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A Clayton County, Ga. grand jury chose not to indict six former sheriff's deputies involved in the death of a jail inmate last year, per a CNN report. However, the medical examiner's office ruled the man's death a homicide. So, if the cops didn't kill him... who did?

In case you needed any more proof that this summer is all about Beyonce, the Queen just surprised fans with the announcement of her new perfume.Read more...

Carlee Russell may be home, safe and sound, but the public is still confused as to what happened to her when she vanished after spotting a random baby walking the side of the highway. Even the Hoover Police Department can't confirm the details of her alleged abduction.

Cardi B has never been shy about giving her children the best of everything. In May, she shook the internet by revealing what she packs for her daughter's school lunch. Some said that it was too much food for a small child while others said it inspired them to step up their lunch-packing game.Read more...

In a new interview with CNN, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis tried to defend his flailing presidential campaign. In May, DeSantis announced that he would be running for president in 2024 and all but guaranteed he would beat out Donald Trump for the Republican nomination.Read more...

It's been nearly nine months since the video of Draymond Green wailing off on Jordan Poole in practice was leaked to the public. But still, he refuses to let it go.Read more...

Protesters fighting against police violence were awarded a historic victory this week. On Thursday, the City of New York agreed to pay over $13 million in a class action lawsuit brought on behalf of roughly 1,300 protesters arrested and beaten by police during protests held in the Summer of 2020.Read more...

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of second-degree murder in the killing of George Floyd, plans on asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review his conviction. This is a result of the Minnesota Supreme Court refusing to hear the case, Chauvin's attorney William Mohrmann stated Wednesday.

Florida governor Ron DeSantis' war on wokeness" rolls on. And this week, he got an assist from the state's Board of Education. On Wednesday, the Florida Board of Education approved a controversial new set of standards for teaching Black history in public schools across the state.Read more...

The latest update in what's going on over at the Antioch Police Department is not another development in the racist text scandal but a loss nonetheless. According to NBC Bay Area, Police Chief Steven Ford resigned from the department after vowing to reform the department amidst this mess.

Just days after he was arrested for gun possession, popular Chicago rapper G Herbo is now facing much more severe and damaging charges.Read more...

Who are the greatest groups in hip-hop? Outkast? Run-DMC? A Tribe Called Quest? If you named any of the above, I wouldn't disagree with you. I love them too. Now tell me a group that's been together as long and has continued to put out unique, original, and uncommon music as much as Cypress Hill for the past 30 years....Read more...

The plot thickens in the mysterious disappearance of Carlethia Carlee" Russell. In a press conference, the Hoover Police Department clarified some details regarding the case and shared a new discovery that Russell made searches related to Amber Alerts days before she went missing.Read more...

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This week, former President Barack Obama spoke out against censorship and reminded those leading the charge to ban books that the right to free speech doesn't just apply to people they agree with.

I thought we were done worrying about Black people being stranded overseas once Brittney Griner was released from Russian prison but... a Houston truck driver and influencer has been stranded in Dubai for the past two months, according to FOX26 Houston.Read more...

Is there any rapper that epitomizes the American Dream" more than Jay-Z? I mean the guy went from being a drug dealer in Brooklyn to becoming one of the most popular, successful, and respected rappers of all time. His style, flow, and persona have influenced countless rappers to follow in his footsteps. But none of...Read more...

Jason Aldean has done his best to defend the music video for his latest single, Try That in a Small Town," which has been the center of controversy for the last 48 hours. On Monday, the decision was made by Country Music Television (CMT) to pull it from the air.Read more...

Updated 07/19/2023 at 11:05 a.m. ET:

Jay-Z once said: Nobody wins when the family feuds." Now, it appears two brothers in the comedy game, namely Kevin Hart and Mike Epps, are back in each other's good graces after a years-long beef.Read more...

It's been a Jay-Z week. Just as The Book of Hov" exhibit opened up at the Brooklyn Public Library, the legendary MC is also making music history.Read more...

The city of Flint, Michigan declined to allow local organizers to repaint and rededicate the massive Black Lives Matter street mural, according to MLive-The Flint Journal. However, local activists and residents believe the city is just making an excuse to do away with the project.Read more...

A recently fired Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) director at a California community college is now suing the institution, accusing them of hindering her right to free speech after she believes she was targeted for not being the right kind of Black person."

Historically Black colleges and universities have decided to change some of their admissions policies in lieu of the Supreme Court's decision to come down on affirmative action. They may become more selective as they prepare to have an increase in the number of applicants.Read more...

In the midst of Drake and Childish Gambino's (a.k.a. Donald Glover) baby beef which stems from the latter's recent admission that his popular 2018 hit single, This Is America," initially started off as a fun Drake diss-popular DJ and Hot 97's Ebro Darden is sharing his perspective on the matter.Read more...

