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Black Culture Goes Viral, But Do Black Creators Benefit?
I will never forget 2020, when the Renegade dance took over social media. While billions of people around the world were stuck inside their homes during the pandemic, everyone was searching for ways to cope. Some people posted every aspect of their lives on social media, while others even stacked milk crates for some quite …
Your Birth Month = Your A Different World Character
A Different World series on Netflix has millions of viewers yearning to join the premier Hillman campus. With the show carrying on a heavyweight legacy, the sequel series is making an impact in primarily Gen-Z audiences. 40 years after the show released, the Hillman legacy is making history throughout four generations. The latest hit Netflix …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Addictive Shows to Watch If You Loved Netflix’s His & Hers
Netflix has everyone questioning their own mother’s actions after the release of the viral show, His & Hers. The viral Thriller show, starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal, is full of so many twists and turns that Six Flags can’t even keep up. With an estranged couple pinning each other as a suspect for murder, …
AI Music Threatens Artists More Than Ever in 2026
Music is an art form that has transcended throughout time. Whether you may enjoy Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop, or even all genres of music, the way one listens to music in the future will change. You may notice AI music starting to pop up like an annoying pimple. In 2025, “I Run” by Haven was trending …
The Boy Is Mine Tour Review: How Brandy & Monica Made R&B History—Again
A deep-dive review of Brandy and Monica’s The Boy Is Mine Tour—covering their historic reunion, unmatched vocals, cultural impact, and why this R&B concert is a must-see event in 2025