Early 2024 Election Voting Is Underway: What to Know
Voters in over a dozen states are poised to start early voting before millions of other Americans. Election Day is less than 19 days away, but early voting has already…
Jay-Z & NFL to Continue Super Bowl Halftime Partnership: ‘It’s Been a Mutually Positive Relationship’
Jay-Z & NFL to Continue Super Bowl Halftime Partnership: ‘It’s Been a Mutually Positive Relationship’
Michelle Obama’s Voting Initiative Announces More than 500 Early Voting Events
Turnout for first day of early voting surpasses 2016 numbers, Board of Election says Michelle Obama’s voter engagement and mobilization initiative is ready to party — announcing more than 500…
‘Luther: Never Too Much’ Documentary On R&B Legend Airing Now on CNN and HULU
“I’m thrilled to partner again with CNN Films and OWN to bring this film to audiences“ “Love is a gamble and I’m so glad that I’m winnin,” sings Luther Vandross…
Paranoid Ohio Man Shoots Innocent Black Uber Driver Multiple Times While She Desperately Tries to Escape After He Mistakes Her for Ransom Caller
Mr. Brock received some scam call by a person purporting to be someone from our courts who informed him a family member was incarcerated and that he had a bond…
Gayle King Slammed After Admitting to Dawn Staley She Was Rooting for Caitlin Clark and Iowa over South Carolina
By Nicole Duncan-Smith Black Twitter (or Black X) is furious with Gayle King after she implied during an interview with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley that she was rooting for…
Black-Led Women’s Running Group Sues Boston Marathon Organizers and Newton Police Chief for Alleged Racial Discrimination
Police formed “a human barricade to physically separate the running crews of colors from the event,” the complaint alleges. “Similarly-situated white spectators received no such treatment.” By Zoe Sottile and…
How Black Colleges and Universities Have Been Underfunded by Billions for Decades
Tennessee State University has been hit the worst, having been underfunded by $2.1 billion over 30 years. Chicago State University’s funding has declined by 46% over the last quarter-century. By…
Reasons Why Black Americans Are Leaving the U.S. for a Better Life Overseas
Shocking Reasons Black Americans Are Fleeing the U.S. for a Better Life Overseas.
Outrage Over ‘Damaging’ ‘Good Times’ Reboot Divides Fans and Original Stars John Amos and Bern Nadette Stanis
Outrage Over ‘Damaging’ ‘Good Times’ Reboot Divides Fans and Original Stars John Amos and Bern Nadette Stanis
MLB Sees Slowly Improving Diversity in its Youth Pipeline, Despite Record-Low Black Major Leaguers
MLB Sees Slowly Improving Diversity in its Youth Pipeline, Despite Record-Low Black Major Leaguers
What Black Student Loan Borrowers Should Know About Biden’s New ‘Plan B’ for Debt Relief
What Black Student Loan Borrowers Should Know About Biden’s New ‘Plan B’ for Debt Relief
Where To Find Startup Grants For Your Business In 2024
Great information and resources to get your business to the next level. By LEAH JONES Those seeking funding for their small business have the debt-free option of applying for startup…
Viola Davis is Now a Barbie Girl in a Barbie World
In celebration of Women’s History Month and the 65th anniversary of Barbie, Mattel honors Viola Davis and Black beauty. Barbie fever is not over just yet — at least, not…
Outspoken Flint City Councilman Eric Mays Has Passed
Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley said Mays’ “bold and courageous service” made him beloved among his constituents in the First Ward FLINT, Mich – The city of Flint is mourning the…
Wisconsin School District Releases Tape of Black Superintendent’s Comments That Led to Resignation
Simply put, I spoke my truth. MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay school district on Wednesday released the recording of its first Black superintendent’s appearance on an Atlanta radio…
6 Things Everyone Should Know About Black Hair History
Here are six things to know and appreciate about the rich cultural, aesthetic and social history of Black hair. By Odele Hair means something different to each of us, but…