In the first public appearance since Carlee Russell's mysterious return, her parents told NBC News' TODAY about their relief in having their daughter home again. However, they also urged the public to stop speculating what happened to Carlee until the investigation closes.

The latte look is one of the latest viral beauty trends of the summer. And as someone who loves warm, neutral tones, I couldn't be more excited. These days, TikTok is loaded with videos of girls showing up and showing off their best beat, inspired by the coffee beverage.Read more...

Things are getting weird.

The 2024 election is rapidly approaching. And while most eyes have been on the White House, the fate of Congress also rests in the balance. On Tuesday, allies of the Congressional Black Caucus launched a new super PAC, the Rolling Sea Action fund, primarily aimed at flipping the House.Read more...

It looks like the legal tide may be finally turning when it comes to Trey Songz, stemming from at least one of the sexual assault lawsuits he's facing.Read more...

Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority has made history by incorporating its own credit union. The For Members Only," or FMO, credit union is now the first Black-owned, sorority-based, women-led digital banking financial institution in the United States. As one of this country's oldest service organizations, Alpha Kappa Alpha...Read more...

The parents of the Alabama woman who went missing upon finding a toddler on the side of the road have spoken out for the first time since their daughter returned home. They told TODAY the assumptions of their daughter's whereabouts have gotten out of hand.

As SAG-AFTRA enters its first full week on strike alongside the WGA, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has seemingly taken a clearer stance and sided with both unions.Read more...

It looks like musician and actress H.E.R. is quickly approaching EGOT status, and could be the youngest person to do so! The multi-award winner already has a Children's and Family Emmy, several Grammy Awards, and an Oscar. The last thing she needs is a Tony, and her newest venture could be the answer.

If you're a fan of popular Atlanta rapper Lil Baby, expect fewer opportunities to see him while on his nationwide It's Only Us Tour.Read more...

According to a study by the International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, the average American woman wears between a Misses size 16-18, which is equivalent to a Women's Plus size 20W. But while the plus size clothing market is worth nearly $25 billion, many brands ignore this group completely,...Read more...

On Friday, Arizona Coyotes athlete Alex Galchenyuk had his contract with the NHL team terminated after an incident with police during a traffic stop last weekend. According to a Scottsdale Police Department report, Galchenyuk behaved aggressively toward officers after he allegedly crashed a car into a sign and...Read more...

An argument on a playground in Detroit resulted in severe acid burns for an 11-year-old girl. According to ClickOnDetroit, the 12-year-old girl accused in the attack is facing criminal charges.

Wimbledon 2023 has come to a close, and Black celebs decided to pull up! Since the SAG-AFTRA actor's strike started last week, celebs are finding ways to fill their time, including traveling to London to watch some great tennis. Here are some of the Black stars and the fits they wore to the Wimbledon Tennis...Read more...

Another day of someone making yet another ignorant claim about the state of female rappers.Read more...

Outrage has spread across New Rochelle, NY, after the fatal shooting of a man accused of eating grapes and a banana he hadn't paid for. According to REVOLT, the family demanded the unedited body cam footage to see the whole account of the incident.Read more...

On Saturday, Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner finally returned to the WNBA All-Star Game. It is her first since being released from a Russian penal colony last year. It meant everything to me," Griner said in front of the audience after the game.Read more...

You can count on Drake being petty. As evidenced by the recent shot he took at Childish Gambino over a song that came out five years ago, the Toronto rapper has smoke for everyone.Read more...

There's an old expression, popularized by James Bond novelist Ian Fleming, that says, Once is happenstance. Twice is a coincidence. Three times is enemy action."Read more...

It seemed like the world was on alert once we heard the news that Carlethia Carlee" Russell went missing last Thursday. According to WVTM 13 News, she returned home by foot Saturday evening and was transported to the hospital for assessment.

Well, this wasn't on our 2023 bingo cards. Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods were spotted together having dinner in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 15. This is the first time the two have been on the scene together since the infamous 2019 cheating scandal! But is Khloe Kardashian okay with the two reuniting?Read more...

Whenever an old head" shares their thoughts on the current landscape of hip-hop, I expect to hear something negative. They often say Everything sounds the same" or All they do is mumble on every track." It's an old and tired response for veteran rap fans that have not truly given today's artists a fair listen. But...Read more...

In case you missed it, over the weekend DDG-rapper and boyfriend to The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey-caused quite a stir online thanks to a new song he released admitting his insecurities about the their relationship and her success.Read more...

On Sunday, Rev. Frederick Douglass Haynes III took the reins of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition as President after Rev. Jesse Jackson stepped down. The official moment took place at the organization's 57th annual conference with Vice President Kamala Harris in attendance.Read more...

Where is Carlee Russell?" took the internet by storm, leading to a whirlwind of rumors and theories surrounding her disappearance, and now the question has shifted: What happened to Carlee Russell?