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On Tuesday during a Criminal Justice Subcommittee meeting, Rep. Paul Sherrell, a Tennesee Republican from Sparta, suggested lynching as a way of executing death row inmates. “I was just wondering about, could I put an amendment on that that would include hanging by a tree also?” he asked.Read more...

Democrats. You’re losing your audience. Literally.Read more...

Wrestling fans don’t agree on much. But the one thing everyone does agree on is that “Absolute” Ricky Starks is headed for superstardom.Read more...

Oprah Winfrey’s hair has kept us talking for decades. From long ponytails to full-bodied curls, the media mogul is never afraid to try a new style, and we have loved going along for the ride.Read more...

In Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut, Creed III, Jonathan Majors packs a punch as Damian “Dame” Anderson, a long-forgotten childhood friend of Adonis Creed (Jordan) who’s fresh out of jail and on a quest to obtain the life he thinks he deserves.Read more...

As someone who’s spent their entire life struggling with weight issues, I am very familiar with how the stigma around being overweight can affect every aspect of your life. The thing people don’t know about obesity is that it’s actually a disease. To increase understanding around weight issues, on March 8, It’s Bigger…Read more...

Ready or not, here it comes. And by “it,” I mean the highly anticipated live comedy show from Chris Rock, Selective Outrage, set to debut on Netflix on Saturday. But before fans and curious viewers tune in, we’ve already gotten a sneak peak into just how the comedian plans to address Will Smith and the now infamous…Read more...

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A federal judge has dismissed the option of arbitration when it comes to NFL Coach Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the league and three teams from a year ago. He stated that the league was “rife with racism” in regard to hiring and promoting Black coaches. Now, he can press discrimination claims.Read more...

With The Oscars approaching on Sunday, March 12, the world has been revisiting Will Smith’s infamous slap of Chris Rock at last year’s show. As the Emancipation star slowly works his way back into the spotlight, and Rock’s new Netflix special set to premiere, it seems everyone still has opinions about what went down.…Read more...

Imagine walking through the isles of an antique shop looking for vintage items to decorate your home with when your search is disrupted by a racist caricature staring at you. Those images, along with a number of caricatured dolls, were for sale at an antique mall in Milwaukee, per Fox 6 Now.

A Dallas Morning News reporter has been fired after getting familiar with Mayor Eric Johnson on Twitter. According to D Magazine, the reporter addressed Johnson as “bruh” in the tweet which was translated as offensive by the mayor and apparently, her employer too.

The tired debate about who is better, Beyoncé and Rihanna should be abolished. It’s Women’s History Month and we want to compare these two stars the right way, by highlighting how successful and similar they are.Read more...

In November, by the time District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced his decision to end his prosecution, outrage over Tracy’s case had reached a fever pitch.Read more...

Even if you don’t have plants of your own, it’s hard not to love the Plant Kween Instagram account. Plant influencer and educator, Christopher Griffin started it in 2016 to share the joys that come along with being a plant parent along with lessons for caring for your ficus and ferns.

It may surprise you that there are currently no Black women in the United States Senate. But Representative Barbara Lee is running to change that.Read more...

In 2021, a Michigan realtor and his clients were interrupted during a property showing by a few Wyoming cops who mistook them for burglars. Their lawsuit alleging racial profiling was thrown out Tuesday after a federal judge found the officers had “probable cause” to detain them, per Grand Rapids Press.

On Wednesday night, the 2023 Billboard Women in Music event took place, airing live from the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles.

Jalen Carter, a college football star who was primed as the number one NFL draft pick, turned himself in to police in relation to a fatal car crash that left two people dead, including one of his teammates. On Wednesday night (March 1), he was booked for reckless driving and racing on highways/streets.Read more...

Disney’s latest live-action remake of one of its animated classics has twisted the story on its head in more than one way. Peter Pan & Wendy is taking us back to Neverland, but the movie is updating the story in some cool ways. First of all, the Lost Boys aren’t actually all boys, which is fun for girls who are fans…Read more...

New York City, in conjunction with the New York Police Department, will pay millions of dollars to George Floyd protesters who were detained, arrested or subjected to violence. The demonstration took place in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx in June 2020, according to court documents.Read more...

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Over 30 years after the Whitney Houston smash hit “I’m Every Woman” took over airwaves and pop culture, Gospel music legend Cece Winans is opening up about her decision to turn down an appearance in the now iconic video.Read more...

