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Nicole Deggins was scrolling through her Facebook in late 2011 when she came across several posts asking where expectant parents could find a Black doula, a birth professional who advocates for families during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. At this point, Deggins, a Black registered midwife, had already…Read more...

The life and work of civil rights icon, activist and writer James Baldwin will be headed to a big screen near us soon and it’s set to star one of Hollywood’s biggest stars: Billy Porter.Read more...

Child Protective Services in Dallas removed a Black infant from her home just two weeks after she was born. And now the parents are calling it a kidnapping that took place because they opted to take medical advice from the midwife who delivered their daughter at home over the recommendation of their pediatrician.

An attorney and police chief have been in an ongoing legal battle in connection to a mock Juneteenth party that was hosted last year, according to WXXI News. The incident went viral after the Black firefighter who was forced to attend complained publicly about the racist set-up. Now this incident has turned into a…Read more...

In a statement issued Wednesday, officials with U.S. Attorneys’ Offices in two districts in North Carolina shared that prosecutors will not pursue charges pertaining to the death of Shanquella Robinson. Robinson, who is from Charlotte, died while vacationing with friends in Mexico last October.Read more...

There’s always been something special about sports movies. They’re uplifting, inspirational and you usually feel really good about the world when they’re over. When you find out all those good vibes come from a true story, it makes everything even more entertaining.Read more...

Basketball player/rapper Flau’jae Johnson is having a pretty awesome April. First, her LSU basketball team wins the national championship, and now she’s set to work with prolific producer DJ Khaled.Read more...

Back in March, we told you about the release of Colin Kaepernick’s graphic memoir, “Change the Game.”Read more...

Praise This star Chlöe Bailey finally released her long-awaited debut album, In Pieces, to the world. Yet despite heavy promo, and singles featuring popular artists such as Chris Brown, Future, and Missy Elliot, the album debuted at No. 119 on this week’s Billboard 200 and only sold 10,000 copies during its first…Read more...

I love basketball. I truly do. It was my first love growing up. For the longest, outside of my family, it was the only thing that I truly cared about. But Tuesday night’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves had me questioning if I even enjoy the sport I grew up loving.Read more...

Since winning the national championship, LSU basketball star Angel Reese has been the subject of a lot of discussion—both good and bad. While she’s been celebrated for being a confident Black woman who isn’t afraid to speak her mind, others took issue with her on-court trash talk and refusal to accept First Lady Dr.…Read more...

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The outcry over the expulsions of a pair of Black Tennessee state lawmakers underscores a problem that often gets little notice - the already massive under-representation of Black Americans in the halls of state government.Read more...

Nearly 30 members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) are encouraging the Department of Transportation to denounce the “unjust and discriminatory status quo” of traffic enforcement. They are also requesting reform to reduce traffic stops that are driven by racial bias.Read more...

There’s never a dull day in Donald Trump world. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg just filed a lawsuit against staunch Trump ally and U.S. House Judiciary Committee Chair Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH) for allegedly interfering with his prosecution of the former President.Read more...

Patience appears to be in short supply in Washington right now. With only a month left before the national emergency declaration was set to expire, President Joe Biden signed a resolution ending one of the COVID-19 declarations. Before everyone starts panicking (or cheering?), it’s worth trying to unpack exactly what…Read more...

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It looks like Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, won’t know his official fate as a result of being found guilty on all charges of shooting fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion back in 2020 just yet.

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Ahead of her return to the WNBA, Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner has confirmed that she will tell the true story behind her wrongful detainment in Russia. According to The Associated Press, on Tuesday, the eight-time all-star announced that she is working on a memoir about her imprisonment. It is currently…Read more...

A Wisconsin man was arrested after going on a racist tangent toward an employee at a sandwich shop at a Connecticut airport, per the CT Insider. Police say the state’s hate crime unit is looking into his hateful behavior. However, they have a hate crime issue to address from the residents of their own state.

Twitter couldn’t hold back feelings of outrage and disgust after a video clip quickly spread online of the Dalai Lama kissing a young boy on the lips and asking him to “suck my tongue.” The spiritual leader issued an apology Monday for the disgusting incident that occurred in February at the Tsuglagkhang Temple…Read more...

It can be hard to view celebrities as people. We can easily imagine wealth, fame, and success as an impenetrable shield against tragedy. However, when it comes to gun violence in the United States, no one is genuinely unaffected.

State Rep. Webster Barnaby, a Republican state legislator from Florida, apologized Monday after he referred to transgender people as “demons” and “mutants” during a legislative hearing.

