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Keith Lee has done it again. The 27-year-old food influencer known for his viral TikTok food reviews took his taste buds back on the road last week to check out New York's local culinary scene.

Earlier this week, the family of Kenneka Jenkins-the Chicago woman who froze to death in a hotel freezer-has agreed to a $10 million legal settlement from Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel. In 2017, Kenneka Jenkins was found deceased inside a walk-in freezer at the Rosemont-based hotel, and the family filed a lawsuit...Read more...

More than a week after an officer involved in the 2020 death of Manuel Ellis claimed that he wouldn't do anything differently when attempting to arrest the Black man, the legal representation for all the officers said that their clients aren't even responsible for his death, instead blaming the actions of Ellis.Read more...

A Karen can't help being a Karen-even if she's at the happiest place on earth. Last week, this particular one was caught on video saying I hate Mexicans" in a Disneyland bathroom.Read more...

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and 1619 creator Nikole Hannah-Jones rushed to the defense of Harvard President Claudine Gay earlier this week. Hannah-Jones slammed critics who claimed that Gay, the university's first Black President, was a diversity hire.Read more...

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Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA)isn't throwing any punches when it comes to Republican Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The California Congressman, who debated Ramaswamy last month, said he felt compelled to counter his ahistorical view of race and racism in the United States.Read more...

No one works a red carpet like Angela Bassett. Our queen knows exactly what colors, styles and designers work best for her, and shuts it down every single time.Read more...

As the election rapidly approaches, the race to lock down key demographics intensifies. For incumbent President Joe Biden, securing the support of Black voters is essential to his success in reelection.Read more...

Until the recent issues with her ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson made headlines, Keke Palmer was one of the rare child stars who grew into a successful adult actor without encountering any major scandals. However, even when you're not leading the gossip mill, child stardom comes with a heavy price. The former Nickelodeon...Read more...

Megan Thee Stallion has had enough of ex-boyfriend Pardison Fontaine and his recent disparaging comments about her and their past relationship. Now, she's saying something about it.Read more...

A chilling investigation found Black women made up nearly 30 percent of Chicago's crime victims last year. Mind you, they only make up 13 percent of the city's population.

Let the cringe behavior continue.Read more...

Art Basel has become a staple in the creative world when it comes to displaying (and purchasing) art, networking and partying. This year was no different: The Miami Beach version of the global event, held December 8-10, was flooded with Black celebrities.Read more...

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Black Americans are the most unbanked and underbanked group in the nation, with many lacking access to even the most basic financial services, such as a checking account.Read more...

If you're an avid TikTok user then you might've seen videos of TikToker Harry Daniels (@harrylovespandas and @harry.daniels) catching celebrities at events and asking to sing for them. The main catch? He's not that great at singing ... at all. His singing is so cringy sometimes that some celebrities will even run away...Read more...

Andre Braugher had the rare ability to bless every role he portrayed with an unforgettable grace and class. Whether it was Brooklyn Nine-Nine's" Raymond Holt, Homicide: Life on the Street's" Frank Pembleton or Duets'" Reggie Kane, all his characters had a nobility that only Braugher could deliver. If his name was...Read more...

A Black Florida woman couldn't enjoy more than a week of life with her newly-wed husband before a man allegedly took both their lives. What's worse is that police believe the motive behind the killing was personal,as family members identified the suspect as the woman's ex-boyfriend.

I don't understand the resilience of Kodak Black.Read more...

Ebony Johnson, Ph.D., is the first Black woman appointed to run the Tulsa, Oklahoma, school system - marking an important moment in that community's racial history.

Do you remember where you were when Beyonce released her unannounced self-titled visual album in 2013?

Queen Oprah Winfrey has spoken about that viral interview with host Drew Barrymore on the latter's eponymous talk show. On Tuesday, Barrymore welcomed the esteemed entertainment personality on her show and fans believed she got a little too close for comfort.Read more...

Andre Braugher was an actor of extraordinary talent. He made every role uniquely his and unforgettable. From comedy, to drama, to action, there was no genre that he couldn't elevate. On Monday, after a short illness, the Emmy winner passed away at the age of 61. Throughout his long, successful career Braugher was...Read more...

Following the bombshell testimony of his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari, the second week of Marvel actor Jonathan Majors' assault trial continued on Monday and Tuesday with testimony from the driver who witnessed the alleged assault as well as the NYPD officers who arrested the Creed III" star.

On Christmas Day, the world will be reintroduced to the story of The Color Purple."

It's not everyday that Oprah Winfrey stops by and graces folks with her presence on a morning or even a midday talk show. But that's exactly what happened on Wednesday's episode of The Sherri Show" as O continues her press tour for the upcoming musical version of The Color Purple."Read more...