Denzel Washington and Spike Lee to Reunite for Apple & A24’s “High and Low”
Denzel Washington and Spike Lee Reuniting to Remake Kurosawa’s ‘High and Low’ With A24 and Apple By Katcy Stephan Denzel Washington and Spike Lee are reuniting for their fifth film…
Ohio Judge Announces Mistrial In Murder Case Against Former Deputy Who Shot Casey Goodson Five Times In the Back
There were jurors back there that obviously felt that Jason Meade was responsible for the unjustifiable killing of Casey Goodson. And that should make a statement By Taylor Ardrey An…
Frankie Beverly of Maze Announces His ‘I Wanna Thank You Farewell Tour’
Frankie Beverly of Maze Announces His ‘I Wanna Thank You Farewell Tour’ By Gail Mitchell Say it ain’t so. After 54 years, nine gold albums and a string of hits…
Voices From the Violent Civil Rights Era See Attacks on Voting Rights as Part of Ongoing Struggle
As the country awaits a Supreme Court decision on whether the Voting Rights Act will be reinforced or further eroded, six individuals who were part of the fight for voting…
Black Californians Hope State Reparations Don’t Become Another Broken Promise
“People wonder why African Americans at large are angry,” he said. “Because we’ve been lied to. We’ve been bamboozled. For centuries — not decades — centuries.” BY SOPHIE AUSTIN AND…
Father and Son Use Art to Depict the Black American Experience
Father and son’s art depicts Black people in a way that encapsulates the history and beauty Philadelphia’s NBC10 celebrates the power and evolution of storytelling with a campaign that recognizes…
What You Need to Know About the Origins of Black History Month
This was a community effort spearheaded by Woodson that built on tradition, and built on Black institutional life and structures to create a new celebration that was a week long,…
Colman Domingo to Direct and Star in Nat King Cole Film
Domingo will play the legendary singer in a movie musical he has co-written. Colman Domingo is booked and busy, and he has no plans to slow down anytime soon. The…
A Statue of Jackie Robinson was Stolen From a Kansas Park, Leaving Just His Feet Behind
League 42, a Little League nonprofit named after Robinson’s number with the Dodgers, paid about $50,000 for the model WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A prized statue of Jackie Robinson was…
Case Against Man Accused in NYC Subway Chokehold Death of Jordan Neely Moves Forward
Judge denies effort to have Daniel Penny’s manslaughter case dismissed By Claire Thornton A New York judge has declined to dismiss the case of Daniel Penny, the man charged with…
Things Black Men Should Know about Prostate Cancer
Black men both get and die from prostate cancer at a higher rate, early testing is key. By Donovan J. Thomas News that the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s son,…
WATCH: Usher Releases New Trailer for Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas
The trailer is titled “30 Years in the Making” and highlights his iconic song “Yeah!” ATLANTA – As we all know, Atlanta’s R&B superstar Usher will be the halftime act…
The FBI’s Tweet Honoring MLK Jr. Derails After the Social Media Platform Issues Community Advisory
Beyond Tone Death By Taylor Ardrey After the Federal Bureau of Investigation made a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, the agency immediately received backlash online. In…
Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson Biopic Gets Global Release Date Via Lionsgate & Universal
“Just to tell the facts as we know it, about the artist, about the man, about the human being. You know, the good, bad and the ugly,” By Anthony D’Alessandro…
‘Shirley’ First Look: Regina King in Netflix’s Shirley Chisholm Biopic with Terrence Howard, Andre Holland and More
Regina King Inspires as Presidential Candidate Shirley Chisholm in a New Biopic Netflix has dropped the first images and a date announcement teaser for its long-gestating Shirley Chisholm biopic starring…
Crew Sealed Rudolph Williams, 73, in Dilapidated Apartment Without Heat, Video Appears to Show
