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When it comes to the books our Black children read, we know that representation matters. Research supports that reading books with characters that look like them helps improve children's self-esteem. And although things are getting better, the industry still has a long way to go. According to the Cooperative...Read more...

With a line of natural hair and body products formulated with shea butter and natural oils, SheaMoisture Men is all about making men look (and smell) their best. And now they are celebrating Black men in a whole new way with a new campaign designed to make them feel good too.

Just imagine, your enjoying your day, not bothering anyone at all, minding your business. Then out of nowhere, you hear a chilling voice message from your neighbor, whom you've previously had no problems with, and hear them say, I'm going to kill me a..." (You can fill in the rest).Read more...

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is one of the most popular TV shows of all-time. Just look at how well-known the theme song is. Will Smith recently celebrated the comedy's 33rd anniversary with an Instagram photo of himself in front of the exterior of the Banks family mansion, with the caption, Moved in 33 years ago...Read more...

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On Wednesday, it was announced that the HBCU Transformation Project received a $124 million gift from Blue Meridian Partners. The funders bestowed the donation to the coalition of 40 historically Black colleges and universities to increase students enrolled as well as graduation and employment rates.Read more...

Hulu's new comedy-thriller series, The Other Black Girl,"is based on Zakiya Dalila Harris' 2021 suspense novel by the same, which follows two young Black women navigating the mostly-white world of publishing in New York City.Read more...

As we continue to gear up for the 2024 presidential election, critics of the Biden Administration continue to narrow their sights on Vice President Kamala Harris. She has received the lowest net negative rating in history, which just demonstrates the unique challenge she faces as the first woman and first Black vice...Read more...

Barbie's $1.4 billion box office may make it the biggest movie of the year, but there's one review we've all really been waiting for: Snoop Dogg. That's right, the Doggfather himself recently took a trip to Barbieland and his reaction is priceless.

On Tuesday, a juvenile opened fire on the campus of St. Helena College and Career Academy in Greensburg, La. for grades 7 through 12. Two students were injured and one was killed. After 48 hours of investigation, local law enforcement discovered the motive behind the shooting: bullying.

I can't imagine what it's like to work in a creative role for Kanye West. Let's put all the unsavory aspects of his image aside for a moment and just look at him as an artist. He's always been someone who has a very specific vision and doesn't seem to understand why others can't appreciate the vision the same way he...Read more...

California has been the most proactive state when it comes to organizing a reasonable plan to give Black people reparations for the harm that slavery has caused them for hundreds of years.Read more...

Murder She Wrote is one of the most popular TV series of all time. The drama following author Jessica Fletcher as she solves mysteries in her small town of Cabot Cove, Maine. Seriously, Cabot Cove is the deadliest town in America. Look, so much of what makes the series a classic is Angela Lansbury's unforgettable...Read more...

In an ideal world, all of us adults would do something we love for work. But while some of us may be clocking in to a 9-5 job that just helps us keeps the lights on and rarely sparks any semblance of joy or passion-that's about to change for the handful of people, namely Beyonce-lovers who could get paid for being...Read more...

Dear white people, please move on from Will Smith's Oscars slap. It cannot be the reason for everything going wrong in your world. Yes, I'm looking at you Sean Penn. It's nice that you're so supportive of Ukraine, but you could have easily talked about that issue without dragging Will into it. Hold up, let's start...Read more...

Venus retrograde may be over but that doesn't mean you can't still spin the block on your ex. As a matter of fact, if you wanted a very attractive case for it, look no further than Ashanti and Nelly who have decided to rekindle their relationship after calling it quits back in 2015.Read more...

The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards was a star-studded event that featured an array of beautiful celebs. Host Nicki Minaj guided us through the show, while Diddy received the Global Icon Award and acts like LL Cool J and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five paid homage to the 50th anniversary of hip hop. The fashion...Read more...

Promptly at 3 p.m. on September 9, 2023, at the Leman Ballroom in Manhattan, New York, Project Runway alum Korto Momolu presented a stunning 22-look collection at New York Fashion Week. In the audience, I spotted fellow stars of Project Runway, Kara Saun and Laurence Basse as well as America's Next Top Model's Yaya...Read more...

In an effort to protect schools from a complete conservative takeover, California Governor Gavin Newsom is preparing to sign a bill that hits school boards in the pockets for attempting to ban books and materials related to underserved communities.Read more...

In 2020, what Christopher Bailey assumed to be a basic traffic stop resulted in a brutal beating by a group of sheriff's deputies. His lawsuit after the fact just landed him a $4.75 million settlement. Though, money can't undo the permanent injuries he sustained.

If you're a certain age, you remember when the MTV Video Music Awards were a big deal. In recent years, the show has lost some of its luster, but that doesn't seem to stop major stars from hitting the stage. Before we get into the night's most memorable performances, let me give you a quick awards recap: Taylor Swift...Read more...

Oprah Winfrey is speaking out against the backlash she received for creating a fundraiser for the people who were affected by the wildfires in Maui.Read more...

On July 4th weekend, a video went viral of a white woman in a Lakewood, Colorado apartment complex harassing a Latino family. After she was dragged on the internet, the culprit-who has been identified as Blair Featherman-spoke out in an interview Tuesday in an attempt to justify her raggedy behavior.Read more...

