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Lifestyle
Anti-vaxxer Twitter user claims vaccines gives babies Alzheimer’s
January 24, 2020She said it with her whole chest, too. This planet is truly ghetto. We live amongst...
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Books
Bestselling Bitter Root is now in development and is kicking off a new arc
January 21, 2020Give Bitter Root their things. As you may or may not know right now, Ryan Coogler...
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It’s official, Ironheart settles the pop versus soda debate
January 19, 2020I’m so happy Riri cleared this up. In Ironheart (2019) #8, you see Riri asking for...
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‘Adventure Time’ creator creates new adult animated series ‘The Midnight Gospel’ for Netflix
January 14, 2020I don’t think we talk about how important Netflix is to the animated storytelling world. I...
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Everything you need to know about the PlayStation 5
January 14, 2020The PS5 is going to be a powerhouse of gaming. New titles are releasing alongside this...
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Beauty
Natural hair book turned short film received Oscar nomination
January 13, 2020We absolutely love to see it! Former NFL player and Chicago native Mattew Cherry received a...
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Culture
[WATCH] ‘Suicide By Sunlight’ Features a Black Day-Walking Vampire
January 8, 2020Remember the conversation about more Black vampires? We need more Black vampire stories and more Black...
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Culture
Black Lightning gets renewed for a fourth season
January 7, 2020Black Lightning is here to stay for another season.
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Books
Celebrating the life of Zora Neale Hurston
January 7, 2020There aren’t enough words to explain what Zora Neale Hurston has done for me and other...
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F*ck it, I’ll say it. Some of the titles on Nipsey Hussle’s book list are problematic
January 6, 2020Just hear me out, ok? First, let me state that me highlighting problematic books does not...
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Books
Books, comics and graphic novels where Black girls are superheroes and protagonists
January 6, 2020Instead of listing the best books, comics or graphic novels over a year, I decided to...
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Culture
These two homely looking journalists mocked Blue Ivy’s looks and got dragged on Twitter
January 2, 2020It’s literally the second day of the New Year and two ugly film critics thought it...
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Beauty
These non-Black beauty fans are attacking a Black-owned beauty brand over their packing and marketing
December 30, 2019This business owner is going viral on Twitter after posting their controversial packaging that is causing...
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The best anime of the decade
December 30, 2019Pierre Brown breaks down some of his favorite anime. In the last ten years, many anime...
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Culture
Here is your ultimate Black, soulful holiday playlist
December 24, 2019No Black household is complete without the sounds of Black holiday music. Whether you love Motown...
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News
Sundance Film Festival neglects to stipend several of their approved minority media journalists
December 24, 2019Minority media professionals took to Twitter to express their frustrations. Most film and TV critics are...
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Lifestyle
Homemade recipes for breastfed babies who hate baby food
December 21, 2019Here are some homemade recipes for breastfed babies who hate baby food. My baby will eat...
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Enjoy your holidays with these Bounce TV Originals shows
December 21, 2019What are you watching with your loved ones for the holidays? If you are like many...
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Trill League will be an animated Black superhero series on Quibi
December 20, 2019Congratulations are in order to Anthony Piper, creator of Trill League comics. Dateline has reported that...
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Lifestyle
Why do so many people want Dwayne Wade to hate his child?
December 20, 2019It is such a weird thing to see on the internet… Recently, Dwayne Wade did an...
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Culture
Danielle Brooks makes me regret not embracing my plus size pregnancy
December 16, 2019It took me almost 30 years to embrace my body. By the time I finally was...
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Culture
These are the must-have mods you need to make your Black Sims slap
December 16, 2019I’ve been playing The Sims forever and if you have been playing as long as I...
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News
Orlando Jones fired from American Gods for being ‘too angry’ for Black America
December 14, 2019Well, American Gods is now canceled. Mr. Nancy’s character on American Gods is the reason why...
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News
A crash course for watching The Expanse #ScreamingFirehawks
December 14, 2019If you never watched The Expanse before here are some cliff notes to get you caught...
