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Acts of violence have claimed the lives of many young Black people who haven't even gotten to apply to college. However, the most painful part of each loss is finding that the reason behind the dispute is minuscule - as minuscule as a dipping sauce packet.

Another day, another bogus celebrity rumor. This week's targets? Steve and Marjorie Harvey, who, according to the internet, allegedly faced infidelity in their marriage.Read more...

With many of her projects on hold until after the SAG-AFTRA strike is resolved, Zendaya's 2024 will probably revolve around promoting upcoming films and series. However, the singer/actress/dancer/fashion icon is looking to add another title to her resume: supervillain. The Emmy winning actress told Elle that for her...Read more...

On January 1, renowned ethnographer Marla Frederick will become the dean of Harvard Divinity School. The announcement was made by President Claudine Gay. David Holland, the John A. Bartlett Professor of New England Church History, will be the school's interim dean until Frederick starts.Read more...

Updated 8/29/2023 at 3:30 p.m E.T

It appears that Kelly Rowland-like the rest of the world-is incredibly impressed with Blue Ivy's dance moves on Beyonce's Renaissance World Tour. The Destiny's Child star only had praise for the oldest daughter of Bey and Jay. Not only did Rowland say that she was very proud" of Blue, but that the 11-year-old has...Read more...

It didn't take a whole lot for us to figure out the 21-year-old white man who gunned down three Black people in Jacksonville had racist motives. His gun was covered in swatstikas and racial slurs. However, he also donned a badge representing Rhodesia: an inspiration for white supremacist domestic terrorists for quite...Read more...

Remember Kyle Rittenhouse? The kid who drove from Illinois to Wisconsin with his AR-15? The kid who shot three people (killing two of them) during a demonstration in support of Jacob Blake? The kid who was seen dramatically sobbing during his criminal trial that ended in acquittal?Read more...

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Tyler Perry is one of the most successful and well-known filmmakers in the world. He's also one of the most private. Despite his boisterous personality and the over the top characters he plays, he's very low key about his personal life. It appears that is about to change, as the Madea star has a documentary...Read more...

Listen up, guys. If you've been wearing the same pair of jeans or sweats for longer than you can remember, it's time to make a change. I know this can be a touchy subject, but consider this a safe space.Read more...

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Police in Montgomery, Ala., have opened a hate crime investigation to find out who spraypainted Nazi symbols and racial slurs all over cars and houses in a majority Black community.

A 52-year-old Jersey City man was fatally shot by police after they responded to his mental breakdown Sunday. However, it was the crisis intervention team that called for backup to help de-escalate" the situation.

If you were expecting to see some form of growth and evolution in storytelling in the next season of HBO's controversial show, The Idol-starring The Weeknd-then boy do I have some bad news for you.Read more...

History has repeated itself in the worst possible way.Read more...

Recently, there's been a lot of new information revealed about Tupac Shakur's death. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police searched the home of the uncle of the rap legend's presumed killer, and new footage of the California Love" artist moments before he was shot was unearthed. Now, west coast rap OG Warren G has...Read more...

Tennessee voters overwhelmingly rejected Tennessee Republicans' decision to toss two Black lawmakers out of the state legislature. But even though voters brought state representatives Justin Jones (D-Nashville) and Justin Pearson (D-Memphis) back, that doesn't mean Republicans are ready to play nice. Instead, GOP...Read more...

Are they or aren't they?

Even though the Jacksonville shooting was a tragedy that took the lives of three innocent Black people, it had the potential to be much worse.Read more...

This week, fans and friends marked the three-year anniversary of Chadwick Boseman's passing. He was only 43 when he was taken by colon cancer in August 2020. His young age combined with his extraordinary talent makes his loss particularly hard to process. We're not just mourning all the memories and moments he gave...Read more...

It's hard to believe it's been three years since the world lost beloved actor Chadwick Boseman.Read more...

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Tennis star Serena Williams gave us all life when she announced the birth of her second child, daughter Adira on August 22. And while the world waits for the first close-up shots of the newest member of the family, Williams gave fans the next best thing - a glimpse at her room.Read more...

At a vigil Sunday for the people killed by a mass shooter in Jacksonville, Fla., Gov. Ron DeSantis was loudly booed and heckled by attendees. A day prior, a white gunman targeted and shot three Black people to death at a Dollar General store before fatally turning the gun-an AR-15 he adorned with swastikas-on...Read more...

