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Police in Montgomery, Ala., have opened a hate crime investigation to find out who spraypainted Nazi symbols and racial slurs all over cars and houses in a majority Black community.

A 52-year-old Jersey City man was fatally shot by police after they responded to his mental breakdown Sunday. However, it was the crisis intervention team that called for backup to help de-escalate" the situation.

If you were expecting to see some form of growth and evolution in storytelling in the next season of HBO's controversial show, The Idol-starring The Weeknd-then boy do I have some bad news for you.Read more...

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Recently, there's been a lot of new information revealed about Tupac Shakur's death. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police searched the home of the uncle of the rap legend's presumed killer, and new footage of the California Love" artist moments before he was shot was unearthed. Now, west coast rap OG Warren G has...Read more...

Tennessee voters overwhelmingly rejected Tennessee Republicans' decision to toss two Black lawmakers out of the state legislature. But even though voters brought state representatives Justin Jones (D-Nashville) and Justin Pearson (D-Memphis) back, that doesn't mean Republicans are ready to play nice. Instead, GOP...Read more...

Are they or aren't they?

Even though the Jacksonville shooting was a tragedy that took the lives of three innocent Black people, it had the potential to be much worse.Read more...

This week, fans and friends marked the three-year anniversary of Chadwick Boseman's passing. He was only 43 when he was taken by colon cancer in August 2020. His young age combined with his extraordinary talent makes his loss particularly hard to process. We're not just mourning all the memories and moments he gave...Read more...

It's hard to believe it's been three years since the world lost beloved actor Chadwick Boseman.Read more...

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Tennis star Serena Williams gave us all life when she announced the birth of her second child, daughter Adira on August 22. And while the world waits for the first close-up shots of the newest member of the family, Williams gave fans the next best thing - a glimpse at her room.Read more...

At a vigil Sunday for the people killed by a mass shooter in Jacksonville, Fla., Gov. Ron DeSantis was loudly booed and heckled by attendees. A day prior, a white gunman targeted and shot three Black people to death at a Dollar General store before fatally turning the gun-an AR-15 he adorned with swastikas-on...Read more...

Part of my job is staying on top of all of the hottest makeup and skin care products around (pretty dope, right?). And yes, I could spend hours in the aisles of Sephora and Ulta testing products. But I thought why not do a little research closer to home?Read more...

While I'm not particularly excited about P. Diddy's upcoming studio album, The Love Album: Off The Grid, I am thrilled that he made a generous donation to Jackson State University, proving that he still has love and appreciation for HBCUs.Read more...

Simone Biles solidified her status as the GOAT in gymnastics last night, making history by winning her eighth national all-around title, the most of any gymnast. Biles made this huge accomplishment at the US Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, California.

As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, one of the most important minds behind its organization and the entire civil rights movement is finally getting long overdue recognition. Premiering Nov. 17, Netflix's highly-anticipated biopic, Rustin, chronicles Bayard Rustin's leadership in making...Read more...

When it comes to the entertainment industry, Billy Porter has never been shy about speaking his truth. He's always ready to call out discrimination and hypocrisy when he sees it. He's also very open about the obstacles he faced as an openly gay Black man. He recently revealed a particularly upsetting part of his early...Read more...

A Black firefighter filed a lawsuit against the Kansas City Fire Department claiming he was retaliated against after telling the Department of Justice about the racism he experienced on the job. In response, the Feds are taking a magnifying glass to the department themselves.Read more...

In July 2023, Nene Leakes went on former Housewives producer Carlos King's podcast to talk about her rocky history between herself and Andy Cohen, Bravo, and NBC.

Steve Harvey is apologizing to his fellow comedian colleagues over a now-deleted tweet of his that sparked a debate about unfunny comedians online.Read more...

Why is Young Thug sitting in jail but Donald Trump is out on bond? That's the question the Atlanta rapper's father asks the whole world.Read more...

On Friday (August 25), the family of a 19th-century Scottish slaveowner in Guyana apologized on behalf of their ancestor. But the apology didn't just come from any old slaveholder's loin fruit - it came from the mouth of a descendent of a former British head-of-state.

