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In a new interview with The Wall Street Journal, actress Zoe Kravitz reflected on her decision to call out Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards in March.Read more...

After Will Smith slapped Chris Rock in March at the 94th Academy Awards ceremony, it quickly was regarded as the most shocking moment in award show history. A quick dig at Smith’s wife, Jada, and her bald hairstyle—which was a result of an alopecia diagnosis—led to an unpredictable reaction by the actor.Read more...

I know plenty of people that have diverse, expansive and awesome vinyl collections of some of their favorite albums of all time. But podcasts? That’s a new one.Read more...

Former president Donald Trump’s comments saying there were “very fine people, on both sides” after the 2017 Charlottesville protest didn’t surprise me at all. Nor was I shocked when he doubled down on that comment and placed blame on the “Alt-Left” two years later. He was giving the green light to the ideology poised…Read more...

As kids around the country prepare to head back to into the classroom, some may be a little sad about leaving summer behind. And after the COVID pandemic changed the way many kids learned, they may also have anxiety about heading back into the classroom. But fear not, there are lots of great books by Black authors…Read more...

We know the credentials; 10-time All-Star, six-time All-NBA, three-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the greatest scorers in the history of the NBA.Read more...

When someone has lived a life as impactful as Sidney Poitier, their story must be told to the world. Oprah Winfrey chose to do just that in a new documentary detailing her friend and mentor’s legacy.

When I hear the name Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, so many thoughts immediately come to mind: NBA great, the best center of all time, civil rights activist, genius, writer, historian. Now I can add Emmy-nominated narrator to the list.Read more...

A new poll has found that two-thirds of parents say their child’s school places an “appropriate” emphasis on topics such as racism and slavery, according to Chalkbeat. However, Black parents say that they’d prefer a greater emphasis on those subjects, even as state legislators wage a war against them.

Another day, another fandom hurls racist attacks at a Black actor.Read more...

Desus Nice is bouncing back nicely after his Showtime series, Desus & Mero, ended earlier this year after four seasons. The comedian, born Daniel Baker, served as a guest host on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! and his return to late-night proved that he could easily get used to doing things on his own.Read more...

Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high, some execs got together with Kenya Barris and finalized a deal for him to write and direct the upcoming film remake of The Wizard of Oz.Read more...

SZA is taking her talents to the big screen.Read more...

I don’t know about you, but it’s a good day when I get to brag about Drake breaking music records. It just does something “massive” to my spirit, and luckily for me, today is one of those days as it’s been recently revealed that Drake has surpassed The Beatles as the artist with the most top five hits in Billboard Hot…Read more...

While the Oscars are still months away, films have to start campaigning early. That’s especially true in categories like live action short and documentary short.

After the 2020 murder of George Floyd, workers and businesses alike came to support the Black Lives Matter movement to shine a spotlight on police brutality. However, a Bloomberg report claims Amazon-owned Whole Foods started to ban any clothes their workers could wear, showcasing support for the BLM movement. This is…Read more...

After a two-week long strike, the Minneapolis teachers union and Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) finally came to an agreement. However, it came with a caveat. In regards to layoffs, the new contract suggests white teachers would be considered before teachers of color, per ABC 4 News. You can imagine the outrage that…Read more...

R. Kelly’s second federal trial is officially underway, and the disgraced singer’s attorneys are not off to a good start.Read more...

Last week, we told you how A$AP Mob member Relli, legal name Terell Ephron, identified himself as the person A$AP Rocky allegedly shot in Hollywood on Nov. 6, 2021. Now, according to an announcement made by Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón on Monday, Rocky has been officially charged with assault in…Read more...

It looks like the interview Meghan Markle did alongside Prince Harry for Oprah last year—which exposed the cruelty she experienced at the hands of the royal family—continues to leave some Brits uneasy.

Ex-Minneapolis police officers J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao have rejected a plea deal offered on Monday by state prosecutors, CNN reports. The deal would have seen Kueng and Thao serve three years each for their role in the murder of George Floyd back in 2020. A trial date is set to begin on October 24. Based on…Read more...

KeKe Palmer as Whitney Houston? We’d love to see it! Riding high off the success of her new film Nope, the actress recently took to Twitter to share that she would portray Whitney Houston in a biopic based on the legend’s life.Read more...

Remember when Kodak Black was arrested during a traffic stop in Florida on drug charges? Florida Highway Patrol seized his Dodge Durango, about $75,000 and a bag of oxycodone tablets that were found in the car.Read more...

The American education system seems to be sitting between two extremes: refusal to teach anything honest about racism and slavery or enforcing education about said subjects to an inappropriate degree. For reference, a parent just filed a civil rights lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District and Board of…Read more...

