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Real Housewives of Potomac fans collectively gasped this week when Karen Huger, properly nicknamed the "Grand Dame," boldly proclaimed her colleague, Gizelle Bryant, had a “hot box” on the season 6 premiere. While this explosive foray for the spoils of quintessential primetime victory had many a viewer clutching our proverbial pearls, for reality TV connoisseurs, it was just another day, another verbal jab.

As the world comes together this June to collectively pay homage to the LGBTQ+ community and its contributions to culture as we know it, it’d be remiss not to shine a light on ballroom culture. For those who are unfamiliar, ballroom is a subculture within the LGBTQ+ community where predominantly Black and brown community members compete or “walk” for prizes.

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Raise your hand if you’ve ever been personally victimized by society’s placing of heteronormative standards on what constitutes a romantic relationship.
When I reflect on my formative years, I can vividly recall seeing healthy, happy relationships in the media and around me -- but they were all heterosexual.

For many of us, the plentiful time for introspection time brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic led to an awakening or two -- mine was about who I could call a friend.
Over the course of several years, I found myself acting as guidance counselor, career coach, and at one point, a marketing director for her fledgling business for a heterosexual woman who I also thought I could call a friend.

Damon Dash Talks Venturing Into Tech And Rock Music

Black women in particular have long made sacrifices to secure financial stability for their families in the midst of systemic barriers such as racism, sexism and classism. Award-winning actress Nia Long illustrates these efforts through her portrayal of Eunice Garrett in The Banker. Garrett was the former wife of Bernard Garrett Sr., who secretly purchased banks in Texas to assist Black residents who were unable to attain loans due to the Jim Crow era.

From Ray to the forthcoming film Tyson, Jamie Foxx is known for bringing stories to life with his dynamic acting. Since taking ownership of BSB-Brown Sugar Bourbon in March, Foxx has been bringing his storytelling talent to entrepreneurship, paving the way for Black creatives who aspire to capitalize on the intersection of creativity and business.
For(bes) The Culture caught up with Foxx to discuss his newest business venture, Black entrepreneurship and how creatives can bring their dreams to fruition.

Five-time NBA all-star Chris Webber, once a champion on the basketball court, is now a champion of diverse storytelling. Webber’s production company, Webber-Gilbert Productions, has produced over 30 films to date including the Emmy nominated documentary, Charm City, which takes an intimate look at the city of Baltimore through the lens of community leaders, politicians and citizens as they fight to make the city a better place for its residents.

With the month of May designated to observe mental health awareness, it's remiss to not have Black women at the forefront of the conversation. Studies have shown Black women are more likely to experience depression when compared to their white and male counterparts. Michelle Williams sat down with Blavity News to discuss the importance of Black women having candid conversations about mental health and her new book Checking In: How Getting Real about Depression Saved My Life -- and Can Save Yours.

Who is your favorite actress of all time and why is it Angela Bassett?
While this question may be asked in jest, for many of us, there is some truth to it. For over thirty years, we’ve bore witness to the magic that is Ms. Bassett as she’s captivated audiences across the world through powerful storytelling, bringing many issues to the forefront that commonly affect the Black community.

When it comes to paying it forward, Mrs. Carter could teach a master class.
Five years ago, Beyoncé released her chart smashing sixth solo studio album Lemonade and it is still the gift that keeps on giving. The critically-acclaimed masterpiece spawned empowering, pro-Black anthems like "Formation," a world tour, and enough accolades to rival most of her contemporaries’ entire catalogs since its inaugural release.

Social media erupted with a myriad of responses to the literal display of Black boy joy. Many praised Hill for his ingenious storytelling and confidence while others accused him of perpetuating a demonic narrative aimed to cause the degradation of society as we know it.
Not only is the latter steeped in homophobia, but the double standards are also strikingly present as many of his peers, who happen to be heterosexual men, are rarely met with these sorts of accusations or expected to create music with the sole intent of being a good representation for children.

Jasika Nicole, the actress best known for her roles on The Good Doctor, Scandal, Underground and now Punky Brewster, appeared on Blavity's Facebook Live to discuss coming out, holding loved ones accountable, being Black and queer in Hollywood and the repressive nature of beauty standards.

Five-time NBA all-star Chris Webber, once a champion on the basketball court, is now a champion of diverse storytelling. Webber’s production company, Webber-Gilbert Productions, has produced over 30 films to date including the Emmy nominated documentary, Charm City, which takes an intimate look at the city of Baltimore through the lens of community leaders, politicians and citizens as they fight to make the city a better place for its residents.

The latest project to come out of the production company is a limited series, Fab Five, based on his forthcoming autobiography, By God’s Grace.