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As the nation continues to mourn Tyre Nichols, Black lawmakers are using the State of the Union on Tuesday to highlight the reality of police violence by inviting victims and their families to attend.Read more...

In Kenosha, Wisconsin, the family of a 12-year-old has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against local law enforcement as well as the city. They are accusing Kenosha Police Officer Shawn Guetschow of kneeling on the student’s neck while attempting to break up a fight she was supposedly involved in.Read more...

It’s no secret that scammers exist throughout the world of higher education. Unsurprisingly, these scammers often target Black Americans.Read more...

While sports fans await the historic Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, there’s still a way to get your sports entertainment fix. These Black football movies and TV shows are sure to keep you occupied leading up to the big game.Read more...

When you watch as much Food Network as I do, the competition shows start to run together. There’s only so many times you can watch someone try to Beat Bobby Flay before it gets repetitive. However, fan favorite Darnell Ferguson is shaking up the format with the new series Superchef Grudge Match, premiering Tuesday,…Read more...

Publishing powerhouse Random House Children’s Books is teaming up with Black-owned brand Afro Unicorn® on a series of children’s books designed to celebrate what is unique and magical about children of color.

The 6-year-old Virginia student accused of shooting and injuring his first grade teacher Abigail Zwerner has a track record of violent behavior according to documents obtained by The Associated Press. The shooting wasn’t the only bad run-in he’s had with a teacher.

As the country gears up to hear President Biden’s thoughts tonight for his State of the Union address, many folks will be wondering about the lack of diversity in Congress and how it will hopefully be remedied. In a new piece by The Associated Press, progress has been made when it comes having non-white lawmakers.…Read more...

When COVID-19 first came barreling through the United States in March 2020, its impact on Black churches was nothing short of catastrophic.Read more...

It’s no secret that the Catholic Church has a diversity problem. According to the Pew Research Center, Black adults represent just 4 percent of Catholics in the United States. And only 25 percent of Black Catholics say they attend Mass at a church where most of the congregation is of the same race, compared to 80…Read more...

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After suing the league and standing up for his rights, Brian Flores is back in the top-tier of NFL coaches. According to ESPN, he will become the Minnesota Vikings new defensive coordinator. In February 2022, Flores sued the NFL and multiple teams, including his former employers, the Miami Dolphins, “accusing the…Read more...

The family of Amir Locke, a 22-year-old who was shot and killed by Minneapolis police, and civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump have announced a federal lawsuit against the city, per ABC News. The suit comes exactly one year after the issuance of the no-knock warrant that led to Amir’s death.

Black Americans have been sounding the alarm on the rising threat of white supremacist violence for years. And a recent planned attack on the predominantly Black city of Baltimore showcases just how warranted those concerns have been.Read more...

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but Viola Davis and Beyoncé are not the same person. In fact—scratch that—I know exactly who needs to hear this: BBC News.Read more...

Will the TJ Holmes/Amy Robach saga ever end? A new report by The Cut exposes the salacious culture that apparently has been the norm at ABC for a long time. Both GMA3 anchors were forced to leave the network after their rumored affair was made public in November of last year. However, it appears that it was just the…Read more...

Social media is still abuzz thanks to the phenomenal performances at the 2023 Grammys. Chief among them was the star-studded tribute to 50 years in hip-hop that boasted performances from everyone to LL Cool J and Queen Latifah to Missy Elliot and Lil Baby. But there was one person who was missing from all the action: …Read more...

With the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs gathered at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz. for Monday night’s Super Bowl LVII Opening Night press conference, the media frenzy that is Super Bowl week has officially begun. In the midst of being asked normal questions about the game and their opponents, the…Read more...

Updated as of 2/7/2023 at 9:13 a.m. ET

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The 65th Annual Grammy Awards were filled with Black excellence! There were a plethora of memorable performances from Black artists, but none were more noteworthy than the Grammys celebrations of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.Read more...

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Three of the five officers charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols were members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. And the renowned Black Greek organization revoked the former officers’ membership after their horrid actions were displayed in front of the country in the body camera footage, per NBC.

Something about the Juan Dixon cheating scandal just isn’t sitting right with me. And it’s probably not what you think.Read more...

The Grammy Awards red carpet is one of the most anticipated fashion moments of the year! Unfortunately, not everyone delivered the looks we waited for. Here are the not-so-good outfits from the 2023 Grammys red carpet.