These days, everyone is talking about mindfulness. You’ve probably heard how it can help reduce stress and anxiety. But you wouldn’t be alone if you didn’t totally understand what it’s all about. More than just some hipster practice of burning incense and meditating, mindfulness is a way of life that can benefit your…Read more...

Embattled WNBA star Liz Cambage has announced what’s next for her career and apparently it’s time away from the league.

Congratulations are in order for How to Get Away With Murder and The Woman King star Viola Davis, as its been revealed that she’ll be joining the upcoming Hunger Games prequel film, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.Read more...

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It looks like Donald Trump could finally get what’s coming to him.

The civil trial concerning whether photos were shared after the 2020 helicopter crash, which took the lives of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others, has already provided us with heartbreaking testimony. On the second day, a witness alleged a Los Angeles County firefighter shared the horrific…Read more...

Mattel Inc., the company behind various popular toys such as Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher Price and more, is suing the creators behind Rap Snacks over their latest celebrity-inspired bag of chips created in collaboration with Nicki Minaj.Read more...

With every team on the schedule, the final day of the WNBA regular season was full of drama.Read more...

The city of Sacramento will pay the parents of Stephon Clark, a man shot and killed by police, $1.7 million in settlement following a federal lawsuit filed by the family, according to KCRA 3 News. This settlement marks the end of legal actions against the city, according to the family’s attorney.

Meek is taking his career into his own hands.Read more...

Cardi B shared one of her beauty secrets with fans last week when she revealed that adding onion juice to her hair wash routine helps her achieve her luscious locks. In her now-viral August 13 Instagram post, the “Bodak Yellow” rapper wrote:Read more...

The pettiness has ended! 50 Cent and Hall of Fame boxer Floyd Mayweather have squashed their longtime beef after years of petty behavior between the two, mostly on 50's part.

Following the FBI’s raid on former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, there have been unfounded claims that the Biden administration somehow orchestrated it. During her appearance on ABC “This Week,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reiterated that nobody in the administration knew…Read more...

I know you’re probably tired of hearing about the slap heard ‘round the world, but this is just the reality we live in.Read more...

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but it’s officially Abbott Elementary season. And if you needed further proof, allow the show’s recent wins at the Hollywood Critics Association and the Black Reel Awards over the weekend to serve as examples.Read more...

The viral slave cabin listing on Airbnb was not the first instance where white people tried to profit off of these historic quarters. The founders of the Slave Dwelling Project and Saving Slave Houses Project told NBC News that commercialization of slave quarters has been an ongoing issue for decades.

Five West Point officers in Georgia went to a suspect’s house intending to serve a warrant. All five are on paid administrative leave after one of the officers allegedly used the N-word and threw homeowner Tomeshia Madden’s security camera into a patch of bushes, the Ledger-Enquirer reports.

As the United States and Russia continue talks for a possible prisoner swap, WNBA star Brittney Griner’s legal team has announced they are filing an appeal of her nine-year sentence.

Weeks after R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison, the disgraced R&B singer returns to the courtroom for another federal trial on charges of child pornography and obstruction of justice in Chicago.Read more...

The Black Menaces have taken over their PWI, stoked the fires of necessary and provocative conversations, amassed a 725,000 fan following, and now have plans to expand to campuses nationwide—all before you’ve even heard of them. This group of five students turned friends on the campus of Brigham Young University in…Read more...

Black folks and non-BIPOC people alike have caught heat throughout the years in the music industry for the use of the n-word, but this just may be the first time an artist has taken it upon themselves to grant others permission to use it. Apparently, so long as it’s not used with “malicious” intent, rapper Rubi Rose…Read more...

It looks like Cleveland Browns quarterback, Deshaun Watson is seeking forgiveness for his “unsportsmanlike” conduct. Ahead of Friday’s preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Watson conducted an in-house interview with local station Cleveland News 5 where he apologized to the women who’ve accused him of…Read more...

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After a midsummer meeting in June 2021, newly hired police chief RaShall Brackney felt the need to double down on her personal safety, unholstering her gun as she left headquarters. Brackney’s fear however was not prompted by the activity on the streets, or even the ongoing public threats made against the police…Read more...

Howard University has recently announced its latest partnership, a 20 year agreement with the Jordan brand to amplify academic and athletic opportunities for students and alumni.Read more...

28-year-old Brianna Marie Grier was laid to rest Thursday in Atlanta Georgia following her passing in July—a death her family, friends, and community members say was unjustifiable, and entirely preventable. According to The Daily Beast, Grier was arrested in her parents driveaway for public drunkenness and disorderly…Read more...