In a series of interviews, Harvey, Illinois Mayor Christopher Clark acknowledged that people were still inside their units when the apartments started being shuttered. HARVEY, Ill. (AP) — Rudolph Williams…
‘The Color Purple’ is the Biggest Christmas Day Opening Since 2009
The Color Purple, in its opening day, exceeded the entire opening weekends of every stage-to-screen musical adaptation that’s premiered in the last few years By Bob Mondello The Color Purple…
Black Woman ‘humiliated’ at Car Dealership, Profiled and Falsely Arrested, Suit Says
An Illinois woman is suing a car dealership, and others, after she says she was racially profiled and falsely arrested while trying to buy a vehicle. On March 10, Sade…
BREAKING: Jury Awards Election Workers Nearly $150 Million in Giuliani Defamation Trial
The amount is three times as much as plaintiffs were seeking. By Daniel Barnes, Ryan J. Reilly and Dareh Gregorian WASHINGTON — Rudy Giuliani should pay a pair of Georgia…
WATCH: Everything You Need to Know About Beverly Hills Cop 4, New Trailer Released
Axel Foley is heading back to Beverly Hills for an all-new adventure. BY JOHN DILILLO Cue the synthesizers — Eddie Murphy is back as Axel Foley. It’s been nearly 30…
Ex-Officer Derek Chauvin, Convicted in George Floyd’s Killing, Was Stabbed in Prison, AP Source Says
The attack happened at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, a medium-security prison BY MICHAEL R. SISAK Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed…
Cheryl Lynn Reveals She Owns Her Masters, Including Her 1983 Hit ‘Encore,’ Which Is Earning Over 30K Spotify Streams 40 Years Later
Along with sharing that she owns her masters, Lynn announced that she’s working with lawyers to bring more of her music to streaming platforms. Releasing a hit song while a…
Kevin Hart Will Receive the Mark Twain Prize — Humor’s Highest Honor
The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor honors individuals who’ve made an impact on American society By Elizabeth Blair Comedian, actor, writer and entrepreneur Kevin Hart is the winner of…
Denzel Washington Reuniting with Antoine Fuqua for Ancient Warrior Epic at Netflix
The untitled film will center around real-life military commander Hannibal. BY SAMANTHA BERGESON Denzel Washington definitely is thinking about the Roman Empire. The actor is confirmed to reunite with longtime…
No, It’s Not a Joke. An Andre 3000 Album Is on the Way
The legendary Atlanta artist is releasing his debut solo record, New Blue Sun, on Nov. 17. By Noah A. McGee Well, I’ll be damned. I guess Killer Mike wasn’t teasing.…
One Officer Who Arrested Elijah McClain Convicted of Criminally Negligent Homicide; Second Officer Acquitted
The jury reached a verdict after deliberating for 16 hours over three days. Randy Roedema, one of the Aurora, Colorado, police officers who arrested Elijah McClain, an unarmed 23-year-old Black…
Multiple people suffer non-life-threatening injuries in ‘active shooter situation’ at Morgan State University, Baltimore Police say
The shooting came amid the historically Black institution’s homecoming week festivities leading up to a football game Saturday. By Dan Belson and Dillon Mullan Baltimore Police are encouraging people to…
Last Living Suspect in 1996 Drive-By Shooting of Tupac Shakur Indicted on Murder Charge
Police homicide Lt. Jason Johansson said Davis’ own public comments revived the investigation by providing police with “admissible evidence.” BY RIO YAMAT AND KEN RITTER LAS VEGAS (AP) — A…
What to Know About Elijah McClain’s Death and the Criminal Trial of Two Officers
Two police officers put McClain in a neck hold during a late-night stop in 2021, and McClain can be heard on body camera footage saying he can’t breathe correctly. DENVER…
Shaquille O’Neal Invested In Google ‘By Accident’ Then Learned He Hit The Jackpot While Reading A Newspaper
O’Neal’s only regret is that he hadn’t invested more in Google. Today, the tech giant is valued at $1.714 trillion By Samantha Dorisca It wasn’t until reading a newspaper that…
Deion Sanders Worked His Way Up To An Estimated $45M Fortune, But His 5 Children Are The Real Proof Of The ‘Prime’ Effect.
