Black superheroes were first recognized by Marvel-Master, Stan Lee in 1966. However, Marvel did not create the first black superhero in existence. In 1947, Black reporter Orrin Cromwell Evans founded All-Negro Comics and created Lion Man. Although Lion Man didn’t have a long run and only featured in one comic, some believe this opened the…
Representation matters. Seeing our brothers and sisters on everyday TV shows is part of that representation. There weren’t many black tv shows when I was growing up, and the ones that were made usually weren’t accessible to most. Thankfully, while there’s still room for improvement, that’s changed a lot. Here are some of the best…
There are tons of exceptional black female wrestlers out there, both retired and active. A few of them, like Awesome Kong, even went on to expand their careers beyond the wide world of wrestling and to the small screen. These women have a few things in common; they know how to bring the glitz and…
Reggae originated from Jamacia in the 60s, born from Ska and Rocksteady. However, it was more than just a sound; reggae was a feeling and a lifestyle that evoked change. It was inspired by American Jazz and classical Blues. It was predominantly known to be part of the black culture, but as Bob Marley claimed,…
Does Nicki Minaj have a sister? Yes she does, Nicki Minaj’s sister’s name is Ming Maraj and we’ll be talking about her today. As one of the most popular female rappers in the world, Nicki Minaj has claimed the title of Queen of Rap. She has earned an extensive list of awards for her hit…
Black female video game characters are unique because they are few and far. The video game industry is working to increase black representation in video games. Despite the limited representation thus far, we have a list of beautiful and powerful black female video game characters; many ready to grace your television screens during intense combat….
Usually, we associate the soul genre with African-American roots. Black musicians provide the bulk of the artists who sing and play soul, so it’s only natural that we picture them when we hear the soul style. However, that’s not true for every singer! There are plenty of white soul musicians, also called blue-eyed soul singers,…
Do you remember waking up early Saturday mornings, plunking down in front of the television, and getting your fix of cartoons? Maybe the animation was not the greatest, but the entertainment was designed for kids, which was all that mattered. Today, cartoons are produced with state-of-the-art animation. Much of it is marketed to an adult…
Nigerian movies, which are commonly referred to as Naija movies, have quickly gained worldwide popularity. Their drama, extreme effects, and seemingly outrageous plotlines have many people addicted. The memes that have arisen from these dramedies are hilarious. They have helped add to the popularity of Nollywood and Nigerian movies. Now, not all Nigerian movies are…
While most rap and hip-hop artists have traditionally been black, white rappers have found major success in the industry since the 80s. Today, we’ll talk about some of these amazing rappers. I’ve left off some of the most famous white rappers like Eminem, Vanilla Ice, and The Beastie Boys off this list since they’re household…
Nicki Minaj has broken barriers with her music and personality, becoming one of the most successful black entertainers in history. With over 280 million social media followers, she is one of the best-known figures on Instagram, ranking seventh as the most followed musician and 18th as the most followed person. Her fragrance line includes nine…
Rythm and Blues, better known as simply R&B, is a music genre dominated by mainly African-American singers in the early 1940s. Combining elements of soul, pop, rock, and more, R&B has since become a staple in the music industry. As one of the most popular music genres today, R&B also includes some famous white musicians…
Nicki Minaj, born in 1982 as Onika Tanya Maraj, is an American hip-hop artist most known for her singles, “Super Bass,” “Starships,” and “Anaconda,” and often hailed as the Queen of Rap. The first female solo artist to have seven singles on the Billboard Top 100 chart simultaneously, Nicki Minaj has quite a fan base….
This list of black celebrities that are Aquarius includes musicians, artists, and cultural icons that show the full impact of those with this powerhouse astrological sign. Undoubtedly, many of these superstars are household names, but it’s always interesting to learn with whom we share the astrological sign and draw inspiration from their successes.
People born in August have either the Leo or Virgo zodiac sign. Those born on or before August 22 are Leos, known to have lots of passion and enthusiasm. Practical, hardworking Virgos are born on August 23 or later. Check out our list of Black celebrities born in August and see if you share a…