Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday that Coretta Scott King worked tirelessly to bring to fruition. A day to remember the life and legacy of a man who stood against the triple evils of racism, poverty, and militarism. Today is also the day when Donald J. Trump will be inaugurated as the […]
It was a couple of years before Williams would go viral again, but this time it was by design. The Where is Wendy Williams? documentary aired in February 2024, giving viewers an unfiltered glimpse into the struggles she’d been battling throughout the preceding few years. But rather than placate her fans, the documentary raised questions […]
Lewis told Unbothered that while the fires burned his neighborhood, he saw a group of Black and Brown individuals who took it upon themselves to grab shovels, trucks, and dirt, going back and forth, fighting the fires on their own. “Things can all be replaced, so I’m not mad about things that I can buy,” […]
The thing about Denzel Washington is that since he first graced our screens in 1981, he’s been the guy you can’t look away from. His big screen debut was years before I was born so I am fortunate enough to say that I have never known a world without Washington’s enormous onscreen presence. I have […]
This small series of events meant so much to me then because, even as a kid, I was strangely aware of where my dad was going—and that, in the very best case of scenarios, he would make it back home. By the grace of God, he did, day after day, year after year. Looking back, […]
Each year, when we think of the holidays, we think of a celebratory season filled with love, laughter, and creating memories to last a lifetime. However, for those who have lost a parent, this season hits very different. While most are purchasing gifts, perfecting holiday menus, or choosing festive attire, another group sits on the […]
However, more than 180 years since the inception of HBCUs, many still wonder why these colleges and universities are necessary. As a graduate of FAMU, attending an HBCU gives you the tools to succeed beyond the classroom. The experience is undeniable, the education is incomparable, and the preparation for future success is unmatched. With a […]
Yes, as in the Mario that gave us chart-topping songs of ‘04 and a scene-stealing performance in the original Step Up (2006). As Mario was hyping up the crowd with his hits “Let Me Love You” and “Crying Out For Me” (and reserving a special serenade for our very own Sandy Pierre, our branded execution […]
Barry Jenkins knows people were skeptical about his decision to direct Mufasa: The Lion King, a live-action prequel to the beloved franchise. This is the guy who gave us Medicine for Melancholy and Moonlight, two seminal indie texts on romance, self-discovery, and intimacy. He gave us If Beale Street Could Talk, one of my favorite […]
While Walmart, Nia Longand Larenz Tate have yet to publicly address the backlash (and more than likely won’t), nearly a week after the commercial’s initial release, Long and Tate finally posted the commercial to their social media pages. This delayed response has further fueled the conversation about corporate responsibility and social justice. It should be […]
