Black hairstyles dominate social media feeds one week and disappear the next, leaving behind questions about cultural appropriation, erasure and who profits from creativity. This
Sometimes the most revealing moments in institutional bias happen not through dramatic confrontations, but through quiet policy changes that speak louder than any public statement
A significant debate about authenticity in hip hop has emerged following comments from Tyler, The Creator directed at viral white rapper Ian. The established artist
When Muni Long posted her Boosie Badazz-inspired video on December 26, 2024, she didn’t just create another social media moment – she ignited a vital
The viral videos flood social media feeds: children from diverse backgrounds perfectly mimicking the runs of Whitney Houston or matching Stevie Wonder’s intricate melodies note
The rise of social media as a cornerstone of daily life has created new challenges for preserving authentic Black culture. While these platforms offer spaces
As Halloween approaches, many people begin to prepare for the festivities, but for a significant number of Black families, the holiday is met with skepticism
In an era marked by a resurgence of social justice movements, Willie “Prophet” Stiggers stands out as a beacon of change within the music industry.
In a recent revelation, Matthew Torres, also known as The Story Time Guy on social media, has brought to light the appropriation of African cultural
Joyce Wilson is a modern educator who received her B.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Georgia (UGA) and her Master’s from Pepperdine University. She
Hip-hop can be a difficult space for someone like Tay Money to thrive in. Born Taylor Noelle Watson, the 28-year-old is part of a small
Michael B. Jordan is renaming his rum label following allegations of cultural appropriation. The Black Panther star has responded to the backlash after he filed
Justin Timberlake has long been viewed by many urbanites as one of the most prolific cultural appropriators of the modern era along with the likes
Members of the Black community are looking at Jennifer Lopez sideways after the Latina singer calls herself a “Black girl from the Bronx” on her
After showing up in support of her husband, Kanye West, who hosted Yeezy Fashion Show 8 on Monday, March 2, 2020, Kim Kardashian West is
Many Black women’s feelings about Jennifer Lopez using the phrase “Bronx Girl Magic” can be summed up with this tweet: https://twitter.com/wrightmywayout/status/1222716268953907200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1222716268953907200&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbossip.com%2F1834728%2Fexcuse-us-j-lo-got-dragged-to-the-block-for-using-the-phrase-bronxgirlmagic-to-describe-herself%2F J-Lo faces charges of
Gucci is back at it again, insulting people of color’s cultures with their designs and calling it “fashion.” This time, the luxury Italian fashion house
The ways in which America continues to co-opt, appropriate and profit off Black culture seem endless, and this peculiar phenomenon continues to amaze its prolific producers.
After being bombarded with charges of cultural appropriation yet again, several artists have come to the defense of superstar Bruno Mars. Most recently, Charlie Wilson
Another argument has erupted on social media about whether or not Bruno Mars is a culture vulture. Today, a video has surfaced of a woman
