By Juan Avilez and Rich Andre, American Immigration Council | Editorial credit: Igor Link / Shutterstock.com The inaugural FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) kicked off on June 14 in Miami, Florida. The new 32-team competition brings together soccer (or football) clubs from around the world. The CWC resembles the better-known FIFA World Cup, where a […]
Welcome to Sports Vibes on Inception FM — where passion meets the game! Today, we’re diving into the 2025 NBA Draft held at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, and trust us, it was a night to remember. From shocking trades to international breakout stories, this year’s draft had it all. We break down the rest of the […]
By Sandy Connors | Editoria credit: Fred Duval / shutterstock.com At the 2025 BET Awards, Hollywood icon Denzel Washington added yet another accolade to his storied career, taking home the ‘Best Actor’ award for his commanding performance in the critically acclaimed crime drama Highest 2 Lowest, directed by longtime collaborator Spike Lee. At 70, Washington […]
By:Jose Valentino Ruiz |theconversation.com | Editorial Photo: IQ Inc In the fall of 1971, Sly and the Family Stone’s “There’s a Riot Goin’ On” landed like a quiet revolution. After two years of silence following the band’s mainstream success, fans expected more feel-good funk from the ensemble. What they got instead was something murkier and […]
By:Broadwayleague.com June 19, 2025 11:00am – 12:30pm LIVE in Times Square blacktobroadway.com The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway initiative announces the performers for the 5th annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth, a FREE outdoor concert in Times Square on Thursday, June 19, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (rain or shine). Flagstar Bank will be this year’s presenting sponsor. The 2025 Juneteenth Legacy […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Photo Copyright IQ INC. The phrase “How many people does it take to screw in a light bulb?” is one of the most enduring setups in modern humor. Ostensibly a joke about a mundane task, the phrase has evolved into a cultural commentary tool, reflecting social stereotypes, group behaviors, and […]
By Staff Writer Netflix’s Forever, released on May 8, 2025, is a poignant reimagining of Judy Blume’s 1975 novel, adapted by Mara Brock Akil. Set in 2018 in Los Angeles, the series follows high school juniors Keisha Clark (Lovie Simone) and Justin Edwards (Michael Cooper Jr.) as they navigate the complexities of first love amid the […]
By Sandy Connors | Photo courtesy: Seattle Storm Dominique Malonga, the 6-foot-6 center selected No. 2 overall by the Seattle Storm in the 2025 WNBA Draft, is already drawing comparisons to the league’s elite. At just 19 years old, Malonga is viewed by league executives as a future cornerstone of the WNBA. In the annual WNBA […]
By Sandy Connors | Editorial credit: Everett Collection / shutterstock.com Mad Men is a landmark television series that aired from 2007 to 2015, created by Matthew Weiner. Set in the 1960s, it delves into the lives of advertising executives on Madison Avenue, primarily focusing on the enigmatic Don Draper, portrayed by Jon Hamm. The series […]
By Toby Slade, THE CONVERSATION Fashion is one of the most powerful tools we have for understanding ourselves and the world around us. Nowhere is this clearer than in the story of Black American tailoring and the legacy of the Black dandy. Inspired by scholar Monica L. Miller’s groundbreaking book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the […]