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Marcus Jordan, 32, believes that his father, Michael Jordan, is joking when he says that he doesn't approve of his shocking relationship with Scottie Pippen's ex-wife and Real Housewives of Miami star, Larsa Pippen, 48. The couple called in for a virtual interview on the podcast show, Pablo Torre Finds Out, to break...Read more...

You probably already know that this country has a serious problem with honoring racist folks with street names, school names and statues. All you have to do is look at Strom Thurmond High School in Johnston, SC and Big Negro Creek in Warren, IL. And we can't leave out Peter Stuyvesant, a New York slaveowner who has a...Read more...

Even though conservative law clerk Crystal Clanton has a history of sending racist texts, the federal courts won't be investigating her disturbing past.Read more...

It is physically impossible to stay seated when a Missy Elliott song comes on. The rapper/producer has been making us shake our asses for decades, and now she's getting her extremely well-deserved flowers for changing the music game. On Friday, the Virginia native becomes the first female rapper inducted into the Rock...Read more...

Just as a snake sheds its skin, we must shed our past over and over again." These are Megan Thee Stallion's opening words in her latest and first single of 2023, Cobra." And while her past encompasses everything from the death of family members to a traumatic shooting, its her old relationship with ex Pardison...Read more...

Acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates has joined a growing list of public figures calling for an end to the bombardment of the Gaza Strip and justice for the Palestinian people.Read more...

The Department of Justice found themselves another jail to probe following the gruesome death of a Black inmate. The victim's family says his body was found riddled with rat bites in his solitary confinement cell.

This is not the holiday gift Mariah Carey was looking for.

The messy feud between DJ Akademiks and Saucy Santana doesn't have any winners. Neither of them will come out of this looking good. Now, a legend has made her thoughts on the situation clear. In case you have a life and don't spend all your time following internet nonsense, let's start at the beginning.

A Harriet Tubman statue is officially being placed at Philadelphia's City Hall. Philadelphia city officials have chosen a Black artist to create their first sculpture of a Black woman in their public art collection after coming under fire in 2022 for originally choosing a white artist.

That Florida man named Gov. Ron DeSantis has made it his life's mission to restrict what kids learn in the classroom. Specifically, what they learn about Black history. The latest blow to Black history curriculum was his green light for the Department of Education to water down lessons on teaching slavery.Read more...

There's no way you can discuss hip-hop without mentioning Will Smith and Jeff Townes, a.k.a. the Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff. And despite their near absence in many of this years hip-hop 50 celebrations, the two will finally be getting their flowers and reminding us all of their contributions at A Grammys Salute to...Read more...

A brightly colored eviction notice plastered on the door frame is an image most of us can easily conjure. But what happens after the bags are packed, and all that remains from the place you once called home is a scarlet E on your record?Read more...

It looks like Ramona Singer's racist behavior continues to have consequences that she brought onto herself. Sources told Page Six that the former Real Housewives of New York' was let go from her job at Douglas Elliman.Read more...

Matt Petgrave, the hockey player whose skate fatally cut Adam Johnson's neck, has been subjected to a slew of racist hate online since the tragic incident. The collision between Petgrave and Johnson happened Saturday during a game in England's Elite Ice Hockey League.Read more...

Country singer Jason Aldean still doesn't see a problem with his Try That in a Small Town" song and video. The controversial hit single has been the subject of criticism, as Black people recognized very uncomfortable and very familiar language and imagery in the track.

I guess people will never learn. What you put on social media is always going to live with you, whether you posted it one week ago, or one year ago. Especially when you post racist and misogynistic messages on there, like the former executive director of the North Dakota Republican Party.Read more...

Quinta Brunson is once again defending her decision not to broach the ever-important reality of school shootings in her hit ABC series, Abbott Elementary.Read more...

In the latest episode of Hulu's The Kardashians, the eldest of the sisters, Kourtney, and her daughter Penelope, opened up about their complicated feelings about Khloe's ex, Tristan Thompson.

It's been one year since the hip-hop world was rocked by the shocking death of rap star Takeoff. On Wednesday, as friends and fans marked the anniversary of his passing, the most touching tributes came from his Migos bandmates, Quavo and Offset. They both honored Takeoff with touching Instagram posts.

A Black woman who worked at AT&T Ohio reported a racist death threat she received, according to a lawsuit. However, shortly after submitting her concern, HR contacted her but not to resolve the issue - to tell her to grab a box, pack her things and get lost.

Howard University has just made history as the first HBCU with a figure skating program! Students Maya James and Cheyenne Walker were both skaters before deciding to dedicate their college years to Howard University, which didn't previously have a skating program. The two ladies connected with each other via Instagram...Read more...

Apparently more and more Black Americans" are hankering for former President Donald Trump's presidency. At least, that's if you believe Republican Congressman Byron Donalds.

Earlier this week, it was announced that the family of the late Shanquella Robinson will be filing a lawsuit against the friends she traveled to Mexico with last year.Read more...

