Weekend Culture Roundup December 22, 2023

2023 was a hell of a year. Full of viral moments and incredible performances. Whether that was on the big screen or the field of play, so many Black people rose to prominence in the past year. - Noah A. McGee Read More

As fans and co-stars mourn the untimely death of actor Andre Braugher, there is a new emphasis on the pervasiveness of lung cancer among Black men and why they are more likely than other groups to die from the disease. The “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” star passed away last week, just months after his diagnosis, according to a statement from his publicist. - Angela Johnson Read More

“Married to Medicine” star Dr. Jacqueline “Jackie” Walters is in the hot seat after controversial comments are coming back to bite her—hard! An old YouTube Live clip of a conversation Walters had has been making the rounds and it captures well-known OBGYN accusing pregnant Black women of being “dramatic” about their health concerns to get a day off work. - Angela Johnson Read More

When the world gets a little too crazy, sports is what we rely on to keep our minds off the chaos. 2023 provided us with some truly spectacular performances from the world’s best athletes. From LeBron defying Father Time, to Simone Biles returning to defy gravity, we had plenty to be amazed by. As we reflect back on the year, we’re taking a look at some of the most awe-inspiring, heart-stopping, unforgettable athletes of 2023. - Stephanie Holland Read More

From climate change to health care to the rising cost of everything, we’ve got a lot to worry about – and let’s not even get started on the 2024 Presidential election. But even in all the darkness, there are glimmers of hope everywhere. And we decided to look at some of our favorite actors, athletes and politicians to help us find some positivity to take with us into the new year. - Angela Johnson Read More

Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson join Securing the Bag to talk about their success on their HGTV show and other career endeavors.