Shanique Yates

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The Legacy Of The Bayou Classic: A 52-Year Rivalry Became A Cultural Anchor For HBCUs

The Legacy Of The Bayou Classic: A 52-Year Rivalry Became A Cultural Anchor For HBCUs

Blavity-U/College Sports/HBCU

Today

'Stranger Things' Star Priah Ferguson Breaks Down Her Comedic Timing And How The Show Made Nerdy Cool

'Stranger Things' Star Priah Ferguson Breaks Down Her Comedic Timing And How The Show Made Nerdy Cool

Entertainment/Interviews/Television

Today

Ice-T Says 'Law & Order: SVU' Limited Screen Time Is Because Of Budget After Kelli Giddish's Return

Ice-T Says 'Law & Order: SVU' Limited Screen Time Is Because Of Budget After Kelli Giddish's Return

Entertainment/Television

Today

Thandiwe Newton Says 'Anaconda' With Jack Black And Paul Rudd Pokes Fun At The Original 'But With A Big Heart'

Thandiwe Newton Says 'Anaconda' With Jack Black And Paul Rudd Pokes Fun At The Original 'But With A Big Heart'

Entertainment/Film/Interviews

December 25, 2025

'Almost Christmas' Ending, Explained — And Why the Dinner Table Scene Belongs In The Holiday Canon

'Almost Christmas' Ending, Explained — And Why the Dinner Table Scene Belongs In The Holiday Canon

Entertainment/Film

December 24, 2025

Mark Hamill Praises Original Flying Dutchman Ahead Of 'The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants'

Mark Hamill Praises Original Flying Dutchman Ahead Of 'The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants'

Entertainment/Film/Interviews

December 19, 2025

Chance The Rapper’s SocialWorks Is Boosting Independence For Chicago Kids Through Holiday Bike Giveaways

Chance The Rapper’s SocialWorks Is Boosting Independence For Chicago Kids Through Holiday Bike Giveaways

December 17, 2025

'We Ain’t Buying It' Campaign, Explained: How Black Shoppers Are Using Economic Power This Holiday Season

'We Ain’t Buying It' Campaign, Explained: How Black Shoppers Are Using Economic Power This Holiday Season

December 14, 2025