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Zoë Kravitz Reveals She Was Blocked From Prior Batman Franchise Over Her Race

Though she’s gaining critical acclaim for her sultry performance as Catwoman (Selina Kyle) in Warner Bros’ hotly awaited new DC Comic film The Batman, Zoë…

6 Times Beyoncé Honored HBCUs

Beyoncé has been showing love to HBCUs for decades. The most recent instance was in September 2021, when Tiffany & Co. announced they would be…

Black Buyers Left Out Of Booming Housing Market

In America, the pursuit of homeownership can be likened to the pursuit of happiness—after all, it has long been a way for families to “build generational wealth.”…

Kitchen Beauticians: Savannah James And Other Celeb Moms Who’ve Shown Us How They Care For Their Kids’ Hair

Chances are, you’ve already seen the mesmerizing video of Savannah James, wife of LeBron, flat ironing, trimming and showcasing the length of daughter Zuri’s gorgeous…

Black Women In Hollywood To Know: Showrunners

Just a few short years ago, the entertainment industry was stifling creatives of color. Now, Black women in powerful positions—from directors’ chairs to C-suites—are presenting…

Black Women In Hollywood To Know: Directors

Just a few short years ago, the entertainment industry was stifling creatives of color. Now, Black women in powerful positions—from directors’ chairs to C-suites—are presenting…

Ryan Coogler Detained At Atlanta Bank After Attempting to Withdraw $12,000 From His Account

Ryan Coogler was placed in handcuffs earlier this year, after what should have been an innocuous trip to his local bank branch. TMZ has obtained…

Black Women In Hollywood To Know: Creatives

Just a few short years ago, the entertainment industry was stifling creatives of color. Now, Black women in powerful positions—from directors’ chairs to C-suites—are presenting…

Dominique Fishback: Ptolemy Grey

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New Report Reveals How Consumers Spending Habits Change To Supporting Brands With A Purpose

Corporations found themselves making huge promises of substantial support of the Black community following the social justice uprising in the summer of 2020. Two years…