Beauty

Why are Black Women Being Priced Out of Hair Salons?

In a world where many people are one paycheck away from homelessness, another crisis is unfolding: rising hair prices are forcing Black women to choose between beauty and learning how to do their own hair. We have to question why this shift is happening. Beauty is an outlet for women, especially Black women, to find …

Food Travel

Jue Lan Club Closes Its Doors After 10 Years in Business in Manhattan

The Jue Lan Club becomes another New York City staple that closed its doors.  Jue Lan made its mark in 2015 when it opened inside the former Limelight building. The restaurant quickly garnered customers with its aesthetic designs, bold art designs, and delicious food similar to Philippe Chow and Mr. Chow’s. With upscale dining, and …

TV/Film

The Black Disposable Girlfriend Trope in Media Needs to Stop

From Best Friend to Last Choice: The Disposable Black Girlfriend Trope in Media Growing up, I have always seen the Black girl character in a TV show be treated as the funny character who puts her friends first, has the best jokes, style, and whose hairstyles ate down every single time. Watching characters like Raven …

Music News

K-Pop and Black Culture: A History of Influence and Appropriation

When does admiration and appropriation cross the line? K-pop, known as Korean popular music,  is growing rapidly in the music industry. With various K-pop groups selling out venues, topping the charts, and having millions of streams, the music genre seems to be picture perfect. It is so picture perfect that I can’t even escape the …

TV/Film

Why Elsie White Is the Most Overlooked Character in Jordan Peele’s HIM

HIM the film has people divided on whether the film is a must-watch or if it’s only being hyped due to comedian-turned–in-demand Hollywood producer/director Jordan Peele producing the sports thriller. Even with the negative reviews and low Rotten Tomatoes score, HIM is a film that makes people think deeper beyond the plot. Are the events …