After an excruciatingly long wait, Captain Marvel fans are finally getting their first look at its sequel, The Marvels. Scheduled for release on Nov. 10, the film stars Brie Larson as Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel, Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau, Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick…Read more...

It’s been a long four years for Canadian R&B artist Daniel Caesar. Months before releasing his sophomore studio album Case Study 01 in 2019, the “Get You” singer was canceled by many in the Black community after he made some controversial comments.Read more...

Just days after country music star Taylor Swift confirmed her split from longtime beau Joe Alwyn, it looks like there may be a new contender stepping up to the plate: the one and only Nick Cannon.Read more...

After record-breaking viewership for the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament and an active off-season full of surprises, the WNBA is ready to kick off its 27th season. Things got underway on Monday with the 2023 WNBA Draft.

You may have seen Anjelika Washington as Beth Chappel in CW’s Stargirl or Fareeda in Netflix’s Tall Girl, but her newest film endeavor has her playing Jess in Peacock’s Praise This, also starring Chloe Bailey, Quavo, Tristan Mack Wilds, Druski, and more.Read more...

Updated as of 4/11/2023 at 10:00 a.m. ET

When it comes to Forever First Lady Michelle Obama, we know you want all the scoop on everything she’s working on. Well, today is your lucky day because we’ve got an exclusive sneak peek of the latest episode of her podcast, The Light.

Robin Thede is a force in comedy. Before she created the Emmy-winning series A Black Lady Sketch Show, she wrote and starred on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore and her BET late night show The Rundown with Robin Thede. She’s also made guest appearances on Insecure, Central Park, and Key & Peele. Long before all her…Read more...

Dipset rapper Cam’Ron has found himself in hot water once again for running his mouth on social media. This time, Creed III stars Jonathan Majors and Michael B. Jordan were the targets of the Purple Haze artist. Over the weekend, Cam’Ron—for reasons unknown—posted two black and white photos of the actors. Underneath…Read more...

Even though we’re back outside, there’s no place like home to enjoy a nice warm day – especially if you can get down on the grill. Now that spring is here, it’s a great time to show your yard a little love.Read more...

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On Monday (April 10), at least four people have were killed in a shooting at a bank in Louisville, Kentucky, according to police. In addition, at least eight people were transported to a hospital, and two officers were shot. One of them is in critical condition. The shooter was also killed at the scene.Read more...

Lydell Grant enjoyed four years out of prison after being exonerated from a crime he did not commit. However, his freedom is in jeopardy once again after a road rage incident that left one driver shot to death and Grant named as the prime suspect by police, according to ABC 13.

It looks like Doja Cat may be changing her title to Doja Thee Rapper if tweets about where her music is going next turn out to be true.Read more...

A newly introduced California bill would address Black women and children who go missing in America yet remain frequently overlooked. Senate Bill 673 would create the “Ebony Alert” system for this particularly vulnerable demographic. It is similar to Amber or Silver alerts and when activated, it would warn people of…Read more...

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You know when you break up with someone and they do everything they can to try and get you back? That’s where the Baltimore Ravens are at with superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson. They made a huge “Baby don’t leave me!” move by signing Super Bowl winning wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. According to ESPN’s Adam SchefterRead more...

One of the former teachers of Ye’s (the artist formerly known as Kanye West) Donda Academy that’s currently suing him and the school for wrongful termination is speaking out.Read more...

Spring has officially sprung, and this April, great books are everywhere. From memoir to mystery, there is no shortage of titles that will make you grateful for the few extra hours of sunlight (for reading, of course).Read more...

Last week, Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records and conspiracy for his alleged role in hush money payments to two women toward the end of his 2016 presidential campaign. This historic moment was the first time a former president was indicted for his alleged crimes. Of course,…Read more...

After a record-breaking National Championship game, women’s college basketball has never been more popular. With the 2023 WNBA season kicking off on Friday, May 19, it’s time for teams to add the last piece of their rosters in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Before it airs Monday, April 10 on ESPN, we’re taking a look at some of…Read more...

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Earlier this week, a 20-year-old charged in the death of Pop Smoke pleaded guilty in juvenile court. He admitted to entering the Hollywood Hills mansion as a teen in February 2020 in an attempt to rob the late emcee, who was fatally shot during a struggle with the assailants.Read more...

We’ve all spent weeks speculating about what charges Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg will bring against Donald Trump. Now, we finally have the unsealed indictment in our possession.Read more...