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UPROXX • 12/23/2022

The Longevity Of Beyoncé’s ’Renaissance’

138 days have passed — it’s been a little under five months since the release of Beyoncé’s seventh studio album Renaissance. Celebrating Black, queer culture in a dance-filled record, the album has easily found itself on listeners’ #SpotifyWrapped...

Refinery 29 • 12/09/2022

These Were The Best Viral Moments Of 2022

Every year, Black Twitter — and in the last few years, #BlackTok — has made us laugh amid the emotional turmoil and trauma that also finds its way onto our social media timelines. Although it’s hard to upstage December 21, 2020 , the day when Black...

Alternative Press Magazine • 12/07/2022

Now more than ever, it's about time you get into "Flo Milli shit"

What’s the vibe of a Flo Milli concert? While listening to the rapper perform her Black girl empowerment anthem “PBC (Pretty Black Cute),” the bounce-influenced track quickly converts the room’s energy into a hater-free space to talk your shit....

UPROXX • 12/06/2022

Uproxx Music Critics Poll 2022: Songs

#20 Songs The Weeknd — Out of Time During my initial listen, “Out Of Time” was easily a standout track on Dawn FM. The notable sound of Japanese city pop is immediately recognizable in the background as Abel’s vocals glide over a sample of Tomoko...

Apartment Therapy • 11/30/2022

Bretman Rock’s BretMan Cave Is Arguably the Coolest Part of His Home

Bretman Rock’s BretMan Cave Is Arguably the Coolest Part of His Home We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Last year, his home in Oahu...

Apartment Therapy • 09/26/2022

Here’s How To Host a Memorable Watch Party

Apartment Therapy • 08/31/2022

‘How Did They Build That?’ Host Jay Ellis Talks Season Two and His Love For Architecture

Teen Vogue • 08/22/2022

COVID-19 and Astroworld Should Change Music Festivals Forever

In this reported op-ed, writer Noella Williams traces the state of the music festival following the emergence of COVID-19 in March 2020 and later, Travis Scott’s Astroworld, unpacking how festival culture has shifted in the aftermath.

Complex • 08/17/2022

Eric See and Chef Joya Bring Their Cuisines, Culture and Queerness to the Kitchen

Diversity is necessary in any field, but even more so within the restaurant industry where most of the leadership is comprised of cisgender heterosexual white men, and little room is made for other identities and cuisines. Queer chefs, food and...

Healthline • 08/04/2022

Inside the Food & Wellness Equity Collective with Cofounder Yoli Ouiya

As the collective passes its second anniversary, co-founder Yoli Ouiya reflects on the organization’s origin story, current mission, and goals for the future. For People of Color, a concern for environmental safety and justice in the food industry...

Washington Post • 06/29/2022

Perspective | How I found community in the South as a Black queer woman

As a kid, I attended a Baptist predominantly Black church and went to a private Christian school, which was tolerable until the seventh grade. Once we reached middle school, we were required to attend a mandatory chapel service and to agree to a set...

Prism • 06/14/2022

Former Trader Joe’s employee shares experience working during the pandemic

While Trader Joe’s reigns among other grocery stores for its progressive, diverse work environment, my time spent working in one of its grocery stores during the pandemic has ended as I’ve become disillusioned with that facade. I worked at a Florida...

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....