Confederate Foolishness Ruined My Love of Blanch from Golden Girls
It complicates my feelings about my all-time favorite Southern belle
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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
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?
'Big Brother' Has a Big Racism Problem
A contestant was recently outed for saying the n-word—and it’s not the first (or second) time
Shannon Sharpe Was Too Good for ‘Undisputed’
The NFL Hall-of-Famer has outgrown the show’s insufferable debates
Why the Tears From Succession's Roy Brats Were Disingenuous
‘Succession’ is not a tragedy
A Thorough Examination of Every Time ‘Black Mirror’ Predicted the Future
Revisiting every episode of Netflix's sci-fi anthology series to determine what dark realities have come to pass
5 Comedians Who Should Succeed Trevor Noah on ‘The Daily Show’, Ranked
After seven years on the job, Trevor Noah, The Weeknd’s tether, is planning his exit. We’d love to see any of these funny five fill his shoes.
The New Trailer for ‘Atlanta’ Season 4 Is Loaded With Easter Eggs (And an Ostrich Egg)
The series’ final season premieres in September
The 5 Most Inept Fictional Drug Kingpins, Ranked
These upward-failing crime bosses should’ve been canned a long time ago
Don Lemon Is Out of Fucks to Give
One of few Black journalists to anchor a prime-time news show, Lemon keeps a candid camera
The Untold History of Oakland’s Soul Beat, a Pioneer Among Black-Owned TV Networks
Channel 37 wasn’t just one of the first Black-owned stations in the country — it was a launchpad for Bay Area stars
How to Stay Black and Still Win In Hollywood, According to Director Prentice Penny
The ‘Insecure’ showrunner shares his keys to success
7 Best Black Characters on ‘The Office’, Ranked
Shoutout to Scott’s Tots!
Here's Every Character Played by Martin Lawrence on ‘Martin’, Ranked
Martin played his part—and then some
Come Get Your Man: Rickey Smiley’s Dress Problem
Too many famous Black men are so fearful that they…
No, You’re Not R. Kelly — But You Still Have Work To Do
If I’m in danger from a man, that man is more…
The Nine Best Stories From 2019 That Define How We Will Serve You
Our staff weighs in on writing that sets the tone for what you can expect in 2020