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A Mexican drug cartel has been accused in the murder-kidnapping of four Black Americans. Mexican officials say they were mistaken for drug traffickers but are investigating their prior involvement with narcotics as a lead, per The Washington Post. On the other hand, US officials are considering leading a military…Read more...

Emani Corcran shares delicious vegan recipes with the over 130,000 followers on her Instagram feed. And her new cookbook, “Blk+Vegan: Full Flavored, Protein-Packed Recipes From My Kitchen to Yours” drops on March 14. But the vegan diet is something new for Corcran. In fact, growing up, she says meat was a part of…Read more...

Oh the hipocrisy. How interesting that Chris Rock was talking down on Will and Jada Smith’s marriage in his latest Netfix stand-up special Selective Outrage, when he wasn’t all that great in his almost two-decade-long marriage to his ex-wife, Malaak Compton-Rock.

We all know the Best Original Song performances are the most entertaining part of the Oscars. With Rihanna set to sing her nominated track “Lift Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, it’s definitely time to take a look back at some of the most memorable Best Original Song Performances. You’ll probably start…Read more...

Updates as of 3/10/2023 at 4p.m.ET: New insight as to what the future could look like in the Michael B. Jordan-led Creed franchise has recently been revealed.Read more...

Stella Parton, the country singer who is the younger sister of Dolly Parton, has recently made headlines for her racist commentary because she is, well, a racist. Stella lives in Tennessee and most of her remarks are about both state politics and national issues. The Daily Beast ran a report about her despicable…Read more...

With NFL teams examining their rosters ahead of the 2023 Draft, one player is taking things into his own hands and not waiting for the phone to ring. ESPN is reporting that free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is holding a workout for teams in Arizona. After suffering a torn ACL while playing for the Los Angeles…Read more...

A group of East Cleveland police officers have been indicted by a grand jury after their misconduct was exposed and investigated by the FBI, according to Cleveland.com. Their brutality was captured in a series of videos showing them ruthlessly beating on defenseless city residents.

Colin Kaepernick is known as much for his advocacy as his abilities on the football field. His commitment to social justice cost him his spot with the San Francisco 49ers. Now, he’s encouraging young readers to stand up for what they believe in with his new book, “Colin Kaepernick: Change the Game.” The graphic novel,…Read more...

Hip-hop fans rejoice! After Snoop Dogg removed all Death Row albums from streaming platforms less than a year ago, he’s finally come to his senses and put all of the previously removed work back on streaming services.Read more...

The plot thickens with the elusive Bishop Lamor Whitehead who apparently just can’t stay out of the headlines. His latest alleged grift includes faking bank documents to finance his New Jersey mansion. Several outlets, including Entrepreneur and the New York Post, have reported details of the supposed shady dealings.Read more...

Just when I thought we’d seen or heard the last of the Curious Case of Jussie Smollett and the Fake Hate Crime, it looks as if it’s about to rear its convoluted head again.Read more...

An appellate judge of the New York State Supreme Court vacated the first-degree murder conviction of Jonaiki Martinez-Estrella, the man who was seen on video fatally stabbing 15-year-old “Junior” Guzman-Feliz, per New York 1 News. The conviction reversal will not grant him freedom but instead allow him a re-sentencing.

According to a report by Entertainment Tonight, Will Smith has allegedly refused to watch Chris Rock’s latest standup Netflix special, “Selective Outrage.” In it, Rock continues to degrade Jada Pinkett-Smith—which is the same behavior that got him slapped by Will at last year’s Oscars in the first place.Read more...

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Updated 03/9/2023 at 5:07 p.m. ET

Jonathan Majors is having a moment in Hollywood and he has no plans on slowing down. This year alone he’s been a part of two blockbuster films: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantamania and Creed III.Read more...

It seems like a domestic dispute between Tiger Woods and an ex-girlfriend has made its way into court. Woods allegedly left her last year and supposedly had her locked out of the mansion they shared on the Treasure Coast, located in Florida. The first lawsuit was filed back in October, but was not previously reported…Read more...

The surviving Black Americans who were kidnapped while on a trip in Mexico have been safely transported over the Mexican border and are now receiving treatment at a medical clinic, according to AP News. So far, only one arrest has been made in the incident but the drug cartel spotlighted in the crime has turned over…Read more...

The Department of Justice released their findings from an investigation into the Louisville Metro Police Department and Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, per WDRB News. To no one’s surprise, they were found to have engaged in conduct that violates the constitutional rights of their residents and the…Read more...

Being a Black comedian isn’t exactly the easiest job in the world, but thankfully, Lexus and Uptown Magazine have combined superpowers to create Uptown Honors Hollywood, which celebrates legendary figures in comedy for their contributions to the arts, culture, and entertainment.Read more...

As the fallout from Chris Rock’s Netflix special “Selective Outrage” continues, the discourse makes more and more interesting turns. Celebrities are embroiled over differing opinions over whether words are just “jokes” or if comedians should be held accountable for what they say.

