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Updated 2025-10-23 20:46
5 Crazy Internet Theories on Carlee Russell’s Disappearance
In the first public appearance since Carlee Russell's mysterious return, her parents told NBC News' TODAY about their relief in having their daughter home again. However, they also urged the public to stop speculating what happened to Carlee until the investigation closes.
Want the Latte Look? We've Got All the Black-Owned Beauty Products You Need
The latte look is one of the latest viral beauty trends of the summer. And as someone who loves warm, neutral tones, I couldn't be more excited. These days, TikTok is loaded with videos of girls showing up and showing off their best beat, inspired by the coffee beverage.Read more...
Utopia on Pause? Live Nation Refutes Reports That Travis Scott's Launch Event in Egypt is Canceled
Things are getting weird.
Congressional Black Caucus Aligned Super PAC Shakes Up 2024 Election
The 2024 election is rapidly approaching. And while most eyes have been on the White House, the fate of Congress also rests in the balance. On Tuesday, allies of the Congressional Black Caucus launched a new super PAC, the Rolling Sea Action fund, primarily aimed at flipping the House.Read more...
Here's Why Trey Songz Wants 2022 Sexual Assault Lawsuit Thrown Out
It looks like the legal tide may be finally turning when it comes to Trey Songz, stemming from at least one of the sexual assault lawsuits he's facing.Read more...
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Makes History By Starting 1st Black-Owned, Women-Led Credit Union
Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority has made history by incorporating its own credit union. The For Members Only," or FMO, credit union is now the first Black-owned, sorority-based, women-led digital banking financial institution in the United States. As one of this country's oldest service organizations, Alpha Kappa Alpha...Read more...
Carlee Russell's Parents Speak Out After Her Mysterious Return
The parents of the Alabama woman who went missing upon finding a toddler on the side of the road have spoken out for the first time since their daughter returned home. They told TODAY the assumptions of their daughter's whereabouts have gotten out of hand.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Seemingly Sides With SAG-AFTRA, WGA Strikers in New Statement
As SAG-AFTRA enters its first full week on strike alongside the WGA, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has seemingly taken a clearer stance and sided with both unions.Read more...
H.E.R.'s Newest Venture Could Make Her an EGOT Winner
It looks like musician and actress H.E.R. is quickly approaching EGOT status, and could be the youngest person to do so! The multi-award winner already has a Children's and Family Emmy, several Grammy Awards, and an Oscar. The last thing she needs is a Tony, and her newest venture could be the answer.
Lil Baby Cancels Dates for Nationwide Tour, Taps Teyana Taylor To Serve As Creative Director
If you're a fan of popular Atlanta rapper Lil Baby, expect fewer opportunities to see him while on his nationwide It's Only Us Tour.Read more...
Dope Black Plus-Size Fashion Designers You Need to Know
According to a study by the International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, the average American woman wears between a Misses size 16-18, which is equivalent to a Women's Plus size 20W. But while the plus size clothing market is worth nearly $25 billion, many brands ignore this group completely,...Read more...
NHL Player Alex Galchenyuk Loses Contract After Hurling Racist Slur, Threatened Officers During Traffic Stop
On Friday, Arizona Coyotes athlete Alex Galchenyuk had his contract with the NHL team terminated after an incident with police during a traffic stop last weekend. According to a Scottsdale Police Department report, Galchenyuk behaved aggressively toward officers after he allegedly crashed a car into a sign and...Read more...
12-Year-Old Criminally Charged in Awful Playground Acid Attack
An argument on a playground in Detroit resulted in severe acid burns for an 11-year-old girl. According to ClickOnDetroit, the 12-year-old girl accused in the attack is facing criminal charges.
Here's What Black Celebs Wore to Wimbledon 2023
Wimbledon 2023 has come to a close, and Black celebs decided to pull up! Since the SAG-AFTRA actor's strike started last week, celebs are finding ways to fill their time, including traveling to London to watch some great tennis. Here are some of the Black stars and the fits they wore to the Wimbledon Tennis...Read more...
Fabolous’ Criticism of Female Rap Was Unfair, Unwarranted
Another day of someone making yet another ignorant claim about the state of female rappers.Read more...
A Piece of Fruit Cost a Man His Life. Now, His Family Wants Answers
Outrage has spread across New Rochelle, NY, after the fatal shooting of a man accused of eating grapes and a banana he hadn't paid for. According to REVOLT, the family demanded the unedited body cam footage to see the whole account of the incident.Read more...
