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Popular Culture: Conversations that matter

A popular culture hub for the issues, events, and cultural moments shaping our world right now. In this category, we delve into the deeper aspects of popular culture, examining the impact of fast fashion, the effects of over-tourism, the significance behind global awareness days, the release of influential books, and evolving narratives within Black culture and beyond.

From headlines to hashtags, Popular Culture dives into the conversations that spark change and reflection. Here, you’ll find thoughtful commentary, critical reviews, and stories that connect the personal to the political — because culture isn’t just what we consume. It’s what we live, question, and carry forward.

Pastor says leave your panties at home to better receive Christ – GTFOH

Let me ask you something: if your pastor told you not to wear panties to church would you listen to him? I really try not to concern myself with people’s worshipping practice because I don’t want or …
Lupita Nyong’o

12 Years a Slave Oscar wins prompts offensive headlines

In 2014 the film 12 Years a Slave won many awards and was in the spotlight for months after the film launched last 2013. Actors Lupita Nyong’o and Chiwetel Ejiofor were constantly in the news, along …
Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita Nyong’o shares her story of being dark skinned

Lupita Nyong’o was awarded Best Breakthrough Performance for her work in 12 Years a Slave at February’s Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon. Her acceptance speech brought a tear to …
Zimmerman

CNN set to interview George Zimmerman

It seems that a week doesn’t go by where Trayvon Martin’s killer isn’t headlining in the media or upsetting people on social media. Today people are riled because CNN will be interviewing …

That awkward moment when Samuel L Jackson roasts a reporter

This was the moment when Samuel L Jackson roasted a news anchor on live TV in a case of mistaken identity. Samuel L Jackson was mistaken for Laurence Fishburne by news anchor Sam Rubin of KTLA. This …
DMX Zimmerman

George Zimmerman vs DMX bad taste boxing match cancelled

Those who opposed the controversial DMX vs George Zimmerman boxing match will be glad to hear that the fight is off. Damon Feldman, who has organised a number of fights between stars, took to his …

Trial of Jordan Davis’ killer starts this week

  As we remember Trayvon Martin this week let’s spare a thought for the family of the dead teen, Jordan Davis who was shot dead at 17. The man accused of shooting unarmed Jordan is …
Trayvon Martin and his dad

Trayvon’s killer should not be allowed to box for money

Had he lived Trayvon Martin would have been 19 today. Trayvon was killed by gun toting neighbourhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman. As people remember Trayvon and the injustice dished out due to …
Game and Zimmerman

George Zimmerman agrees to boxing match to maintain relevance

George Zimmerman, the man acquitted of murdering Trayvon Martin, has reportedly agreed to a celebrity boxing match set to happen in March. He currently has no confirmed opponent but some of the …

Usain Bolt dresses as a woman for new Virgin ad and Jamaicans spew bile

Usain Bolt is playing a whole family of characters in Virgin Media’s latest multi-million-pound advertising campaign and black folks have lost their minds with hate. Black folks, especially …
person in santa claus outfit holding gifts

Beware email scams and thieves at Christmas

It’s that most wondrous time of the year when wankers find more stupid and wicked ways to perpetuate harm against innocent folks. Christmas time may bring joy to most people’s lives but it is also …

Kanye West rants about fashion business

Kanye West went off on reporter Sway Calloway during an interview on the SiriusXM station Shade 45. He was responding to the host’s question about past attempts to break into the world of …
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