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Ugh...as we saw coming, Florida's bans on almost-everything-Black in education have found their way toward influencing Black History Month.Read more...

Jay-Z's blockbuster Grammys speech has sparked a lot of conversations about whether the show truly respects and recognizes Black artists. It's also led to discourse about how The Recording Academy has treated his superstar wife, Beyonce, over the years.

On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court showed signs that it disagrees with the premise that Colorado had the power to remove Donald Trump from the Republican primary ballot. So where does Justice Clarence Thomas fit in all of this...?Read more...

Last week, a TikTok video posted by a college student named Sanai Graden went viral after she helped a homeless man who simply asked for a cup of hot tea.

Remember that white podcaster who went viral for her cringey attempts to clown Black rappers? Her name is Bobbi Althoff, and rumors of her alleged infidelity - with Drake of all people - may have led to her divorce. Althoff's husband, Cory, reportedly filed first, citing irreconcilable differences." Althoff has...Read more...

Former George W. Bush Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove is certainly not above pushing a dubious narrative if it fits his political agenda. But even he's balking at this latest right-wing election theory about former First Lady Michelle Obama.

Listen, even at 86-years-old, Billy Dee Williams is still a sex symbol. He exudes a cool confidence that makes men and women weak in the knees. The actor's had a long, fascinating career, and now he's telling stories from his journey in the new memoir, What Have We Here?: Portraits of A Life," out Feb. 13.

This is not the beef we expected to see in 2024. We always assume there is going to be a feud between a couple of artists here and there because it's a part of the culture. But there is no way we could've guessed thatSnoop Dogg and Master P would be in a full-on legal dispute with Walmart and Post Foods.Read more...

Former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong was fired a year ago after a federal monitor sniffed out some concerning disciplinary actions (or lack thereof) for police misconduct. Now, the former chief is fighting back with not his first but second legal claim in relation to his sudden termination.

Because, apparently, incarcerated people are allowed to have podcasts, Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight was allowed to jump into the mess for the Year of Truth.Read more...

Whoopi Goldberg has been teasing us with Sister Act 3" hints for what seems like forever. Yes, the movie is actually happening. Goldberg has reportedly read the script, and they're moving forward. In the past, she's suggested Keke Palmer, Lizzo and Nicki Minaj as possible co-stars. Those last two might be too...Read more...

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We've so missed Tracy Chapman-her voice, her talent, her songwriting. And judging by how the 59-year-old radiated at the Grammy's last week, we haven't been amply privy to the glory of her glowing skin. She lit up the stage, literally and figuratively, in the most real and effortless way. Not only did her singing...Read more...

According to the Austin Police Department, officers responded to calls regarding a deceased body in Lady Bird Lake on Saturday. Although the police officials continue to say they don't suspect anything criminal, it is the fifth dead person found in the lake since last year, which has locals constructing their own...Read more...

Last month, white TikToker @will.powerrr publicly begged Black TikTokers for tips on what to do" with his newborn Black daughter's hair in a viral video that seemed more like an Saturday Night Life" sketch than real life.

A woman is seeking justice for her husband who died after suffering extreme injuries after being attacked by three dogs. According to the dog owner, this wasn't the first time his dogs sunk their teeth into someone.

The View co-host Sunny Hostin is the latest celebrity to be blown away by a surprise from their origin story. The attorney and author appeared on the February 6 episode of PBS's Finding Your Roots," where host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shared some shocking news about her family tree.

All long-running TV series go through reboots. Look at Law & Order," NCIS" and The Voice." In The Real Housewives" franchise, it's common for cast members to come and go, but a full-fledged reboot wasn't a real possibility until the New York" franchise recently changed things up and found success. Now signs are...Read more...

This week marks what would have been Bob Marley's 79th birthday! The reggae singer's much-anticipated biopic, Bob Marley: One Love," starring Kingsley Ben-Adir and Lashana Lynch is set to release in theaters on February 14th. The advocate for peace died at only 36, but his legacy has gone on to influence artists and...Read more...

Finally, there are some new developments in the death of a baby born in Clayton County, Ga. whose head was allegedly detached from its body by the delivery physician. The medical examiner's office ruled the baby's death as a homicide.

We're all so exhausted with the news. Every day it feels like there's a never-ending barrage of bad news. Yet as tired as viewers are of all the negativity, MSNBC's Joy Reid seemed even more tired when she recently was recently overheard during her show The ReidOut" saying the F-word on a hot mic.

Two years ago, Rev. Autura Eason-Williams was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in her driveway. The teen charged in her killing has just entered a guilty plea but to half of the charges he was originally facing.

Consider yourself warned. You've got just less than two weeks to get your coins together if you want to be among the first to get your hands on Beyonce's new hair care products. After months of teasing, Queen Bey just dropped a trailer announcing her new haircare line, Cecred.

Respected hip-hop journalist Dee Barnes is speaking out following the 66th annual Grammy Awards that saw rapper Jay-Z take home the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award.Read more...