Brittney Griner Returns For 1st WNBA All-Star Game Since Russian Detainment
On Saturday, Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner finally returned to the WNBA All-Star Game. It is her first since being released from a Russian penal colony last year. It meant everything to me," Griner said in front of the audience after the game.Read more...
Drake, 21 Savage Fire Back at Vogue, Anna Wintour
You can count on Drake being petty. As evidenced by the recent shot he took at Childish Gambino over a song that came out five years ago, the Toronto rapper has smoke for everyone.Read more...
The Supreme Court Must Be Stopped
There's an old expression, popularized by James Bond novelist Ian Fleming, that says, Once is happenstance. Twice is a coincidence. Three times is enemy action."Read more...
A Detailed Timeline of the Mysterious Disappearance of Carlee Russell
It seemed like the world was on alert once we heard the news that Carlethia Carlee" Russell went missing last Thursday. According to WVTM 13 News, she returned home by foot Saturday evening and was transported to the hospital for assessment.
Wait, What? Jordyn Woods and Kylie Jenner Reunite After 4 Years
Well, this wasn't on our 2023 bingo cards. Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods were spotted together having dinner in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 15. This is the first time the two have been on the scene together since the infamous 2019 cheating scandal! But is Khloe Kardashian okay with the two reuniting?Read more...
Are Dr. Dre's Thoughts on the Current Hip-Hop Landscape Correct?
Whenever an old head" shares their thoughts on the current landscape of hip-hop, I expect to hear something negative. They often say Everything sounds the same" or All they do is mumble on every track." It's an old and tired response for veteran rap fans that have not truly given today's artists a fair listen. But...Read more...
Here's the Problem With Rapper DDG Seemingly Calling Out Girlfriend Halle Bailey in New Song
In case you missed it, over the weekend DDG-rapper and boyfriend to The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey-caused quite a stir online thanks to a new song he released admitting his insecurities about the their relationship and her success.Read more...
Rev. Frederick Haynes III Tapped As Rev. Jesse Jackson's Replacement To Lead Rainbow PUSH Coalition
On Sunday, Rev. Frederick Douglass Haynes III took the reins of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition as President after Rev. Jesse Jackson stepped down. The official moment took place at the organization's 57th annual conference with Vice President Kamala Harris in attendance.Read more...
Carlee Russell Was Found Alive But Tiktok Made The Nation Care
Where is Carlee Russell?" took the internet by storm, leading to a whirlwind of rumors and theories surrounding her disappearance, and now the question has shifted: What happened to Carlee Russell?
Black Folks Watch Out! These Deadly Summer Heat Waves Are a Warning
Complaining about the heat during the Summer time isn't exactly a novel concept. But if it's starting to feel like you're having an unusually sweaty season, there's a good chance it's not just in your head. Because on July 4th, the world experienced the hottest day on record. Scorching heat waves this Summer continue...Read more...
Jamie Foxx In Netflix's They Cloned Tyrone Is Our TV Pick of the Week
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Small Town Horror Story: The "Suicide" of Sandra Bland
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MC Sha-Rock Gives Us a Hip Hop History Lesson
If asked to make a list of the greatest female MCs, it probably wouldn't take long for you to fire off names like Queen Latifah, Lil' Kim, Missy Elliot and MC Lyte. But you may not know that long before any of them ever touched a mic, there was MC Sha-Rock. She is an original member of Sugar Hill's Funky 4 + 1 and the...Read more...
CB2 Just Invested In Some Excellent Black Furniture Designers
Are you looking for a reason to redecorate your home? Well now you can justify spending those extra coins by supporting Black artists and designers.Read more...
Why Isn't Clarence Thomas Facing Impeachment Hearings?
Though impeachment is the only way to expel a Supreme Court justice, the likelihood of that happening to the disgraced Clarence Thomas is very slim. In April, it was revealed by ProPublica that Thomas received luxury gifts and trips from Republican donor Harlan Crow. This sparked outrage, with many politicians...Read more...
Several Senior Level Black Women Are No Longer in DEI, Exec Roles. Now Hollywood Might Have To Answer for It
Several senior-level Black women executives no longer hold their positions at some of Hollywood's biggest companies like Disney, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery and more. And now those same studios may be called to the carpet about it.Read more...
Does the Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Decision Apply to Hiring? Experts Weigh In
Republicans have wasted no time weaponizing the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action.Read more...
Biden Thumps Nose At Supreme Court, Still Plans to Forgive Student Debt— In a Big Way
On Friday, it was announced that the Biden administration would automatically forgive $39 billion in student debt for 804,000 borrowers. This aid is due to adjustments to the student loan system's income-driven repayment plans. According to those plans, after 20-25 years of repayment borrowers will have the rest of...Read more...
