Rapper Huey, Famously Known For His Hit Song "Pop, Lock & Drop It," Has Died
St. Louis police said Lawrence Franks Jr. was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at a local hospital with at least one gunshot wound.
One Woman, Two Social Media Scandals In A Row, And One Tiny, Tiny Step Toward Change
This week's newsletter: The owner of the Cleveland Flea once again angered her local community — this time for trying to sell a $200 e-course teaching white people how to support the BLM movement. This time, however, she seemed to have finally listened to the criticism.
Black TikTokers Who Create Viral Dances Are Asking The Platform's Most Popular Teens To Properly Credit Their Work
"Don’t do the challenge and not do the research."
Influencers: It’s A Privilege To Post A Black Square And Then Go Back To Your Usual Content
This week's newsletter: Another reminder to you (and me) of our privilege to insulate ourselves from the national conversation, and we regret to inform you that the Stauffer family is back on YouTube.
A Sheriff's Deputy Made A Tearful Video About Her McDonald's Order And Went Viral
The owners of the McDonald's restaurant told BuzzFeed News the woman was not denied service, but said they'd contacted her to apologize for her "unsatisfactory experience."
A Man Has Raised Over $10,000 To Tap-Dance Over His Downstairs MAGA Neighbor And Says He's Donating All Proceeds
He's planning on donating the Venmo pot to the ACLU.
This Woman Is Asking Major Brands To “Pull Up” Their Diversity Statistics, And It’s Working
This week's newsletter: Entrepreneur Sharon Chuter created the #PullUpOrShutUp initiative to ask companies who've made public anti-racist proclamations about their internal hiring profiles.
A Viral TikTok Is Sparking A Conversation About Racial Bias Against Black People In Healthcare
A TikTok from a white physician is making people suddenly aware of an issue that's long affected Black patients and doctors.
The Founder Of Reformation Apologized After Black Employees Accused Her Of Being Racist, But People Aren't Yet Buying It
The company told BuzzFeed News it hopes to "take appropriate corrective actions" moving forward.
A University Is Under Fire After A Professor Tweeted About Comparing The "Behavioral Profile" Of Black Americans To Asian Americans
Current University of Central Florida students and faculty are calling for professor Charles Negy's termination.
Dear Influencers, It’s OK To Pass The Mic
This week's newsletter: Instagram activist and illustrator Danielle Coke of @ohhappydani sets an example of the power of influence in a time of crisis.
Seattle Police Are Investigating Viral Videos That Allege An Officer Maced A Child During A George Floyd Protest
The police department confirmed that it had received a high volume of reports regarding the use of mace by officers during Saturday's demonstrations.
Sunday Night's Protests Against Police Brutality Were A Mix Of Chaotic Violence And Peaceful Demonstrations
The demonstrations, taking place under curfews, have been heated, with some cities marred by looting.
Will Huxley Stauffer’s Story Be The Wake-Up Call That Leads To Protections For Children Of Influencers?
This week's newsletter: The big controversial story this week that's sparking questions like What right does a child have to the profits of their internet-famous parents? And a woman's Instagram account that's grown massively for its beautiful tributes to black Americans who have been killed.
One Man's New YouTube Channel Teaching "Dad" Life Lessons Has Gone Massively Viral. The Responses Are Both Tragic And Touching.
"I knew there was a need — it’s overwhelming."
This Nurse Is Posting Horrific Photos On Instagram From People Who Tried A "DIY Chemical Peel" In Quarantine
Zoe Gazola also wants giant retailers like Amazon to place stricter regulations on products you can easily purchase on their site.
These Controversial Loop Giveaways On Instagram Have Some Things In Common With MLMs
This week's newsletter: Why influencers' massive giveaways sprees to gain fast followers feels so eerily familiar, and Karens acting up during the pandemic has blown up a new Instagram meme page.
This Guy Is Being Trolled After He Shared His Design For A Cool-Looking Leather Face Mask
Breathing is fleeting, drip is forever.
These People Say They Are Being Inundated With Netflix Scams. Some Are Actually Hilarious.
"I realized it was fraud because I don’t pay for my Netflix — my sister does."
Quarantine Has Taught Kids On TikTok How To Be Patient And Adult Influencers How To Apologize
This week's newsletter: How some social media stars are getting better at internalizing criticism — or just better at selling it, and parents running a psychological experiment on their kids for TikTok.