Blackface is Alive and Well in the Netherlands with Christmas Character Zwarte Piet
Blackface may not be something one thinks of when it comes to the holidays, but in the Netherlands, it’s a…
How to Deal With the Holidays When You Have an Eating Disorder
On the surface, the holidays represent a time of joy and togetherness. People get together with friends and family that…
With the Planet Quickly Dying, Many Millennials Are Choosing Not to Have Children
Millennials get blamed… for everything. Now we can add “not having enough children” to the list. According to a study…
Meet the Hair Salon Teaching White Parents How to Do Their Black Kids' Hair
Black women know what goes into keeping their hair healthy and slayed. But if you’re not Black and have a…
Fashion Nova Loves Marketing to Black Women — So Why Won't They Hire Dark Skin Models?
You probably know the name Fashion Nova. These days, you can’t scroll through your Instagram feed without seeing at least…
How to Find the Right Fenty Foundation Shade
Alright my beauty junkies, let’s talk about makeup, specifically foundation. Finding the right foundation is never an easy task —…
Which Hairstyles Are Cultural Appropriation? Here's Everything You Need to Know
Bantu knots, Fulani braids, and cornrows are just some of the African hairstyles that have been around for centuries. But…
Has Everyone Forgotten Awkwafina's History As A Culture Vulture?
Nora Lum, better known as Awkwafina, made history after becoming the first actress of Asian descent to take home the…
7 Awesome Books By LGBTQ+ Authors To Read ASAP
This article was originally published June 2019. This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. And what a…
A Timeline of Selena Gomez's Mental Health Journey
Selena Gomez is, without a doubt, an icon. She’s known for her fierce style and catchy music but she’s always…
No, It's Not 'Just Hair': Why We Need Laws to Protect Us Against Black Hair Discrimination
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has officially signed the Crown Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) into…
Are You Guilty of Appropriating Black Hairstyles? (The Answer is Probably Yes)
Bantu knots, Fulani braids, and cornrows are just some of the African hairstyles that have been around for centuries. But…
What's Happening to Caster Semenya is Racism and Sexism at Its Finest
Olympic runner Caster Semenya is being attacked. The Swiss Supreme Court has officially issued their ruling in Semenya’s final appeal…
'New Amsterdam' Tackles the Health Risks That Come From Racism
New Amsterdam continues to be the prime time medical show to push boundaries. This week’s episode focused on Dr. Sharpe’s…
The Importance of Showcasing Black Love in 'The Photograph'
If it’s one thing the cast of The Photograph wants us to take away after seeing the film, it’s that…
Why Jameela Jamil Starring On a Voguing Show is Still Problematic — Despite Her Coming Out as Queer
HBO Max’s announcement of their new voguing competition show didn’t exactly go as planned. On Tuesday, it was revealed that…
The NFL's New Ad Campaign is Co-Opting the Movement That Colin Kaepernick Started
The San Fransico 49ers are headed to the Superbowl for the seventh time. But this time, they’re doing it without…
Demi Lovato Recalls the Emotional Experience of Coming Out to Her Parents as Sexually Fluid
Coming out is never an easy task, especially when you make the brave decision of coming out to your parents.…
The 10 Most Groundbreaking Episodes of 'Degrassi: Next Generation'
Christopher “Kit” Hood has passed away at the age of 76. For many, his name may not ring any bells,…
Trans People Aren't 'Lying' If They Decide Not to Come Out to You
It’s been a week since beauty guru Nikki de Jager, aka NikkieTutorials, bravely came out as transgender to her 12…
A New App Would Make it Possible for Strangers to Find You Online Just by Taking Your Picture
What if someone was able to obtain your personal information, like your name and address, just by taking a picture…
Awkwafina and Her History as a Culture Vulture
Nora Lum, better known as Awkwafina, made history after becoming the first actress of Asian descent to take home the…
YouTuber NikkieTutorials Comes Out as Transgender After Being Blackmailed
On Monday, January 13, one of YouTube’s most popular beauty gurus Nikkie de Jager, aka Nikkie Tutorials, bravely announced to…
The Reaction to Justin Bieber's Lyme Disease Proves Just How Misunderstood the Illness Really Is
Justin Bieber came forward on Wednesday and bravely revealed to the world that he’s been suffering from Lyme disease over…
How Australia's Bushfires Will Affect Us for a Lifetime to Come
Bushfires are a natural part of the Australian summer season. But nothing could have prepared the country or the world…
'Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning' Gives Victim-Blamers a Platform
It’s been a year since Lifetime aired its first installment of Surviving R. Kelly where R. Kelly’s victims and former…
Freeform's 'Party of Five' Might Be the One Reboot Worth Watching
Hollywood has been reviving so many ’90s classics that it’s beginning to feel like overkill. But Freeform’s Party of Five…
Ari Lennox Calls Out Anti-Blackness Within the Black Community After Being Compared to a Rottweiler
Anti-blackness is alive and well in the black community. And Ari Lennox is calling it out, one Twitter troll at…
Eddie Murphy Regrets His Homophobic Past — Well, Sort Of
Eddie Murphy knows how to learn from his mistakes. Fresh off his SNL return, Murphy sat down with Tracy Smith on…
Disney Finally Gave Us a Jewish Princess — But They Got A Few Too Many Things Wrong
Over the past few years, Disney has made it a point to center their stories around ethnically diverse characters and…