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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...

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If the past couple of COVID lockdown has you thinking about making a change to your home decor, there’s no time like the present. Even if you don’t have a massive budget to work with, a coat of paint, a new accent rug or even a few colorful throw pillows can go a long way to make an old space feel new again.

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T.I.’s impact on rap has been underrated and underappreciated. He’s one of the best and most influential rappers to ever come out of Atlanta, which is saying something. Many credit him for popularizing Trap music thanks to his classic sophomore album Trap Muzik.Read more...

As long as I can remember, hustle culture has been a way of life. If you’ve got your eyes on a big raise or a corner office, doing the most is what gets you to the top and keeps you there. But apparently, there’s a whole movement of folks on TikTok who are not about that life.

The Aretha Franklin documentary, Amazing Grace, narrates the story behind singer’s 1972 gospel album. Despite dealing with legal issues for nearly five decades, the film was finally released in 2018. However, it is now the subject of a lawsuit filed by its own producer Alan Elliott.Read more...

New York Mayor Eric Adams knows about getting tough on nonsense; after all, the Root hasn’t been shy about criticizing some of the ex-cop bravado he’s brought to the office.Read more...

The success of Jordan Peele’s Nope continues, as it’s among the major nominees for the 2022 Saturn Awards.

As expected, the wave of anti-critical race theory legislation would make teaching difficult for the teachers who include CRT topics in their curriculum. According to a national survey from the Rand Corporation, one-in-four teachers reported being told by school officials to limit their speech about race or racism.

Harpo Inc., the company that owns Oprah Winfrey’s trademark and licensing, is suing the creators of the Oprahdemics podcast citing an “unauthorized use of the Oprah Effect.”Read more...

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We finally know how much it mattered that the NFL used a racially-biased method of determining how much money former players would receive under the league’s nearly decade-old concussion settlement. The answer is that so-called race-norming cost former Black players hundreds of millions of dollars, according to a new…Read more...

In the same calendar year that brought us the first Black Glinda in Wicked, the first show to be directed and choreographed by a Black woman in 65 years, the first Black “Christine” in Phantom of the Opera, and soon, the first Black openly trans actress to star in the lead role in Chicago, I think it’s pretty safe to…Read more...

Republican privilege is a hell of a drug. When the F.B.I. conducted the raid at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago resort in South Florida on Monday night, some conservatives claimed it was one of the darkest days in American history. (I can think of a few days off the top of my head that were worse.) It’s as…Read more...

On Friday, Megan Thee Stallion took over the GMA Summer Concert Series stage after Thursday’s release of her sophomore album, Traumazine. Normally I wouldn’t be excited to take an Uber to Central Park at 6:45 in the morning on a Friday, but for Tina Snow, I did.Read more...

In a claim filed Thursday, Jerrod Jones—a Black firefighter in Rochester—said that his captain Jeffrey Krywy pressured him and his peers to attend a racist party. The gathering took place in a wealthy neighborhood of the city. Jones, who is a 14-year department veteran, is currently on leave due to fear of…Read more...

Today in another episode of all skinfolk ain’t kinfolk, rapper Rubi Rose gave non-Black people a pass to say the N-word in her latest interview. The emcee was a guest on a Twitch channel hosted by Adin Ross. Rose initially mistook the white host for a light-skinned Black man, which prompted Ross to ask her if he’s…Read more...

Over twenty years ago, the infamous video of R. Kelly allegedly urinating on and sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl was first leaked to the Chicago Sun-Times.Read more...

A woman’s encounter with an Atlanta police officer has gone viral on social media. According to the bodycam footage obtained by 11Alive News, the officer issued a traffic ticket to the woman and her friend for being in a park after hours. When she refused to sign the ticket, things escalated into a seemingly violent…Read more...

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Former President Trump’s legal issues have been snowballing, including the ongoing investigation looking into accusations of election interference in Georgia. As Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis continues to build her case, Trump’s choice of legal council might surprise you. The former president has hired…Read more...

While everyone is busy praising Queen Bey’s latest album, Renaissance—as they should be—Blue Ivy Carter is gathering hardware.Read more...

25 years ago, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella made history by introducing America’s first Black Cinderella and Fairy Godmother, played by Brandy and the late Whitney Houston. Now, thanks to ABC News Studios, fans of the groundbreaking film will get to experience the magic all over again as the network is set to…Read more...

Social media star/food and lifestyle entrepreneur Tabitha Brown is taking over.Read more...

The police bodycam footage from the arrest of former NFL player Marshawn Lynch has been released. The former all-pro running back was arrested on Tuesday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence in Las Vegas.Read more...

A teacher from an Escambia county public school resigned this week after what he called ‘racist’ actions by a school district employee, according to the Pensacola News Journal. After decorating his classroom with Black historical leaders, the district employee in question took them down.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is a very funny, thought-provoking late night talk show. However, even Stephen will tell you the best part of the show is Jon Batiste and Stay Human. From the moment it premiered, it was obvious the “I Need You” singer wouldn’t be Colbert’s bandleader for long, because his talent as…Read more...

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is suing the state’s Attorney General Letitia James, claiming that James’ office should have paid for his legal defense against the same sexual assault allegations that led to his resignation from office.Read more...

A 17-page report from The Naming Commission released to Congress on Monday outlines the $21 million estimated cost to rebrand the nine remaining U.S. army posts that honor Confederate soldiers, the Associated Press reports. This renaming effort initially began in 2020 as a military…Read more...