Black History, Celebs, Ya' Heard?

A Raisin in the Sun Returns to Broadway

  Speaking of Black girls who rock… Lorraine Hansberry’s iconic play, A Raisin in the Sun, is BACK on Broadway! Fifty-plus years after its original run, this classic — the first ever produced by an African-American woman on Broadway — is bringing it for audiences at the Ethel Barrymore Theater, which is the exact same […]

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Mad Because Lupita Won? #GetYourLife

“I think this story is important today because it’s a story that still has not been told… we all too quickly try and hide or ignore this part of history that is filled with so much shame… but I feel like we have to deal with it, we have to open it up because it […]

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5 Things We Love About Lupita

In case y’all missed it: We showed up and showed out at the Oscars last night! Not only did Lupita Nyong’o win for Best Supporting Actress for the movie 12 Years a Slave (only the 6th Black woman to do so — ever!), but that same film made history by being the FIRST movie by […]

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It’s B’Day. Bow Down.

Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, oh no she didn’t! King Bey, Queen Bey, Baddie Bey — whatever you call her, Beyoncé Knowles just proved to the world that she runs this. For real, though, who drops an entire album in absolute secrecy ? Who can even manage to keep such a surprise under wraps, […]

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Don’t Sleep on Soul Singer Nneka

You’ve probably never of heard of Nneka, but trust us on this one, she’s someone you want to know about. The Nigerian singer rarely receives local airplay and her videos usually don’t make it to the top ten countdowns, but that isn’t because she’s not worthy — her raspy vocals and true-to-life lyrics could put […]

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Black History, Ya' Heard?

Please Pass the Mic…

… far, far away from Weezy. And drop some #BlackHistory knowledge on him, too, while you’re at it. In case y’all hadn’t heard, the interwebs is abuzz with Lil’ Wayne’s totally disrespectful reference to Emmett Till (pictured above) in his remix of “Karate Chop,” where he actually raps, “Beat that p—- up like Emmett Till.” […]

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All that Glitters Doesn’t Necessarily Sparkle

“I want to be a star!” Sparkle proclaims early on in the movie — and just like that,  Sparkle launches into another cliché rendition of yet another rags-to-riches musical. This story, a remake of the 1976 film of the same name, follows a female trio of singers who triumph over all obstacles to find success. […]

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