You can pretend like you don't watch and you're not invested, but we know the truth. We know how much you love your reality TV favorites. In addition to the long-running franchises you're still obsessed with, (we see you Survivor") there are also plenty of new debuts to draw your attention. To help you prepare your...Read more...

According to a Northwestern University study, Black parents have had more conversations on race with their children than white parents-and the difference became more obvious after the 2020 murder of George Floyd.Read more...

It just got messyyyy in Oklahoma. A jury just awarded a man over $20 million in damages from a defamation lawsuit. He claimed he was falsely identified as the one who made racist comments over the announcers mic during a girls basketball game in 2021.

Jay-Z's brutally honest speech at The 66th Annual Grammys on Sunday still has everyone talking. While accepting the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, the hip-hop legend dropped several truth bombs on The Recording Academy. Calling them out for never awarding his wife, Beyonce, the Album of the Year Grammy, even though she...Read more...

Sunday night's Grammy ceremony has had the internet buzzing for days. One of the event's most shocking moments of the night was the arrest of Killer Mike, the Atlanta emcee who won awards for Best Rap Album (MICHAEL"), Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance (both for Scientists & Engineers").Read more...

We're only a few days away from Usher Raymond's much-anticipated Super Bowl Halftime Show, and he's still managed to get us excited.

What-and we can't stress this enough-the hell is going on with Drake?Read more...

Republican Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley is requesting Secret Service protection after multiple incidents of swatting and increased threats to her safety. The former United Nations ambassador is now the lone challenger to former President Donald Trump - whose fans appear to be turning up the heat on his political...Read more...

Data shows that Black people are more than three times as likely to be killed at the hands of police than white people. Even if this is the first time you've heard this somber stat, news of the tragic killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tyre Nichols and others is likely enough to keep you up at night.Read more...

When Michael B. Jordan's Adonis Creed entered the Rocky" franchise as Apollo Creed's secret son, it seemed fitting that Jordan and the late Carl Weathers would be connected forever through this on-screen bond. As an 80s action hero, Weathers paved the way for Jordan's movie star status and opened the door for many...Read more...

Actor Idris Elba has taken on the coveted role of being the face of Calvin Klein , starring in the iconic brand's spring menswear 2024 campaign.

Meghan Markle's estranged father Thomas Markle somehow felt the need to reach out to King Charles III after the British monarch was diagnosed with cancer. Last week, the King reportedly underwent a procedure to treat an enlarged prostate at The London Clinic in London, and his doctors reportedly found cancer in the...Read more...

The city of Aurora, Colorado has reached a settlement of over $1 million with a Black mother and a group of young girls after police officers held them at gunpoint after a traffic stop three years ago.

On Sunday, R&B artist and songwriter Victoria Monet took home three trophies at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, including the coveted award for Best New Artist. However, her share of golden accolades was hardly the highlight of the evening. Monet-with her boyfriend and two-year-old, Grammy-nominated daughter Hazel in...Read more...

Outspoken GOP congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene once again has her sights set on sabotaging Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) - this time over a mistranslated speech.

Now that the Grammy Awards are over, let us continue to bask in the glow of some of the most stylish artists in the industry. Lenny Kravitz was one of them of course. Showing off his muscles in a sheer top, he looked edgy and amazing. But then again, he has always been experimental with his fashions from wearing...Read more...

Ever since Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg opened the Post-Conviction Justice Unit, case after case has been turned over after a reinvestigation. The most recent one stems from the brutal murder of a French tourist.

Have you ever talked about a product, and then suddenly got an ad for it on your phone? We've all been there, and then skeptically looked over our shoulders for the advertiser lurking in the shadow. But there's no one there, so we all simply conclude that our phone must be listening to our conversations. You wouldn't...Read more...

The late 1950s were a time of racial segregation, discrimination and inequality in America. But in the middle of all that despair, the men's basketball team at Tennessee A&I University was making history. The Tigers were the first HBCU team to win a national championship and the first college team to secure three...Read more...

During Black History Month, TV schedules are overflowing with movies like Malcolm X," Hidden Figures," 42" and, yes, Black Panther." As much as we enjoy those projects, you might be looking for other portrayals of our history. A quick scroll through the various streaming services shows that there are countless...Read more...

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During Black History Month, we often focus on the civil rights leaders who fought for our rights while on American soil. However, there were a great deal of celebrities and public figures who served the country and our community in U.S. Army.

It looks like another Real Housewives of Atlanta" O.G. is about to say bye-bye to the famed franchise.Read more...

On Monday (Feb. 5), Sybrina Fulton penned a heartfelt tribute to her late son Trayvon Martin on what would have been his 29th birthday. Martin was racially profiled and killed by George Zimmerman in 2012. Since his death, Fulton has worked tirelessly for gun reform.Read more...

Donald Glover seems like the kind of guy who's had a life full of interesting stories. As he and co-star Maya Erskine have made the rounds promoting their new Prime Video series, Mr. & Mrs. Smith," we've heard a few of those storiesRead more...