Sanders’ children have followed in their father’s athletic and influential footsteps in some capacity, but they are making their own waves and forging their own paths. By Josh Rodgers Throughout…
Experts Predict Shedeur Sanders Could Rake In $10M Annually From NIL Deals
With three outstanding games under his belt, experts predict that Shedeur could earn up to $10 million annually through name, image, and likeness (NIL) money. By Shanique Yates Deion Sanders…
‘LANDO’: Star Wars Series From Donald and Stephen Glover Will Now be a Film
The film could potentially be seen as a follow-up to the Han Solo prequel film Solo: A Star Wars Story The Lando series from Donald Glover is now becoming a…
Air Force Gen. CQ Brown confirmed as chairman of joint chiefs, 1st time Pentagon’s 2-top post held by Black people
Brown, a career fighter pilot, was the Air Force’s first Black commander of the Pacific Air Forces and most recently its first Black chief of staff, making him the first…
For Decades No-One Even Knew His Name. This Month, James Jamerson Will Have a Street Named After Him
How James Jamerson became a bass guitar hero: playing on 23 number one records for Motown By Nick Wells It’s been 40 years since the bass pioneer, James Jamerson, died…
Paramount Ends Plans To Sell Its Majority Stake In BET Media Group To Bidders, Including Tyler Perry And Byron Allen
Along with BET, the deal would have included the cable channel VH1. By Jonathan Landrum Jr. LOS ANGELES — BET won’t be sold after all: Paramount Global decided against selling…
Binge Drinking and Substance Use Spiked Among Adults 35 to 50 in 2022 — But Not for Black Folks
A new study finds that while cannabis, hallucinogens, and binge drinking have increased in recent years, racial gaps in drinking and drug use in the U.S. continue. By Kay Wicker…
Marcus Baskerville Is Using His Weathered Souls Co. Platform To Diversify The Craft Beer Sector
For me, it was keeping things diverse By Shanique Yates Marcus Baskerville developed a love for the craft of brewing long before he entered the beer industry. Now, he is…
Marvin Gaye Estate Releases ‘Let’s Get It On’ 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Featuring 20 Never-Heard Tracks
Motown has released an incredible wealth of previously unheard music from Gaye in the almost four decades since he passed away By Todd Gilchrist From the wah-wah guitar that opens…
Phylicia Rashad Will Direct World Premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Purpose
Steppenwolf Theare Company’s spring 2024 lineup will also include Larissa FastHorse’s The Thanksgiving Play. By Meg Masserson Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced its spring 2024 programming. The ensemble theatre company…
Man Waving Bladed Glove at Protesters Found Guilty of Attempted Murder
Frank Cavalluzzi, 57, who faces up to 25 years in prison for each of the nine attempted murder counts on which he was convicted, learns his fate in October. A…
LeBron James Flexes Savannah James’ Upcoming Skincare Line On Instagram — ‘She Has No Idea I’m Posting This Cause She Would Actually Kill Me’
A proud husband, LeBron took to Instagram to preview what’s to come. By Samantha Dorisca Savanah James’ empire is growing! From once opening her own juice shop to investing in…
Melba Moore Thanks Katt Williams For Sponsoring Her Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame: ‘I’m Still In Shock’
Comedian Katt Williams was also present to commemorate Moore’s achievements. Award-winning performer Melba Moore was recently honored with her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Last week,…
Lawsuit Could Lead to More Political Representation for Black Voters in Florida
In their lawsuit, voting rights groups in Florida claimed that the redrawn congressional map violated state and federal voting rights protections for Black voters. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Voting rights…
USDA Says It’s Investing in the Growth of 19 HBCUs
Funding provided to eligible schools will support various initiatives, such as curriculum design, materials development, and student recruitment and retention. The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to invest over $33…
CNN Sets Premiere Date For ‘Little Richard: I Am Everything’ – Update
Little Richard is the true king of rock ‘n’ roll, the alpha and omega of wild, rhythm-based music By Anthony D’Alessandro UPDATE: CNN has scheduled the premiere of Lisa Cortés’…
