Social media provides the perfect space for the continued dehumanization, commodification, and fetishization of Black women. — As we kick off Women’s History Month, I thought I might start my commemoration of women with an unpopular opinion: I am tired of seeing Black women twerk on social media. I often cringe at the continued objectification of Black women’s sexuality and their bodies being available for mass consumption…

Bethenny Frankel’s criticism of Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance reeks of a privileged White woman. — As Rihanna’s fans gushed over her Super Bowl halftime performance, flawless makeup, and adorable baby bump, naysayers quickly flooded social media with their critiques and criticisms. Former reality television star Bethenny Frankel gave her two cents on Instagram, saying Rihrih’s performance was more of a business opportunity than a demonstration…

Although celebration is in order to commemorate two Black quarterbacks playing in the Super Bowl, racism in the NFL is still alive and well. — Two Black quarterbacks will play in the Super Bowl for the first time in history. Jalen Hurts, the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, and Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, will face off this Sunday to make history. The historic moment in football history has caught the attention of football…

As tensions almost hit a crescendo, continued demands for police reform around anti-Blackness and systemic failures circulate while the country awaits video footage of the encounter with police that led to Tyre Nichols’ death. — Memphis, Tennessee, braces itself for potential unrest as video footage of a traffic stop with Memphis Police which led to the death of Tyre Nichols, is said to be released today. For almost two weeks, people across the country have voiced outrage in response to yet another Black man being…

A syllabus from an undergraduate computer science class which imposed a student dress code went viral for policies that some argue were anti-Black, and highlight a larger issue about effective mentorship and empowering young Black people. — Last week, many colleges and universities returned from winter break. But just before classes began, a syllabus from a computer science class at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University went viral on Twitter for what some considered to be anti-Black course policies. The policies in question centered around dress…

Many historical recollections of King’s life omit the intense campaign the FBI waged against him — Today, America celebrates the immeasurable legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a Baptist minister whose tremendous reach and profound impact transcended beyond the pulpit of his Montgomery, Alabama, church to create a civil rights movement of resistance against racial segregation and anti-Blackness in the United States. Dr. King’s achievements…

Some might find the Zeus Network highly entertaining, but we are more than anger, violence, and twerking half-naked. Do better. — Lemuel ‘Lemmie’ Plummer has made history as the CEO of Zeus Network. Being raised by parents who owned and operated multiple television stations in Detroit, it was natural that Plummer would follow in his parents’ footsteps to create his own multi-media dynasty. When Plummer started the subscription video-on-demand streaming network…

Did anti-Blackness, sizeism, sexism, and colorism stand between Stacy Abrams and the seat for Georgia governor? — This year’s elections that took place earlier in November were somewhat controversial and caused plenty of debate between voters on both sides of the aisle. Along with a concerning and politically and socially inept Hershel Walker, there was growing hope for other second-time candidates such as Beto O’Rourke and Stacey…

Many Americans remain woefully misinformed about the killing, raping, and pillaging of Native people that serves as the foundation for what is recognized today as the Thanksgiving holiday. — Today, as millions of American families gather together in celebration of Thanksgiving, many remain unaware of the real history behind the holiday. While in school, most children are taught that Thanksgiving represents a feast celebrating Christopher Columbus’ discovery of America. More specifically, after an unidentified tribe of Native people welcomed…