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Lt. Uhura is one of the most important characters in the history of television. Her presence on the bridge of the Enterprise on Star Trek was not only groundbreaking, it was game-changing. While her character was given dignity and treated as an equal among the crew, as a Black woman, she was still limited by the…Read more...

President Biden signed an executive order aimed at reforming federal police practices two years to the day since George Floyd was murdered at the hands of police officers in Minneapolis, CBS News reports.Read more...

The fact that Black people are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease than whites isn’t exactly news. But a new Northwestern Medicine study has confirmed something that Black people have known all along – that the difference has less to do with genetics and more to do with environmental and social factors.

On May 25, 2020, George Floyd died at the hands of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin who kneeled on his neck for 9 and a 1/2 minutes. As Floyd pleaded for his life, even letting out an exasperated “I can’t breathe,” shocked bystanders looked on—one of them even recorded the murder.Read more...

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At least one NFL team might actually be putting its money where its mouth is where blackballed quarterback Colin Kaepernick is concerned.

Two of Deshaun Watson’s accusers described being humiliated and embarrassed after being hired to give massages to the superstar quarterback in interviews with HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.

In DC’s new Batman: Unburied podcast that debuted earlier this month, Black Panther star Winston Duke portrays a newly-reimagined Batman. And now, he’s opening up about the experience.Read more...

Elapsed time provides the ability to draw new and better conclusions than we could have in the snapshot of a moment. Nine years ago, I was at my desk at ESPN’s suburban Connecticut offices when my phone blew up with texts and calls from people who’d seen reports of a school massacre and knew that my sons, then 15 and…Read more...

Lil Kim doesn’t get enough credit for her influence on hip-hop. However, that may soon change, as the “All About the Benjamins” rapper says there “absolutely” will be a biopic on her coming later this year. While on the red carpet at the 2nd Annual Biggie Dinner Gala at Guastavino’s. Sponsored by Lexus and Pepsi, Kim…Read more...

Fans of the popular ‘90s sitcom Martin will be thrilled to learn the brand new reunion special is finally headed to a small screen near us this summer!Read more...

Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell shared a video of a white woman bothering him at the boxing gym, reported TMZ. The woman verbally harassed him, calling him “un-American.” The situation escalated resulted in Las Vegas police getting involved and charging her with a misdemeanor.

Not that there was any doubt, but Stacey Abrams won the Democratic nomination for governor in Georgia, NBC News reports. Abrams ran unopposed and will head into a rematch with Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.Read more...

Well, this is something I did not expect to see in 2022. I mean, I expect rap beefs all the time but between Brandy and Jack Harlow? I don’t think anyone could’ve seen that coming.Read more...

At Colerain High School in the Cincinnati area, a few students taped signs over the water fountains reading “Whites only” and “Blacks only,” reported The Washington Post. After pictures of it circulated on social media among students, a few (rightfully) outraged parents called for an investigation by the school…Read more...

I’ve never found anything funny about science, that is, until my mind was blown by a science podcast hosted by two hilarious Black female scientists. Dope Labs is a podcast from Spotify Studios that breaks down scientific principles and serves them up with a healthy dose of tea.

New York Yankee slugger Josh Donaldson was suspended for one game Monday after hurling a racist comment at White Sox player Tim Anderson. The incident happened Saturday during a game at Yankee Stadium where Donaldson called Anderson “Jackie” twice, in reference to Jackie Robinson who was the first Black person to play…Read more...

A lot of celebrities use their platform to spread political messages. Of course, you have to pick and choose whose ideals you should truly pay attention to. Someone who has become more political in recent years is rapper Cardi B. Despite her rise to the top, the “Up” artist tries to stay true to her Bronx roots. Per …Read more...

On May 13, Coles Arrasheed was arrested by police for making terrorist threats against the Atlanta-based Tyler Perry Studios, which is where Perry creates content for his entertainment empire. More from TMZ:Read more...

Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Barack Obama, NBA superstar LeBron James and more are speaking out in the wake of Tuesday’s tragic shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, that left 19 children and 2 adults dead.

Russia released a list of Americans that are permanently banned from ever entering its country. The total is currently at 963 and includes President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, US Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer, CIA head William Burns and Defense Secretary Lloyd…Read more...

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It’s been 97 days since Brittney Griner was detained by Russian police. On Feb. 17, the WNBA champion was stopped in a Moscow airport as police claimed they found vape cartridges containing hash oil in her luggage. Fear of reprisals and consequences against Brittney led friends and family to stay quiet at first, but…Read more...

In elementary school, I remember the anticipation of going on summer break. Having two and a half months to do things with friends, play video games, get ready for sports, and of course, that summer reading project were all things that seemed like a reward. Now that I’m older, many of my friends have children, and…Read more...

Because nothing should surprise us about Republican politics anymore, somehow, Herschel Walker managed to secure the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in Georgia. In a six-way race that included Gary Black, Georgia’s agriculture commissioner, the 1982 Heisman Trophy winner managed to secure 68 percent of the…Read more...

Like many Americans around the country who are angry and saddened about the shooting that killed 19 children and two adults, including a teacher in Texas yesterday, the NAACP is calling on Congress to do something about gun control. Derrick Johnson, the president of the NAACP, released a statement on Tuesday telling…Read more...

