What's On Today - Monday

Mutual aid campaigns and collectives have become an increasing part of the safety net for Black families and communities. For Gabrielle Souza, these things are even more critical when it comes to providing resources and filling in the gaps for Black and brown Trans people.

As executive director of The Okra Project, a Black-led Trans mutual aid collective, Souza builds on the legacy of support she received as a young person. Now, entering her third year at the helm of the mutual aid organization, she said that mutual aid is at the heart of everything the organization does.… Read more

Thanksgiving is America’s most hypocritical holiday that with love.

It’s the one day we all collectively agree to pause and “give thanks” while consuming enough sodium to personally deliver our tidings of gratitude to Jesus and simultaneously pretending like we actually enjoy the company of our extended families.

It’s one of the few days when, as a Black man, you’re obligated to wear all of your identities at once. Dutiful son, dedicated brother, distant cousin, and maybe drunk uncle.… Read more

The barn where Emmett Till was tortured and brutally murdered will be turned into a memorial after being purchased by The Emmett Till Interpretive Center.

According to AP, the Emmett Till Interpretive Center announced on Sunday that it purchased the Mississippi barn with the assistance of writer/producer Shonda Rhimes, who donated $1.5 million to the center. In an open letter announcing the purchase, the center said it plans to have the memorial open to the public ahead of the 75th anniversary of Emmett Till’s lynching.… Read more

By now, most of us have seen the #ThanksgivingClapBacks and #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies hashtags that pop up on social media around this time of year. While some are downright hilarious, others might hit a little too close to home. What do you do when it’s really not all that funny anymore?

“It Be Your Own Family”

The holidays can be a source of great stress for a multitude of reasons. For some, the financial burden of preparing or hosting Thanksgiving dinner can be significant.… Read more

During a recent conversation with DJ A&G, Leon Thomas opened up about how he’s balancing a busy tour schedule, a growing international fanbase, and the excitement of multiple Grammy nods — all without losing sight of the people who support him most. The singer, songwriter, producer and actor says performing for packed venues feels “even more meaningful” now that the Recording Academy has recognized his work.

He also discussed his latest single, “Yes, It Is” which he co-wrote and says pulls inspiration from real-life experiences and the stories of those closest to him.… Read more