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The on-going beef between the sports media and NBA players continues.Read more...

As soon as the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, the “trigger laws” 13 states instituted in anticipation of the ruling set off various forms of abortion bans. However, we can’t be naïve to think the Republican Party would stop there. A former head of the Republican National Committee, Michael Steele, was…Read more...

In a joyful, yet revealing “Carpool Karaoke,” Lizzo joined James Corden for a ride around Los Angeles on The Late Late Show. The enthusiastic singer was excited just to be there. After the duo opened with “Good as Hell,” she exclaimed, “Wow, this is so cool. People know my music well enough that I can, like, do this.…Read more...

Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot had some choice words for Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas this past weekend during the city’s Pride in the Park. Thomas, who was one of the justices who voted to successfully overturn Roe v. Wade Friday, received backlash for his concurring opinion which was shared the same day.Read more...

On Monday, fans and loyal followers of Cardi B. rejoiced at the news that the “Press” rapper would finally be releasing new music after her smash hits “Up” and “WAP” dominated charts back last year and the year before, respectively.Read more...

California could be the first state to let voters choose whether to codify the right to an abortion, a new development as individual states wrestle with how to respond to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade last week.

Michael Jackson’s estate is claiming that the late singer’s property was stolen days after his death in June 2009 by a man who was staying with him in his home in Carolwood, Calif., a new lawsuit claims.Read more...

Vice President Kamala Harris was a senator when she had to vote on former president Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominees, who claimed they would preserve Roe v. Wade. In her first interview since the law was overturned, she told CNN’s Dana Bash she never believed the now-Justices, Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch,…Read more...

It doesn’t take a huge leap to go from worrying about the fall of Roe v. Wade to wondering what other rights could be on the Supreme Court’s chopping block.Read more...

The American Black Film Festival recently held its in-person events in Miami and recognized some of the competition’s top films.

Clarence Thomas and crew ain’t the only judges snatching away rights in these streets.

The hilarious and lovely ladies of Abbott Elementary, namely Janelle James, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lisa Ann Walter, will be running the classroom—uh, I mean—hosting the 2022 Television Critic’s Association Awards.Read more...

July is Fibroid Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to an issue that impacts between 20 and 70 percent of women of childbearing age. Fibroids are noncancerous tumors that grow in and around a woman’s uterus. And although the cause is unknown, risk factors can include a family history of fibroids as well as…Read more...

Last week, the Supreme Court eviscerated a woman’s right to abortion, undermined Miranda rights, expanded gun rights and allowed border patrol agents to operate with even further impunity. Today, it ruled that a former Washington state high school football coach can pray on the field immediately after games—regardless…Read more...

Although it’s been nearly two years since the tragic passing of beloved actor Chadwick Boseman, the sting of his loss still feels somewhat fresh to those who knew and loved him. Chief among them is undoubtedly Boseman’s widow, Simone Ledward-Boseman, and his parents, Leroy and Carolyn, who have recently come to an…Read more...

The CW’s newest mystery-filled drama, Tom Swift, follows a Black family of tech moguls as they recover from the loss of patriarch Barton Swift during a voyage to Saturn. This propels Barton’s son, Tom, into a dangerous adventure to help his father.Read more...

In a 6-3 decision among ideological lines, the Supreme Court determined that prayer on a football field with players is protected under the Constitution because it counts as free speech, according to CNN. Within four decisions that were given together, the court has ruled in favor of a Washington state public high…Read more...

One of the women accusing Deshaun Watson, the Cleveland Browns quarterback of sexual assault, says in a lawsuit that the The Houston Texans, who Watson play for during the first four years of his career, enabled Watson’s alleged actions.Read more...

WNBA star Briitney Griner has been wrongfully detained in Russia for 130 days. Her imprisonment has been repeatedly extended with very little information released by the Russian government. Now, her case has reached another crucial stage, as a trial date has finally been set.

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During an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y) stated that she felt impeachment should be considered if certain Supreme Court Justices lied in their confirmation hearings about what they felt about Roe v. Wade, according to Axios. Ocasio-Cortez’s comments come after the Supreme…Read more...

On Sunday, CNN reports that Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams asked for formative legislation that would reverse the Supreme Court ruling that overturned the landmark cause of Roe v. Wade.

On June 23, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a Connecticut woman could sue Harvard University for the emotional distress she experienced from widely-circulated photos of her enslaved ancestors.

While the whole world still has Beyoncé’s “Break My Soul” on repeat, at least one person is very unhappy with Queen Bey’s new dance single.Read more...