Rarely, do you see police officers testify against fellow police officers, especially in criminal cases where innocent Black people are involved. But in the case of Ronald Greene, it seems like that very occurrence is going to happen.Read more...

When you're a kid, you think you know you're parents. As you get older and really listen to their stories, you realize this is a fascinating person who lived a full life before you came into the picture. If you're lucky, the most shocking thing you discover is that they once went to a James Brown concert. If you're...Read more...

In 2022, three people were shot, and one killed, by Mississippi police officers. Despite the civilian lives endangered, the state attorney general said that pesky use of force policy justified the actions of the officers.

The SpelHouse (Spelman and Morehouse) Homecoming Week is one of the most anticipated HBCU Homecomings in the South! Every year the two schools that sit across from each other in Atlanta, Georgia join forces to celebrate the traditions and history of their institutions.

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For the last few years, we've heard a growing and loud glut of racists spouting ridiculous theories about white replacement theory-how minorities are turning what they believe is a white nation into something browner and stealing the privileges white folks, even well-meaning ones, repeatedly deny they have. While it...Read more...

Ramona Singer just keeps digging herself further and further into her racist hole-and got cut from BravoCon as a result. Page Six says it reached out to Singer to discuss the explosive Vanity Fair article that was published, exposing her alleged instances of racism.Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs is a menace. There's no other way to describe what he just did to Warner Bros. Discovery.

There's a new Black coach (and general manager) in the NFL. Although they've only been given the interim tag, we gotta take our wins where we can get them.Read more...

Following the debacle after Keith Lee's review of The Real Milk & Honey-a popular Atlanta-based restaurant-an apology has finally been issued to the popular online personality.Read more...

Five former Mississippi sheriff's deputies and an ex-cop pleaded guilty to charges related to the brutal torture of two Black man earlier this year. Unfortunately, their sentencing has been postponed so their attorneys could prepare.

Unless you've been living on another planet since 1994, you know that November and December is officially Mariah Carey season, as you cannot escape the upbeat, catchiness of her holiday classic All I Want For Christmas Is You." With her unmatched eight-octave voice dominating playlists, we decided to celebrate some...Read more...

Beyonce's Renaissance tour may be over but her own mother, Tina Knowles, is letting fans in on a hilarious part of her daughter's backstage behavior-in true mom fashion.Read more...

Flavor Flav's performance of The Star-Spangled Banner" at a Milwaukee Bucks game on Sunday wasn't the trainwreck some viewers expected it to be, but it still received mixed reactions from the internet. Amid the controversy, on Monday, the Flavor of Love star took to social media to explain why the moment was so...Read more...

Ahhh, Halloween a.k.a. spooky season. It seems no matter who you are or what level of fame you ascertain, no one can resist the urge to play dress up. If you needed proof of that, look no further than daytime talk show hosts Sherri Shephers, Tamron Hall, and the entire cohort of The View who all donned costumes to...Read more...

An Alabama man has been charged for making threats against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis-the Black woman prosecutor responsible for bringing the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and his associates.

Is there trouble brewing behind-the-scenes in Bridgerton? That appears to be the case thanks to new revelation from series star Ruby Barker who recently called out Netflix and Shondaland for not providing support after she suffered two psychotic breaks" as a result of filming the show.Read more...

Senator Tim Scott isn't exactly blowing his political opponents out of the water. The South Carolina Senator is hovering around 6th place nationally, and his most enduring news cycle centered around a mystery Christian girl" he's purportedly dating.Read more...

Y'all remember the controversy Brett Favre was embroiled in a year ago? If you don't recall, text messages with former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant showed that the Hall of Fame QB did his best to redirect public money toward a new athletic facility at the University of Southern Mississippi, his alma mater. The problem...Read more...

Wealth creates opportunity. It enables us to make investments that can help provide financial security, such as buying a home, starting or purchasing a business, and sending our children to college. And it opens the door to financial independence so we can retire on our own terms.Read more...

From Kangol hats to Starter jackets and shell toe adidas, fashion is as important to hip-hop culture as the music. No one knows that more than the brother and sister team behind Hip Hop Closet, the boutique dedicated to the clothing and accessories that define the genre.Read more...

The Department of Justice announced they are monitoring" the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Gang Unit following the brutal beating of Le'Keian Woods that left the nation shocked. However, it wasn't just Woods' beating that drew the DOJ in but a series of police brutality complaints.

TikTok food reviewer Keith Lee has been exposing the hell that is the Atlanta restaurant scene.

The eldest daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, North West, just had her first solo magazine interview, and she's got a lot to say.

The pieces are starting to come together in the PnB Rock murder investigation.Read more...

When it comes to Halloween, there's no need to get creative. The kids want candy. Don't make it complicated with whatever weird item you think they'll appreciate more. Trust me, when you're looking for a Snickers or KitKat, the last thing you want is pennies, toothbrushes, friendship bracelets or baseball cards. To...Read more...