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The Death of the Fourth Wall: From Atlanta to Everywhere
Atlanta Season 16 of Real Housewives is where it all started. When Porsha Williams looked into the camera and called out Bravo for letting the women acknowledge production, that was the moment it hit me. I think that is when we finally realized we were officially at this cultural shift.


Marching Through History: My Black Cowboy Parade Experience, ‘Boots on the Ground,’ and the Cowboy Carter Wave
This year, I traded the sidewalk for the street — marching in the Boots on the Ground Festival parade from Sacramento High School to...


🍔 Big Back Snack Report: Cheeseburger Dust, Boozy Berries & Ketchup Smoothies?
It’s flavor chaos out here—and we’re here for it. Welcome to the first Big Back Snack Report, where we check in monthly on the wildest, weirdest, and most wonder-filled taste drops in the snack aisle and beyond. If it crunches, sips, or slides down your throat while making you question your choices, we’re covering it.


Holy Bodies and Blue Jeans: Cynthia Erivo, Sydney Sweeney, and the Manufactured Outrage Machine
When Cynthia Erivo stepped onto the stage of the Hollywood Bowl as Jesus Christ in Jesus Christ Superstar, the reactions came fast and loud. Not because she couldn’t sing—she could. Not because she didn’t belong on that stage—she did. But because she dared to embody a figure many Americans still consider off-limits


Texas Democrats Walk Out—But Are They Playing Checkers in a Chess Game?
Texas Democrats didn’t just skip a vote yesterday—they ghosted the entire state. In a high-drama quorum break, more than fifty House Democrats fled to blue territory to block a Trump‑blessed redistricting plan that would flip five U.S. House seats red before the 2026 midterms.


🚨 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.


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