Robert F. Smith Announces Vista Equity Partners Has Reached Over $100B In Assets Under Management
Since Vista was founded over two decades ago, we’ve expanded to 650+ team members operating around the world, built a comprehensive library of enterprise software best practices and much more…
Multi-Hyphenate Patti LaBelle Now Has One Of The Best Selling Brands At Walmart
People can afford to eat my food and know that they’re getting quality food By Ngozi Nwanji Patti LaBelle has always been assured that she knows how to cook. Since…
Ohio Voters Soundly Reject Proposed Amendment Linked to Abortion Rights
Voter opposition to the proposal was widespread, even spreading into traditionally Republican territory. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio voters on Tuesday resoundingly rejected a Republican-backed measure that would have made…
Jay-Z’s ‘The Book of HOV’ Exhibit Leads to 4000 New Card Sign Ups in Brooklyn Public Library
We wanted to highlight Jay-Z in part because our book collection has the largest amount of Brooklyn history in the world, and you can’t tell the story of Brooklyn without…
Marla Gibbs Says ‘It’s Never Too Late’ To Tell Your Story; Releases Memoir at Age 92
I BELIEVE NO MATTER THE CHALLENGES ONE FACES, IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO TURN YOUR LIFE AROUND OR MAKE A DIFFERENCE. By Jeroslyn JoVonn Marla Gibbs is 92 years…
Viola Davis Refrains From Resuming Work On ‘G20’ Despite SAG-AFTRA Waiver: ‘I Stand In Solidarity With Actors’
“We believe the leverage created by increasing competitive pressure on the AMPTP and denying them what they want most will force them back to the table and help bring this…
5 Places You Should Not Use Your Debit Card
You work hard for your money — so don’t let your debit card make it easy for scammers to steal your earnings and information. By Jennifer Streaks These days, everything…
WATCH: Cincinnati Music Festival Generates Over $100 million for Local Economy as Tens of Thousands Visit
CINCINNATI — Tens of thousands of people were in town for Cincinnati Music Festival last weekend. It’s a tradition that spans 55 years here in The Queen City. Soul legend…
Jay-Z Dining At Black-Owned Restaurant Leads To Boost After Being ‘Up And Down’ For 11 Months
“The impact was immediate, of course. Coleman’s phone hasn’t stopped ringing since, and he’s been fielding interview requests, he said,” By Samantha Dorisca A Chicago, IL, soul food restaurant saw…
Report: New Study Touts 8 Habits That Can Extend Lifespan by 24 Years
Want to live longer and healthier? A recent study found that eight simple lifestyle changes can add up to 24 years to your lifespan. We all know and love the…
Watch: Black Farmers Are Being Exploited in America
John Boyd Jr. weighs in on a $4 billion debt relief program that was supposed to provide relief to Black farmers but was recently dismissed. By TheGrio Staff In 1919,…
Entrepreneur Larry Morrow Went From Losing A Restaurant At Age 22 To Conceptualizing 5 Different Dining Experiences
“Honestly, I’m not a person that plans out too far,” he said, “10 years is a long time…My game plan changes every day.” By Ngozi Nwanji Larry Morrow is a…
Inside Why Prince Changed His Name As A Way To Get Ownership Of His Music
Throughout his tenure, he recorded classic hits such as “When Doves Cry,” “1999,” and his biggest chart-topping single and album — “Purple Rain.” By Josh Rodgers A few names will…
Magic Johnson Becomes Part Owner of the NFL’s Washington Commanders
Washington owners Dan and Tanya Snyder announced their intention to sell the team in November. Forbes listed the value of the franchise at $5.6 billion. By John Keim Earvin “Magic”…
WATCH: ‘All Up In The Biz’: Showtime To Premiere Documentary Feature On Late Rap Legend Biz Markie
All Up In The Biz will feature never before seen footage, musical interludes, animation, puppetry, and interviews with Biz Markie and other prominent figures in hip hop, such as Fat…
Kyrie Irving Donates $40K To Help Elderly South Carolina Woman Fight For Ownership Of Her Land
She is being sued by Bailey Point Investment Group under claims that she is blocking progress on a 147-unit complex, which will sit next to her property. Dallas Mavericks star…
Watch: When Did African Americans Actually Get the Right to Vote?