When it comes to style, you can always count on Lizzo to bring it. Whether she’s walking the red carpet or doing her thing on stage, her fashion-forward, body-positive looks are just as entertaining as her music.Read more...

Well, that was certainly a choice from the Grammys. After spending all night showcasing Black artists, and with almost everyone in the room awed by her presence, the Recording Academy hit us with a last-minute swerve when Beyoncé didn’t win Album of the Year for Renaissance. That honor went to Harry Styles for Harry’s…Read more...

In a past life, when I was a lowly social worker living in Phoenix, I used to dream of days like this. But now, nearly a decade removed from working with at-risk youth in the scorching Arizona desert, the glamor and glitz of Hollywood are very much a part of my everyday life.Read more...

The 10-year-old daughter of DMX is doing her part to raise awareness for fentanyl use and drug addiction and how it can affect the ones we love.Read more...

At the 2023 Grammy Awards, Beyoncé broke the record becoming an artist decorated with the most Academy awards. Out of her nine nominations, she took home four wins - including an award for one of her most popular records “Cuff It.” The song swiftly rose to a fan favorite after “Renaissance” dropped but it was TikTok…Read more...

Congratulations are in order for Nigerian singer Tems! On Sunday, she cemented her place in history as the first female Nigerian artist to receive a win at the 2023 Grammys.Read more...

From Queen Bey being crowned with the most Grammy wins ever, to Lizzo’s uplifting, gospel performance of “Special,” to Viola Davis securing an EGOT, the 65th Annual Grammys might have been the Blackest show in the event’s history. What really made the night fun were all the spectacular performances by Black artists.…Read more...

On this episode of companies that do too damn much for Black History Month, a food vendor decided to serve chicken and waffles with a choice of watermelon as a dessert to New York middle school students. Parents and students criticized the menu as being racially insensitive, per NBC News.

While most of us used the time inside during the COVID pandemic to eat and binge-watch shows on our favorite streaming platforms, 9-year-old David Balogun was doing big things. And I’m not talking about advancing to the next level in Minecraft. This young man from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, used his time to earn his …Read more...

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I cannot overstate how truly special Lizzo is as an artist and role model. Yes, pun intended. Every single time she’s on stage, she’s letting plus-sized Black women know that someone sees them for more than just their weight. She delivered another memorable live performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, singing…Read more...

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During its In Memoriam segment, the Grammys took time to honor three special artists, among them late Migos rapper Takeoff. Alongside gospel artists Maverick City Music, Takeoff’s uncle and bandmate, Quavo, gave an emotional performance of his song “Without Me.”

Forget the Oscars, Emmys and Golden Globes. When it comes to fashion, the GRAMMY red carpet is where it’s at. The biggest night in music always brings out the biggest stars. And this is one party where the guests are not afraid to push the fashion envelope. These are the stars who did the damn thang on the 2023…Read more...

After a high energy opening performance by Latin music superstar Bad Bunny, Trevor Noah—who looked damn good in that white tuxedo jacket—kicked off the 65th Annual Grammy Awards with a monologue where he shouted out all the famous names in the building.

Black people stay winning and the 2023 Grammys are no different.

Their nominations in major categories like Album, Song and Record of the year, have made Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar the topic of conversation at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. But the R&B and Rap choices are full of fresh, interesting artists. During the Premiere Ceremony, several notable awards were presented, with…Read more...

Before Sunday’s Grammys telecast hit CBS, our one true queen Beyoncé was already breaking records. During the Premiere Ceremony, where the Recording Academy hands out some of its 91 awards, the superstar picked up two early trophies. Her No. 1 single “Break My Soul” won for best dance/electronic recording, and…Read more...

The Oscars may not have seen fit to nominate Viola Davis for her badass performance in The Woman King, but that doesn’t mean her awards season is over. With a win at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, the actress can now officially call herself an EGOT. She picked up the award for the audiobook recording of her…Read more...

The time to celebrate the world’s best and most popular artists and musicians is upon us: the 65th Annual Grammy Awards! Some of the most significant Black artists in the world will show up in their best (and in some cases worst) fits! Who has the best look? You be the judge.Read more...

Ever since Good Morning America anchors TJ Holmes and Amy Robach were caught having an affair, they have been the talk of social media. Recently rumors spread they were out of the job, but photos show they remain hot and heavy. With this scandal still in the news and Valentine’s Day right around the corner, The Root…Read more...