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Culture
Navigating my complicated relationships with Beyonce and Michelle Obama
December 13, 2019Even my Superheroes have weaknesses… I remember the first time I saw Destiny’s Child on TV....
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Beauty
Camel Milk will be the hottest skincare ingredient for 2020
December 12, 2019As a person with dry skin, I am always looking for hydrating products that won’t either...
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News
Did John Boyega insinuate Kelly Marie Tran was weak for not handling harassment online?
December 12, 2019Did we read that right? In a recent Variety interview, the Star Wars star made some...
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Beauty
Black women who permanently dye their hair frequently have higher risk of developing breast cancer
December 11, 2019If you dye your hair often like every five to eight weeks, you may want to...
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Art
Janelle James is funny AF and you need to be at her comedy festival in Brooklyn, NY this weekend
December 5, 2019Janelle James is funny as hell and she doesn’t want you to forget. The Carribean-turned-Midwesterner now...
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Art
But What If Though: A Living Single and Superhero mashup you never knew you needed
December 4, 2019So, everyone knows Living Single is my favorite sitcom of all time, right? Now picture those...
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Books
Win copies of the Kindred and Parable of the Sower Graphic Novels
December 3, 2019Abram Books is giving Black speculative fans an opportunity to win not one but two graphic...
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Beauty
New York City is getting a makeup museum in 2020
November 30, 2019Makeup divas, our time is coming! 2020 is going to be an exciting year. New York...
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News
Billy Dee Williams embraces gender fluidity and uses him and her pronouns
November 28, 2019I recall a big backlash on social media when Donald Glover was cast as a young...
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Books
ON THE STUMP a ‘hyper-violent’ comic coming in February from Image Comics
November 26, 2019Well, there goes all the lovey, dovey hearts I was anticipating for the month of February....
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News
So are we ready to talk about Drake texting underage girls, now?
November 26, 2019Drake is a 33-year-old rapper who finds himself texting and befriending girls as young as 14...
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Culture
8 Tips for Your Last-Minute Southern-Soul Inspired Thanksgiving
November 25, 2019So it’s Monday night and you haven’t prepped one bit for Thanksgiving or you’ve been nominated...
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Culture
Heading Home for Thanksgiving: A Black Experience
November 24, 2019There’s something about going back down South for Thanksgiving that makes the holiday seem right. I...
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Books
Swipe Left is a webcomic about a Black trans woman navigating life and love
November 21, 2019I tried really hard to think about the last time I’ve read about a Black trans...
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Culture
If Storm ain’t darkskin, I don’t want her
November 11, 2019Play Dainty Thug now on Stitcher! Storm of X-Men is probably the first Black woman superhero...
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Culture
Let’s have an uncomfortable conversation about T.I.’s problematic obsession with his daughter’s virginity
November 6, 2019Men that are obsessed over their daughter’s sexuality and virginity give off major incestuous and abusive...
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News
Cynthia Erivo needs to be honest about her ’Harriet’ backlash
October 31, 2019British actress Cynthia Erivo seems to be doing damage control for her upcoming film Harriet, a...
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Books
It’s Black Speculative Fiction Month
October 30, 2019What is Black Speculative Fiction? If I had to explain what Black Speculative Fiction is I...
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Art
Everything you missed at the New Jersey Natural Hair and Beauty Expo
October 20, 2019The New Jersey Natural Hair and Beauty Expo was a two-day event that included speakers, special...
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Art
Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival
October 20, 2019Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival is a two-day annual film festival that is founded...
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Books
Scorpio: Urban fantasy comic for zodiac lovers
October 18, 2019Love urban fantasy and zodiac lore? Well, you might be interested in Scorpio by John Robinson...
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Beauty
Unpacking texturism: Black girls don’t need perfectly coiffed hair all the time
September 21, 2019What is texturism? Texturism is favoring or praising Black hair with looser, finer curl patterns. It’s...
