Opinion

‘Raising Kanan’ Season 3, Episode 9: Everything catches up with everybody at some point

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GOP Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley Campaigns In Charleston

Nikki Haley’s entire campaign is built on assuaging white guilt

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A worried person stands before a wall reading "Black History Month!"

The 10 Black History Month Commandments

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Jada Pinkett Smith and Allen Payne in "Jason's Lyric"

Significant Moments  in Black History: Jason was ready to risk it all when Lyric showed him a sunset for the first time

In a tale as old as time, Jason was a chap whose world was small, and Lyric opened him right…
/ February 2, 2024

If you are an adult, there is no such thing as ‘dressing your age’

As adults, and particularly as women, choosing how we dress every day is one of the simplest forms of personal…
/ February 1, 2024
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Significant Moments  in Black History: Zhané makes sure we don’t say their name wrong with their 1994 debut album, ‘Pronounced Jah-Nay’

The duo of Rene and Jean dropped a smooth and jamtastic album but MOSTLY just wanted us to say their…
/ February 1, 2024

No shade to Lamar Jackson (and every other NFL QB), but there’s no doubt Patrick Mahomes is No. 1 

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is headed to his fourth Super Bowl in six years as he attempts to…
/ January 31, 2024
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This might be the worst Black History Month pitch ever

I have gotten some weird and concerning pitches from publicists and PR firms before, but this one takes the cake. 
/ January 30, 2024

How Nicki Minaj employs sexism to attack Megan Thee Stallion

Many of the attacks in Minaj's diss track "Bigfoot" are rooted in the patriarchy. If you're the "queen of rap"…
/ January 30, 2024

The whitelash against diversity, equity and inclusion, explained

The furor over diversity, equity and inclusion programs is just the latest example of the historical phenomenon known as "whitelash."
/ January 30, 2024

‘Raising Kanan’ Season 3, Episode 8: The block is getting hot for Raquel and Marvin  

Marvin’s trying to do better but the police are circling and now Raquel has to deal with Kanan as competition.
/ January 29, 2024

One bar in Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Hiss’ sent Nicki Minaj into a 72-hourlong online spiral

Nicki Minaj's response to Megan Thee Stallion's "Hiss" was less than mid, and the internet is still clowning her for…
/ January 29, 2024
Megan Thee Stallion in the video for "Hiss"

Megan Thee Stallion takes a swing at her haters in her new single ‘Hiss,’ and she doesn’t miss

Megan Thee Stallion’s new track seems to take a swipe at Drake, her ex, Pardison Fontaine and Nicki Minaj among…
/ January 26, 2024
Actor Tyler Perry wears a purple jacket and lavender shirt standing before a gold background

Tyler Perry has a new film called ‘Mea Culpa.’ Here are 4 other film suggestions for him. 

Tyler Perry doesn’t need my help coming up with new movie ideas, but in case he’s looking for inspiration, I…
/ January 26, 2024
Ozempic for weight loss

Last year saw a surge in obesity drug overdoses. Here’s what to know and tips to avoid making the same mistake.

As more people use weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, so does the number of people who will misuse…
/ January 26, 2024