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In March, Wendy Williams vowed she’d be ready to go back to work on her eponymous daytime talk show in about three months. Three months later, the show is preparing to air its final episode without her.Read more...

On Tuesday, First Repair hosted a panel discussion between: Executive Director Robin Rue Simmons, Chair of Michigan Democratic Black Caucus Keith Williams, California Reparations Task Force Member Dr. Cheryl Grills, and Reparations United founder Kamm Howard on the state of the local reparations movement.

Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote “Culture of Democracy” Summit brought together leaders across industries from musicians to grassroots organizers to emphasize how crucial our right to vote is. The event arrived just on time given the current political moment in America as we witness our rights being challenged.…Read more...

Just ahead of the upcoming BET+ Martin: The Reunion special, Tisha Campbell is opening up about how she and Martin co-star Martin Lawrence were able to reconnect in the years after she filed a sexual harassment lawsuit in 1997.Read more...

Toy Story fans who live in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates won’t be able to see the latest entry of the franchise in theaters because Lightyear has been banned from theatrical release in those countries.Read more...

On Sunday, Russell Wilson was the recipient of an honorary degree from Dartmouth College. Philip J. Hanlon, the president of the New Hampshire institution, said that the Denver Broncos quarterback was being recognized for several reasons:Read more...

Assuming the Supreme Court follows through with its expected gutting of Roe v. Wade, a number of Republican-led state legislatures are erecting a terrifying legal infrastructure that they hope will curtail abortion nationwide.

As the looming threat to abortion rights gets closer, Vice President Kamala Harris continues her efforts in the White House to prepare for a post-Roe v. Wade world.Read more...

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The women’s singles competition at this year’s Wimbledon Championships just got a lot more interesting.Read more...

Music star Lizzo has found herself in hot water, as the lyrics to one of her new singles have been called into question.Read more...

Former President Trump advisor Rudy Giuliani is known for follies such as asking the ex-president for a pre-emptive pardon and pushing baseless claims that Dominion voting machines were rigged. For his latest trick, The Daily Beast reports that Guiliani is saying he couldn’t possibly have been inebriated as former …Read more...

As calls for Brittney Griner’s release from Russia grow louder, the WNBA star’s case hit a setback on Tuesday. According to CNN, Russian state news agency TASS is reporting Griner’s detention has been extended through July 2.Read more...

She’s already crushing the beauty game with her PATTERN line of hair care products and accessories. Now actress and entrepreneur Tracee Ellis Ross is teaming up with the non-profit Buy From A Black Woman (BFABW) and H&M USA to inspire and support other Black women business owners. According to a June 13 press release,…Read more...

Author James Patterson said in a recent interview he believes white men are struggling to find employment in the entertainment industry, per The Sunday Times. Patterson attributed their struggle to racism. In the same conversation, he said he was disappointed that the Woody Allen memoir from 2020 was dropped from …Read more...

While there have long been talks about whether or not The Harder They Fall star Idris Elba would be taking on the refined role of James Bond in the next installation of the 007 franchise, a new report suggests that that possibility may be turning into a reality a lot sooner than we think.Read more...

Since Gunna was arrested on RICO charges in Georgia, many of his fans have been waiting to hear from the “Pushin P” rapper.Read more...

Eleven former congressional Republicans came together to send a letter to current members of the House and Senate to urgently pass federal LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination protections, as reported by The Hill. With laws like Alabama making it a felony offense for one to seek gender-affirming care and white supremacists…Read more...

Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Damon Dash has reached a settlement with the label after he tried to sell off a stake in Jay Z’s debut 1996 album Reasonable Doubt as a non-fungible token, known as NFT.Read more...

Once a popular publication on Medium that offered content geared towards Black men, LEVEL Magzine now has its own website where Black men can read content on race, identity and culture.Read more...

Georgia’s ongoing probe looking into former President Trump’s attempt to overturn the state’s 2020 Presidental election results is currently underway. As CNN reports, the investigation has turned its gaze toward former Kanye West and R. Kelly publicist Trevian Kutti concerning Kutti showing up at a Georgia election…Read more...

Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia for 117 days.Read more...

We’ve talked about the formula shortage that has been impacting families with infants and toddlers across the country. Now, tampons are the latest product getting more expensive and increasingly harder to find.Read more...

Capt. Keith Niemann of the Wichita Fire Department was fired after the discovery of an inappropriate text message he’d sent in a WhatsApp chat, according to The Wichita Eagle. This is the latest scandal facing the city since their SWAT officers were exposed for a slew of racist and homophobic text messages months ago.

