EMPOWERMENT

‘Sinners’ In BASL: How the Black Deaf Community Is Different

On Friday, July 4, 2025, a groundbreaking moment in entertainment and accessibility will take place. Warner Bros. Pictures’ film Sinners will premiere on Max, and for the first time ever, the streaming…

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Trump Administration Erases Women’s Military History

Throughout American history, Black people and women have served in the military with commitment and sacrifice, even in the face of inequity. Black women, in particular, have continually defended a nation that…

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The Story of Crispus Attucks, the Black Man Who Sparked the American Revolution

The American Revolution was more than just a war between the colonies and Great Britain—it was a battle for ideals that would grow to shape the future of an entire nation. The…

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3 Queer Black Women Who Revolutionized Electronic Music

Whether you’re a casual electronic music fan, attend festivals, or stream DJ sets on YouTube, you might notice a certain type leading the music scene. White male DJs with baseball caps, loose…

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10 Black Female Indie Comic Book Creators Every Blerd Should Follow Right Now

With Marvel’s highly anticipated Ironheart series on the horizon, the spotlight on Black women in the world of comics is brighter than ever. While much of the attention tends to focus on…

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Stop Letting White Mediocrity Win: Here’s How Black Women Can Stop Working Twice as Hard and Still Be Successful

Oh, to have the confidence of a middle-aged, wealthy white man. I know that’s an odd thing to say, especially since I’m a Black woman.  But just for a moment, consider the…

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GAMING & TECH

xAI Pollution Deeply Affecting Black Communities In Memphis

When I first learned about xAI pollution, I wasn’t expecting the story it unraveled: an extensive xAI data center on the outskirts of Memphis, Tennessee burning through gas at levels “enough to…

‘South of Midnight’: Over the River and Through the Woods

On April 3, 2025, Xbox Games Studios released Compulsion Games’ South of Midnight. Staged in a fictional Southern town, the game follows a young Black teenage girl as she hunts through the detritus…

I Don’t Get the Bella Ramsey Hate in ‘The Last of Us’. What Did People Expect, a Mini Rambo?

The second season of The Last of Us dropped just over a month ago with a very strong start, which isn’t so surprising for an adaptation of what’s often described as The…

HEALTH & WELLNESS

‘Reclaiming the Black Body: Nourishing the Home Within’ is a Vital Resource for Self-Love

Written by licensed clinical mental health therapist Alishia McCullough, Reclaiming the Black Body: Nourishing the Home Within is more than a self-help book; it is a revelation. There are many factors and…

How to Create a Financial Wellness Routine to Help You Achieve Success

Does money stress feel like you are constantly swimming against the current? You’ve been budgeting, punching numbers, and doing your best to manage your finances, but at the end of the day,…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Claims About Black People’s Immune Systems and Tolerance for Pain

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a statement suggesting that Black people may have a genetically different immune response and also have a higher tolerance for pain. This kind of ignorance references long-standing…

Ozempic Inequality: Black Patients Are Far Less Likely to Get Prescription for GLP-1 Drugs

In recent years, there has been a surge in the use of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, particularly Ozempic. While this drug has garnered attention for its weight…

Trailblazers: The Black Women Who Changed Medicine

Black doctors only represent 5.7% of the medical professionals in the United States. While there is a small percentage, this number may never have come to be if it weren’t for certain Black…

7 Meaningful Habits to Try Out in 2025 That Aren’t Diets

We’ve all been guilty of saying “new year, new me” and then proceeding to change absolutely nothing about how we live our lives. We may have started strong for the first two…