Author: Monique

Kendrick Lamar among dancers wearing the colors (and in the formation of) the American flag.

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February 13, 2025

Whose Truth? Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show Was More Than Entertainment—It Was a Call to Question Everything

Tabitha Brown speaking at a Target-themed event during Essence Festival of Culture 2024.

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February 3, 2025

Boycotting Target Is the Right Move—Here’s Why

Black woman touching her temples in distress.

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January 21, 2025

How Media Affects Our Self-Image—And Ways to Challenge the Narrative

Krystal Marquis, author of The Davenports series

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December 16, 2024

Discover the Black History That Inspired ‘The Davenports’ by Author Krystal Marquis

Denzel Washington plays Macrinus in Gladiator II from Paramount Pictures.

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November 18, 2024

10 African Greco-Romans That Show Gladiator II’s Macrinus Could Have Existed

Vice President Kamala Harris visited the COVID-19 mass vaccination site at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore on April 29, 2021. Marking the 100th day of the Biden administration, Harris thanked the members of the Maryland National Guard and University of Maryland Medical System for their support of vaccination efforts. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Sarah M. McClanahan)

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November 6, 2024

Words To Help With The Sting Of Kamala Harris’ Presidential Loss

Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) in Marvel Television's AGATHA ALL ALONG, exclusively on Disney+. Photo by Chuck Zlotnick. © 2024 MARVEL.

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October 31, 2024

Three Ways ‘Agatha All Along’ Finally Got Me Hooked

Natasha Rothwell smiling while wearing a TSA uniform.

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October 7, 2024

‘How To Die Alone’ Wants Everyone To Live Their Best Lives

Jimi Hendrix: Purple Haze shows Jimi Hendrix as a space hero.

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October 3, 2024

‘Jimi Hendrix: Purple Haze’ Reimagines The Universe As A Psychedelic Black Landscape

Jennifer Freeman and Anthony Dalton hug together in the kitchen.

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September 23, 2024

‘Blended Christmas’ Celebrates Love Found In All Families