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Mic • 05/04/2022

Scenes from Roe protests across America

On Monday evening, thanks to a leaked draft opinion obtained by Politico, the world learned of the U.S. Supreme Court’s plans to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that enshrined the right to an abortion. The backlash was instant, with abortion...

The Famuan • 04/22/2022

Retrofit Records swims against the tide

Tucked between Vanity Affair One Stop Glam Shop and 1 Touch Barbershop, Retrofit Records remains Tallahassee’s beloved record store that’s home to both classic and modern records. Sharod Bines, the sole owner of Retrofit Records, noted that Black...

UPROXX • 04/04/2022

Lucky Daye’s Career Trajectory Earns Him A Grammy Win

Being at the forefront of R&B and comparable to legendary figures within the genre like Usher and Frank Ocean is not an easy title, but David Brown goes above and beyond, while being known for his charm. Professionally known as Lucky Daye, the artist...

UPROXX • 03/02/2022

The Music That Helped Young Women Get In Touch With Their Blackness

From pioneers in the music industry like Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, and Jill Scott to modern-day icons like Solange, Janelle Monáe, and Ari Lennox, Black women often create music as both an ode to their Black womanhood and social commentary of...

Healthline • 03/01/2022

What to Know About Veganism and Race, from a Black Vegan

Between wrapping up Veganuary and celebrating Black History Month, I’ve reflected on my nearly 3-year anniversary of being vegan and how it has intersected with Black culture. Because I grew up in a Jamaican-Trini household, meat-centric dishes were...

Scalawag • 02/25/2022

‘Who keeps us safe?’ An HBCU roundtable

Historically Black Colleges and Universities, most of which are concentrated in the South, hold contrasting legacies as both safe havens for Black students and frequent targets of violence. Last week, Scalawag hosted a live Twitter conversation with...

Harper's BAZAAR • 02/24/2022

What Does It Mean to Be a "Carefree Black Girl"?

Black women aren't a monolith, but there has always been a sense of community among Black women and Black femmes; sharing similar challenges and perspectives allows us to understand one another. In her essay collection, Carefree Black Girls, Zeba...

EUPHORIA. • 01/19/2022

RINI

If you’ve been searching for a new artist to add to your rotation, your playlist is awaiting a few songs from this Australian singer. RINI credits his passion for music originating from a combination of old school rock with his exposure to ’90s R&B....

Fodors Travel Guide • 12/16/2021

The Many Challenges of Traveling as a Black Vegan

Keeping a consistently nutritious diet and avoiding micro-aggressions can be difficult to navigate while visiting different cities and countries. While choosing my next location for adventure, I tend to keep two things in mind: my plant-based diet...

EUPHORIA. • 12/12/2021

Day N Vegas

Weeks after the incredible, long-awaited performance by Kendrick Lamar, I’m left yearning for festival season to continue. Among Day N Vegas’s star-studded lineup of hip-hop and R&B contenders, Lamar’s return to the stage was easily the best...

EUPHORIA. • 12/11/2021

Day N Vegas: Baby Tate

Over the span of the three-day weekend in November at the Day N Vegas Festival, EUPHORIA. not only caught a ton of acts on stage but had the opportunity to chat with several artists about performing at the festival, their upcoming music, and beyond....

EUPHORIA. • 12/05/2021

Day N Vegas: Joyce Wrice

Over the span of the three-day weekend in November at the Day N Vegas Festival, EUPHORIA. not only caught a ton of acts on stage but had the opportunity to chat with several artists about performing at the festival, their upcoming music, and beyond....

EUPHORIA. • 12/05/2021

Day N Vegas: Lucky Daye

Over the span of the three-day weekend in November at the Day N Vegas Festival, EUPHORIA. not only caught a ton of acts on stage but had the opportunity to chat with several artists about performing at the festival, their upcoming music, and beyond....

EUPHORIA. • 12/03/2021

Day N Vegas: Duckwrth

Over the span of the three-day weekend in November at the Day N Vegas Festival, EUPHORIA. not only caught a ton of acts on stage but had the opportunity to chat with several artists about performing at the festival, their upcoming music, and beyond....

EUPHORIA. • 12/02/2021

Day N Vegas: Your Grandparents

Over the span of the three-day weekend in November at the Day N Vegas Festival, EUPHORIA. not only caught a ton of acts on stage but had the opportunity to chat with several artists about performing at the festival, their upcoming music, and so much...

21Ninety • 10/14/2021

Exclusive: TLC’s Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas Talks 27th Anniversary of CrazySexyCool, Sisterhood And The Secret To Career Longevity

Whether you’re scrolling through the nostalgic catalog of 2000s chart-toppers at karaoke or listening to a radio station’s throwback hour, classic hits like “Creep” and “Waterfalls” from TLC are bound to be heard. The evocative sound of singing “No...

EUPHORIA. • 10/13/2021

Profile: Bren Joy

For Bren Joy, his talent is showcased within his ability to fuse pop, R&B, and gospel sounds into his personal blend. His emotionally driven vocals are more than likely to have you replaying a song while adding it to your playlist for feel-good...

Scalawag • 10/01/2021

Afropunk in photos: Celebrating Black, queer joy

There are not many places where you can witness an all-Black mosh pit thrash to heavy-metal quintet Paleos, and then moments later join in a family-reunion style dance to Maze and Frankie Beverly's "Before I Let Go." But Afropunk Atlanta is in a...

21Ninety • 08/27/2021

EXCLUSIVE: Dating Coach And Relationship Expert Shan Boodram Gets 'Ex-Rated' On How To Build A Healthy Sex Life

The taboo topic of sex education can be harbored with feelings of embarrassment and shame, due to the lack of conversation during adolescence and high school. Myths surrounding masturbation and penetration were whispered through many ears prior to...

08/16/2021

Student Series: It’s Okay to Change Your Mind

Adapting to change can be difficult, and my inclination to overthink doesn’t help. I’m a Pisces, also known as the emotional yet intuitive water sign, but one of the curses that metaphorically floats in my boat is the tendency to overthink. When...