Keith Lee, Tabitha Brown, and Issa Rae to Speak at SXSW 2025
byThe South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals is set to return for its 39th edition from March 7-15, 2025, in Austin, Texas, and…
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The Saga Continues: Jussie’s Legal Battle Gets Another Chapter
byFormer “Empire” star Jussie Smollett just caught another L in his ongoing legal drama. The Illinois Supreme Court said “nah” to his appeal, keeping…
Trump Rally Sparks Controversy with Comedian’s Racial Remarks
byA recent campaign rally for former President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden has ignited a firestorm of criticism following racially charged comments made…
The Pen Behind the King: Otis Blackwell’s Journey as Rock and Roll’s Secret Hitmaker
byIn the pantheon of rock and roll, few names resonate as powerfully yet remain as underappreciated as Otis Blackwell. A prolific songwriter whose pen…
From Bad Boy to Cuffed Boy: Diddy’s Empire Shaken by Federal Arrest
byBuckle up because we’ve got some major news dropping about one of hip-hop’s biggest names. Sean “Diddy” Combs, the man who’s been running the…
Black Excellence Meets Presidential Power: A White House Celebration to Remember
byThe White House just threw down the gauntlet with a celebration that’s got the whole Black community buzzing. We’re talking about the Celebration of…
Before We Let Go: Celebrating Frankie Beverly’s Timeless Legacy
byLet’s pay tribute to the incomparable Frankie Beverly, a true icon of soul music who’s left an indelible mark on Black culture and beyond….
From Stutter to Star Wars: James Earl Jones’ Epic Journey to Legend Status
byLet’s take a moment to bow down to the king of voice, the man with the golden pipes, the one and only James Earl…
Pink Sakura is Coming for Every Platform
byDream Con 2024 had so many talented creators, it was hard to take a step without seeing someone from your favorite platform, and Elizabeth…
Dream Con 2024: Living in a Black Nerd’s Paradise
byWalking through the doors of the Austin Convention Center, cosplayer Chelsea and I were instantly taken on a nostalgic journey down Memory Lane, seeing…
OJ “The Juice” Simpson Dies at 76
byOrenthal James “O.J.” Simpson died on Wednesday, April 10, after battling prostate cancer, according to his family. He was 76 years old. Winning the…
Magic City: An American Fantasy Premiered at SXSW
byMagic City: An American Fantasy made its theatrical debut last night at the ZACH Theatre as part of the 2024 SXSW Film Festival. Several…