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Despite the fact that he's married to a Black woman, Adam Housley-the white husband of Tamera Mowry-decided to criticize communities who utilize Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The topic is often a sensitive topic for Black people, since we are often seen as its biggest recipients when...Read more...

Welp, we made it through the first full month of President Donald J. Trump's second term. Although the ride has already been off to a bumpy start, the country is still here despite his and Elon Musk's attacks to dismantle the government and even change the Constitution. - Phenix S HalleyRead more...

It seems like chicken wings and fries weren't the only things heating up at this Florida Wingstop. Now, police are investigating what exactly led a restaurant employee to allegedly hurl hot grease and more at customers stemming from a messy altercation. - Phenix S HalleyRead more...

Even as a former Olympian, WNBA legend Lisa Leslie is still being forced to jump through hoops to prove her worth. Many fans have wondered if Leslie would ever make her official return to the WNBA as a head coach; to that, the 52-year-old icon has some bad news.Read more...

Elon Musk has set his sights on the journalists of CBS' 60 Minutes." Donald Trump's senior adviser, 53, was seemingly triggered by the CBS News show after it shared a quote on X from former Republican USAID Administrator Andrew Natsios. - Candace McDuffie Read MoreRead more...

Michael Jackson was already a superstar in 1982, after years of performing with his brothers as part of the chart-topping groups The Jackson 5 and The Jacksons. But after falling relatively flat with a few so-so solo projects, he found success with the disco-inspired album Off the Wall" in 1979.Read more...

Turn away Lil Wayne fans. Despite admitting that he's over not being chosen for this year's Super Bowl halftime show, people are using his latest performance during SNL" 50 to explain why he wasn't chosen. - Noah A. McGee Read MoreRead more...

Things are not looking good for the Dallas Mavericks assistant coach. Allegedly, a spout between Darrell Armstrong and a woman he had relations with resulted in a frightening injury and dangerous threat. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

A major mixup at a Georgia fertility clinic forced one woman to make the heartbreaking decision to give up a baby she carried to term and raised for months. Now, as she tries to move on from her pain, she is seeking justice. - Angela Johnson Read MoreRead more...

Is Kendrick Lamar the greatest rapper of all time (G.O.A.T.)? That's a tricky question. Go on social media, and some are quick to say that he has achieved that status.Read more...

While A$AP Rocky and Rihanna might be having a great week thanks to the former's recent non-guilty verdict stemming from an alleged 2021 shooting, there's one person who's still a bit sour over the whole ordeal: his accuser and former friend A$AP Relli. And we have proof.Read more...

We know the story of civil rights leader Malcolm X, but history classes never teach us about how his legacy continued through his children. X married Dr. Betty Shabazz in 1958, and together, they gave birth to six daughters. After he was killed at age 39, the Shabazz women have sued the NYPD, FBI, and CIA over his...Read more...

The Academy Awards are almost here. The biggest night in cinema is returning this year, celebrating some of the most impactful and powerful moments the movies had to offer this year, from blockbuster hits like Wicked" and Dune: Part Two" to critical darlings like Sing, Sing."

Welp, we made it through the first full month of President Donald J. Trump's second term. Although the ride has already been off to a bumpy start, the country is still here despite his and Elon Musk's attacks to dismantle the government and even change the Constitution.

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It would not be possible for Black people to be celebrated the way we are today without those who paved the way before us, whether they're musicians or athletes. Last year, we lost so many legends that it's hard to even count. This year, we are starting to lose them again, but what really matters is that we never...Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs seemingly had the dream team of defense attorneys line up to help him fight the federal sex crime charges he's about to go to trial on. However, one of the bigwigs he's hired has swiftly withdrawn from his counsel and left a cryptic message requesting to do so.

Voletta Wallace, the mother of the late hip-hop rapper Biggie, has died. The news of her passing was made public my TMZ on Friday and confirmed by Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac in Stroudsberg, Penn. She was reportedly in hospice care and died of natural causes. She was 72.Read more...

A lot of us were left wondering what the next steps were for the homeless woman in Detroit who lost two of her children to freezing temperatures. Luckily, some locals with very big hearts have vowed to step in and help.Read more...

Kanye West and his social media tirades may often be cause for concern. But now, it looks like we may finally have a clue as to what prompts him to go off the rails in the first place.Read more...

One of the internet's most talked about couples is none other than Jonathan Majors and his newly-announced fiance, Meagan Good. And now that the happy duo is making big plans to spend the rest of their lives together, many are wondering if kids will be part of the future family photos.

After four decades of praiseworthy performances, actress Angela Bassett has more than proved herself worthy of a spot among the greats. And while her awards, including an Emmy, a SAG and two Golden Globes, show that her peers recognize her talent, some folks are still fixated on her disappointed reaction to losing the...Read more...

It seems like chicken wings and fries weren't the only things heating up at this Florida Wingstop. Now, police are investigating what exactly led a restaurant employee to allegedly hurl hot grease and more at customers stemming from a messy altercation.

