Alexis P. Williams
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My Friend MLK 'Died of a Broken Heart'
Legendary activist Xernona Clayton talks about her relationship with Dr. King, who was murdered 50 years ago. She's a prominent voice in HBO's new documentary, 'King in the Wilderness.' → Read More
Ashley August Isn't Afraid of Rejection
We talked to the actress and award-winning poet about how her bumpy road to stardom empowered her to be even more unapologetically black. → Read More
John Boyega Gets Asked About Race All The Time, But His White Coworkers Should Be Too
The red carpet isn't only a place to discuss fashion and to meet fans. Actors are also flooded with questions about everything from how their real life affected their role to how their film will impact audiences around the world. However, actor John … → Read More
The New VMAs Categories For 2017 Are More Progressive & All About The Music
Award shows are entering a new chapter. The MTV Video Music Awards will have non-gendered categories in keeping with the progressive precedent the music channel set earlier this year. In a press release about the new VMAs categories for 2017, MTV exp… → Read More
Kesha’s Reason For Naming Her Album ‘Rainbow’ Says A Lot About Her State Of Mind
Seeing a rainbow appear after a thunderstorm isn't just a miracle of nature. Pop singer Kesha named her third album Rainbow not only as an homage to the multicolored spectacle, but also as a way to represent the healing she's gone through and the way… → Read More
Are Tom Holland & Zendaya Friends IRL? The 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Duo Have A Friendly Rivalry
On-screen romances that turn into real deal relationships always get fans buzzing, but co-star friendships are just as cute. Take Spider-Man: Homecoming stars Tom Holland and Zendaya. The powerhouse pair play friends in the new superhero movie that d… → Read More
Corinne Olympios' Investigation Into 'Bachelor In Paradise' Is Complete, But She's Not Returning
On Thursday, June 29, former Bachelor contestant Corrine Olympios released an updated statement on Bachelor in Paradise regarding her lawyer's investigation into the show's shutdown of production. The statement notes that the investigation is complet… → Read More
A DC Mural Honors 16 African-American Heroes Throughout History
Aniekan Udofia refreshes his iconic homage to Black history on the wall outside Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington, DC. → Read More
The One Episode Of 'Lizzie McGuire' That Totally Wrecked You
There comes a time in many teenage girls' lives when they need to make the ultimate purchase. No, not feminine products — although doing that is pretty commemorative. I'm talking about a bra. The cursed piece of cloth that harnesses your breasts and → Read More
A Queer Black Poet's Quest for Liberation
Aziza Barnes tells us about her journey to find herself in a country ruled by tired notions of race and gender. → Read More
A Queer Black Poet's Quest for Liberation
Aziza Barnes tells us about her journey to find herself in a country ruled by tired notions of race and gender. → Read More
Photos Of Gal Gadot As Miss Israel Truly Capture Early 2000s Style
Beauty queens and superheroes have a lot in common. They're smart, talented, poised, and proud to represent their homelands be it Wakanda, Krypton, or Gotham City. That's why it should come as no surprise that actor Gal Gadot was once Miss Israel, as → Read More
How To Watch Ariana Grande’s Manchester Benefit Concert Even If You Aren’t In The U.K.
The power of music is drawing an all-star lineup of singers to help heal the city of Manchester, England. Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, and more are scheduled to perform at the One Love Manchester charity concert on Sunday, June 4. Ticke → Read More
Solange’s Stunning Letter To Her Teenage Self Is All About Evolution
Adolescence is one of the most confusing and enlightening times in a young person's life. Although that hypnotizing fascination with being an independent, confident grown up can make adulthood seem right at a young person's fingertips, Solange Knowle → Read More
Goldie Hawn's Tips For Maintaining Her "Non-Traditional" Relationship Are Pretty Traditional
The old saying goes, first comes love, then comes marriage. Although that may be true for some, to others love is enough to validate a relationship. Despite being in a 34-year relationship with Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn told People magazine the secre → Read More
Dear White People, You Really Need To Watch 'Dear White People'
Dear White People, I want to hip you to Netflix's series. It's one that millennials of all genders, sexual orientations, socioeconomic statuses, and, yes, races should consider tuning into — especially you. Now, for those of you who started to tune o → Read More
Alexis Paige Williams
'90s lover. Reporter in red lipstick. Humble yet bold. "Bogey Lowenstein started a rumor that I...that I buy my IZODs at an outlet mall." → Read More
Danielle Brooks' Way Of Describing Her Stretch Marks Is Beautiful
Focusing on your imperfections is exhausting. You could spend a whole day pointing out your crows feet or your pimples or your cellulite, but one actor thinks it's much easier to just accept yourself as is. Although Danielle Brooks' stretch marks use → Read More
John Boyega Experience With “Random Checks” At The Airport Is Sad But Not Surprising
Making it on time to an audition is an understandably stressful situation for actors. On top of memorizing lines, dressing the part, and zoning out the competition, actors have to maintain their composure regardless of how their day is going. Star Wa → Read More
7 Things Haters Get So Wrong About 'Real Housewives' Fans
It's the franchise many love and others love to hate. Regardless, Bravo's Real Housewives is the pop culture gift that keeps on giving. I mean, where would society be without the Countess' witty quip, "Be cool. Don't be all... like, uncool" or Kenya … → Read More