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A Frontier Airlines pilot caused a flight from Houston to Dallas to be canceled last week after he was arrested on the plane and escorted away by police. Seymour Walker was apprehended on Aug. 1 at Bush Intercontinental Airport, according to Houston authorities.Read more...

Sonya Massey's family said she called 911 to report a potential home intruder the night she was shot and killed by an Illinois sheriff's deputy. However, Massey's mother, Donna Massey, also made a call to 911 that same day that puts her daughter's death in a a chilling new context.Read more...

Simone Biles expanded her Olympic legacy over the weekend. Following her gold medal in the women's all-around, the gymnastics great posted a series of hilarious tweets reacting to her legend status.

In a case of mistaken identity, rapper T.I. was arrested on Sunday (August 4) at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport per TMZ. Apparently, there was a warrant that had been issued for another man who shares the same real name as the rapper -Clifford Harris-and was wanted in Baltimore, Maryland.Read more...

Cardi B is taking to the Instagram comments section to clear up any speculation regarding the nature of her relationship with Offset and their divorce, as well as their pregnancy.Read more...

Track and field fans were glued to their televisions this week for what was arguably the most exciting 9.79 seconds of the 2024 Summer Games so far. Noah Lyles secured a gold medal for the USA on August 4 in the men's 100-meter final, edging out silver medalist Kishane Thompson from Jamaica by just five-thousandths of...Read more...

Despite attempts to tarnish the legacy of Jackie Robinson, the Black man credited with breaking the color barrier in the MLB, a Wichita, Ks.baseball park is ready to reveal a brand-new statue in the athlete's memory.

A Houston mother pledges to preserve her daughter's memory after the two-year-old's untimely death last week. A'Daya Rain Fisher was killed in her babysitter's home after she was attacked by three Rottweilers, according to Houston Fox News.

The horrid footage behind a June police shooting in Milwaukee that claimed the life of an unborn baby has just been released by officials. Family members say the video was extremely scary" to watch.

Since her relationship with Prince Harry went public, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, has been seen as a polarizing figure. Whether you like her or not, you have to admire her bravery in being so open about how the harassment and bullying she received on social media and in the British tabloids affected her mental...Read more...

Well isn't this the pot calling the kettle Black? Amber Rose decided to share her thoughts on Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign rally in Atlanta last month, accusing the politician of pandering to Black people during an interview on Adin Ross' livestream Saturday (August 3).Read more...

James Baldwin was a brilliant writer and a steadfast civil rights activist. His collection of novels, essays and poems touch on themes of sexuality and race and describe all that is painful and beautiful about being Black in America. Religion is central in almost all of his work, inspired by his life growing up as the...Read more...

Spoiler Alert: If you're not completely caught up on all the movies and TV series of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, stop reading now!

Former president Donald Trump will appear at the National Association of Black Journalists' annual conference in Chicago on Wednesday (July 31). The announcement came Monday night. He will sit for a panel moderated by three Black women - ABC's Rachel Scott, FOX News' Harris Faulkner and Semafor reporter Kadia Goba. -...Read more...

Presidential candidate Kamala Harris is infused with enough #BlackGirlMagic to help her kill it in the Oval Office and be a successful world leader. Here are just seven reasons, based on accomplishments throughout her career and all sorts of research on how Black women excel at...well, almost everything. - Yanick Rice...Read more...

With the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics officially here, it's only right that we showcase some of the Black women in sports who are demonstrating their skills to the world. You already know names like Simone Biles and A'Ja Wilson, but here are some others you should be paying attention to.Read more...

In an unexpected turn of events, United Airlines responded again to ex-Broncos running back Terrell Davis but not with the apology he was awaiting. They had to undo a decision that would've gotten them even more flack. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

As we prepare ourselves for the intense election cycle Vice President Kamala Harris - and Black women everywhere - will face during her presidential campaign, we might find ourselves seeking comfort in our favorite movie and TV presidents. - Stephanie Holland Read MoreRead more...

As more details emerge surrounding the July 6 killing of 36-year-old Sonya Massey, the chilling history of her killer, Sean Grayson, 30, is raising eyebrows over how he was even allowed into the police force in the first place. - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

It's a good day for thousands of Black and minority farmers across the country because more than $2 billion in direct payments were paid to more than 23,000 farmers by the Biden-Harris Administration.Read more...

The release of Christopher Dunn was more than three decades overdue. The 52-year-old Missouri man walked free from a Missouri prison this week after spending most of his life behind bars for a 1990 murder he did not commit.

Whether you're looking for an easy way to cover gray hair or a naturally safe skin cleanser, you don't have to waste hours online in search of the answer. Chances are there's someone on TikTok who has already done the work for you. So we scoured the app in search of the products we need to be checking for, and were...Read more...

Only at the Olympics can you expect to get as much of a show watching the crowd as you would watching the world's greatest athletes showcase their skills. This year's Paris Olympics have been nothing short of exciting, and some of the best moments come from the celebrities that showed up to support.Read more...