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Lifestyle
Rihanna: ‘I’m going to give birth to a Black woman’ sparks pregnancy rumors
September 13, 2019Rihanna celebrated her 5th Annual Diamond Ball last night in New York City. The Bajan superstar...
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Lifestyle
5 things I’ve discovered while breastfeeding
September 2, 2019This past week was #Blackbreastfeedingweek and to celebrate, Black women, took to social media to share...
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Culture
Meet Porscha Williams Fuller: Great Migration and Southern Food Historian
August 30, 2019We all know what soul food is and isn’t but do you know why you like...
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Style
Forever 21 gifting customers with Atkins bars as samples
July 24, 2019What kind of message is this? Let me first start off by saying this wasn’t just...
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Beauty
Is Rihanna finally giving us dry skin folks some Fenty Beauty love?
July 23, 2019I’m jealous AF at everyone that wears Fenty Beauty foundation. I’ve tried multiple ways to use...
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Books
Braxton: Regenesis — a Superhero Graphic Novel
July 7, 2019There are so many dope indie graphic novels and comics being created now it’s sometimes overwhelming...
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Culture
Skinny people hurt their fat friends often and call it tough love
July 4, 2019Is skinny validation worth it? I’ve been fat all my life. However, being fat doesn’t mean...
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News
Beyoncé’s ‘Choose Your Own Adventure ’ epic Twitter game
June 23, 2019Twitter user creates creative thread for users to interact as the superstar’s personal assistant. Do you...
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Culture
Fat Style Matters
June 9, 2019In March 2011, I was in Los Angeles living at my mama’s house. I moved back...
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Fabulize Exclusive
Analyzing Apex Legend’s Voice Over Actors
May 8, 2019Apex Legends’ Lifeline Accent is Unfamiliar I’ve been super pumped about Apex Legends ever since it...
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Art
This Black cosplayer’s Captain Marvel landed her a spot at Marvel’s Avengers Endgame premiere
May 1, 2019Black cosplayers have been making positive waves in the past several years on social media. With...
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Culture
28 days of supporting Black creatives and small businesses
February 28, 2019As we conclude Black History Month and head into Black HERstory month aka Women’s History month,...
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Lifestyle
I’ve given up on trying to sleep train my baby
February 23, 2019I’m a new mommy and I’m always tired. When I’m not nursing on demand, I’m relentlessly...
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Fabulize Exclusive
28 Days of supporting Black creatives: Meet Agents of the Circle podcast
February 23, 2019To celebrate Black History Month, we are highlighting black creatives every day to showcase the talents...
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28 Days of supporting Black creatives: Meet artist and cosplayer Nnekarts
February 23, 2019To celebrate Black History Month, we are highlighting black creatives every day to showcase the talents...
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Black Girl Nerds praised ‘Siempre Bruja’ and nobody was having it
February 23, 2019Wheewww Chillay. As we continue celebrating Black History Month, it’s typical to watch movies and documentaries...
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Culture
28 Days of supporting Black creatives: Meet Queen Academy
February 8, 2019To celebrate Black History Month, we are highlighting black creatives every day to showcase the talents...
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Art
28 Days of supporting Black creatives: Meet Jess Inking
February 8, 2019To celebrate Black History Month, we are highlighting black creatives every day to showcase the talents...
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Culture
28 Days of supporting Black creatives: The Art of Kiara Williams and The Electric Rose
February 6, 2019To celebrate Black History Month, we are highlighting black creatives every day to showcase the talents...
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28 days of supporting Black creatives: Meet cosplayer Diamond Quality Cosplay
February 4, 2019To celebrate Black History Month, we are highlighting black creatives every day to showcase the talents...
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28 Days of supporting Black creatives: Meet The Virgo 8 Suite
February 4, 2019To celebrate Black History Month, we are highlighting black creatives every day to showcase the talents...
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28 days of supporting Black creatives: Meet Comic Book Kicks by Key
February 2, 2019To celebrate Black History Month, we are highlighting black creatives every day to showcase the talents...
