The proof is in the pudding- Black culture has always been a unifying force. Last night one of the biggest parties took place thanks to Bronx native, DJ D-Nice and folks didn’t have to leave their homes to participate. There were no lines, squeezing into uncomfortable high heels or trying to make it in time […]
With everyone stuck in the house, celebs are turning to social media to keep us entertained. They’re giving us TikTok videos, IG Live concerts, and whole Corona-themed hits. Singer/songwriter, John Legend even serenaded us with songs like Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and “Beauty and the Beast” while his wife Chrissy Teigen […]
Nothing saves the day like Beyoncé. To make life during self-distancing a bit easier, Netflix’s editorial manager, Jasmyn Lawson suggested we all get together and stream queen Bey’s award-winning documentary, Homecoming, and the idea had social media going UP. Alright, let’s do this thing! How’s Wednesday at 6 PM PST (9 EST)??? We […]
“The Best Man” has gone down in history as one of the best Black films ever made. And, it’s one of the only films with a sequel that still tugged at our hearts 14 years after the first. During his visit with CBS’ The Talk, Diggs mentioned that they’ve “all been in discussions with […]
If you attended an HBCU, you are fully aware of what the CIAA means to the culture. It’s like the homecoming of all homecomings- a time where unity and HBCU pride reigns supreme. Although the tournament has called Charlotte, North Carolina home for the past 15 years, the CIAA is moving up north and […]
New year, new me. It’s the time of year when many people began to reflect on how they’ve spent the last 12 months – what they’ve accomplished, where they could’ve improved, and most importantly, how they plan to prepare for the new year. December can also be a game-changing month for some, as […]
CEO of AFROPUNK, Matthew Morgan talks about his decision to bring his international festival to Atlanta (a place he refers to as Black Heaven, and we must agree). In an interview with Atlanta Journal-Constitution, he expresses, “[Atlanta’s] a place where alternative black music, alternative black hip-hop, and alternative black mainstream music has been created forever,” he […]
Although the Emmy’s still has a looooooong way to go in awarding and recognizing black talent for our contributions to TV, they can’t deny how our people consistently show up and shut down its red carpet each year. And, of course, this year was no different as they served all kinds of delicious looks […]
If ever you need to find the physical personification of the term black girl magic, look no further than Curlfest. Trust us. We know because we were there. Aspire was onsite at Candler Park for the festival’s debut in a new city – none other, than right here in Atlanta. This celebration of […]