Khalisa Rae Thompson
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The Black Kids in 'Stranger Things' Never Get the Story They Deserve
It’s amazing how the writers of Stranger Things can imagine a world of Demogorgons and alternate universes, but not Black people in Indiana. → Read More
Julia Garner Cast as Queen of Pop After Conquering 'Madonna Bootcamp'
Garner will play the Queen of Pop in the upcoming biopic, but first she had to run a marathon in a rhinestone cone bra, or something. → Read More
Republicans Are Already Blaming Cardi B for the Recession
Clearly, no one has any idea how a recession works or who's to blame. Thankfully we are here. → Read More
Kim Kardashian's Plea For Uvalde Victim's Father to be Released for Funeral is Denied
Kardashian make the case to the court that Eli Torres should be release for his daughter's funeral with no success. → Read More
We Are All Prince Louis (Minus the Money )
Prince Louis is us and we are him. We also had to scream and exit. → Read More
Aunjaune Ellis's Bisexuality Was on Her Sleeve. We Didn't Notice
In a new interview, the actress shared she's been bisexual since she was 8 years old. → Read More
Star Wars Actress Moses Ingram Addresses Racism from Fans
Lucafilms says they warned the Obi-won Kenobi star about potential bigotry, which speaks volumes to the history of racism POC characters have endured. → Read More
Cardi B Doesn’t Try, She Succeeds
From running football drills to talking politics to breaking music records, the Bronx native is unstoppable. → Read More
'In Our Mothers' Gardens' Explores the Secret Lives of Black Women
A reflection on the one year anniversary of Shantrelle P. Lewis's poignant film on collective healing and self-love. → Read More
Senator Bill Cassidy Tried to Defend His Racist Comments on Black Maternal Deaths
"Individuals are cutting off & misquoting my statements," he tweeted. No, we saw the full interview. → Read More
Yet Another Mass Shooting Is Preceded By Domestic Violence
Despite decades-long research, America continues to ignore the connections between misogyny and mass shootings. This is a wake-up call. → Read More
Give Us the Movie-Length Version of Zendaya and Anne Hathaway’s Wildly Sapphic Bulgari Ad
Who knew we were all craving a lesbian, diamond-filled heist movie? Apparently Bulgari! → Read More
'It's the Freedom for Me': Brands Have Already Ruined Juneteenth
Corporate America has found a way to commercialize the emancipation of slaves. Thanks? → Read More
Uh, Madison Cawthorn Is Promising a 'Dark MAGA' Comeback Campaign?
After his defeat to Chuck Edwards, Cawthorn wrote on Instagram that he vows to launch a "Dark MAGA" uprising and squash his enemies. → Read More
Rebel Wilson: I Used My Law Degree When I Was Sexually Harassed by a Male Co-Star
In an interview with People, the actress said she later learned she wasn't the first person he harassed. → Read More
Sports Illustrated Model Yumi Nu
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Yumi Nu expertly responded to fat-phobic comments by Jordan Peterson. → Read More
Vanity Fair's 'Star Wars' Cover Has Me Thinking I Might Have a Space Kink
Rosario Dawson, Pedro Pascal, Diego Luna, Alden Ehrenreich, Ewan McGregor: Please show me your lightsabers. → Read More
Chicago's New 10 P.M. Curfew for Teens Is Not the Answer
Mayor Lori Lightfoot thinks keeping teens out of community spaces at night will solve gun violence. It won't. → Read More
Gabby Sidibe Got Me Wanting to Read 'Brides' Magazine. What Is Happening?
Look at this stunning, vibrant sorceress on the cover of Brides! She has me reading a bridal magazine for the first time ever. → Read More
Hulu's 'Crush' Was a Balm for My Queer Heart
As a once questioning Black teen, the new high school rom-com gave me hope for kids today. → Read More