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A Monumental Moment: Why the 12-Foot Black Woman in Times Square Matters

By Edrea Davis – A 12-foot bronze Black woman now stands tall in the heart of Times Square—and baby, it’s about time. Created by British sculptor Thomas J Price, this breathtaking statue is part of a series called Grounded in the Stars and will be on display through June 17, 2025. She is powerful. She […]

Federal Courts Reject Trump’s Orders Targeting Law Firms; DOJ Drops Defense After Unanimous Constitutional Rebuke

Will Smith’s Based on a True Story Isn’t an Apology Tour—He’s Dropping Bars, and Some Can’t Take It

By Edrea Davis – Will Smith’s return to music with Based on a True Story has sparked a range of reactions, but the most revealing part of the discourse isn’t even about the album—it’s about who’s reviewing it and how. Many mainstream writers seem to come at Smith’s work with a tone that’s lowkey dismissive—instead […]

The Daughters of Dolemite Premiere Marks Rudy Ray Moore’s 99th Birthday and the Dolemite Film Franchise Relaunch