Cardi B has been the one rap figure to address different political topics in a way that seems to resonate with not just her fans but Democratic political figures, too. Cardi B is a woman of many facets: a fashionista, a hitmaker, and a burgeoning political commentator. Like most fans across the world, we’ve become … Read moreCardi B — Hip-Hop’s Most Refreshing Political Pundit
With Mara Brock Akil’s Girlfriends coming to Netflix, we got three Black women culture writers to dissect the legacy of the classic sitcom. Girlfriends was Mara Brock Akil’s ambitious foray into the Black television canon. Based in Los Angeles, the sitcom explored the messy, funny, and sometimes disastrous happenings of four very different Black women. … Read moreHow ‘Girlfriends’ Paved the Way For Black Women on Modern TV
With an unapologetic Black coach and an all-Black team based in “Chocolate City,” John Thompson Jr.’s Georgetown Hoyas reveled in being Black America’s team. Mali historian Amadou Hampaté Bâ once stated, “When an elder dies, a library is burned to the ground.” That wisdom captures the sentiments of so many upon hearing the news of … Read moreJohn Thompson Jr. Was Black America’s First Coach
The late, great James Harris, who wrestled as “The Ugandan Giant” Kamala for almost 30 years, was a pioneering example of how Black athletes found success and career longevity in spite of portraying racists stereotypes that were forced upon them. The story of Black professional wrestlers throughout the 19th and 20th centuries is a familiar … Read moreJames “Kamala” Harris Was an Example of How Black Wrestlers Overcame Racist…