The 15th Amendment was supposed to guarantee Black men the right to vote, but exercising that right became another challenge. By SARAH PRUITT In the immediate aftermath of the Civil…
Country’s Oldest Baseball Stadium to Host Game Honoring Willie Mays
MLB said Tuesday it is staging the game around the Juneteenth holiday, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas in 1865. NEW YORK (AP) — Major League…
Angela Yee Purchases 30-Unit Building in Midtown Detroit to House Formerly Incarcerated Women
“So, part of what we’re doing with that building is making sure that women who are formerly incarcerated have a certain amount of those units that will be allocated to…
L.A. Man Who Underwent Historic Face Transplant Going Strong After Four Years
“The face feels fine,” he said. “When I look in the mirror, I see another person, no doubt about that.” By Francis Akhalbey Robert Chelsea in August 2013 suffered third-degree…
‘The Last Of Us’ Star Keivonn Woodard Makes Emmy History As Youngest Nominee In This Category, Is Also The First Black Deaf Actor To Get Nod
Deaf Actor Keivonn Montreal Woodard Youngest EMMY Nominee Ever in Category By Destiny Jackson For 10-year-old actor Keivonn Woodard, life is nothing but net. Literally. As the Emmy nominations were…
Irvin’s ‘Dark Place’ vs. ‘Jane Doe’s ‘Evil Mind’: New Info in $100M Cowboys Lawsuit
Michael Irvin’s attorneys are arguing that the defendants in the Cowboys icon’s sexual misconduct lawsuit took actions that :were intentional, aggravated, and committed with an evil mind.” By MIKE FISHER…
Jamie Foxx, Colin Firth, Sony Music Producing Documentary on Legendary Singer Luther Vandross
Award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porter is directing, and production is underway. Vandross, who died in 2005, won eight Grammys and sold 40 million albums worldwide. BY MESFIN FEKADU A documentary about…
‘Bob Marley: One Love’: Trailer Reveals Kingsley Ben-Adir as Jamaican Reggae Legend
The movie, “Bob Marley: One Love,” is scheduled to arrive in theaters February 14, 2024 By Mike Snider Bob Marley is finally getting the biopic treatment recently given to Elvis,…
‘Disturbing’: LASD Opens Probe After Video Shows Deputy Throwing Woman to The Ground
The department called the footage “disturbing” in a press release announcing the probe late Monday night. By GABRIEL SAN ROMÁN Cellphone footage of a deputy throwing a woman to the…
Essence Festival Court Order Shuts Down New Orleans Bookstore Event for Black Authors
Lawyers representing the festival issued a cease-and-desist letter Thursday to Baldwin & Co., a Black-owned coffee and bookstore business, and the author event organizers NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New…
Activists Suing Harvard University Over Legacy Admissions
Harvard sued over ‘legacy admissions’ after Supreme Court targets affirmative action Harvard is facing a civil rights complaint over the school’s legacy admissions after the Supreme Court ruled against race-conscious…
Exonerated Central Park Five Member Leads in New York City Council Race
Yusef Salaam, exonerated as part of the Central Park 5 in 2002, appeared to be heading toward a City Council victory as voters embraced more moderate candidates. Walking down 125th…
Keke Palmer Recalls Financial Turmoil After Investing In Herself — “I Was like, ‘I’m Broke Child'”
During an interview with Terrell Grice, Palmer shed light into a “tough” period in her life that followed her time on Nickelodeon’s “True Jackson, VP.” By Samantha Dorisca Keke Palmer…
Line Wraps Around The Building For The Opening Of Shaquille O’Neals First Big Chicken Houston Location
“Big Chicken wouldn’t be growing like it is without the team behind it,” O’Neal shared in a press statement in April 2023 By Ngozi Nwanji. Business just keeps on booming…
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action
The decision stemmed from two lawsuits challenging the consideration of race in college admissions By Anna Staver The U.S. Supreme Court struckdown affirmative action Thursday, overturning more than 40 years…