Lil Nas X's ( born Montero Lamar Hill) new concert documentary film Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero is the latest endeavor he's taken on to provide even more representation and freedom to Black queer people and in a new interview with his brother-it appears it's done the same thing for him too.Read more...

Cardi B has some advice for new mom Chrisean Rock that frankly, all moms need to hear. TMZ caught up with the rapper/mom of two while promoting her new single Bongos," featuring Megan Thee Stallion. And when asked her to impart some of her mommy wisdom on the 23-year-old reality star, the Bodak Yellow" artist urged...Read more...

Two Seattle Police officers are being probed following a leaked recording of them laughing at a dead woman of color. That woman was actually fatally struck by a police cruiser and the cackling cops said she had limited value." These cops aren't helping fight those ACAB claims, I fear.Read more...

Ya'll remember this White teen who was accused of trying to drown a Black kid in Cape Cod, Massachusetts? He walked out of jail on Monday.Read more...

There's a serious contempt for the unhoused in this country and it needs to be stopped. From aggressive architecture, to legislation and laws specifically designed to target the homeless, America has a lack of compassion for those who are struggling to get back on their feet. This issue can be seen on full display in...Read more...

On Tuesday, the Illinois Appeals Court heard oral arguments by attorneys for Jussie Smollett that his 2019 conviction should be dismissed. The former Empire" star was convicted of orchestrating a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago against himself.

I knew it was getting a lil' too quiet in the Tyre Nichols case. The latest update we got is really just more bad news for the five former Memphis cops charged in the fatal beating. According to The AP, the furious five are facing new federal charges.

Whether it's due to our own fears and insecurities, or the world's desire to constantly tear us down and limit our potential, a lot of Black women find themselves dealing with imposter syndrome. Excuse me, a lot of Black women who aren't named Oprah Winfrey. Once again, the media mogul has proven herself to be a...Read more...

After getting the boot from Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" earlier this month for calling castmate Spice a monkey," Erica Mena is trying to do damage control by walking back her behavior.

When talk shows return from their summer hiatus, they typically take a few minutes to touch on events that happened while they were airing reruns. To that end, you already know Whoopi Goldberg wasn't about to come back to The View without addressing the biggest Black story of the summer: the Montgomery Riverboat Brawl....Read more...

You know those episodes in cartoons where they'd show how differently a character's life would turn out had they made one different decision? Well, I'm now having similar thoughts thanks to rapper Kid Cudi who recently revealed he missed out on nabbing the lead role in Jordan Peele's 2017 Oscar-winning film Get Out.Read more...

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Atlanta activists hauled box after box into the clerk's office on Monday - each one filled with signatures demanding a vote on Cop City." After months of hard work, they had finally gathered enough signatures to force a vote on the $90 million, 85-acre police training facility set to occupy the surrounding Atlanta...Read more...

Flagler County Schools officials say the teacher behind the assembly of only Black students has resigned. He was previously suspended along with the school principal after traumatizing those Black kids.

It's been a long while since we've had a big time Verzuz battle. Part of that is due to founders Timbaland and Swizz Beatz's legal fight against Triller, but it also has a lot to do with scheduling. When Verzuz started during the pandemic, artists weren't on tour or doing special events. Now that many musicians are...Read more...

Doja Cat's Paint the Town Red" has hit the #1 slot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the first rap song to do so since August 2022. Country music has claimed the top of the charts for the majority of 2023.

It was a quiet Friday morning at the White House complex.Read more...

Over the weekend, Vice President Kamala Harris threw a big backyard bash of sorts in honor of hip-hop's 50 anniversary. With acts like Common, Jeezy, Remy Ma and more in tow to perform-the event was sure to raise the White House roof (I'm so sorry, I know that was cringe.) But out of all the acts, rapper Lil Wayne...Read more...

Nearly two years ago, Mel Tucker signed a 10-year, $95 million contract to stay on as the head football coach at Michigan State University. He instantly became one of the highest-paid coaches in all of college sports and easily the highest-paid Black coach in college athletics. But two years later, in a sport where...Read more...

A special grand jury updated the indictment for the young man accused of fatally shooting three University of Virginia football players and injuring one last year. The new charges are just one step under facing the death penalty.

Centinela Hospital Center in Inglewood, California, is closing down its maternity ward amid allegations that staff negligence contributed to the death of a young Black mother.Read more...

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It's the final week of Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty, and the deals are better than ever. The beauty giant is slashing prices of some of your favorite brands in half, making it a whole lot easier to justify refreshing your foundation or trying a new eyeshadow palette.

On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris commemorated the 22nd anniversary of 9/11 by representing the administration at a ceremony located at ground zero.Read more...

Whether you know her from Empire, Hidden Figures or Hustle & Flow, Taraji P. Henson is one of Hollywood's most interesting actresses. Her range stretches from Baby Boy to the upcoming The Color Purple musical, she's shown that she can do literally anything you throw at her, including drama, comedy, action and sci-fi....Read more...

The now viral video of a mostly Asian fraternity strolling to Doja Cat and SZA's Kiss Me More" isn't just a stark example of cultural appropriation-it's also embarrassing as hell. It has gotten more than 20 million views and has become a topic of conversation in these internet streets.Read more...

As if Uber didn't face enough controversy around drivers trying to drive passengers off the map, now they have to worry about their racist employees. A TikTok user captured her Uber driver's racist tirade in a viral video that ended up costing buddy his job - and rightly so.