After a month of demanding the body camera footage of the incident, the family of Jalen Randle were able to watch the moments before he was fatally shot by Houston police, per Yahoo! News. They recently ordered an independent autopsy which found Jalen was shot in the back of the neck.

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Despite being covered in controversy ever since the Astroworld Festival tragedy that occurred in November 2021, it seems that Travis Scott is still trying to remain tapped into his philanthropy bag. Just last week the Houston rapper donated over $1 million to 100 HBCU students to ensure that they graduate this year.Read more...

It’s been 4 days since former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that he’s running for Congress. The controversial politician recently penned an op-ed for The Atlantic entitled “Joe Biden Can Learn From My Mistakes.” In it, de Blasio acknowledged how he didn’t effectively use his platform and urged our…Read more...

Michael Jordan is the GOAT of basketball and almost everybody in any walk of life has appreciated and been inspired by the lengths that Jordan went to in order to be the greatest basketball player in the history of the sport.Read more...

On a recent episode of David Letterman’s Netflix series My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, Will Smith discussed his memoir, Will, and unexpectedly revealed some interesting insights into his infamous slap at this year’s Oscars. But before you get too excited that all the tea is about to be spilled, the 54-minute…Read more...

While Travis Scott may be on his ascent back into the general public’s good graces, another legal case seems to be looming over his head once again. This time, it’s in relation to an alleged stampede that took place at Rolling Loud 2019.Read more...

As Pride Month approaches, many LGBTQ leaders prepare for weeks of celebrating of sexuality and gender. However, the rainbow flags and tee shirts disregard the violence disproportionately affecting Black LGBT members. Sean Ebony Coleman, founder of LGBTQ Center Destination Tomorrow, wants to bring their voices to the…Read more...

Back in October, I sang the praises of popping queen Angyil after she laid waste to man, woman, and child on her way to emerging victorious in Red Bull’s Dance Your Style National Finals. And now, seven months later, we have a new champion to shower in gratuitous amounts of champagne and confetti: David “The Crown”…Read more...

When it comes to diversity and representation in the film industry, it’s no secret that no matter the stage or the prestige, we still have far to go. That’s exactly why this year Diversity in Cannes is unveiling its Dear Cannes, Do Better: A Celebration of Black Women in Film campaign during this year’s 75th annual…Read more...

The Georgia primary races have started today, and GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker couldn’t help but give another priceless soundbite. No, it’s not that Walker has a cure for COVID or the lack of understanding of America’s energy policies. According to Newsweek, Walker claims that former President Donald Trump…Read more...

It’s been 37 years since Oprah Winfrey demanded our attention in her Oscar-nominated role as Sofia in The Color Purple. These days she’s become a billionaire media mogul, but in a way, she’ll always be Sofia to us. Apparently, the famed talk show host feels the same way, because visiting the set of the upcoming The…Read more...

In an interview with POLITICO’s Health Reporter Sarah Owermohle, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) made some downright ridiculous remarks about the statistics around Black maternal health in his state. He got heat for his comments, and of course he’s now claiming that everyone took his statements out of context.

The loser of the 2020 Georgia Senate runoff and current GOP gubernatorial candidate trailing 32 points behind his Republican opponent David Purdue showed his desperation with his latest comments towards Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams. According to the Daily Beast, Purdue told an audience the following:Read more...

It seems the financial feud between veteran radio and TV host Wendy Williams and her bank, Wells Fargo, appears to be ongoing—as it was revealed over the weekend that she has now been placed under financial guardianship.Read more...

The Justice Department is updating its use-of-force policy for the first time since 2004, directing federal agents to step in if they see any law enforcement officers use excessive force that violates the law, according to the Washington Post. This change comes after many protests and calls for policy changes against…Read more...

Let J. Cole be an example. Continue to chase your dreams despite not being that good at it.Read more...

Civil rights activist and philosopher Cornel West called out former President Donald Trump for leading a “hate campaign” against Black and brown people. In his op-ed at The Guardian, West reacted to the Buffalo supermarket shooting not with surprise but recognizing the pattern of violence that stems from white…Read more...

For Jay Ellis and Greg Tarzan Davis, appearing in the high-profile action sequel Top Gun: Maverick was about more than just flying cool jets and hanging out with Tom Cruise. They were also aware of the previous generations of unrecognized Black service members they will represent on screen. And in speaking to NBC News…Read more...

After two years of dealing with COVID-19, the world is on alert about another infectious disease that could be making its way to the United States. As of May 21, the World Health Organization has learned of 92 confirmed cases and 28 suspected cases of monkeypox in places where the disease is not normally spread,…Read more...

The Atlanta officers who dragged two college students out of their car while they sat in traffic amidst a Black Lives Matter protest will not face prosecution, per NBC News. The former Fulton-County District Attorney Paul Howard announced arrest warrants for the six officers involved but the prosecutor said they could…Read more...

Grant Williams, a former affiliate and studio worker for the Wu-Tang Clan, will get paid $7 million from New York City after spending 23 years in prison for a murder he was wrongfully convicted of, according to the Associated Press.Read more...

Okieriete Onaodowan may have said a sad goodbye to Station 19 earlier this season, but he’s bouncing back strong, with his next starring gig booked.Read more...

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