Outraged Chicago Family Calls Out False ‘Narrative’ After Charges Dropped Against Mother, 14-Year-Old Son In Fatal Shooting At Hot Dog Stand
‘Made My Nephew Look Like a Thug’ By Nicole Duncan-Smith An argument at a popular Chicago hot dog eatery resulted in a man being fatally shot in his back by…
WATCH: Oprah’s The Color Purple Musical Film Sets Premiere Date
“Incorporating magical realism in this version of the story gives the audience a chance to go inside of Celie’s imagination,” By Emily Burack Oprah can’t wait for the new adaptation…
Angela Bassett: Black Panther Actress to Receive Honorary Oscar
“Across her decades-long career, Angela Bassett has continued to deliver transcendent performances that set new standards in acting,” said Academy President Janet Yang. Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks and Carol Littleton…
Mom, Teen Son Initially Charged With Murder in Shooting at Restaurant to file Suit After Charges Dropped
“These charges have caused great harm to Ms. Hood, her family and her family’s reputation” A woman and her 14-year-old son who were initially charged with murder in the fatal…
Charges Dropped Against Mother and Son in Deadly West Pullman Shooting; Video Shows Man Punching Woman
Carlishia Hood, 35, and her son had been charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of 32-year-old Jeremy Brown on June 18 CHICAGO Cook County prosecutors have dropped murder charges…
New Evidence, Eyewitnesses in Jonathan Majors Assault Case Appear to Tell a Different Story
Attorneys Break Down Jonathan Majors’ Public Legal Strategy By Shanelle Genai Just one day after Marvel star Jonathan Majors appeared in court to get the August 3 trial date for…
Patti LaBelle Will Perform Tina Turner Tribute at BET Awards 2023
“Tina was a trailblazer and someone I have a tremendous amount of respect for because of all that she overcame and all that she accomplished,” LaBelle tells Rolling Stone By…
Black Fathers Share Their Fears and Hopes for Their Sons in America Today
Photographs and Interviews by Ruddy Roye | Introduction by Eddie S. Glaude Jr. My son Langston came into the house visibly angry. His jaw was clenched, and his eyes were…
Grizzlies PG Ja Morant Suspended 25 Games by NBA
Morant has been suspended indefinitely by the Grizzlies since last month following an incident where he was seen holding a gun on an Instagram Live video. By DANIEL CHAVKIN The…
“Karen” Called Out on TikTok for Trespassing into Stranger’s Home to Complain
A man appeared to get the shock of his life when he found that a woman had walked straight into his house just to complain. The video has now gone…
2 Cops Escape Charges of Mutilating, Burning a Black Woman’s Corpse
The family of Mykaella Sharlman spoke out after two Antioch officers had their charges dismissed in the arson of the woman’s remains. The two police officers accused of burning a…
Ex-Florida State Football Player Travis Rudolph Found Not Guilty in Murder Case
Travis Rudolph, 27, was found not guilty of one count of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A South Florida jury agreed Wednesday…
Get to Know Kristen Welker, the Philly Native Replacing Chuck Todd on NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’
Kristen Welker Will Be the First Black Person to Host ‘Meet the Press’ By Rob Tornoe NBC’s flagship politics show Meet the Press will soon have some Philly flavor. Kristen…
Meet the African Millionaire Who Transforms Slums Into Vibrant Business Hubs
The young investor has a knack for investing and building in slum areas, where no one else would think to venture. When his father gave him $84 at age 16…
Ex-NFL WR Travis Rudolph Faces Murder Trial, Claims Self Defense after Ex Girlfriend text her Brother “Please go shoot his sh*** up”
By Hannah Phillips WEST PALM BEACH — The murder trial of former Florida State University football player Travis Rudolph began Wednesday morning. Attorneys for both sides presented opening statements, one…
Pregnancy and Sports a Challenging Combination for Female Professional Athletes