If you follow A$AP Rocky on Instagram, you know he rarely posts. So when he does, his over 19 million followers jump all over it, especially if it has anything to do with the two sons, Rza and Riot, he shares with his partner, singer and billionaire beauty Rihanna.

Some families are so talented it can't be contained to just one generation. We hear about Nepo Babies" a lot, but whether it's sports, music or acting, when you enter the family business with a famous last name, it's often harder to make your way. From day one, your success is always compared to that of your parents....Read more...

Donald Trump made an interesting appearance at the NABJ conference this year and said many things; many of them were false. Here are the biggest lies Trump told at the event.Read more...

Actress Halle Berry says her ex Olivier Martinez is not living up to his end of their co-parenting bargain - and now she wants the courts to get involved. According to The New York Post, Berry is accusing Martinez of skipping out on summer sessions with their family's co-parenting coach - choosing to be outside...Read more...

Cardi B is gearing up for baby number three. That's right, the rapper has announced that she's expecting her third child, just days after filing from divorce from Offset.Read more...

You know you're wrong when your own family has to check you on your mess. Former President Donald Trump's nephew, Fred Trump III called his uncle out in a recent interview with ABC. During the interview, Trump III said every family has their crazy uncle. My Uncle Donald is atomic crazy."

Since the premiere of Peacock's Bel Air," we've gotten a lot of throwbacks to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." However, Thursday's celebration of the Season 3 premiere may have provided the best crossover of the classic sitcom and dramatic reboot.

Almost everyone has been on those Victorian house tours where they give stories about the white people who lived there, potential ghosts sightings and whatnot.

Riots and tensions have flooded the streets of the United Kingdom after a July 29 stabbing spree claimed the lives of three young girls, ages six to nine, and injured at least ten more.

United States Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles is a proud member of the Beyhive. The 23-year-old's high-flying floor exercise routine, choreographed to a medley of Beyonce songs is a fun, energetic show that helped her solidify a second-place start at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials.Read more...

Missy Elliott is the type of artist who's always supportive of her friends. One famous friend recently had a chance to return that love during her tour stop in Atlanta.

It's been almost a year since Canadian singer Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion. Since he was found guilty in 2023, critics have been coming out of the woodworks to express their apologies to Megan for not believing her, but one die-hard hater just won't let...Read more...

Cardi B and Offset are once again heading towards divorce. According to her rep's confirmation to Page Six, the Bongos" rapper filed for divorce from Offset on Wednesday. The rapper is reportedly seeking primary custody of their children as well, and is not folding" this time.Read more...

America's favorite hype man is expanding his legacy to be more than just a hip-hop icon. Although Flavor Flav started his career as a core member of the rap group Public Enemy, the 65-year-old is using his powers and money for good, supporting all those that need the help.

Despite being one of the more popular artists in the history of hip-hop, 50 Cent tends to not keep things super private, especially when it comes to other artists he may have problems with.Read more...

Rapper Snoop Dogg, who is currently in Paris as a special correspondent for NBC during their coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, is having the time of his life providing color commentary at many of the events and cheering on Team USA. But he made time to sit down with Vogue for the July 30 edition of In The...Read more...

The official announcement that Avengers 5" will now be titled Doomsday" and that Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the franchise to play the villainous Victor Von Doom/Doctor Doom has put the final nail in the coffin of Kang the Conqueror. Following the lackluster reception to Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,"...Read more...

United Airlines is trying to do right by Terrell Davis after an incident with a flight attendant during a family trip ended with the former Denver Broncos running back being led off the plane in handcuffs and placed on a no-fly list.

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The sister journalists, particularly Rachel Scott of ABC News, did a good job of challenging Donald Trump when he showed up at the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago.Read more...

Mel Tucker was once a rising star in college football. In 2021, after leading Michigan State to an 11-2 record, the university signed him to a massive 10-year, $95 million contract, instantly making him one of the highest-paid coaches in college athletics.Read more...

Don Lemon's exit from CNN in April 2023 shocked the media industry. After taking his time to consider his options, the veteran journalist decided to work with Elon Musk's X, f.k.a., Twitter to produce his own show for the platform. In March, he launched The Don Lemon Show" with a high-profile interview with Musk....Read more...

At this point, you can never be shocked by anything former President Donald Trump says or does, but many were surprised when the GOP nominee accepted an invitation to attend this year's National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) annual conference.

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is under fire after former President Donald Trump accepted an invitation for a panel interview moderated by Rachel Scott, Harris Faulkner and Kadia Goba Semafor.Read more...

Black journalists were already pissed off that Donald Trump was invited to the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) annual convention that they look forward to each summer. The mood in the convention center of Hilton Chicago was one of skepticism and annoyance - which grew as the delay of Trump's scheduled...Read more...

Keanan Turner and Ebony Wright were together in a relationship when Wright became pregnant with her first child. While this may have been cause for celebration for some couples, it wasn't for Turner, who asked Wright to get an abortion.Read more...

Between reveling in the excitement of Team USA's gold medal win and preparing for her individual all-around competition, gymnast Simone Biles took a little time to let the haters know that she rides hard for her Golden Girls. This week, Biles clapped back at a comment made about the 2024 US women's gymnastics team by...Read more...