Will Smith may not be allowed to attend the Oscars this year, but that doesn’t mean he’s completely skipping awards season. On Wednesday, the superstar was honored with the Beacon Award at the African American Film Critics Association Awards. He and director Antoine Fuqua were recognized for their film, Emancipation.…Read more...

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Growing up, my parents always stressed the importance of a good night’s sleep. When I was under their roof, my bedtime was consistent and non negotiable – that is, except for those rare occasions when I got out of line. Then, my ass got sent to bed even earlier.Read more...

On Tuesday, the trustees who were selected by Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to supervise New College of Florida voted to get rid of its small office that manages diversity, equity and inclusion programs. This is a result of the DEI office being targeted by conservatives throughout the state university system.Read more...

Yes, I am your typical “Gen-Zer” who has grown up with the good, bad, and ugly realities of social media filters. Instagram, Snapchat, and the infamous TikTok all allow their users to have a little bit of fun by putting filters on their pictures and videos to look like their favorite cartoon characters or animals, or…Read more...

Dominion Voting Systems’ $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News is a tremendous setback to the network. It may finally be held accountable for saying that the election technology company helped rig the 2020 presidential election (a claim that Donald Trump notoriously asserted). Quite frankly, Fox News being…Read more...

SPOILER ALERT: If you haven’t watched the Season 3 premiere of The Mandalorian, stop reading now!

Unfortunately for President Biden and millions of federal student loan debt holders, things are not looking great for the White House’s debt forgiveness plan.Read more...

You know how Black characters always die first in horror movies? Well, what happens when everybody in the movie is Black? That’s the question the new film, The Blackening, aims to answer. Starring Grace Byers; Jermaine Fowler; Melvin Gregg; X Mayo; Dewayne Perkins; Antoinette Robertson; Sinqua Walls; Jay Pharoah; and…Read more...

Trigger warning: This article contains description of sexual assault.Read more...

The Louisiana Secretary of State’s office and New Orleans residents have created a petition to remove Mayor LaToya Cantrell from office. However, within the 10 boxes of signatures they produced, counter organizers claim 30,000 of those names are of people who are either dead or no longer residents within the parish,…Read more...

On Tuesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago lost her bid for a second term. It was an epic loss. She made history four years ago as the first Black woman and openly gay person to be elected mayor of the nation’s third-largest city. Over the years, she has received intense criticism for her leadership—or lack…Read more...

It was only a matter of time until we witnessed another white woman wearing the wrong foundation shade pretending to be “of color.” The latest is a lady who goes by Raquel Saraswati, a white woman who converted to Islam and had been exposed by the public for posing as a person of color, per an explosive report in The InterceptRead more...

Remember Tory Lanez? You know, the Canadian rapper and R&B singer who was convicted on all charges relating to the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion? Well, still months after he was convicted, Lanez’s legal team is doing all they can to get a new trial for the convicted singer.Read more...

It’s been more than three years since the shocking death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna. Even though their deaths are something most people will never get over, especially his wife Vanessa Bryant, hopefully, the process of healing and grieving can finally begin for Kobe’s widow and…Read more...

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The NAACP Image Awards honored all of the Black people that produced our favorite podcasts, shows, movies, books and more! Here are all of the winners! Congratulations to the honorees!

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but it’s looking like Michael B. Jordan season. Not only will the prominent actor be making his directorial debut this Friday with the release of Creed III, but it’s recently been revealed that he’ll be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday.Read more...

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Wendy Williams had a tumultuous 2022, but it looks like she’s ready to get back in the swing of things in 2023. After making headlines for problems with her health and finances, the former talk show host is delivering some good news. According to People, the talk show host is preparing for a big trip overseas. She …Read more...

On Monday, as part of Dominion Voting Systems’ $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News, Rupert Murdoch’s testimony was made public. The chairman of Fox News’s parent company finally admitted in a deposition that “some of our commentators were endorsing” the lie that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.Read more...

With the 95th Academy Awards coming up fast, you’re running out of time to catch up on all the top nominees. With many of these movies available on major streaming services, this is a great time to take a couple days and just binge all the stories vying for top prizes. To make your Oscars night a little easier, we’ve…Read more...

Hi. Yes. Hello, Hollywood? I’m not sure of the name, but after seeing Jonathan Majors and Issa Rae exchange some hella good comedic energy while presenting at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards over the weekend, I need to talk to whoever’s in charge of the rom-com department so we can solidify a new project as soon as…Read more...

Weeks after the shocking and unfortunate death of De La Soul MC Trugoy the Dove, the rest of the surviving members are honoring their fallen brother in the best way they know how.Read more...