Part of my job is staying on top of all of the hottest makeup and skin care products around (pretty dope, right?). And yes, I could spend hours in the aisles of Sephora and Ulta testing products. But I thought why not do a little research closer to home?Read more...

While I'm not particularly excited about P. Diddy's upcoming studio album, The Love Album: Off The Grid, I am thrilled that he made a generous donation to Jackson State University, proving that he still has love and appreciation for HBCUs.Read more...

Simone Biles solidified her status as the GOAT in gymnastics last night, making history by winning her eighth national all-around title, the most of any gymnast. Biles made this huge accomplishment at the US Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, California.

As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, one of the most important minds behind its organization and the entire civil rights movement is finally getting long overdue recognition. Premiering Nov. 17, Netflix's highly-anticipated biopic, Rustin, chronicles Bayard Rustin's leadership in making...Read more...

When it comes to the entertainment industry, Billy Porter has never been shy about speaking his truth. He's always ready to call out discrimination and hypocrisy when he sees it. He's also very open about the obstacles he faced as an openly gay Black man. He recently revealed a particularly upsetting part of his early...Read more...

A Black firefighter filed a lawsuit against the Kansas City Fire Department claiming he was retaliated against after telling the Department of Justice about the racism he experienced on the job. In response, the Feds are taking a magnifying glass to the department themselves.Read more...

In July 2023, Nene Leakes went on former Housewives producer Carlos King's podcast to talk about her rocky history between herself and Andy Cohen, Bravo, and NBC.

Steve Harvey is apologizing to his fellow comedian colleagues over a now-deleted tweet of his that sparked a debate about unfunny comedians online.Read more...

Why is Young Thug sitting in jail but Donald Trump is out on bond? That's the question the Atlanta rapper's father asks the whole world.Read more...

On Friday (August 25), the family of a 19th-century Scottish slaveowner in Guyana apologized on behalf of their ancestor. But the apology didn't just come from any old slaveholder's loin fruit - it came from the mouth of a descendent of a former British head-of-state.

Sixty years ago today, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. outlined his dream for America. The motivation for his message - we've come to our nation's capital to cash a check" - was as much economic as it was ethical. After all, the March on Washington was for both jobs and freedom.

It happened again.Read more...

This story is part of our new Hip-Hop: '73 Till Infinity series, a celebration of the genre's 50th anniversary.

We've had a lot of fun celebrating the 30th anniversary of Living Single, but that's not the only notable show to premiere in 1993. Whether it's childhood favorites, sci-fi classics, or comedies you used to love, the year offered us plenty of interesting TV choices. So, in addition to Living Single, these are other...Read more...

Believe it or not, fall is right around the corner. And if you're feeling a little down about the arrival of shorter days and colder temps, you're not alone. But because I always (usually) try to look at the glass half full, I've been using the last few weeks of summer to check out all of the hottest books by Black...Read more...

There are only a handful of concerts left on the record-breaking Renaissance World Tour! Beyonce's Renaissance (2022) album is one of her most creative pieces yet. There's a ton of sampling from gospel to disco with a heavy influence from the LGBT ballroom scene! Here are the samples that blew our minds while...Read more...

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When she's not selling out shows around the world and making hit music, Beyonce is a mom of three - a job some might argue is harder than dancing and singing your ass off night after night. Because when it comes to parenting, there is no choreographer to direct your steps, and there's definitely no hair and makeup...Read more...

Trigger Warning: depictions of sexual violence

We all know who Tupac Shakur is right? Legendary MC who was known for his real and raw demeanor that would display itself in his music and movie roles. He was a beloved figure in music whose words and lyrics have stood the test of time.Read more...

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Beyonce's Renaissance Tour is taking over the U.S.! The Beyhive has been buzzing about her outfits and we're here to give you all the details. She's donned some of the most unique, elegant, and even eyebrow-raising outfits of her career, so we can't wait to see what other creative pieces she has in the works. Which...Read more...

The shooter who held a Pittsburgh neighborhood under siege by firing hundreds of rounds at cops who came to evict him was a 63-year-old Black man who believed he was a sovereign citizen"- a worldview that experts say has no basis in law or history but which is increasingly the motive challenge judges, cops and other...Read more...