Beyond Blaxploitation: Redefining Black Horror for a New Generation
Introduction The cinematic panorama has witnessed a tremendous evolution of storytelling, especially in horror fashion….
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton February 3, 2026 “It probably runs across my mind at least once a week.” The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet in the Super Bowl for the first time since 2015’s memorable contest when rookie Malcolm Butler intercepted Russell Wilson’s pass in the end zone with 20 seconds left in…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman February 3, 2026 Before his arrest, Richardson posted a public plea for support on social media. The Department of Justice has arrested a student activist who helped Don Lemon as he covered the ICE protest in Minneapolis. NBC News confirmed federal agents detained 21-year-old Jerome Richardson on Feb. 2, over his involvement…
by Sharelle B. McNair February 3, 2026 “The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting. We have states that I won that show I didn’t win. You’re gonna see something in Georgia,” Trump told former FBI Director Dan Bongino. Democratic leaders and critics are urging voters to pay attention after President Donald Trump made alarming…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 3, 2026 Donald Trump is threatening legal action against Trevor Noah for his Epstein island joke at the Grammys. Donald Trump is threatening to sue Trevor Noah after the comedian included an Epstein Island joke about the president while hosting the Grammys Award ceremony. While hosting the Feb. 1 Grammys, Noah…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton February 3, 2026 The players will appear in three locations in California and Michigan Jeeter has announced a partnership with former NFL players Ricky Williams, Calvin Johnson Jr., and Marshawn Lynch for its annual Game Day Limited Drop during Super Bowl Weekend. Just in time for the upcoming Super Bowl…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman February 3, 2026 The woman, named Reshona Landfair, has finally revealed her identity to the public. The Jane Doe who went unnamed in R Kelly’s infamous sex tape has finally decided to come forward. As a 14-year-old, the woman appeared in the unlawful footage that first initiated R. Kelly’s whirlwind of sexual…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 3, 2026 Don Lemon called his arrest an attempt to “embarrass” him after offering to surrender. Don Lemon says his arrest by federal agents was meant to “embarrass” him, claiming the Trump administration ignored his offer to turn himself in days earlier. Lemon appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Feb. 2 and recounted…
by Sharelle B. McNair February 3, 2026 US District Court Judge Ana Reyes of the District of Columbia granted the victory just one day before the set expiration date due to a request from five Haitian TPS holders. More than 350,000 Haitians under Temporary Protected Status will be able to continue to live and work…
by Keka Araújo February 3, 2026 The 2026 Africa America Women Economic Forum (AAWEF) served as the high-stakes inaugural event for ZoraFest, a monthlong cultural and economic summit launched to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America. By anchoring the nation’s semiquincentennial celebrations in Central Florida—just miles from Eatonville, the historic home and sanctuary of Zora…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton February 3, 2026 “The Art of Hip-Hop Beat Making” features the Detroit mainstay To celebrate and acknowledge Black History Month, Google is spotlighting Black creators, developers, and businesses. To kick it off, the company is focusing on hip-hop with a short video featuring Detroit’s own Illa J. The video, titled…