You’ll Never Believe the Racist Theme of This Restaurant Before Its Rebranding
What seems like an otherwise typical, homey diner in Santa Barbara used to be part of a restaurant chain carrying a much-criticized racist theme from the 1950s. After going through a serious rebranding, the restaurant is now booming with business. - Kalyn Womack Read More
Sha'Carri Richardson Calls B.S. on Team USA's Claims About Athlete Support Fund
As Paris gears up to host the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, Team USA hopes people will reach into their hearts and their wallets to help the country’s top athletes this holiday season. But before you hit that donate button, American track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson wants you to know that the athletes the fund claims to take care of aren’t supported at all. - Angela Johnson Read More
BLK Is More Than Just a Dating App, It's Reimagining Black Brotherhood
For those of you in the market for your happily ever after, it’s safe to assume you’re probably familiar with BLK—the popular dating app that prides itself on fostering “a warm, inviting, and supportive space where Black love is celebrated in all its forms.” But true love starts within ourselves, and in order to aid Black men in that quest, BLK has made it their mission to dispel the cacophony of negative myths associated with our very existence by reimagining the tribulations and triumphs of brotherhood. - Jay Connor Read More
Shocking Update for Ex-NFL Player Charged in Mother’s Murder
Updated as of 12/7/2023 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Former NFL Player Sergio Brown entered a not guilty plea Wednesday in the murder of his mother. The plea comes two months after the former athlete was found after going missing following his mother’s death. - Kalyn Womack Read More
Why Are Black Americans Expecting the Worst When Stepping into Doctor's Offices?
It’s not uncommon to feel a tinge of anxiety before heading to the doctor’s office. But for many Black Americans, that anxiety is coupled with the fear that we’re going to be treated differently based on the color of our skin. - Jessica Washington Read More
5 Ways to Keep Your Finances in Check During the Holidays
The holiday season is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. But spending more than you can afford on gifts, decorations and food can leave you in a serious post holiday slump, setting you up to spend most of the new year trying to get out of debt. - Angela Johnson Read More
The Evolution of Doug E. Fresh
He’s known as a Hip-Hop pioneer who popularized beatboxing and made timeless hits as the leader of the Get Fresh Crew, but Doug E. Fresh has done so much more. As we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop in 2023, the World’s Greatest Entertainer conceptualized a block party-style summer celebration tour with other genre legends called “Masters of the Mic: Hip Hop 50 Tour.” - Noah A. McGee Read More
From Klarna to Store Cards: How To Holiday Shop & Avoid Buy Now, Debt Later Traps | Securing the Bag
A breakdown of how apps like Afterpay, store card discounts, and credit cards entice us to buy now and worry about debt later.