Jay Connor

9/16/22

Review: <i>The Woman King</i> Is the Epic Action Film Black Women Deserve

Review: The Woman King Is the Epic Action Film Black Women Deserve

With Viola Davis in tow, the West African kingdom of Dahomey is in good hands.

9/9/22

3 Reasons Now Is the Perfect Time to Go to Disneyland—As In Right Now

It's The Happiest Place on Earth indeed. No, really.

8/17/22

The Official 'Who Lied and Said Summer Was Over?' Gift Guide

Fall might be around the corner, but summer ain't trying to hear it.

8/2/22

Napa Valley’s Inaugural Blue Note Jazz Festival Was Everything I Didn't Know I Needed

The three-day Blackstravaganza was curated by Blue Note's artist in residence, Robert Glasper.

7/25/22

<i>Nope</i> Is a Spellbinding Sci-Fi Spectacle. It's Also a Teachable Moment

Nope Is a Spellbinding Sci-Fi Spectacle. It's Also a Teachable Moment

Jordan Peele's third crack at the director's chair cements his status as one of the greats.

7/19/22

Help! I Can't Stop Listening to Steve Lacy's <i>Gemini Rights</i>!

Help! I Can't Stop Listening to Steve Lacy's Gemini Rights!

If too much of anything makes you an addict, the Compton native's sophomore album just might put me in rehab.

7/1/22

Playing in the NBA Is a Privilege, and Miles Bridges Relinquished That Right by Putting Hands on His Wife

In a perfect world, the Charlotte Hornets forward will never touch an NBA court again.

6/29/22

Legendary DJ OG Ron C Partners With Crown Royal to Celebrate DJ Screw Day With Paul Wall, Slim Thug, Lil Keke

As part of their partnership, Crown Royal will donate up to $25,000 to the Community Music Center of Houston.

6/27/22

Reality TV OGs Melissa Beck, Tokyo Parker Run It Back With <i>The Real World Homecoming: New Orleans</i>—and We're All Better for It

Reality TV OGs Melissa Beck, Tokyo Parker Run It Back With The Real World Homecoming: New Orleans—and We're All Better for It

“I was kind of scared to come back to the reality TV space after having enjoyed relative anonymity for almost two…

6/21/22

I Got My Entire Life During Juneteenth Weekend In Los Angeles

The B-Hen Block Party, Fixins Presents Juneteenth at LA Live and the Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival were among the…

6/13/22

The Ultimate Black Father's Day Gift Guide

Make Dad's day with these great Father's Day gift ideas

6/7/22

We'll Always Love Big Poppa: C.J. Wallace Revisits the 'Hood That Gave Us The Notorious B.I.G in New Mini-Doc

'He’s constantly inspiring everyone,' the 25-year-old said of his late father.

5/24/22

Heavy Is the Crown: David Stalter Wins Red Bull Dance Your Style National Finals USA

The Minneapolis, Minn., native crushed his competitors in the prestigious street dance competition.

5/7/22

'There's No Such Thing as a Perfect Mother': TLC's Karen Derrico Doubles Down on All Things Motherhood

With Mother's Day on the horizon, the Doubling Down With the Derricos star shares her unconventional motherhood…

5/2/22

Dave Chappelle Unveils a 'Lunatic's Manifesto' During Netflix Is a Joke Festival

Love him or hate him, the polarizing comedian is here to stay.

4/25/22

Review: <i>They Call Me Magic </i>Explores the Dual Lives of One of the NBA's Greatest Maestros

Review: They Call Me Magic Explores the Dual Lives of One of the NBA's Greatest Maestros

Apple TV+ gives us a glimpse into the life and legacy of NBA legend Magic Johnson.

4/18/22

5 Times the Easter <i>Verzuz</i> Between Mary Mary, BeBe and CeCe Winans Made Me Catch the Holy Ghost

5 Times the Easter Verzuz Between Mary Mary, BeBe and CeCe Winans Made Me Catch the Holy Ghost

Thanks to two pairs of gospel siblings, Resurrection Day hit a little different this year.

4/8/22

We Outside: Who Says Off-Road Racing and Black People Don't Mix?

If this pandemic has taught us anything, it's to venture outside of our comfort zones and live our best lives—racial…

4/4/22

Grammy Weekend Was Everything, but the Belle of the Ball Was Silk Sonic

Here's my testimony on what it was like to survive Grammy Weekend in Las Vegas. And yes, Silk Sonic's residency at…

2/23/22

DJ Jazzy Jeff Is Throwing a Virtual 'Live to the Beat' Dance Party to Combat Heart Disease

The legendary DJ is partnering with the CDC Foundation to address cardiovascular disease in the Black community.

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