With a career that spans over 30 years, rapper Snoop Dogg is an O.G. in the Hip-Hop game. But the Drop it Like it's Hot" artist recently revealed that his son schooled him on a new way to make more money from his popular catalog.Read more...

We've lost another iconic Black actor whose award-winning roles have helped increase Black representation in film. According to a Deadline report, two-time Emmy-winner Andre Braugher died Monday at age 61 after a brief illness.

What the f-ck did I do wrong!?" Christina Pierre is heard asking in a blood-curdling scream throughout the 30 videos released by a North Carolina police department from a now viral arrest. The clip of an officer beating her leg led to suspicions of the abuse of force.

While many viewers enjoyed the highly-anticipated Grammys Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop" that aired on CBS Sunday, the program's executive producer Questlove shared his slight disappointment over the non-involvement of one influential figure: MC Hammer.Read more...

PBS' Finding Your Roots" has led to shocking discoveries for the famous faces who appear on the series. One of the show's latest guests, Tracy Morgan, experienced an emotional reveal about his family tree.Read more...

In today's age of remakes and reboots, I often agree with audience sentiments about how tired we are of seeing something old redone so many years later. However, after seeing the new trailer for Mr. and Mrs. Smith," the Donald Glover co-created, upcoming Prime Video comedy series - I may actually be here for it. But...Read more...

Raven-Symone shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram Monday that her beloved younger brother Blaize Pearman passed away from colon cancer.Read more...

The Black man seen giving chair shots to white people in those viral Alabama Riverfront brawl videos isn't going to prison after all.

Here's yet another example of sports fans taking it too far.Read more...

The adoptive parents of 15-year-old Karreon Franks have been sentenced on charges in connection to his death. While handing down their punishment, the judge shed tears at how cruel of a punishment Karreon suffered.

Besides just loving the days when my curls are poppin', I rarely do blow outs on my hair at home. Straightening my hair is strictly saved for special occasions - because even with what I think are the best straightening serums and the most expensive tools, the process takes forever and leaves me feeling like I've done...Read more...

By now, everyone has heard actor Julianna Margulies' rant about Black people being brainwashed to hate Jews," during her interview on The Back Room With Andy Ostroy" podcast. Although Margulies has since apologized for offending Black and LGBTQIA+ people, the Columbia University student group at the center of her...Read more...

A white author accused of targeting authors of color in an online review-bombing scandal is facing career-threatening consequences and a serious social media dragging.

Christine Greaves, 23, is suing the New York Police Department over her 2020 arrest. Footage obtained by the Daily Mail shows Greaves shouting I can't breathe" while a police officer appears to kneel on her, just weeks before George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis while repeating the same phrase.

It's no secret that we love Wakanda. It's a rich tapestry of people, history and stories. Following the emotional events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," we weren't sure when we'd see the characters on screen again. They're too popular, and frankly, too powerful not to be involved in the Multiverse Saga, so we...Read more...

From the latest dance challenges to hot new hair products, you can always count on TikTok to make a thing a thing. Lately though, Black TikTok has been abuzz with a theory that attempts to explain why some Black women always seem to be living their best lives. It's called Hard Wig = Soft Life: The idea being that...Read more...

Though Keke Palmer has been been mostly quiet in the days following the shocking domestic abuse allegations she filed against her then-boyfriend Darius Jackson, she finally spoke out over the weekend.Read more...

Just days after shutting it down with her gold leaf stomach atThe Color Purple" premiere red carpet, Ciara and her husband, NFL quarterback Russell Wilson, have welcomed the newest addition to their family. The couple announced the birth on Instagram, introducing the world to Amora Princess Wilson. We Love You so...Read more...

On it's way out the door, 2023 has claimed yet another celebrity uncoupling:Cardi B. and Offset.Read more...

Marvin Haynes was only 16 years old when his entire world flipped upside down. Haynes, 35, was sent to prison in 2004 for the murder of Randy Sherer, who was shot and killed during a robbery at a Minneapolis flower shop. The conviction rested on eyewitness testimony from the theft.

As The Golden Globes continues to reinvent the awards show post-scandal, it's looking to the 2024 event to return the show to prominence on the awards calendar. On Monday, nominations for the 81st Annual Golden Globes were announced, and for some Black stars, things are looking the same. Yes, 2023-24 awards season...Read more...

Updated as of 12/11/2023 at 3:30 p.m. ET

A Black man in Chicago had his conviction overturned after being imprisoned at just 18 years old for a crime he claims he didn't commit. The decision was made after finding an eyewitness who identified him without being able to see him.Read more...