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The latest legal battle coming against American Airlines isn't about a window flying off the plane or disputes over Skiplagged tickets. Three Black men are standing up for themselves and five others who claim they were racially targeted when removed from a flight earlier this year.

Society influences our sense of beauty from a very young age. Music videos featuring the current chart-topping pop princess, unrealistic social media beauty trends and even Barbie dolls all let us know that only certain people get to be beautiful. Historically, Black women have struggled with that often Eurocentric...Read more...

For many baseball historians, Josh Gibson was considered the Black Babe Ruth." To others who truly understood Gibson's talent, Ruth was considered the White Josh Gibson." Now, nearly 80 years after his passing, he may be considered the greatest hitter in baseball history" due to the MLB incorporating Negro League...Read more...

A white journalist is being justly dragged on social media for an investigative report gone seriously wrong. Canadian writer Sam Forster wanted to see what it was like to walk a mile in a Black man's shoes -literally - and the internet is not having it.

College campuses around the country have been erupting in protests against what many consider the genocide of Gaza by Israeli forces. Though students may have trouble finding their dream job following graduation if their employer catches wind of their activism, according to a recent poll.

We've all gotten really comfortable with Zoom. In fact, some people have gotten a little too comfortable with the virtual meeting app. One man recently found out the hard way that you have to be careful what you reveal on camera, as it can lead to dire consequences in the wrong setting.

Democrats are scratching their heads, wondering how it's possible that Donald Trump is a viable candidate for president after the strife and violence he caused while in office. A second Trump presidency would be a greater disaster, especially for Black people.Read more...

As more shocking allegations against Sean Diddy" Combs become public, it looks like we're seeing the downfall of one of music's most successful moguls in real time. With the Bad Boy founder currently involved in multiple sexual assault and sexual harassment lawsuits, Rolling Stone released a bombshell investigative...Read more...

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, A Different World, The Cosby Show spinoff series about life on a fictional Black college campus was must-see TV in Black households all across the country. It was the first time we got to see an all-Black cast in a college setting and it made us crave an HBCU experience of our own.

It's not everyday that your favorite Hip-Hop artists like Kendrick Lamar and others do surprise music drops. But that's exactly what happened for select fans on Tuesday.Read more...

After four anxious months of waiting, a jury finally came to the conclusion as to whether a Dallas woman should be criminally charged in the fatal shooting of a Black boy she claimed tried to break into her home.

One of three Washington officers who got off on charges related to the horrible hog-tying-brutal-beating death of Manuel Ellis is now biting back against the city with a defamation lawsuit.Read more...

If you're a boxing fan who is looking forward to Mike Tyson's big comeback fight against YouTube star Jake Paul, it looks like you're in luck.

A Virginia information technology services company caught flak last year for a racist, xenophobic job posting. Now, the Department of Justice is coming for the company's pocketbook.

Outside of hearing an AI version of his voice on Drake's Taylor-Made Freestyle" diss towards Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg has been relatively quiet when it comes to the feud between the two rappers. Until now.Read more...

The violent arrest of a Black teen on Memorial Day could have been swept under the rug if it wasn't for the leak of a video from the incident. Now, a Florida police department is under review following criticism of the officers' actions.

In order to appeal to voters, politicians are often encouraged or expected to participate in local traditions. However, when it comes to communities of color, those traditions usually come off as pandering and culturally insensitive. In case you're not familiar with this phenomenon, think of all those white...Read more...

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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's daughterNorth West is catching heat after taking the stage in a Memorial Day weekend production of The Lion King" at The Hollywood Bowl. The live concert special was a two-night event honoring the 30th anniversary of the animated film.

As the temperature outside starts to heat up, there's no doubting many will start looking for shade. But I'm not too sure the kind of fun shade that some fans think Oscar-nominated actor Sterling K. Brown recently threw at Jennifer Lopez is the kind they'll be grasping at anytime soon. I'll explain.Read more...

No matter what you think about host and author Charlamagne tha God, there's no denying his influence. With over 2 million followers on X, 4.5 million followers on Instagram and over 4 million radio listeners in over 40 cities who tune in daily to The Breakfast Club," he has a captive audience and a massive platform....Read more...

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New York City is one of the most unpredictable places in the world, and the subway system embodies that capriciousness more than anywhere. The latest incident in the city resulted in an innocent man being doused in flames on the No. 1 train.

Florida GOP Rep. Byron Donalds doesn't have the name recognition of Sen. Tim Scott, his South Carolina Republican colleague in the Senate, or former HUD Secretary Ben Carson. Yet Donalds, a 45-year-old rising star in the conservative constellation, is reportedly on Donald Trump's list of possible vice presidential...Read more...

It's not everyday you get to sit across from you celebrity crush and ask them hard-hitting questions about their love life, but that's exactly what Gayle King did during a new interview with Lenny Kravitz.Read more...

