Author: Eric Renner Brown
Democrats are calling for the replacement of President Joe Biden as their party’s nominee following last Thursday’s tumultuous debate performance. In verity, they should be more worried about the implications of a second Trump term. The idea of a current president dropping out of the race this deep in is as much of a reach […]
Black men have had their place to shine in filmmaking: the grit and grime of the streets from Curtis “50” Cent Jackson’s Power Universe or the horror-genre genius of Jordan Peele. The space for Black women in Hollywood, alternatively, has remained small, just a sliver of what her Black male counterparts (whose opportunities are also […]
Keys Soulcare, the beauty brand created by Alicia Keys and e.l.f. Beauty, just teamed up with Amazon Alexa to create a super unique Alexa theme. This collab is next-level cool and is all about bringing good vibes and positive energy into your daily routine. Alicia Keys herself narrates the theme, and it’s all about taking […]
We bet this epic collaboration wasn’t on your 2024 bingo card—that makes it all the more sweeter. In collaboration with Justice for Greenwood (JFG), Lush Cosmetics, (yes, the store you grew up seeing in the mall ) has launched a new campaign to raise $185,000 in support of JFG’s mission to secure justice for the […]
In 1997, the movie Soul Food, featuring Vivica A. Fox, Vanessa Williams and Nia Long, brought the Joseph Sisters to life on the silver screen. This cultural phenomenon delves into the intricacies of family dynamics, focusing on the sisters’ profound connection to their matriarch, Mama Joe. Her influence, both in life and beyond the grave, […]
Since first introducing her highly-rated flavored whisky brand Frisky Whiskey in 2022, CEO and co-founder Nicole Young has been busy extending her reach. Frisky Whiskey‘s recipe of 100% premium whiskey accented with pure caramel and natural vanilla, which creates an ultra-smooth and extremely palatable taste at 70 proof, has made the brand one of the […]
When 9-year-old Coco Jones was first trying to break into the entertainment world — auditioning and sitting in business meetings with strange executives — her mother would sometimes give her a secret signal. “If my mom grabbed her earring, that meant, ‘You need to sing.’ And I’d sing,” Jones recalls with a laugh. “I spent […]
Excitement is building for this year’s Grammy Awards as the Grammy Association has recently unveiled an impressive lineup of performers set to grace the stage. Among the highly anticipated acts are afro-beats sensation Burna Boy and the dynamic Travis Scott, promising an unforgettable night for music enthusiasts worldwide. Burna Boy‘s inclusion in the performance roster […]
Pharrell Williams’ Louis Vuitton Fall-Winter 2024 Men’s Collection embarks on a captivating exploration of the roots of the American Western wardrobe. Marking his sophomore return, the collection underscores travel as a fundamental instinct and perpetual source of expansion for the maison. This sartorial journey delves into the origins of workwear, skillfully presented through Louis Vuitton’s […]
This morning, the cast and creative team of American Fiction are celebrating. The satirical film earned nominations in several Academy Award categories, including a nomination for Best Picture. The movie tells the story of an intellectual Black author, played by newly minted Lead Actor nominee Jeffrey Wright, who can’t get another book deal. Frustrated, he […]