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Montrezl Harrell, forward for the Charlotte Hornets, was charged with felony drug charges coming from a traffic stop in Kentucky a month ago where pounds of marijuana were allegedly found, according to the Charlotte Observer.Read more...

It looks like J. Cole is keeping his day job.

Over the weekend, it was revealed that legendary performer and activist Lena Horne would become the first Black woman to have a Broadway theater named in her honor.

Bilen Mesfin Packwood, CEO of Change Consulting LLC, makes it her life’s work to thrust social and racial justice campaigns into the public eye. Packwood uses the experiences of Black people directly impacted by issues such as maternal mortality and police brutality to bring awareness to them. Yet, her own experiences…Read more...

Father’s Day is June 19, a time to celebrate the special dads, uncles, grandfathers and father-figures in your life. But what do you get for the guy who says he wants nothing but a nap and some uninterrupted time in front of the television? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. From cool cocktails to fun board games,…Read more...

As two of the most successful actors in Hollywood, Samuel L. Jackson and Viola Davis have done and seen it all. The Oscar-winning duo sat down to discuss their long, wide-ranging careers as part of Variety’s Actors on Actors series.Read more...

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a law making it easier for teachers to carry firearms in the classroom, according to NBC News. A bipartisan group of Senators has recently said they have reached a framework deal around some forms of gun safety involving ‘red flag’ laws and investments in school-based mental health…Read more...

States like Florida and Texas have passed laws targeting the LGBTQ+ community in the classroom or with medical procedures. Vice President Kamala Harris used her speech at a pride event in Washington D.C. Friday to denounce those actions, as reported by The Hill.Read more...

Last week, Hulu dropped a trailer for their new series, “Mike,” which focuses on the life of the former heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson.Read more...

On Sunday (June 12), 22-year-old Sha’Carri Richardson was victorious at the inaugural New York Grand Prix at Icahn Stadium. After coming in second in the 100 meters, Richardson finished first in the 200. It was the athlete’s third meet this year, in which she ran an impressive 22.38 seconds.Read more...

A group of men associated with a white nationalist group, Patriot Front, piled themselves into a U-Haul in a scheme to riot a Pride event in Idaho, according to CNN. All of them have been arrested and police say they were equipped with shields, masks and at least one smoke grenade. The 911 caller said they looked like…Read more...

Over the weekend, Watchmen and The Harder They Fall star Regina King was spotted in her first public appearance since the tragic loss of her son Ian Alexander Jr. back in January.Read more...

Fani Willis, the Fulton County district attorney in Georgia has been receiving threats and backlash due to her 56-count indictment against Young Thug, Gunna and members of Young Stoner Life imprint (YSL) and her creation of a special grand jury to investigate the efforts of former President Donald Trump and his…Read more...

As the 2022 BET Awards inch closer and closer, it looks like congratulations are in order for Sean “P. Diddy/Puffy/Puff Daddy/Love” Combs, as it’s been revealed that he’ll be the recipient of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award!Read more...

Actress/singer Jennifer Hudson has received several honors throughout her career, but the one that has always eluded her is a Tony award. Now, the Respect star can officially call herself an EGOT. For the uninitiated, EGOT signifies a rare group of entertainers who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.

On June 11, legendary civil rights leader, reverend and NAN (National Action Network) founder Al Sharpton announced that he has tested positive for Covid-19. The statement came a day after he had officially received his results.

The Tuskegee Experiment has done considerable damage to the Black community. In addition to the Black men who died during the study, the Tuskegee effect has left our community with a distrust of the healthcare system that was amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the damage is likely irreparable, one organization…Read more...

Broadway lives by the motto “The Show Must Go On.”Read more...

Over the weekend, California rapper Roddy Ricch got in some trouble.Read more...

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If all you knew about Fana Hues was that she grew up playing in a band with her mother and father, was a part of a musical theater group, took violin and guitar lessons, and has been writing music since before she was old enough to drive, you would think was born to do this music shit.Read more...

Last week’s Jan. 6th House select committee primetime hearing set the stage where the members intend to show former President Trump’s involvement in the Capitol riot and attempted overthrow of the 2020 presidential election. The bipartisan committee has also said they have uncovered enough ‘credible evidence’ in their…Read more...

For centuries now, redevelopment, urban renewal, and gentrification have threatened Black communities, and the physical spaces that have meant the most to us, including our homes and places of business. While many have been bulldozed, “repurposed”, or left to rot, activists have worked tirelessly to preserve what they…Read more...