology to Kendrick Lamar Challenged Hip-Hop and Black Masculinity
We all wanted to see a battle for the ages. Instead, we got an example of accountability from which many of us can stand to learn.
All 5 Episodes of 'The Vince Staples Show,' Ranked
How does the rapper/actor's Netflix series hold up?
The Origin and Evolution of Black Comic Book Characters
It all started with All-Negro Comics' Lion Man.