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28 days of supporting Black creatives: Meet Stitched by Isake
February 1, 2019To celebrate Black History Month, we are highlighting black creatives every day to showcase the talents...
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Culture
The Space Between: Celebrating Black Womxn in Geekdom Photo and Video Series
January 31, 2019Since being launched by Chaka Cumberbatch-Tinsley in 2015, #28DaysOfBlackCosplay has become a rallying cry across the...
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Culture
Dainty Thug Ep 16: Percocet & Showers (Special Edition)
January 2, 2019Check out this new episode of Dainty Thug! 1,228
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Dainty Thug Ep 16: Percocet & Showers (Special Edition)
December 18, 2018Trigger warning: This episode talks about birthing, fertility and major surgeries. Rosa Sparks breaks her silence. ...
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Luvvie and Afropunk, Cancelled? Misogyny at #ArethaFranklinHomegoing
September 10, 2018[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/7028181/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/legacy/tdest_id/782062″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Check out this new episode...
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Malika, The African Superhero We Need Is Back
August 14, 2018YouNeek Studios has done it again; this is what I’ve been waiting for, Malika, part 2!...
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Urban Fiction Author, Quan Millz Doesn’t Like ‘Stay Woke Cultural Elitists’ That Discredit Street Lit
August 10, 2018I think I first discovered Quan Millz and his books on Facebook. I kept seeing these...
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Culture
Trendsetter Black Girl Gamer Entrepreneur, Aziza, Breaks Down Barriers in the FGC
July 5, 2018Black Girl Gamer, entrepreneur and esports team owner Aziza Brown gives us the inside scoop of...
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You Need To Be At WinC Con 2018 In Brooklyn, NY On June 30th
June 11, 2018The best way to kick-off con season in NYC is to attend WinC Con! About Women...
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FanCon Fallout: When Community Fails And Divides Us
May 5, 2018Editor’s Note: The views here are based on the experiences of the author. The news about...
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Here Is A List Of Rappers Who Would Be Good Comic Book Villains
April 25, 2018With Krondon aka Tobias Whale killing it as one of the best black villains that have...
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Culture
Q-Tip Will Be Teaching A Jazz Infused Hip Hop Class At NYU
April 24, 2018Can you imagine the curriculum for this class? I can imagine Prof. Q-Tip telling his class...
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Art
This Black Artist Was Silenced Because White People Are Shook Of Black People In The Future
April 11, 2018Who knew that a billboard proclaiming that “There Are Black People In The Future” would get...
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Art
Kat Graham Will Voice The First Black April O’Neil In The New TMNT Series
April 3, 2018It’s not too far-fetched to think of April O’Neil as a black woman. April had the...
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Art
Fabulize Mag Was Featured in Black Enterprise Because My Superheroes Are Black!
March 25, 2018It’s almost April and yes, we are still talking about Black Panther. Do you want to...
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Culture
This Anime Blends Unapologetic Blackness and Hip Hop Together
March 21, 2018It’s like the backpack rap with anime visuals. It’s like someone took the essence and spirit...
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Church Vs LGBT | Can we just live?
March 1, 2018I am probably not the only one embarrassed by the state I grew up and live...
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Books
Sexism in Dating|Wife Material
February 27, 2018I love the days when my social media is fun. Logging in and seeing funny videos;...
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Books
Erik Killmonger is My Black Rage Fantasy
February 24, 2018Everywhere I turn, I see people fucking up N’Jadaka’s/Killmonger’s narrative. He isn’t a hero. He isn’t...
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Art
Janelle Monae is Back!
February 22, 2018Long before the woke lyrics hype of the last 3 years of mainstream music, there was...
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Art
LGBT Erasure in Adaptation
February 22, 2018Although I am very pleased with the success of Black Panther, there’s something that really rubs...
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Books
Women of Wakanda
February 21, 2018This weekend, tons of people were introduced to the rich world of Black Panther on screen....
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Books
Movie Review- Black Panther
February 16, 2018If you’re black and a nerd, you geeked the fuck out at the mere mention of...
