Corey Townsend
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28 Days of Black Joy: Chosen Family
Friends, how many of us have them? I do, and it’s been life-saving during this global ponderosa. → Read More
Zaya Wade Made Her Red Carpet Debut With Support From Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union
The Truth Awards were created to celebrate the accomplishments of the black LGBTQ+ community and its allies, and on Saturday night, Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade’s show of support for their child Zaya Wade was a parade-worthy act, in and of itself. → Read More
A Treat for Fans, the Rihanna Book Proves Robyn Invented Photographs
First things first, I’m a card-carrying, financial member of Rihanna’s Navy. I admire Rihanna’s hustle and her commitment to petty by releasing an album of photos instead of an album filled with music. We asked for an album, but weren’t specific in our prayers and received a book filled with aesthetically pleasing images. The release of this book should be a lesson to us all to be more specific… → Read More
Trina Fought Through Tears to Deliver an Unforgettable Performance at ONE Musicfest
My mother is my everything. Everything from my personality and smile to my resistance to oppression is all because of my mommy. Aside from my sister, she’s my biggest cheerleader. She’s been there through my highs and my lows and has always made sure I remembered how worthy I am to occupy any space that I enter. I cannot fathom a world without her. → Read More
Black Women Owned the MTV Video Music Awards
Like Issa Rae, I watch award shows to root for everybody black. → Read More
Andy Cohen Can Try Many Things, but Tituss Burgess Isn't One of Them
There are numerous things in this world that you can try, but actor Tituss Burgess is not one of them. → Read More
Steven Canals Was Told 'No' Over 100 Times, But One 'Yes' Led to 6 Pose Emmy Nominations
I’ve been gay as hell for some time now. I didn’t always have the language to articulate this, but I’ve had this affinity for a month of Sundays. Growing up, representation was lacking, so black women were what I turned to. → Read More
A Twitter Thread Wants to Know If You Have What It Takes to be Beyoncé’s Assistant
Some lovely Twitter user by the name of Green Chyna gave me one of my most stressful hours on Sunday when they created a quiz titled, “Being Beyoncé’s assistant for the day: DONT GET FIRED THREAD.” → Read More
Top 8 Iconic BET Awards Moments
We’ve been blessed to see another June and with this month comes the blackest night in television. Yup, that’s right, it’s time we gather around as a family and tune into the BET Awards! → Read More
FX’s Pose Has Been Renewed for a 3rd Season
On the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall movement, FX Networks gave to me: Pose, season three! → Read More
Janet Mock: Why Gender Pronouns Matter
What’s in a name? A hell of a lot when it comes to someone’s identity. Pose’s writer, director and producer Janet Mock speaks on the use of preferred gender pronouns, how they are building blocks in communication, and how they help people feel fully seen and heard. → Read More
FX’s Pose Is Not Only Entertaining, But Saving Lives—One Episode at a Time
When I was a wee, young, gay whippersnapper, I didn’t have any representation of myself on television. With this lack of being seen, I instead found myself in the various black women that paraded themselves ever so elegantly across my screens. These women showed me the power of resilience and strength, but there was always something lacking. I knew that the characters that I revered and I were… → Read More
Megan Thee Stallion Gathers Fans for a Day of Community Service
If you think we’re going to throw our asses in a circle while simultaneously doing community service, then you’re absolutely black-ass right. → Read More
#NotToday: The Night King nor Kim Kardashian Could Stop Us From Keeping Up With The Battle of Winterfell
My blood pressure still has not returned to normal after episode three of Game of Thrones. The Battle of Winterfell popped off and shit did not go as any of us expected. I turned on my friend’s television in preparation to say goodbye to all of my favorite characters because I knew the Night King was going to swoop in on his dragon and talk his shit. And given our history, I also just knew in my… → Read More
Ariana Grande Was Paid Twice As Much As Beyoncé For Coachella Performance
One year later, Beychella is still on the minds of many. With the release of her new Netflix documentary, it is evident that Beyoncé has made a cultural impact on our society. The performance celebrated every facet of blackness imaginable and paid homage to those who paved the way for so many, but even after this elaborate performance, Ariana Grande was paid two times more than Beyoncé for her… → Read More
Beyoncé’s Homecoming on Netflix Is an Historically Black Experience
Beyoncé. First of her name. King of Music. Snatcher of edges. Creator of Stamina. The untouched. → Read More
Issa Rae’s Insecure Won’t Return Until 2020
Winter is finally here, but it has neglected to bring HBO’s Insecure with it, because the show will not be returning to the network until 2020. → Read More
Beyoncé Is Coming to Netflix With New Documentary Titled ΗΘΜΣCΘΜΙΝG
It is the day that the Lord has made, so let us rejoice and re-up on those Netflix subscriptions because the streaming giant has given us a name and a release date for Beyoncé’s upcoming documentary. → Read More
Former Alabama State University <em></em>Stingettes Challenge the Odds to Instill Confidence in th
Former members of Alabama State University’s Stingettes dance team are using their talents to instill confidence and mold the future—one eight count at a time. → Read More
R. Kelly’s Sales and Streams Have Increased and Jada Pinkett Smith Is Confused
After three back-to-back nights of Lifetime’s docuseries Surviving R. Kelly, one thing is painfully clear: Black girls deserve better. → Read More