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🚨 Ty Green vs. Anye Elite: The Immigration Showdown You Didn’t Know You Needed
🔥 Things got HOT on the latest episode of The Commentary when Black conservative activist Ty Green pulled up for a no-holds-barred...


Angela Oakley Is That Girl: Why She’s Our Favorite Housewife This Season—Hands Down
When most folks bring up Angela Oakley, they call her the “best newbie” on The Real Housewives of Atlanta . And while that’s cute… we’ll...


Trump, Nepotism, and the Black Case for the Family Economy
Say what you want about the Trumps (and I’ve said plenty), but Donald Trump had Ivanka in the West Wing, Jared running foreign policy, and Don Jr. and Eric holding down the business empire.


Jamming Out with the Hearing Impaired: How Deaf Communities Are Redefining Music and Dance
Music is often considered a predominantly auditory experience, but for many in the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, it’s a rich,...


🏠💸 Displaced But Not Defeated: Where Black Folks Are Moving—And How to Flip the Script on Gentrification
Whether you’re tired of being priced out, or just ready for a fresh start with more space and fewer side-eyes, these cities offer what a lot of us are craving.


Elon Musk, Autism, and the Limits of Representation Without Equity
In recent years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have pushed to make workplaces and public life more accessible and affirming for people with autism. From educational accommodations to workplace coaching and mental health supports, the movement for neurodiverse inclusion has made important strides—especially for Black, brown, and low-income families who often face compounded barriers to diagnosis and care.


🌈 Atlanta Black Gay Pride 2025: The Blueprint for Black Queer Celebration
As the largest Black LGBTQ+ pride celebration in the world, Atlanta Black Gay Pride 2025 is more than just a weekend—it’s a cultural touchstone, a homecoming, and a lifeline for many.


From Real Talk to Real Action: Dr. Leo Moore’s New Book Puts Men’s Health Front and Center
And let’s be real—the stakes are high. For Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ men especially, navigating a medical system that often overlooks or misunderstands them can be exhausting.


Desert Data: How Palm Springs Is Quietly Plotting Its AI Glow-Up
It wasn’t Pride. It wasn’t a drag show. And despite the backdrop of pool floats and caftans, the Palm Springs AI Expo wasn’t just a...


The Top 20 Black Gay Pride Events in the U.S., Ranked by Culture, Community & Legacy
Across the U.S., Black Gay Pride events are where resistance meets rhythm. Where ballroom meets brunch. Where chosen family feels like home. But let’s keep it real—not all Prides are built the same. Some are legacy-defining, others are beautifully grassroots. And a few… still finding their beat.


🖤 Is Black Gay Pride Still Ours?
I was recently approached to help organize a Black Gay Pride event in Palm Springs—a city renowned for its vibrant queer culture but noticeably lacking in Black representation. While the invitation was an honor, it also stirred a profound internal conflict.


🚨 “Wait—You Smoke?”: How One Blunt Lit the Fuse for Family Healing
It started with a joke about oregano.
It ended with a father and daughter passing a joint—and finally passing the truth.


BREAKING: Car Explosion Reported at Palm Springs Fertility Clinic
A powerful car explosion at American Reproductive Centers across the street from Desert Regional Medical Center at 1199 N. Indian Canyon Drive has caused widespread damage and prompted a full-scale emergency response across central Palm Springs.


Still Leveling Up: Philly’s Black Queer Nightlife Fights to Keep Its Place
Philadelphia’s Black Pride came and went this year—but for many in the community, it passed without the one thing we’ve always deserved: a space of our own.


Ratchet Recap: Erica Mena’s “Both Ways” Delivers Chaos, Joseline Energy—And a Message?
While she navigates her own emotional landmines, camera-ready drama, and an occasional self-awareness that lowkey caught me off guard.


420 Falls on Easter—And I’ve Got More Than One Reason to Reflect
Because for me, this 4/20 isn’t just about cannabis. It’s about growth. It’s about evolution.


The Prosecutor vs. The Felon: Robert Roberson and the Shaken Baby Syndrome Debate
In Roberson’s case, his attorneys argue that new evidence was never considered. Nikki may have been fatally ill, not fatally abused.


Mental Health, Memoir, and the Power of Our Stories: A Conversation with Nana-Ama Danquah
On Friday, May 2nd, 2025, BHMCA will welcome world-renowned author, editor, and speaker Nana-Ama Danquah to the Palm Springs Cultural Center (Theater 2) for an evening of candid conversation, community connection, and literary brilliance.


The 2025 Wellness Summit Weekend Recap by Anye Elite
he 2025 Wellness Summit was everything and then some. Kicking it off with Icon City's 4th annual Meet the Speakers event had me feeling all


Justice for Kenya Moore: Now That the Footage Is Airing, the Truth Is Hitting Harder
Kenya showed a naked image of her castmate Drama? Sure. Now we’re learning that before all that, Brit allegedly threatened Kenya with a gun


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