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News
Netflix’s Kakegurui Review
February 15, 2018Netflix is rolling out quite a bit of anime series this year and I thought it...
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Lifestyle
So There’s This Prince Inspired Cookbook
January 29, 2018But does this cookbook have those infamous pancakes, though? I read a few articles that stated...
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Art
When Zora Neale Hurston Died, Alice Walker Bought Her A Headstone
January 29, 2018Black sisterhood is a remarkable bond that has helped drive our communities for centuries. There is...
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Culture
The Blackest Grammy’s Ever? And No, Rihanna Wasn’t Doing The Stanky Leg
January 29, 2018I usually skip the Grammy’s but from the amount of Blue Ivy tweets and Gifs and...
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Art
The BAM Will Be Showing These Black Superhero Movies In February
January 28, 2018With Black History Month just days away and the anticipation of Black Panther, it’s essential to...
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Style
Check Out This Pharrell X Adidas Afro NMD Hu Collection Collab
January 28, 2018Talk about fresh! These afro-inspired sneakers are flexible for dresses, work, and casual wear. I dig...
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Fabulize Magazine Has 100 Black Panther Tickets For Blerds In NYC
January 25, 2018Yeah, that’s right. I’ll be hosting 300 black nerds in New York City to watch Marvel’s...
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No, black women are NOT protesting Marvel’s Black Panther, so STFU please
January 5, 2018Why Y’all always lying? This is what we are doing for the New Year? Oh, Word?...
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Culture
We Must Remove All Sexual Abusers From Public Office, Now
December 14, 2017If politicians can’t respect people and their personal space, why should we trust them to vote...
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Beauty
These non-Black beauty fans are attacking a Black-owned beauty brand over their packing and marketing
December 30, 2019This business owner is going viral on Twitter after posting their controversial packaging that is causing...
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News
Billy Dee Williams embraces gender fluidity and uses him and her pronouns
November 28, 2019I recall a big backlash on social media when Donald Glover was cast as a young...
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Entertainment
Hulu’s ‘Not Okay’ explores imposter syndrome about a clout chaser
August 20, 2022Hulu's 'Not Okay' does a great and horrible job of exploring clout chasers and it starts...
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These are the must-have mods you need to make your Black Sims slap
December 16, 2019I’ve been playing The Sims forever and if you have been playing as long as I...
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Culture
As ‘OnlyKlans’ Trends On Twitter, Now Is A Good Time To Discuss Race Play
May 25, 2020Rumors are circulating that the rapper indulges in race play with bigots online.
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BLACKFISHING DOESN’T HAVE TO BE INTENTIONAL IN ORDER TO OCCUR
October 15, 2021Blackfishing is the new Blackface and white artists are cashing in.
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Entertainment
Is Scarlet Witch Actually A Villain, Or a Victim of Circumstance?
May 5, 2022Fans of the Scarlet Witch can't seem to agree if she is a villain or a...
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News
So are we ready to talk about Drake texting underage girls, now?
November 26, 2019Drake is a 33-year-old rapper who finds himself texting and befriending girls as young as 14...
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Books
You Can Like Marvel And Address Its Problematic Issues
April 26, 2021People seem to think you can't be a fan and be realistic with how problematic a...
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Books
Urban Fiction Author, Quan Millz Doesn’t Like ‘Stay Woke Cultural Elitists’ That Discredit Street Lit
August 10, 2018I think I first discovered Quan Millz and his books on Facebook. I kept seeing these...
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Culture
Exclusive First Look At The Crunchyroll X Megan Thee Stallion Collection
July 9, 2020Check out these exclusive photos of the Crunchyroll X Megan The Stallion Collection First and foremost,...
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Happy Birthday, Octavia Butler!
June 22, 2020Happy birthday, Octavia Butler! Here's how the queen of science fiction has impacted literature.
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People Are Relating To This Hilarious Mom-Daughter Conversation About Their Cat
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This Guy’s Road Trip Across Australia Will Make You Want To Quit Your Job And Travel
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