About Barbara Gonzalez, Associate Culture Editor

"As a pastor, it is my moral duty to speak out against racism, America's original sin."

While dogs have historically been considered man’s best friend, a certain 5-year-old boy from Philadelphia prefers cats. According to ABC News, Shon Griffin has been connecting with cats (in super hero costumes) since he was three years old, earning him the adorable nickname ‘Catman’ by his aunt Kris Papiernik. She and her fiancee, Kia Griffin, […]

White allyship is necessary to combat the injustices that people of color experience daily. However, it’s important to never confuse one’s allyship with a white savior complex—which is exactly what Cleveland Browns’ tight end Seth DeValve’s wife wants to avoid. In a first-person essay for Very Smart Brothas, Erica Harris DeValve writes how proud she […]

"You can't be a full human being if you can't be emotional, gentle and creative."