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Morgan Freeman has been extremely candid about his thoughts on race. And this time is no different. In a new interview with The Sunday Times, the 85-year-old actor once again broached the topic, telling the publication, “Two things I can say publicly that I do not like. Black History Month is an insult. You’re going […]
Draymond Green has some thoughts about Black History Month, saying that his people’s history should be taught all year. “Black History Month, at some point can we get rid of it?” he asked during a recent post-game presser. “Like, at some point? Why we gotta keep getting the shortest month to celebrate our history? You got governors wanting […]
A Miami preschool is catching heat after children were photographed in what appeared to be blackface. According to CNN, the incident took place in the first week of Black History Month at Studio Kids Little River, a daycare owned and operated by Patricia Vitale. On Feb. 3, a teacher shared several pictures on the school’s messaging app along with a […]
A New York public school has apologized for serving an “inexcusably insensitive” meal during Black History Month. The incident reportedly took place on Feb. 1 at Nyack Middle School, when students were offered a chicken-and-waffles lunch with a side of watermelon. According WABC, the school’s principal, David Johnson, placed the blame on food-service vendor Aramark, claiming the company had changed the hot […]
Miami police are catching heat over a newly revealed cruiser design intended to commemorate Black History Month. According to WSVN, the vehicle debuted on Thursday outside the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum in the Overtown neighborhood. Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez and Miami Police Chief Manuel Morales helped unveil the cruiser, which was wrapped in Pan-African colors, […]
Every dollar you spend is a vote towards the kind of world you want to see. So why not vote for equality? Not only are Black business owners twice as likely to be rejected for loans, they’ve been hit the hardest by the pandemic. Where you choose to shop can make a difference. The good […]
With “Modern Day Legends,” a new short-form series presented by Complex News, viewers are given informative overviews of some of the most memorable moments in modern pop culture. Take, for example, the viral footage (circa 2015) of clubgoers Hazel London and Jerhonda Henderson outside the Bella Noche in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Clips from the interview with local media—which was […]
Ray Fisher is still waiting for an apology. On Friday night, the 34-year-old actor took to Twitter to reiterate his allegations against Warner Bros. Fisher, who portrayed Victor Stone, a.k.a. Cyborg, in the DC Extended Universe, was responding to the studio’s Black History Month tribute tweet, in which it showcased some of the Black actors who have played its […]
Ahead of this year’s festival, AFROWAVETO have released a stacked lineup for their Black History Month virtual winter concert series. Streaming on Feb. 24 at 7 p.m., The Supernatural Showcase has a stacked all-women lineup, featuring the talents of Omega Mighty, Chelsea Stewart, Dynesti, Chizzy Bashment, Alicia Cinnamon, Benita, Imah, and Fridaee. The show boasts […]
The Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF) is back and returning to theatres. TBFF 2022 offers a hybrid festival for audiences to enjoy Black stories both on the big screen and in the comfort of their own homes. It provides viewers a chance to come together while catching some of the most acclaimed Canadian and international works […]
