The 25 best video games of 2022 With the holidays around the corner (and after many, many hours of playtime), we’ve made our picks for the best games of 2022. These titles represent a wide range of genres and platforms, offering something for everyone no matter...
The 15 Best R&B/Hip Hop Albums of 2022 And as we head into 2023, let’s look into the albums that stood out the most in 2022 in no particular order. Read the rest here. Too Short Profile Feature By the time Born to Mack dropped, featuring breakout tracks including “Freaky Tales”...
The Oral History of BET's Teen Summit For over a decade, Teen Summit served three purposes — bringing topics important to Black teenagers to the forefront, an outlet for Black creative expression, and a platform that led cast and production to greater opportunities. “‘Teen Summit’ was able to provide...
Kevin Hart’s Hart House Is a New Plant-Based Fast Food Alternative The stand-up comedian, actor and entrepreneur's latest venture, which he hopes will become a national chain, officially opens in Los Angeles on Aug. 25. Read the rest here! ...
Roe Reversal Fuels Clinic to Keep Abortion Options Open for Angelenos After the Supreme Court’s decision, abortion providers like Planned Parenthood are ready to serve patients – in more ways than you might assume. Read the rest here! LA’s Black Booksellers Embrace a Promising Future as Eso Won...
Why the Oculus Quest 2 is still the virtual reality headset to buy But here’s what hasn’t changed: Between its affordable price, ease of use and sheer fun factor, the Meta Quest 2 has remained the most popular VR headset out there. Available for $299 with 128GB...
Lenovo G25-10 review A full HD display with a 144Hz refresh rate available at a sub-$250 pricepoint, the Lenovo G25-10 is something to consider for competitive gamers iching for a functional gaming monitor that won’t break the bank. However, there are better displays available for a...
Sam Jay Ups the Controversial Ante For ‘Pause’ Season Two Last year’s debut of the HBO series Pause with Sam Jay was more than a sleek reinvention of a late-night talk show. The series produced by the titular stand-up comedian Sam Jay, alongside Insecure showrunner Prentice Penny, offered an unfiltered look into...
Best Beats headphones in 2022 Leaning more into headphones and earbuds lately, Beats has continued to stand out by delivering flashier, more bass-heavy alternatives to Apple’s own audio devices while also offering compelling fitness-focused products. We’ve tested nearly all of Beats’ recent headphones and earbuds, and...
HP Omen 27c review The HP Omen 27c curved gaming monitor fits well into HP's Omen line of displays, despite some notable caveats. Read the rest here! Sony HT-S400 Soundbar review From the HT-A7000 to the HT-G700 and HT-X8500, Sony has made a habit of making premium-level soundbars that would normally cost a lot...
