In the final season of The Boys, the end of an era is approaching not just for the story’s characters, but for the actors who have spent years inhabiting some of television’s…
Apple TV is diving into eerie coastal horror withWidow’s Bay, a genre-blending series that mixes small-town mystery, supernatural dread, and offbeat humor into one unsettling package. Set on a remote island 40…
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*** Republished from 2013 There are those who don’t like the term “Blerd” and others that embrace it like an old worn-out sweater that — because of some wacky trend — is…
*** Republished from 2013 Sister Citizen: Shame, Stereotypes, and Black Women in America by Melissa Harris-Perry is an eye-opening examination of the labels historically placed on Black women and how those same…
*** Republished from 2013 I’ve been a comic book nerd since second grade, when my father and uncle dropped a dusty “treasure chest” into an empty corner of my playroom. Inside were…
*** (Republished from 2013) I recently learned about Canadian music critic and heavy metal enthusiast Laina Dawes, and her work immediately caught my attention. The title of her book, “What Are You…
Women’s History Month is celebrated every year during March to recognize the contributions and the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history. Congress first declared March as Women’s…
Historical stories of Black wealth tend to be few and far between. Most know of the story of the self-made millionaire Madame C.J. Walker, and amazing as that story is, it seems…
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While the early ’90s marked a pivotal turn in game development in terms of 3D modeling and graphics, the era is still best known for its side-scrolling action, beat ’em up titles,…
More often than not, video games provide criticism and satire of the real world. Some of them are so great they’re basically works of art in their own right. They’re often viewed…
The trailers for the highly anticipated Mortal Kombat II, the sequel to 2021’s franchise reboot, dropped recently, and it’s an absolute delicacy for the fans. Not only does it tease more high-stakes…
HEALTH & WELLNESS
For nearly two years, we’ve experienced collective trauma. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a flood of anxiety, stress, fear, loss, and instability across the world, creating a mental health crisis. Black people…
I bet in the last 24 hours, you’ve learned more about celebrity gossip and what’s trendy on Instagram Reels than what’s going on in your body. I don’t mean to shame you.…
Endometrial cancer, a type of cancer that begins in the lining of the uterus, has seen increased incidence rates in recent years. While it is often detected early through screenings, research indicates…
Back in 2020, it was a year of tremendous self-care. Between a global pandemic, an unprecedented presidential election, and protests against police brutality, self-care evolved beyond bubble baths and face masks into…
The ongoing battle against breast cancer is a challenge thousands face every year. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 240,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women…
If you were like many of us who had our televisions glued to MTV back in the day, then you know exactly who Ananda Lewis is. As a former VJ and host,…
