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I’m a sucker for nostalgia.Read more...

James Rosemond was a hip-hop manager who once represented such famed artists as Salt-N-Pepa, the Game, Akon and Brandy.

Amid the ongoing backlash following his latest comedy special on Netflix, Dave Chappelle hosted a star-studded screening of his latest documentary, Untitled: Dave Chappelle Documentary on Thursday at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.Read more...

Bomani Jones’ gradual ascent has been something to behold.

Yikes.

...And alligators.Read more...

In a legal battle that lasted more than a decade, Brookline Town voted Tuesday to award an $11 million settlement to a Black former firefighter who said he experienced racial discrimination at the fire department.

According to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “over 140,000 kids have experienced the loss of a parent or caretaker since the COVID-19 pandemic began.” The study also noted that the demographic hit hardest by these tragic events were Black and brown children.Read more...

The foundation of one of the oldest Black churches in America was uncovered in Williamsburg, Va., and will now be included in a living art museum that wants to tell the truth about Black colonial America.Read more...

Letitia Wright is not Shuri.Read more...

There has to be balance.

Tanner Holt, a Knoxville cop who was knocked out after he allegedly made racist comments to a Black man during a wedding they both attended, has resigned. Holt quit last week during an internal affairs investigation into his behavior, Know News reports.Read more...

Black in the Day is an ongoing series about Black nostalgia that covers very specific topics. This week it’s all about hip-hop fashion and the trends that made headlines from the ’80s to the early 2000s.

The Critics Choice Association will be presenting its fourth annual Celebration of Black Cinema and Television.Read more...

When the Chicago Sky reeled in hometown hero Candace Parker this offseason, the franchise believed it had finally secured the final piece to its championship puzzle. And while their journey to get to the WNBA playoffs got a little bumpy—as evidenced by a seven-game regular-season losing streak that was immediately…Read more...

Khalil Wheeler-Weaver, a serial killer who used dating apps to lure and kill three women in 2016, was sentenced to 160 years in prison on Wednesday.

Black Democrats in Virginia are calling out the state Republican Party after a series of eight flyers from their opponents were mailed out showing Black legislators strung up like puppets.Read more...

A construction company is being accused of discriminating against Black workers and firing two employees after they complained about a hostile workplace, according to a lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The suit, filed on Sept. 30, alleges that while working on a job site for the…Read more...

What is it about YA? Even at our big ages, the genre holds immense appeal, especially as a more diverse pool of writers and stories gain well-earned prominence; a number that includes previous It’s Lit! guests Jason Reynolds, Karyn Parsons, and Maika and Maritza Moulite. Who got next? Ayana Gray, whose debut novel, …Read more...

After conquering both the fashion world and the Billboard charts, it would appear that Kanye West is now extending his reign to include high school basketball.Read more...

In this multipart series, HBCU alums share their favorite moments from their alma mater as a testament to what these institutions have meant to them.

Damien Williams was confirmed by the U.S. Senate this week to be the next United States attorney for the Southern District of New York, the first Black person to lead the office in its 232-year history. The position makes him the most powerful federal law enforcement official in Manhattan at the age of 41 years old, …Read more...

In the opening of Dave Chappelle’s newest comedy special on Netflix, The Closer, he tells his Detroit audience: “Comedians have a responsibility to speak recklessly.”

This upcoming season, not only will NBA players not have to worry about Kyrie Irving busting their ass all year—that is, unless he finally decides to get vaccinated—but they won’t be subject to random marijuana testing.

A Virginia Beach, Va., community has come together to support a Black family that has been the victim of racist noises from a neighbor by holding a rally in the neighborhood. So far, it has worked to quiet the ruckus, according to the Virginian-Pilot.Read more...

At only 6 years old, South Fulton’s Kendall Rae Johnson used her love for vegetables to become the youngest certified farmer in the state of Georgia.

Carlos Watson is a finesser.Read more...

In the past year, we have heard that Black people were disproportionately affected by the pandemic when it comes to job loss, access to vaccines, inadequate health care and more.Read more...

San Diego is paying a former city laborer nearly $100,000 to settle a lawsuit claiming he was discriminated against because of his race and complaints he made about unsafe working conditions.

In Season 1 of the HBCU docuseries Why Not Us—which just so happened to be executive produced by future Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Paul—ESPN+ and The Undefeated combined superpowers to deliver a riveting, behind the scenes glimpse into the distinct culture, experiences, and challenges of the North Carolina Central…Read more...

While boxing legend Muhammad Ali is universally revered for his humanitarian efforts, commitment to social justice, and exploits inside of the squared circle, PBS’ recent Muhammad Ali documentary proved that he was much more than meets the eye.

First things first, let me preface this article with the fact that this is a Colman Domingo stan account.

A Philadelphia police officer is under investigation after video of an incident between him and a Black man surfaced online.

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation released statistics last week that show a sharp increase in the number of Black women and girls murdered last year, as homicides increased across the country.Read more...

It really doesn’t pay to be a punk-ass cracka, but these white folks love making charges on their racism cards.Read more...

The city of Grand Rapids, Mich., declared racism a public health crisis, confirming what Black people have been saying for years.Read more...

It’s been nearly two weeks since a jury found singer R. Kelly guilty on nine counts of racketeering and sex trafficking in Brooklyn federal court.Read more...

The two most powerful Black women in Chicago are beefing and it’s not pretty.

Ladies and gentlemen, freedom of speech does not mean freedom from consequences.Read more...

On Tuesday night, the 2021 BET Hip-Hop Awards aired on BET from Atlanta’s Cobb Energy Center.

Travis McMichael, a craka accused of joining his daddy in a chase that ended in a Black man’s death, wants the court to ban a photo of his license plate, which included a Confederate Flag emblem, ahead of his upcoming trial in the death of Ahmaud Arbery.Read more...

I believe it’s the congressional bylaws that state: When Congress is fighting over money, it’s always the Black initiatives that get the short end of the stick.

The state of Missouri executed Ernest Lee Johnson on Tuesday after calls for his death sentence to be halted went unanswered. Members of Congress and even Pope Francis lobbied to save Johnson’s life, but he was executed by lethal injection at 6:11 p.m. central time, according to the Missouri Department of Corrections.Read more...

The Johnston County school board in North Carolina unanimously approved a policy on Friday to prevent what conservatives are calling “Critical Race Theory,” but is really just American history, from being taught in its classrooms. The school board updated language concerning how race and history are taught after city…Read more...

If you are neutral in situations of racial injustice, you have chosen the side of the racist.Read more...

If you consider yourself to be one of those people who enjoy being Yeezy’d down to the socks, then boy, have I got some good news for you!

A Justice Department official revealed Tuesday that the DOJ is reviewing the decision not to charge FBI agents accused of improperly investigating sex abuse allegations involving the United States gymnastics team.

No one knows how much the former president is worth. First off, he’s a liar, and secondly, as a liar, he lies about his money to make him seem cool with the ladies.

Right on the heels of the recently released Savage X Fenty Vol. 3 show, it’s just been announced that Rihanna’s luxury, lingerie and loungewear brand will be getting the brick-and-mortar treatment very soon. And by soon, we mean next year!Read more...

Ladies and gentlemen, the latest Verzuz battle has been officially announced. And in what should probably come as a surprise to absolutely none of us at this point, it will feature—cue shock and awe—two legends from New York City yet again.Read more...