Juggling the demands of parenthood with those of a professional sports career is just one of myriad challenges female athletes face. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pro soccer player Jess McDonald…
Louisiana House Passes House Bill no. 321, Outing Juvenile Records In Black Communities
Louisiana’s Republican-led statehouse passed a bill creating online portals to view minor’s criminal records. The catch? It’s only in largely Black communities. By Jessica Washington There isn’t a lot we…
Daniel Penny Surrenders to Police in Jordan Neely’s Subway Chokehold Death
Daniel Penny accused in NYC subway chokehold death surrenders. By Steve Almasy, John Miller and Kara Scannell Daniel Penny, a US Marine veteran who held homeless street artist Jordan Neely…
Babyface Asked Not to Perform Last Night on Anita Baker’s Songstress Tour, Fans Upset
Fans react to the last-minute announcement at the Prudential Center Problems reported in Newark, New Jersey last night on THE SONGSTRESS TOUR.According to reports, the show was supposed to have…
California Reparations Panel Approves Payments up to $1.2 million for Black Residents
The nine-member committee, which first convened nearly two years ago, gave final approval at a meeting in Oakland to a hefty list of proposals that now go to state lawmakers…
WATCH: Peacock Releases Trailer for Upcoming LeBron James Biopic
Shooting Stars is directed by Chris Robinson, and will begin streaming on Peacock on June 2. LeBron James’s basketball career has unfolded like the stuff of legend. Now, it’s getting…
REPORT: Frankie Beverly and Original Members of MAZE Split, Touring Separately This Summer
Rumors of Frankie Beverly’s possible retirement and health surround the future of the iconic band Several longtime band members of MAZE featuring Frankie Beverly, including co-founder Roame, have formed their…
NBA Star Gary Payton II Surprises Mom with College Degree Before Playoff Game
“I was so surprised!!!” Monique Payton told the Associated Press via text message. “I had no idea he was going to complete his degree! I had forgotten all about it!…
KRS-One, Arrested Development, The Ohio Players, and More Headline 2023 Juneteenth Festival
The festival runs from June 16-19, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania As the summertime nears, that means more fun in the sun and festivals. We’re learning who is performing at Pittsburgh’s…
Who Killed Jordan Neely? Police Silence Over Former Marine Raises Questions
“NYPD let his killer go. Imagine a Black ex marine choking a homeless white man to death and police letting him walk away.” Questions have been raised about the New…
‘He Got Game’ At 25: How the Film Sparked A Cultural Revolution
Spike Lee on the 25th Anniversary of ‘He Got Game,’ Casting Ray Allen and the Inspiration Behind the Iconic Film By Jael Rucker We hear the words legendary, iconic, and…
Here’s Why These Black Farmers are Celebrating the Historic Sale of Their Land.
Today, he says the patience of the farmers has paid off after the land was officially sold to Orgill Inc., a hardware distributor. By Abu Mubarik For nearly two centuries,…
Here is How the Astute West African Emperor Mansa Musa Became the Richest Person in History
His story is a testament to the power of determination, resourcefulness, and shrewdness in the pursuit of wealth and success. Mansa Musa, the emperor of the Mali Empire, was widely…
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Investigating Chokehold Death of Homeless Black Man on NYC Subway
Outrage grew over the deadly encounter after disturbing footage emerged showing the vigilante holding Neely in a headlock as another rider helped pin the man down on the train floor.…
Lil’ Kim to Join Janet Jackson on ‘Together Again Tour’
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Fox Cancels ‘9-1-1,’ But It Stays Alive By Moving To ABC For Season 7
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In an emotional and candid press conference today, University of Colorado head coach Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders revealed that he had been quietly battling an aggressive, high-grade bladder cancer diagnosis…