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When the first pitch is thrown in the 2022 World Series tomorrow, baseball’s championship will be missing some of its biggest draws. The New York Yankees, the team with Major League Baseball’s biggest fanbase in its largest media market, got embarrassingly swept out of the postseason last week. The Los Angeles…Read more...

The Sheriff’s office in Jacksonville, Florida, has launched an internal investigation looking into accusations that one of its sergeants had been tweeting racially insensitive comments. An account tied to Sgt. Douglas Howell, one of the city’s gang task force, allegedly made several derogatory posts about anti-racism …Read more...

Quinta Brunson, Magic and Cookie Johnson and Boris Kodjoe were just a few of the celebrities who rocked the red carpet at the Wearable Art Gala sponsored by Shea Moisture on October 22. Richard Lawson and Tina Knowles Lawson chaired the fifth annual event to raise money for artistic and youth mentorship programs.

On Wednesday (October 26), a woman who says she dated Republican Senate nominee Herschel Walker for years shared that he pressured her into having an abortion 30 years ago. Going by the moniker Jane Doe to protect her identity, the woman shared the news during a press conference which she attended virtually. Doe’s…Read more...

Way back in October 2019—which feels like it was several lifetimes ago—HBO Max announced it was developing a series based on the popular DC Comics hero Green Lantern. Though a lot of fans immediately pointed to John Stewart as the character they wanted the show to focus on, the studio decided the project would move…Read more...

Sending racist videos and texts to a Black student is nothing to play around with, but a group of students at South High School in Torrance, California, thought so. On Monday, a Black student received a video of teenage girls saying a racial slur along with messages such as, “you don’t fit in with the rest of us” and…Read more...

A superior court judge isn’t even giving Tory Lanez the opportunity to act out again in public.Read more...

In an explosive new interview for Angie Martinez’s “IRL” podcast, Ashanti finally opened up about Irv Gotti’s remarks on their storied relationship. However, she claimed that’s far from what it was.Read more...

Five of the NBA’s biggest names is joining the investor group that owns iconic apparel label Mitchell & Ness alongside Jay-Z and others.Read more...

Mumia Abu-Jamal is petitioning for a re-trial regarding his sentencing in the 1981 killing of Philadelphia officer Daniel Faulkner. After multiple appeals to overturn his conviction were denied, the former Black Panther’s case will be heard once again due to new evidence that may prove his innocence, per ABC 6 News.

Cynthia Bailey knows how to get the party started. And this Halloween, the actress, model and Real Housewife is teaming up with Seagram’s Escapes to make a Spooky Sangria that is sure to be a hit of your Halloween party. And because I’ve never met a cocktail I didn’t like, I was happy to hang out with her and try it…Read more...

A bombshell new report from CNN alleges that at least 18 states have used tax-payer money to fund anti-abortion facilities, known as crisis pregnancy centers. And what’s more, about half of those states are using funds intended to help struggling families.Read more...

About this time of the month is when we reconsider how much we’re paying for TV content. Here’s how to get the best bang for your Black dollar with streaming services that highlight, empower, and amplify Black voices and media.

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We’ve never thought of Clarence Thomas as much of a hope-for-the-hopeless kinda guy, but we have to give him credit: one of his recent decisions seems to be providing the inspiration that some down-on-their luck citizens need to pick themselves up and fight the good fight.

Updated as of 10/26/2022 at 12:50 p.m.: And just like that, we now have official confirmation that Rihanna will be making her return to music by dropping a new song on the forthcoming Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack.Read more...

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg stopped by our parent company G/O Media’s offices this week to talk about President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a $65 billion investment in our country’s roads, bridges and railways. The law includes a plan to expand access to clean drinking water and high-speed…Read more...

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Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is the latest group adding to a chorus of voices wondering why Congress hasn’t investigated Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife, Ginni. The watchdog group sent a formal letter to the House Judiciary Committee and the Senate Judiciary Committee…Read more...

It’s Wednesday morning, which means it’s time for another story in the saga of Who Ended Their Business Relationship With Ye Last Night? To date, we’ve tallied adidas, the most valuable business partnership in the Ye universe, Gap, Balenciaga, his record label partners, his divorce lawyers. Calls to his landscaper,…Read more...

A new report by Propublica revealed that Uline, a private company that sells cardboard, paper and office goods, is giving money to election deniers as well as conservative candidates across the U.S. Its founders, Dick and Liz Uihlein, are billionaires who are using their fortune to fund campaigns for people like Doug…Read more...

What can MC Lyte not do? She raps, acts, DJs, and even does voiceovers for some of the most popular and prestigious award shows in the music industry. Her résumé is as impressive as it is expansive. Now, the Brooklyn-born MC can add “show creator” to her work experience.Read more...

