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Don Lemon doesn't watch CNN anymore, but says you haven't seen the last of him on the small screen. Google is collaborating with HBCUs on AI technology that could propel the institutions and their students into the future. There's a crisis in Black maternal health that could get worse if current policy trends aren't...Read more...

Afrobeats is no longer a trend, it's a full-fledged movement. Many of the biggest stars in the world are creating unique, fun, and creative Afrobeats music and it has everyone across the world dancing.Read more...

Without your regular favorites to rely on, you might be wondering what you're going to watch during the fall TV season. Turns out, there's still plenty of interesting choices to be found among broadcast, cable and streaming networks. From family programming, to thrillers, to thought-provoking dramas, to fun reality...Read more...

While the suspects in the case have not been tried, the family of Irvo Otieno has received some semblance of closure.Read more...

If you've ever seen a brilliant civilian helps the police solve crimes" procedural, The Irrational will be very familiar to you. And by very familiar, I mean you've absolutely seen this series before. From the cases, to the genius surrounded by exasperated co-workers, to the leads with romantic tension, there's not a...Read more...

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Hollywood and the creatives who keep it afloat may be on strike right now, but that doesn't mean all the entertainment has ended. In fact, the 2023-24 Broadway season is already underway and a handful of Blackity-black productions are sure to entertain. And because you know how we do it round this way, let's take a...Read more...

As the days get shorter and the temps get cooler, it's time to start thinking about adding jackets and coats to your wardrobe. But when you're shopping, you don't have to limit yourself to what you find in the department stores. Online retailer Etsy is the perfect one-stop shop for tons of unique designs by artists...Read more...

Conservative New York Times columnist David Brooks recently took to X/Twitter to complain about a meal that he purchased at Newark Liberty International Airport. He took a photo of his burger, fries and beverage with that caption:Read more...

As the dust begins to settle after the Supreme Court's earth-shattering decision to gut race-conscious affirmative action - attention has shifted towards a much less defensible form of admissions preferences. Legacy admissions programs, which many argue are just affirmative action for rich white people, are squarely...Read more...

South Carolina Republican Senator Tim Scott had more to say about his mystery girlfriend last week. While at an Iowa campaign stop, Scott fielded a question from Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird about whether he has a special lady" in his life"...other than his mom.Read more...

Yes, I know, I know. Talk of who the next Denzel Washington" is a highly contested topic. But with the current crop of actors who are undeniably cementing their status as top-tier artists in Hollywood much like Washington, I'd be crazy not to pose this question once again. So let's kick things right on off with The...Read more...

A Black mother and her daughter have been experiencing racial harassment by their white neighbor since moving into their new place. This wasn't the first time this menace to society caused this type of trouble either.

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Milan Fashion Week is in full swing and Black celebrities are strutting to and from fashion shows in their best ensembles! Actors, musicians, journalists, and more are having the time of their lives in Italy. Here are some of the bit fits we've seen so far. Enjoy!Read more...

Dwyane Wade is opening up about how his infidelity-which led to him having a baby outside his relationship with Gabrielle Union-affected their dynamic. And more surprisingly-how Union responded in the aftermath.Read more...

The Maryland state board just paid Demetrius Smith over $300k in compensation with an apology on the side for his wrongful conviction that was overturned over ten years ago. He spent five years in prison for a murder he didn't commit.

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From the moment you find out you're expecting until you help them move in to their first apartment, your role as a protector, educator and nurturer is more important than ever. And as Black parents, we face the unique challenge of raising our children in a world that often doesn't see their greatness. Luckily, there...Read more...

Boston University has confirmed that an inquiry has been launched into Ibram X. Kendi's Center for Antiracist Research, which is housed by the school. It will also look into how grant funding had been managed, numerous layoffs and Kendi's leadership at the center.Read more...

Imagine growing up in an environment where you never knew who your biological father was, only to find out 50 years later that he was just minutes away from you. That's what Grammy-award-winning Gospel singer revealed n a story that takes us on a journey of family, love, and forgiveness.Read more...

After three years, the federal student loan freeze is coming to an end - meaning borrowers will have to restart paying their loans come October 1st. Americans owe a collective $1.75 trillion in student loan debt, a disproportionate number of which sits on the shoulders of Black women.Read more...

San Francisco's reparations plan has been the source of massive buzz and controversy. In March, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a draft planthat included $5 million in direct payments to qualifying Black San Franciscans as well as dozens of other proposals. Months later, the comprehensive draft...Read more...

On Wednesday (September 20), the trial of one current and one former Colorado cop charged in Elijah McClain's death began. On Aug.24, 2019, the 23-year old Black man was approached by police responding to a report of someone wearing a ski mask. The arrest ultimately contributed to his death.Read more...

Not one, not two but nine Memphis jail deputies have been handed indictments in connection to the death of a Black inmate who was having a mental crisis. Two of those deputies have been charged with murder.

Longtime Beyonce fan Jon Hetherington was looking forward to having the night of his life at the September 14th Seattle show on the Renaissance Tour, when an airline unfortunately told him that his wheelchair would not fit on the plane.

