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How to Make the Most of Your Essence Festival Weekend Essence Festival is a unique opportunity for the black community to come together and connect over shared cultural experiences. Just like how college allows students to explore different areas of knowledge, Essence Festival allows attendees to immerse themselves in different aspects of black culture. From the powerful keynote speeches by black thought leaders, to the electrifying performances by legendary...
This story was originally published on Lainey Gossip. Chris Rock’s new comedy show, Selective Outrage, aired Saturday on Netflix. It was Netflix’s first live show ever (they are also shooting the SAG awards like this next) and Chris’s first standup special since The Slap. The special confirms what many of us already anticipated: Rock would be working out his feelings about the slap in his own way. And fair enough–this was his choice. His...
Recently, Tennessee state representative Paul Sherrell suggested adding an amendment to a Death Penalty bill that would include “hanging by a tree” as a method of execution. This incredibly tone deaf and vile suggestion felt as nasty as the smiling faces that stood around the bodies of our tortured and tormented ancestors to be photographed and passed around like souvenirs. Because of the clear racial implications attached to his...
Watch Dem Thrones” is a popular podcast created by Black With No Chaser that provides a deep dive into HBO’s “Game of Thrones” and its prequel series, “House of the Dragon.” With a rotating cast of contributors, the podcast offers a unique perspective on the show’s characters, storylines, and themes. Known for its humor, wit, and thoughtfulness, the podcast has gained a large following among franchise fans. Each podcast...