Dust off your WD-40, folks, because “The Maxwell Challenge” has officially hit the internet! If you don’t know what I’m talking about, then allow me to explain.Read more...

For Kenan & Kel fans who have spent years not-so-patiently waiting for the duo to bring back some of their popular characters, there’s great news on the horizon. During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Kenan Thompson confirmed that Good Burger 2 is definitely happening and it’s on the way.

You know, throughout this entire Los Angeles City Council scandal, never once did we find out who recorded the phone call that set this thing ablaze. Well, according to AP News, that person could be in big trouble if the Los Angeles Police Department finds the leaked audio was recorded illegally.

The entirety of the Black police force in the Knoxville, Tennessee department has said it’s experienced some discrimination while on the job, NBC News reports. A consulting firm named 21CP Solutions conducted an extensive review that relied on a combination of focus groups and anonymous surveys for two weeks at the…Read more...

After coming under fire for smashing a fan’s disposable camera when something was thrown at him on stage, Steve Lacy is addressing the criticism head on.

As the world anxiously awaits Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’s arrival in theaters on November 11, M. A. C and Marvel Studios are dropping a little something special to help the time go by. Starting today, the Marvel Studios Black Panther Collection by M. A. C will be available in-store at M. A. C locations nationwide…Read more...

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Back in August, Irv Gotti took to Drink Champs to discuss his romantic relationship with R&B songstress Ashanti that took place in the early 2000s. He also addressed their sordid past in the BET docuseries about Murder Inc. that aired this past summer.Read more...

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In recent years, Batman has come under fire for how he protects Gotham City. Some readers have pointed out that Bruce Wayne’s wealthy, privileged life has informed how he sees the criminals he fights. I’m not talking about Joker, Penguin, The Riddler or Two-Face. This criticism is focused on how he goes after petty…Read more...

The 2022 Gotham Awards will be on their way to Cipriani Wall Street next month, The Hollywood Reporter announced on Tuesday.Read more...

Many people were upset with the way the NBA handled the Robert Sarver situation including LeBron James, Chris Paul, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and many other notable figures in the world of sports. The punishment did not seem to fit the seriousness of the crime. Now, nearly a month after Sarver announced he’s…Read more...

In 2018, Brandon Pickens and Marcus Hyatt were pulled over for what was supposed to be a routine traffic stop but turned into a degrading strip search for drugs, according to the Citizen Times. When the deputies turned up with no contraband, one officer lied just to get a warrant for the strip search.

In an exclusive interview with Deadline, Lewis Hamilton—who is a record-breaking seven-time Formula One champion, shared news that he is starting his own TV and film production company “Dawn Apollo Films.” He is working alongside Copper, which is run by his manager Penni Thow.Read more...

The film opens opens with Mamie and Emmett Till gliding down the road in 1950s Chicago. Emmett, who Mamie affectionately calls “Bo Bo” cranks up the family’s car radio. The crooked grin plastered across his cherubic face never falters as he belts along to the upbeat melody.Read more...

Congress and the Department of Justice are making it a point to determine the main issues with Jackson, Mississippi’s ongoing water crisis. However, former Jackson lawmaker De’Keither Stamps feels like a $90 million deal with international conglomerate Siemens was supposed to prevent things from getting this bad in…Read more...

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In case you haven’t heard, it’s Jonathan Majors season.Read more...

Last night, Florida Republican Governor Ron Desantis and his Democratic opponent Charlie Crist had their only gubernatorial debate before voters make their choice during midterms next week. Desantis took his time to continue his message that teaching all of American history will somehow make children hate each other.…Read more...

A Washington County judge has been ordered to be suspended after spreading around a story of him whipping out a handgun at a Black defendant in the courtroom, according to CBS 6 Albany. The Chief Justice of the New York State Court of Appeals and New York Commission on Judicial Conduct both called for his removal from…Read more...

The November 8th midterm elections are fast approaching, and it is essential that members of our Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+, and same-gender loving (LGBTQ+/SGL) community vote. Period. Full stop.

The moment we hang up our Halloween costumes, it’s time to start making plans for the holidays. But before you make that trip to Grandma’s house, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) wants you to get your updated COVID vaccine.

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Now you know we never miss a chance to cheer on our internet nieces when they hit the stage for a little performance. But last week in Memphis, four teen dancers not only choreographed the show they put on, they coded the stage lights too, and that is certainly deserving of applause.Read more...

It’s homecoming, y’all! Around the country, HBCU grads, hopefuls, and shoulda coulda made its are gathering on campuses all over to celebrate the legacy of historically Black colleges and universities. And while there’s apparently also some football taking place, we all know the real action is on the yard. Just in…Read more...

Gun violence in this country is still way too prominent.Read more...

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After tearful tributes and a big farewell at the 2022 US Open, tennis legend Serena Williams is now setting the record straight on the status of her competitive career.