They say you can never truly understand what someone is going through until you walk a mile in their shoes. Well, one Minnesota dad got a crash course in what it's like being a mom - and after over a week of walking in his wife's shoes, he took to Instagram to admit that that ish is hard and acknowledged that he could...Read more...

It's not often that we get to see the behind-the-scenes of an artist's performance unless they are deliberately filming a documentary. However, great footage has been circling online from Kendrick Lamar's Super bowl half time show, giving us a better look at the excitement during rehearsals and even after the show....Read more...

With superstar success comes superstar responsibility but some of y'all are taking things a little too far. If you're a Drake fan, then you probably know the Canadian pop star is known for giving out money frivolously to his fans, but after one picture taken from a recent concert, he might be rethinking his...Read more...

Since being sworn in as President for a second time last month, Trump's term has been mired in controversy by his continued attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion-or in other words Black people.Read more...

Despite the fact that he's married to a Black woman, Adam Housley-the white husband of Tamera Mowry-decided to criticize communities who utilize Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The topic is often a sensitive topic for Black people, since we are often seen as its biggest recipients when...Read more...

In 2023, Ralph Yarl-a Black teenager in Kansas-was shot after ringing the doorbell of a white man. The tragedy happened after he confused the streets where he was supposed to pick up his twin siblings. The man accused of shooting Yarl, Andrew Lester, claimed his actions were in self-defense.Read more...

Keith Lee, popular food reviewers and famous TikToker, is no stranger to going viral for his content. But his latest videos just might've pissed off a certain section of his audience.Read more...

It seems that Jaguar Wright is fully invested in her support for MAGA and President Donald Trump and the love seems to go both ways. Accepting an award at the Trump's Mar-A-Lago club, the blogger was one of many individuals who were honored at the event organized by America's Future.Read more...

There's no doubt that A$AP Rocky and Rihanna have had their fair share of ups and downs with the most recent being his shooting trial that just came to a conclusion earlier this week.Read more...

The agency in charge of investigating judicial misconduct has one Georgia Superior Court Judge on its radar. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC) has filed several charges against Judge Shermela Williams, accusing her of a growing list of ethics violations,...Read more...

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A family was preparing to lower the casket of their 10-year-old into the ground when the solemn ceremony was interrupted by shots fired. What was shocking was not only the incident itself but the revelation of who the shooter was: the funeral director.Read more...

Imagine one day you're working your job as a car detailer. You're then tasked with working on a Grand National Buick, not knowing that it's for one of the biggest rappers in the world.Read more...

If you're worried about Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) seemingly increasing power to dismantle the structure of the Federal government and access your personal information, you're not alone. Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), a member of the House Oversight Committee on DOGE, has...Read more...

Last November, award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover was found unresponsive in his Los Angeles home. He was pronounced dead shortly after by fire department personnel. A deputy medical examiner conducted an examination just a day after Glover's passing...now, his cause of death has been revealed.Read more...

It's no surprise whenever Jonathan Majors and his boo thang Meagan Good make headlines, but this latest reason has folks on the internet giving them a major side eye. And now we know why.Read more...

Add having vocal cords that work" in the list of things one can't do while Black. The latest example stems from a cafeteria worker in Nevada who filed a lawsuit because a few white teachers complained about her Black voice." You just can't make this up.Read more...

Lavar Ball, the outspoken father of the Ball brothers (Lonzo, LiAngelo, and LaMelo Ball) recently underwent a procedure that will change his way of life. Although we still don't know the reason why.Read more...

A major mixup at a Georgia fertility clinic forced one woman to make the heartbreaking decision to give up a baby she carried to term and raised for months. Now, as she tries to move on from her pain, she is seeking justice.Read more...

Attorneys for Sean Diddy" Combs have responded to his new indictment on federal sex crime charges. Their latest argument is that one of the charges comes from a law with a racist history that's being used against the rapper.Read more...

The impact of Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime performance is still being discussed and dissected. But there is one thing being under discussed. The impact it is having cross culturally and how it further embarrasses his rival, Drake.Read more...

Unlike most cities, especially in the south, Atlanta has consistently been run by Black politicians since 1974, and there's a secret to it all. The reign of Black mayors can be traced back to one man: Maynard Jackson, who the city's largest airport is partially named after.Read more...

Fans of the late Tupac Shakur will have to wait just a little longer until the man accused of his murder goes to trial. His attorneys filed a motion claiming they needed more time to investigate their client's case.Read more...

The latest to react to Elon Musk's tirade from behind his makeshift Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is none other than Emmy award-winning Octavia Spencer. Her reaction was not only witty but straight up hilarious.Read more...

Though the physical fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul may have been over months ago, it appears the two are embroiled in a war of words thanks to Paul's recent comments. And we've got all the tea.Read more...

Will Smith is no stranger to sharing some surprising information. But this latest news just might be one of his most shocking reveals yet.Read more...

Onjiah Robinson, or the so-called Queen of Pakistan," has seemingly dropped off the face of the Earth since she took over the internet. It's unclear whether she's back in New York or in a jail cell in Dubai. This is what we know so far:Read more...