Kendrick Lamar has joined the list of public figures to address the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, allowing states to outlaw abortion.Read more...

On Sunday night, the 2022 BET Awards went down, airing live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.Read more...

A Rhode Island cop apparently forgot that he’s not Will Smith over the weekend, and now hitting his political opponent on camera could cost him more than a ban from next year’s awards shows.

As a person of a certain age, my relationship with reality TV differs from most.Read more...

Mary Miller went full on white supremacist on Saturday—then tried to backtrack. During a rally at The Adams County Fairgrounds in Quincy, Illinois, which was hosted by Donald Trump, Miller urged supporters to secure her re-election in Illinois’ 15 congressional district.Read more...

Nick Cannon and Alyssa Scott are celebrating the life of their late son Zen by helping other children.Read more...

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After years of putting in work, Jazmine Sullivan is getting her just due as an artist, and she’s using her new level of fame to address some issues.Read more...

After a couple of delays in negotiations, President Biden has signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act gun safety bill into law, according to NPR. This piece of legislation in the wake of the traffic mass shootings in Buffalo and Texas is the first piece of comprehensive gun violence legislation passed by Congress…Read more...

Despite the criticism, Jack Harlow is letting his presence be felt at the 2022 BET Awards.

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The 2022 BET awards are upon us! The most popular Black celebrities in entertainment are showing up to slay the red carpet with their best dresses, suits, and any other outfits they have in mind, good or bad. Everyone from pop stars like Lizzo to A-list actors like Taraji P. Henson. Here are the looks!

After much speculation, Summer Walker has confirmed that she is pregnant with her second child, with boyfriend also known as LVRD Pharoh. On Saturday, the 26 year old songstress posted a few beautiful “thirst traps,” (as the images were referred to by some) to her Instagram wearing a belly baring swimsuit made…Read more...

History was made Friday night, as Mishael Morgan of CBS’ Young And The Restless became the first Black woman to win an Emmy lead actress. Morgan, 35, who at one point portrayed the role of Hilary Curtis, now plays Amanda Sinclair on the long-running daytime drama series. At the 49th annual awards ceremony that took…Read more...

If we can count on anyone to penetrate dark times with a little light and good humor, it’s our girl Tiffany Haddish. This past Friday, after the news broke around the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the actor and comedian, offered her own response to the new law.Read more...

With a disciplinary hearing with the NFL looming next week, a new report says that the NFL wants to suspend Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson indefinitely, a punishment that would mean he’d have to sit out at least a full season.Read more...

Teenagers typically get a bad rap for their couldn’t-care-less attitudes and for paying more attention to TikTok than geometry, but recently, one Alabama youngster is getting nothing but praise. And by praise, we mean college acceptances and scholarships….lots of them. Rotimi Kukoyi was accepted into over 15 top…Read more...

Yesterday we all bore witness as 50 years of reproductive rights were reversed by the Supreme Court. And while many of us feel devastated, afraid, and angry, we aren’t letting it immobilize us, and our favorite celebrities are joining the fight. Lizzo for one is taking immediate action. On Friday evening, the singer…Read more...

This year, Black Music Month has had its highs, like President Biden officially recognizing it at the White House, and its um, lows. (We know y’all caught that Verzuz performance Thursday night.) But perhaps one of the biggest wins for Black music this month came courtesy of no one other than the Monica Denise, and…Read more...

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We’ve been reporting on ways major companies have gotten it all the way wrong when it comes to culturally sensitive marketing. (We see you, Walmart.) And while it might be too late for those companies to get it right this year, with the right guidance, they can put a more responsible marketing game plan in place that…Read more...

Yolanda Flowers is officially Alabama’s Democratic candidate for governor, winning over Sen. Malika Sanders-Fortier. On Tuesday, Flowers won 55% of votes. This apparently makes her the first Black female nominee for governor from a major party in Alabama.Read more...

The Wimbledon draw is out and seven-time champion Serena Williams has received a favorable first-round matchup. In her return to Grand Slam competition, the tennis superstar will face 113th-ranked Harmony Tan of France, per ESPN.Read more...

The New York Post took some heat on social media after a headline that had people accusing the publication of racismRead more...

In a scorching dissent, the Supreme Court’s liberal wing, including Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the first woman of color to sit on the bench, explained just how devastating the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will be for Black women.Read more...

Taraji P. Henson, the multi-award-nominated actress whose talents can be seen across TV, film and theatre will be bringing her signature flair as the host of this year’s BET Awards for the second year in a row.Read more...