Source: Boston Globe / Getty We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there’s always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal…like their success is proof that we can make it too, that our stories matter, and […]
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Black People Don’t Love You, Trump, And You Don’t Love Black People
Source: Chung Sung-Jun / Getty Oh. My. GOD. President Donald Trump is the most annoying kind of racist. There is no brand of anti-Black bigot that is as obnoxious as the anti-Black bigot who pivots to “Black friend” caucasity whenever it’s socially or politically convenient for them. And that’s all we’ve ever gotten from President […]
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What Does A Government Shutdown Mean For Black People?
Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty For the first time in six years, the federal government has officially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill for fiscal year 2026. It’s unclear how long the shutdown will last, but we’ve seen this tense moment before. The most recent government shutdown lasted from Dec. 22, […]
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Black People Lynched In Recent Years: 10 Deaths That Shook The Nation
“The family does not know exactly what happened on September 15th of 2025,” attorney Vanessa Jones said as previously reported. “We are seeking answers.” The legal expert also criticized authorities for what she called “a possible constitutional violation of releasing Trey’s name to the media immediately” after his body was found. She also noted that […]
Read MoreDeath Of Deep Ellum: How Racist Urban Planning Erased Dallas’ Black Cultural Hub
Source: peeterv / Getty – Deep Ellum Today It’s time to discover the history of Deep Ellum, Dallas’ Black cultural hub and how racist urban planning erased this thriving community. Once known as the beating heart of Dallas’s Black cultural and artistic scene, Deep Ellum was a thriving neighborhood where jazz clubs, Black-owned businesses, and […]
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Researchers Find Negative Images Contribute To Unarmed Black People Being Shot By Police
Source: Newsday LLC / Getty We all know that studies have consistently shown Black people are stopped, searched, harassed, arrested, shot and brutalized by police disproportionately compared to other racial groups in the U.S., especially white people. Even as fewer Americans in general are experiencing contact with police officers (according to data from the Bureau […]
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Op-Ed: As A Black Man, I Really Just Want MAGA To STFU About Black People: Here’s Why…
Source: John Lamparski / Getty As President Donald Trump continues his latest propaganda-reliant agenda of weaponizing military forces against Black communities under the guise of ending out-of-control crime, he and his loyal sycophants have repeatedly insisted that Black people, by and large, favor the deployment of National Guard troops in our cities because we’re so […]
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Environmental Racism: How Racist Policies Around Climate Affect Black People
Source: Barbara Davidson / Getty It might not seem like it, but climate change and racism are dangerously interlaced, which, in many cases, allows systematic racism to flourish without much pushback. As the United States becomes more diverse, it’s important to understand how climate change disproportionately affects people of color due to the socioeconomic totem […]
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The Dozens: The Old School Game With Modern Implications
Source: Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty *Disclaimer: The following piece is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please note that nobody’s mama, daddy, or greasy-greasy granny who got holes in her panties was harmed during its creation. It’s back-to-school time. The days are getting more structured. The academic frustrations are starting to rise. And, at certain […]
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The History Of Black Scottish People
Source: suman bhaumik / Getty A growing wave of curiosity is sweeping across Black TikTok in the U.S., where users are increasingly fascinated by the lives of Black Scots, those born and raised in Scotland. Many Black Americans have taken to the platform to ask what life is like “across the pond,” sparking cross-cultural conversations […]
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Op-Ed: Black August Is More Than History—It’s A Mandate For Action
Source: MediaNews Group/East Bay Times via Getty Images / Getty This is Black August, and we ought to do something to further the Black radical tradition. While it is easy to bemoan the plight of our nation or self-soothe by over-indexing on entertainment, we should channel the determination and conviction of our ancestors. More than the […]
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10 Best Travel Agencies And Groups For Black Jetsetters
Source: Prostock-Studio / Getty Traveling while Black comes with its own set of considerations: safety, cultural respect, and a desire to see the world in a way that acknowledges and celebrates Black identity and history. Fortunately, several travel agencies are not only Black-owned but also deeply committed to creating transformative experiences specifically for Black travelers. […]
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Y’all Must Be Trippin’: Why Black Unity Is Non-Negotiable In This Political Climate
Source: LeoPatrizi / Getty As a Black woman who walks around daily loving her Blackness, I’m tired. Tired of seeing the same recycled “African vs. African American” debate clog my timelines and create division-centered conversations that should be rooted in solidarity. Tired of watching “light skin vs. dark skin” tropes resurface every summer like it’s […]
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The Retirement Gap: Why Saving For The Future Is Harder For Black Americans
Source: AndreyPopov / Getty Despite rising incomes, many Black Americans continue to face major hurdles when it comes to saving for retirement, according to the 2025 Retirement Confidence Survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute. The survey, which included an oversample of Black workers and retirees, revealed that the racial wealth gap persists across income […]
Read MoreOutdoor Afro Offers Swim Scholarship Program To Help Close Racial Gap In Water Safety
Source: PixelsEffect / Getty Outdoor Afro, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to reconnecting Black communities with nature, is making waves with its mission to address a long-standing disparity in swim education. The organization has been spreading the word about their Making Waves program, which provides swimming scholarships—or “swimmerships”—to Black children, teens, and adults across the […]
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