Spoilers ahead if you have not watched episode 2 of The Boys. Ashley Barrett has always been one of the most quietly fascinating figures in The Boys. Played with escalating intensity and…
The first footage from Children of Blood and Bone has officially debuted at CinemaCon, and by all accounts, Gina Prince-Bythewood is scaling up in a major way. Described by attendees as sweeping,…
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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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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…
We discussed how Critical Role’s Vox Machina continues to introduce new audiences to the wonders of tabletop role-playing games and how Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletops are gaining popularity. But Critical…
In a space primarily dominated by men, women are really making their presence known in gaming. But we’re not talking about just any women — we’re talking Black women. They are thriving…
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,…