The cantankerous Cannes security guard who had a red carpet run in with Kelly Rowland is in the news again. This time, her beef was with a Dominican actress after a video of their confrontation went viral.

When your previous homes are the White House and Camp David, there's a lot of pressure on your next address. For their post-presidential vacation getaway, Barack and Michelle Obama chose a private, yet beautiful estate that would offer them all the luxury and security they've become accustomed to.

Memorial Day was less of a holiday for a Brooklyn mother but more of a horror movie after she told New York police she witnessed an alleged murder-suicide involving her own son.

Animated comedy South Park" may not offer the same timely, breaking news commentary it did at the height of its popularity, but that doesn't mean the show's creative team has forgotten how to make headlines. In its latest special, The End of Obesity," the kids find themselves fighting a losing battle against...Read more...

Not long ago, there was a powerful unifying moment after the nation witnessed a white police officer murder George Floyd on May 25, 2020. We saw an unusual groundswell of support for social justice from white allies and corporate titans who pledged to join the struggle for racial equality.

The unofficial start of summer is upon us, which means it's time to pack your bags and head to the beach. Lucky for you, June is loaded with amazing titles from Black authors that you won't be able to put down. From a steamy summer romance about friends who become something more to the origin story of one of the most...Read more...

Minneapolis police are under fire in the latest lawsuit filed against the department. No, it's not your typical case of police brutality. Instead, the allegations are much more bizarre. Like the-cops-mistook-a-babydoll-for-a-real-baby kind of bizarre.

If you're anything like me, Memorial Day weekend means you're already planning all of the cookouts, beach days and sunny walks in the park you're going to get in this summer. But long days in the sun mean you're going to have to give your skin a little extra TLC.Read more...

Condo" might as well be a four-letter word in Black neighborhoods. We all knew the deal as soon as we hear a new development is popping up in the neighborhood: First come the white folks, then come the upscale businesses to cater to them, then come the higher rents, home prices and property taxes.Read more...

If you're still waiting for a Donna Summer biopic starring Kelly Rowland, stay in line!Read more...

A former Miss Nevada had a special reunion over four decades in the making. Elizabeth Hunterton met her biological mother for the very first time and shared her experience with PEOPLE. - Angela Johnson Read MoreRead more...

The viral moment of Dipset rapper Cam'ron acting a fool on CNN Tonight" should remind us of a quote from the infamous Dave Chappelle: Who gives a f**k what Ja Rule thinks at a time like this?!" - Noah A. McGee Read MoreRead more...

Since it opened in 1989, Splash Mountain has been one of Disney's most popular theme park attractions. The water-themed log ride was based on the controversial 1946 film Song of the South," which follows a seven-year-old boy as he befriends a former slave while visiting his grandmother's plantation. Along with deeply...Read more...

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When he's not over-policing train stations or getting baptized at Riker's Island, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is busy making incendiary remarks about migrants. At a City Hall briefing Tuesday, Adams-who seemingly took a page out of Trump's playbook-shared how he believes New York's lifeguard shortage can be solved....Read more...

Memorial Day means cookout season is officially underway and I couldn't be more excited. There's something special about stuffing your face with delicious food outside on paper plates while swatting bugs away.Read more...

Just what we had on our Bingo card for Memorial Day weekend: Another Nicki Minaj in the news story.Read more...

In news that can only be described as mm-mm, get somebody else to do it," White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is on the defensive when it comes to President Joe Biden and his actions - or lack thereof - towards the U.S.-Mexico border crisis.Read more...

No matter how often people try to ignore him, Ye - formerly known as Kanye West - always finds his way back into public conversation. This week, it's because a clip from an interview he did nearly two years ago has resurfaced. - Noah A. McGee Read MoreRead more...

The latest guilty verdict handed down by an Orange County, Fla. jury was in connection to a shocking confession of a Black man in 2021. However, his statement to police wasn't in the midst of an interrogation - it was during his job interview to be a cop.

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Coming out of a record-breaking NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, the entire sports world wondered how Caitlin Clark's game would translate to the WNBA. When some analysts and veterans suggested that she-like most rookies in most sports-would have difficulty with the transition to the pros, they were called haters.

In news that can only be described as girrrrrrl, what's going on?", a Black woman has found herself as the latest face of unruly airline passengers thanks to a tense exchange on a Frontier flight.Read more...

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is raising eyebrows and getting plenty of eye rolls for his comments on a landmark Court decision that helped invigorate the Civil Rights Movement.

Patti LaBelle is the definition of a legend. Her voice is instantly recognizable and no matter what song she sings, it becomes hers. As if her unmatched music legacy wasn't enough, she's also an actress and has a successful food empire. On Thursday, some of the biggest stars in Black Hollywood came together to...Read more...