Andscape at the Olympics is an ongoing series exploring the Black athletes and culture around the 2024 Paris Games. PARIS — These Olympics can be defined as the Games of women’s empowerment, in particular Black women power. There is the historic dominance of the USA women’s basketball team, the seismic impact of gymnast Simone Biles...
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Seven Layer Bars
Seven layer bars are a decadent treat that piles chocolate chips, coconut, and walnuts onto a buttery graham cracker crust. Sweetened condensed milk holds it all together and makes it sticky and delicious! Seven layer bars are a bit of a misnomer. There aren’t REALLY seven layers here—it’s more of a jumble of different toppings....
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Jewell Loyd Olympic diary: ‘You’re constantly reminded why you are here’
Andscape at the Olympics is an ongoing series exploring the Black athletes and culture around the 2024 Paris Games. PARIS — Seattle Storm guard, two-time WNBA champion and six-time WNBA All-Star Jewell Loyd is the latest player sharing insight into her life on and off the court through a video diary with Andscape during the...
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2024 WNBA All-Star game shatters viewership records
The 2024 WNBA All-Star game was the most watched ever in history. X Instagram Photo Credit: Nick Davis/ Ballislife This year’s All-Star game was one to remember. With record-breaking temperatures, the WNBA brought the heat to Phoenix. The 20th annual game drew 3.4 million viewers on ABC, making it the most-watched All-Star game in WNBA...
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Southern Smothered Pork Chops Recipe
Our southern smothered pork chops features juicy pork chops that are pan fried until golden brown and smothered in a rich onion gravy. Thick-cut pork chops with creamy gravy is a southern classic meal, perfect for Sunday soul food dinner! Hey there, family! If you’re craving a classic Southern comfort meal that’s both hearty and...
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Leroy Chalk came to France to revive his pro basketball career and never left
Black Americans in France is an ongoing series highlighting African Americans living abroad during the 2024 Paris Games. PARIS — Leroy Chalk was born in Big Sandy, Texas, and moved to France in 1977. Unlike many Black expatriates, Chalk did not set his eyes on Paris at an early age and did not leave the...
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Justice Dept. Defends TikTok Law That Forces App’s Sale or Ban
In its first detailed response to a legal challenge, the agency said TikTok’s proposed changes wouldn’t prevent China from using it to collect U.S. users’ data or spread propaganda.
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Memecoins, Cryptocurrencies Based on Internet Memes, Roar Back
One of the wildest, most scam-ridden corners of the cryptocurrency industry — memecoins, which are rooted in internet memes — has roared back.