Sixty years ago today, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. outlined his dream for America. The motivation for his message - we've come to our nation's capital to cash a check" - was as much economic as it was ethical. After all, the March on Washington was for both jobs and freedom.

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This story is part of our new Hip-Hop: '73 Till Infinity series, a celebration of the genre's 50th anniversary.

We've had a lot of fun celebrating the 30th anniversary of Living Single, but that's not the only notable show to premiere in 1993. Whether it's childhood favorites, sci-fi classics, or comedies you used to love, the year offered us plenty of interesting TV choices. So, in addition to Living Single, these are other...Read more...

Believe it or not, fall is right around the corner. And if you're feeling a little down about the arrival of shorter days and colder temps, you're not alone. But because I always (usually) try to look at the glass half full, I've been using the last few weeks of summer to check out all of the hottest books by Black...Read more...

There are only a handful of concerts left on the record-breaking Renaissance World Tour! Beyonce's Renaissance (2022) album is one of her most creative pieces yet. There's a ton of sampling from gospel to disco with a heavy influence from the LGBT ballroom scene! Here are the samples that blew our minds while...Read more...

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When she's not selling out shows around the world and making hit music, Beyonce is a mom of three - a job some might argue is harder than dancing and singing your ass off night after night. Because when it comes to parenting, there is no choreographer to direct your steps, and there's definitely no hair and makeup...Read more...

Trigger Warning: depictions of sexual violence

We all know who Tupac Shakur is right? Legendary MC who was known for his real and raw demeanor that would display itself in his music and movie roles. He was a beloved figure in music whose words and lyrics have stood the test of time.Read more...

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Beyonce's Renaissance Tour is taking over the U.S.! The Beyhive has been buzzing about her outfits and we're here to give you all the details. She's donned some of the most unique, elegant, and even eyebrow-raising outfits of her career, so we can't wait to see what other creative pieces she has in the works. Which...Read more...

The shooter who held a Pittsburgh neighborhood under siege by firing hundreds of rounds at cops who came to evict him was a 63-year-old Black man who believed he was a sovereign citizen"- a worldview that experts say has no basis in law or history but which is increasingly the motive challenge judges, cops and other...Read more...

The family of an Indianapolis man is calling for the badge of a police officer following the release of heavily edited" body camera footage depicting the moment the cop shot their relative. The victim's family argues that the shooting, overall, is unjustified and says the officer's disciplinary record raises red...Read more...

Listen up, beauty lovers. This is not a drill! Cosmetics giant Ulta Beauty is gearing up for the Ulta Fall 21 Days of Beauty, a serious sale with amazing markdowns on some of the hottest beauty products on the market. If the high cost of everything has you skimping on your skin care and makeup products, you won't want...Read more...

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Almost every major corporation in the United States made sweeping claims about their commitment to racial equity in the wake of George Floyd. Five of the biggest banks - including JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Bank of America, U.S. Bancorp, and Wells Fargo pledged to provide billions of dollars to the cause.Read more...

Playing God in movies and TV is tricky. Whether an actor chooses to play it straight and take the bible literally, or spice things up and have fun with the role, someone is going to be offended and upset. These are questions Jamie Foxx likely asked himself before he signed on to play God in the upcoming film Not...Read more...

According to a report from National Center for Health Statistics, nearly 1 in 17 American children were diagnosed with a food allergy in 2021. And when you take a closer look, the issue impacts Black children more than any other group. Nearly eight percent of Black children 17 years old and younger had a food allergy,...Read more...

For decades the legacy of John C. Calhoun loomed over the historic square in downtown Savannah, Georgia, that bore his name. Calhoun is probably best known for his fervent defense of slavery - making him an odd symbol for a majority Black city he had no connection with at all. Now, in a twist someone like Calhoun...Read more...

This story is part of our new Start. Build. Grow. series, a celebration of August's Black Business Month.

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Baltimore, Maryland's Coppin State University is making the HBCU experience more financially accessible to out-of-state students.

As the fall TV and movie season approaches, studios will have to make difficult decisions about which projects they want to push to 2024, and what they'll roll the dice on in 2023. Without major stars available to promote films, and with late night talk shows on hold due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, studios are...Read more...