Lizzo may have received a humanitarian award from the Black Music Action Coalition on Thursday-a moment that seems tone deaf and misguided by all involved-but that wasn't the headline grabbing part of her day. The Grammy winner was named in yet another lawsuit, once again being accused of fostering a hostile workplace.

Earlier this year, we told you that Mo'Nique was suing CBS and Paramount over her popular 90s/early 2000s TV show, The Parkers.Read more...

Actress, director, and producer Kerry Washington is preparing for the world to know some of the deepest secrets of her life in her upcoming memoir, Thicker Than Water, set to release on September 26.

Even though diversity, equity and inclusion jobs increased by 55% following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, a recent study has showed that the vast majority of them have dried up. Across the country, DEI layoffs have been fast and unrelenting.Read more...

Jenisha Watts, a senior editor at The Atlantic and the author of their October cover story, is no stranger to self-expression at this point in her career. But, in her cover story Jenisha From Kentucky," Watts, 38, goes further than she's ever gone before, detailing the complicated story of her upbringing in a crack...Read more...

It never fails. A friend you haven't seen in months drops by unannounced. Your kids remind" you about the last-minute PTA meeting you offered to host. Your bestie surprises you with a bottle of wine to tell you about their new job. You never know when you'll need a quick spread for an impromptu get-together, which...Read more...

The Oscar-winning animated short film, Hair Love, was an instant classic. The story of a father trying to do his daughter's hair before they go see her mother in the hospital was beautifully moving and culturally impactful. Now, four years later, we get to reunite with Stephen, Angela and Zuri in the new Max animated...Read more...

Do you all remember the leaked call that featured Los Angeles City Council members Kevin De Leon, Gil Cedill, and former LA City Council President Nury Martinez making racist and anti-Black statements?Read more...

Boosie has become infamous for running his mouth on the internet. One of his past targets included Vice President Kamala Harris, who he somehow blamed for Brittney Griner's detainment in Russia. Now, the rapper found the audacity to demand a meeting with Harris. After seeing the VP meet with another famous emcee, now...Read more...

As he continues to process the loss of his Migos bandmate and nephew Takeoff, Quavo is turning his grief into action. On Wednesday, the rap star headed to Washington DC to speak on a Congressional Black Caucus panel about gun reform and met with Vice President Kamala Harris.

The Cleveland Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson now has temporary guardianship over his younger brother Amari Thompson after his mother, Andrea's, untimely death in January.

Ahead of the upcoming release of her new album, Pink Friday 2, Nicki Minaj once again finds her career overshadowed by her husband's legal troubles. Kenneth Petty has been put back on house arrest for violating the terms of his three-year probation. According to legal affairs reporter Meghann Cuniff, a judge has...Read more...

The parents of Kendrick Johnson, the Lowndes County High School student who was found dead rolled up in a wrestling mat, are still fighting to know the truth. Their latest move on the chess board was filing a $1 billion lawsuit accusing the agencies involved of fabricating the facts.

No, we are not doing this. In 2022 (and some of 20203), Kanye West thought it would be smart to spend his time saying the most discriminatory, racist, and antisemitic things about Jewish people. That was his choice. But now that some time has passed, we're not going to act like he's absolved of the words he stated.Read more...

As soon as images for the new Beats by Dre x Mowalola campaign dropped on Monday, the backlash against the gorgeous photos featuring City Girls' JT was imminent. Some criticized the way one of the silver headphones covered her eye instead of her ear in a photo.Read more...

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This week, Oprah Winfrey announced Nathan Hill's Wellness" as her 102nd Oprah's Book Club pick. Although Hill's debut novel, The Nix" was a bestseller, his latest work joins an elite group of books handpicked by the Queen of Talk herself to share with fans.Read more...

As the new fall TV season kicks off, it's abundantly clear that the television landscape has undergone drastic changes. Broadcast and cable no longer set the standard for what kind of series audiences crave. Just for fun, ahead of this new season, we wanted to take a look at notable shows that hit the airwaves 10...Read more...

Although Travis Scott will not face any criminal charges stemming from the 2021 Astroworld Festival, he still has to answer questions about his role in the tragic incident that left 10 innocent victims dead.Read more...

Sighhh. Here we go again, y'all. Another prosecutor must decide from the results of an investigation if a police officer was justified in fatally shooting a Black man. Though, word has it that not all the officers swept into it agreed to cooperate with the investigation.

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On Tuesday night, ten Staten Island protestors channeled their inner Donald Trump and were arrested for temporarily blocking a bus carrying asylum seekers. They were charged with disorderly conduct, and a 48-year-old man was charged for allegedly assaulting an officer who was attempting to make an arrest.Read more...

In her new memoir, Leslie F*cking Jones, the SNL vet reveals personal details about her fascinating life. Throughout her career she's defied everyone's expectations and found success just by being herself. In a world that constantly wants to break you down, this is not a small accomplishment, especially for Black...Read more...

The fentanyl crisis claimed the life of a 1-year-old baby boy last week. As more information comes to light amidst the investigation, a neighbor contributed their suspicions about what kind of business" was being run before they accepted children for care.