It appears as though Haitian people may finally be welcomed into the U.S. In January, the Biden Administration announced its newest sponsorship program which would usher in 30,000 immigrants a month from four different countries: Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Haiti. Applicants who qualify for this program must…Read more...

A couple of weeks ago, we told you about Shayla Mulzac, a 30-year-old Brooklyn native who took to TikTok to share how she pays zero mortgage on her million-dollar home. And we got lots of feedback – from some who were impressed and others who were suspicious.

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Updated 03/9/2023 at 9:51 a.m. ET

At Peck Slip School, students and staff are expected to follow four basic rules: be safe, be kind, be helpful and be your best - all of which they’ve failed to demonstrate toward two Black children.

The clamor about Ja Morant brandishing what appeared to be a gun during an Instagram live video while at a Denver nightclub has been frustrating in that it continues the tradition of pathologizing Black people. Certainly, the sports punditry has cataloged the potential consequences of Morant’s actions, which include…Read more...

March 8 is International Women’s Day, a day to honor women’s amazing achievements and move closer to a world where discrimination and bias don’t stand in the way of their shine.Read more...

Two of TV’s funniest stars are coming together to celebrate something we can all get excited about: BBQ! Anthony Anderson and Cedric The Entertainer are launching their own food brand, AC Barbeque.Read more...

The El Paso County sheriff’s office in Colorado has begun rolling out body camera footage from each of the over 100 reports made by a pair of Black ranchers, per Fox31 News. The couple has been alleging racial harassment and animal mutilation for two years. However, their neighbor’s counter complaints have seemingly…Read more...

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Brian Tyree Henry is an actor with incredible range. Moving from Atlanta’s Paper Boi, to Bullet Train’s Lemon, to Causeway’s James, highlights how he can easily shift between genres and tones. He even got his superhero on in the MCU’s Eternals. I genuinely hope his well-deserved Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination…Read more...

Ahead of her soon-to-be released Netflix comedy special, comedian and Oscar-winning actress Mo-Nique is opening up about where she stands in Hollywood now—specifically as it relates to her relationship with Oprah Winfrey.Read more...

Kendrick Perkins lit a fire under NBA Twitter and it hasn’t cooled down since.Read more...

Zaya Wade looked stunning as she made her runway debut on Tuesday at the Miu Miu show for Paris Fashion Week. Wade made a supermodel’s entrance as she strutted on the catwalk donning a green dress accompanied by a matching jacket. The outfit was completed with a brown handbag and brown leather flats.

Taj Jackson, nephew of the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is speaking out against comedian Chris Rock for jokes made about his uncle in the recently released Netflix special, Selective Outrage.Read more...

Lamar Jackson is a generational talent. I know sports fans throw that word around a little too often, but despite not being able to win a Super Bowl yet, Jackson has accomplished so much already in his career at the young age of 26.Read more...

It was only a matter of time until more Memphis Police Department officers were swept into the ongoing Tyre Nichols investigation. According to ABC News, 13 MPD personnel and four Memphis Fire Department have been charged administratively upon internal investigations.Read more...

Angela Bassett is the queen of doing the thing.Read more...

Four Black Americans who were kidnapped in Mexico City have been identified by the Feds Friday. Videos of them being dragged and thrown into the back of a truck sparked an investigation and $50,000 reward from the FBI. According to officials from both countries, two of the victims were found alive and the other two…Read more...

One of the Biden Administration’s top healthcare officials is sounding the alarm about persistent maternal health disparities for Black women, which they say don’t wane even as income and education levels rise.Read more...

It looks like Disneyland has finally removed a song with racist origins from their parade. “Splash Mountain,” a popular ride at the amusement park, features images and themes from the company’s racist 1946 film Song of The South. Following the 2020 George Floyd protests, though, Disney pledged to make some changes to…Read more...

Chris Rock has done what he sought to do, get people talking. After the airing of his new Netflix special Selective Outrage, it has spawned countless conversations. Some have said that Rock deserved to be slapped by Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars. Reports have been leaked saying that Rock has been obsessed with Jada…Read more...

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If you’ve ever wondered just how Creed III director and star Michael B. Jordan stays looking better and better with each film, or how his fellow costar, Jonathan Majors, got hella ripped for the record-breaking film, look no further than celebrity trainer and “body transformation specialist” Corey Calliet.Read more...

The Academy Awards are Sunday, March 12 and we can’t wait to see what everybody wears to the ceremony! While oftentimes men wear boring outfits on the red carpet, these men took a step outside of the box! Here are the best Black dressed men over time for the Oscars.

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A mother and her two daughters were unlawfully arrested outside a Starbucks in 2019 for being Black and minding their business. Now, the county sheriff’s office owes them $8.25 million in settlement money for violating their civil rights, per Fox 2 KTVU.