Keke Palmer's Boyfriend Explains Standards He Held Her to and Suddenly Everything Makes Sense
While many online were shocked at Keke Palmer's boyfriend Darius Daulton Jackson's misogynistic" response to the now viral clip of her and Usher laughing and enjoying themselves at a recent concert performance, a new interview clip between the pair foretold what was to come.Read more...
Khloe Kardashian Feels Like a 'Third Parent' To Blac Chyna's Daughter, Dream
In the newest episode of Hulu's The Kardashians, Kourtney Kardashian's ex, Scott Disick, stirred up some drama by giving his opinion about Khloe Kardashian's constant taking care of Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian's daughter, Dream. He boldly says, You're basically somewhat of a co-parent to Dream."Read more...
Why The Kardashians Couldn't Destroy Blac Chyna and Jordyn Woods
Blac Chyna says that it is now all love" when it comes to the Kardashian family, but what was the journey to get to that place? Black people have walked in and out of the lives of the Kardashian-Jenner family, and unfortunately, some of their successful lives and careers will never be the same. However, Blac Chyna...Read more...
Inmate’s Bedbug-Related Death Leads to Probe of Fulton
The Department of Justice must have been just as disgusted as the rest of the world upon seeing the images of a Fulton County inmate whose body was covered in insect bites. According to CNN, the DOJ is investigating the dilapidated and unsanitary conditions of the jail.Read more...
White Georgia Cops Claimed They Were Victims Of 'Reverse Racism,' Receive $600k In Lawsuit Settlement
The city of Columbus, Ga., has agreed to pay $600,000 to two white officers who claimed that a Black former police chief discriminated against them because of their race. On Tuesday, the Columbus City Council voted 9-0 to settle the 2022 federal lawsuit. Lt. Tony Litle, Lt. Ralph Dowe, and their lawyers will receive...Read more...
The Details of The Torture Accusations Against Miss. Deputies Will Leave You Horrified
'He Don’t Really Know Who I Am': Sukihana Reflects on YK Osiris Incident in New Interview
We've already gone over the plethora of reasons YK Osiris was wrong for forcefully kissing Love & Hip Hop: Miami star Sukihana after a Crew League basketball tournament in June.Read more...
What in the Segregation Is This? Arizona Republican Calls Black People ‘Colored’ During House Floor Debate
It appears that Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz. is stuck in segregated times after he recently referred to Black folks as colored people." Crane recited the racist phrase Thursday in a floor debate as he suggested a proposed amendment to the yearly annual defense policy bill. The amendment sparked a retort from the former...Read more...
Vivica A. Fox On The Interrogation Room, Iconic Roles, & Where She'd Hide A Body
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Minneapolis' Infamous Police Department Is Getting a Massive Overhaul
The city of Minneapolis is moving forward with an agreement to overhaul its police department. On Thursday, Hennepin County Judge Karen Jansich approved a massive deal between the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and the city of Minneapolis to reform the city's notorious police department.Read more...
'The Book of Hov': New Jay-Z Exhibit Opens in Brooklyn
In celebration of Hip-Hop's 50th year anniversary, rapper and business mogul Jay-Z is getting shown love the Brooklyn way thanks to a new exhibit.Read more...
As the WNBA Heads to the All-Star Break, Can Anyone Stop the Las Vegas Aces?
Heading into the All-Star break, the one question every WNBA fan is asking is can anyone stop Las Vegas?Read more...
The "OPill" Birth Control Has Changed The Game For Black Women
Tired of having to hunt down a healthcare provider every time you need to re-fill your birth control? If so, you're going to love this new announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. On Thursday, the F.D.A approved the first-ever over-the-counter daily birth control pill. The daily pill, Opill, will soon...Read more...
'At Some Point, the Jig Is Up': SAG-AFTRA Officially Announce Strike Alongside WGA Writers
At some point, the jig is up." Those words were just a small portion of the impassioned speech SAG-AFTRA National President Fran Drescher gave during a press conference on Thursday as she and the Chair of Negotiating Committee Duncan Crabtree-Ireland announced that their labor union-which represents over 160,00...Read more...
NFL Player Jalen Carter Sued by Former Staff Member at University of Georgia
The start of Jalen Carter's NFL career is off to a bumpy start before he even sets foot on an NFL field.Read more...
Country Music Singer Jimmie Allen Fights Back Against Sexual Assault Allegations in New Countersuit
Last month we told you about not one, but two sexual assault lawsuits facing country music star Jimmie Allen. Well now, he's fighting back, countersuing both of the women in each suit for an unspecified monetary amount.Read more...
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