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Features
From King To Comic: The Story Behind The Real Black Panther, Mansa Musa
When Marvel announced in 2014 that they would begin production on a Black Panthermovie, the news was met with the same kind of hype as an Air Jordan release. Not only would black people get a taste of the positive representation they deserve, Stan Lee (who along with author, Jack Kirby, created The Black Panther comics) would be bringing to “life” the richest and one of the most powerful protagonists...
News
Michelle Obama Praises 'Black Panther': 'I Know It Will Inspire People Of All Backgrounds'
Michelle Obama is giving Black Panther two thumbs up, just the latest development in a very good Presidents Day weekend for the Marvel Studios film. "Congrats to the entire #blackpanther team! Because of you, young people will finally see superheroes that look like them on the big screen," the former first lady tweeted Monday (Feb. 19). "I loved this movie and I know it will inspire people of all...
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Mariah Carey Gives Fergie Sound Advice After...Interesting National Anthem Performance
Mariah Carey knows what it’s like to be dragged by the Internet because of a performance mishap -- recall her 2014 Rockefeller Center performance of “All I Want For Christmas Is You” and last year's New Years Eve performance. After Fergie’s rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the NBA All Star game, Carey gave some sound advice on how to handle the criticism: “Dahling, nobody needs...
Movies & TV
'Black Panther' Obliterates The Box Office With $218 Million Opening Weekend
In a defining moment for Hollywood, Disney and Marvel Studios' Black Panther exploded at the Presidents Day box office, bounding to a record-shattering $192 million for the three-day weekend and a projected $218 million-plus for the four-day holiday. The Ryan Coogler-directed movie — unprecedented in being a big-budget studio tentpole featuring a virtually all-black cast — secured the fifth-biggest...
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Tennessee Court Provides Explanation For Cyntoia Brown’s Imprisonment
Cyntoia Brown has received an overwhelming amount of support. Over half a million people have signed multiple petitions for her release, but the state of Tennessee recently professed its right to imprison her. Many have been hot on the trail of the case, the likes of Kim Kardashian, LeBron James and Rihanna calling for her release. However, it was ruled last year that Brown wouldn’t be eligible for...
Opinion
Yes They Were Classics, But Let's Leave The 90s Black Sitcoms Where They Were
Unless you're a Clinton, Tonya Harding or a member of Milli Vanilli, how could you not love the 90s? The R&B was timeless, the clothes were baggy, the movies were good, (if we're keepin' it real, the soundtracks were better) and just being born black was a political statement. The 90s were when I fell in love with hip-hop, vintage Nia Long, and Fruitopia. But most importantly, the 90s were when...
Lists
Rediscover The Love: 15 Best Love Songs To Rekindle Your Love
It happens. The moment you hear a song that reignites an outpouring of emotions from the past; a slow jam inspires you to go back to your record stash as you are reminded of your love for a particular song or artist. It could be something as obvious as D’Angelo’s 2000 “Untitled (How Does It Feel),” the gorgeous track that had fans recalling some of Prince’s most storied ballads. Or it could...
Digital Covers
44 Artists & Industry Elite On The Legacy Of JAY-Z & His Discography
It’s no surprise the release of JAY-Z’s 4:44 is at the forefront of 2018’s Grammy nominations. To mainstream media, it was the response to Lemonade they were fiendin' for. To the rest of us, it was the confessions of a black man who has lived from behind the beige bricks of a public housing complex to the high mansion ceilings of the one percent. Underneath marital confessions bared an emotional...