Kristin Corry
Senior Staff Writer, VICE US
Urban Fiction Shapes Culture. Why Isn't It Considered Serious Literature?
Books about Black street life reflect the people I know, which I can't say for most mainstream classics.
How Porsha Williams Used Her Messy Engagement to Game Bravo
The former ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ alum went from being the franchise’s demure and dutiful wife to the star of her own spinoff.
‘And Just Like That’ Is Desperately Trying to Prove It Has Black Friends
The ‘Sex and the City’ reboot wants to undo its colorblind legacy by including Black characters. Unfortunately, they’re treated as luxury accessories.
Watching Will Smith Lose 20 Pounds Was Oddly Emotional
The ‘King Richard’ star documented his weight loss journey on YouTube’s 'Best Shape of My Life' and it’s the most human we’ve seen him.
The Hidden Gems of 'The Matrix' Are Its Black Characters
Let’s face it, Neo would be nothing without Morpheus, Tank, and the Oracle.
Linda Tripp in 'Impeachment' Is Your Office Frenemy Nightmare
In the third season of FX's 'American Crime Story,' Tripp's manipulations of Monica Lewinsky showcase the viciousness of phony workplace sisterhood.
A Biracial YouTube Star Disparaged Black Women’s Hair. Now She’s Getting Canceled
Briana Monique said she was “blessed” not to have tighter curls and it sparked discourse about Black representation in beauty.
‘Nine Perfect Strangers’: Watching a White Show Through a Black Lens
Too often, critics seem to content themselves to ask about what these shows mean for the world at large. But, do the Black characters feel real?
The Messy, Undeniable Joy of Festivals for a Musician
Festival-seasoned artists Jack Harlow, Duckwrth, and Sam Hunt share their best and worst times as attendees, and as performers.
All College Scams Are Not Created Equal
The Varsity Blues college scandal is back in the news, with parents in the courtroom and children on reality TV. But second chances are only reserved for people with money.
‘Really Love’ Is The Sexiest Movie You’ll Watch This Month
Kofi Siriboe and Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing play a fiery young Black couple whose insecurities tell the larger story of the wealth gap in Washington, D.C.
Braiders Are Turning a Black Hair Tradition Into an Artform
Lil Nas X and Beyoncé are incorporating wired hair into their aesthetic. We talked to braider Widny Bazile about the significance of Black hair as artistic expression.