While a Black inmate in Michigan pleaded for a routine surgery, a private prison healthcare company tasked with his care decided his health was an expense they could do without. What was supposed to be a temporary, two-month medical necessity turned into two years of “animalistic” treatment— […]
Issa Rae has never shied away from championing Black voices and projects in Hollywood. But according to her, things are much trickier now than they used to be thanks to society’s sudden aversion to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The “Insecure” creator essentially said as much […]
Angel Reese outside a Victoria’s Secret event in Manhattan/screenshot *Angel Reese stepped back into the public eye in New York City shortly after news broke of her move from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream. A viral video shows the young athlete appearing composed at a scheduled […]
Debbie Allen will deliver this year’s commencement speech for graduates at Clark Atlanta University. The “A Different World” producer will return to another HBCU graduation to serve as the keynote speaker. Clark Atlanta will further recognize the storied actress, director, and choreographer at the May 18 […]
Issa Rae (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency) *Issa Rae is speaking candidly about a shift she says is impossible to ignore in Hollywood. In a recent conversation with The Wrap, the actress and creator described the entertainment industry as being in an “identity crisis,” with diverse […]
For Eric “Shake” James, designing a sneaker isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about storytelling. With his latest project, that story is deeply rooted in Milwaukee. Rather than centering a single narrative, James set out to reflect the city in its full complexity—its neighborhoods, its history, and the […]
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