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O.J. Simpson passed away from complications due to cancer last week - leaving behind adult children and an enduring and controversial legacy.Read more...

Here we go again... another old white man has been arrested for allegedly fatally shooting an unarmed, non-threatening Black person. This time, the man allegedly fired fatal shots at a Black Uber driver whom he mistook for someone trying to harm him.

Don't come for us: We have no idea if there is a tape, but earlier this year, Rodney Lil Rod" Jones filed a lawsuit against Sean Diddy" Combs alleging numerous allegations including grooming, sexual misconduct and sex-trafficking.Read more...

One of worst presidents in this nation's history is making history again: Trump is now the first former leader to undergo a criminal trial.Read more...

Jerrod Carmichael is an interesting comedian. He's refreshingly honest and is definitely a provocateur, but those moments of truth are often framed in extremely awkward scenarios.Read more...

This month in the year 1864, The Senate passed the 13th Amendment to abolish Human slavery in the United States. The House would follow suit the next year, setting the ground work for the emancipation of millions of Black people. As a result, Freedmen's Towns" built by and for formerly enslaved people began...Read more...

Jackson, Miss. police have arrested a man in connection to the brutal killing of a registered nurse. As the cops investigate the motive for the slaying, family members suggest one tip could be the suspect's toxic relationship with the victim.

The latest headlines have thrown some Christ followers into a panic, worrying the end times is coming sooner rather than later. However, a few church leaders weighed in on the frenzy to set the record straight, and hopefully, calm everyone down.

A Black woman in Louisiana was fired for wearing her natural hair to work. And now her former employer is paying the price. As a result of a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, American Screening, LLC will pay Imani Jackson a $50,000 settlement. - Angela Johnson Read...Read more...

On Thursday, the world was shocked to hear that decorated NFL star and infamous pop culture figure O.J. Simpson died.Read more...

Conservatives on social media have been dunking on The View' co-host Sunny Hostin for her recent comments about the solar eclipse, earthquakes in NYC, climate change, and the rapture-and how she believes it's all connected. - Jessica Washington Read MoreRead more...

Former Biden staffer and current Harvard fellow Ashley Allison found herself in a bit of controversy after recently discussing the impact of the 1995 OJ Simpson trial on CNN. The broadcaster's political commentator didn't mince words when she discussed the feelings Simpson's death brought back up for Black Americans.Read more...

R. Kelly's ex-wife Andrea Drea" Kelly is speaking up and shedding light on her alleged physical and financially abusive marriage to the disgraced R&B singer. - Shanelle Genai Read MoreRead more...

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Part of O.J. Simpson's legacy is the blueprint he created for Black men to attain honorary white privilege status. But that status is an illusion, and the consequence of falling from grace is a reality check: relegation back to N-word status.Read more...

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Remember in Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys" when Alfre Woodard's character is revealed to have a millions-worth stock in a company? Her daughter says, Mama! You ain't tell us you was a millionaire!"

These are hard times. No one can deny that. During hard times, we all can use some motivational words from an elder. Late author Toni Morrison may no longer be walking this planet, but her words and works are undoubtedly still influencing generations of writers.Read more...

Singer and actress Brandy Norwood is finally dishing on her feelings about being regarded as the vocal bible" in the music industry.

I love a three-inch heel as much as the next person, but sometimes your feel just need a break. Luckily, dope sneakers come in all shapes, sizes and colors to add the perfect pop to all of your favorite outfits. If you can make room in your closet for a few new pairs, check out some of our favorite sneaker trends...Read more...

On Wednesday (April 10), OJ Simpson passed away at the age of 76 following a lengthy cancer battle. His legacy is certainly an infamous one. In 1995, Simpson was acquitted of the double-murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman. The late Robert Kardashian served as one of his defense...Read more...

Among the great Black loves of our time-Will and Jada, Beyonce and Jay Z, Barack and Michelle Obama-no couple has quite captivated Black audiences in such a uniquely puzzling manner than the way Mrs. Netta and Charles have captivated us through social media.Read more...

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In news that can only be described as shocking and unfortunate, Real Housewives of Potomac" star Dr. Wendy Osefo revealed that her home was burglarized while on family vacation in Jamaica.Read more...

It looks like rapper Ice Spice is not just in ha mood"-she's about to be in her acting bag soon, too!

You know the feeling: You arrive at the airport nearly two hours early only to end up dashing to your gate like an Olympic sprinter minutes before your flight because the person in front of you in the security line just doesn't want to part with that 5-ounce shampoo bottle in their carry-on.

Former President Donald Trump made a visit to an Chick-fil-A in Atlanta on Wednesday, in his latest bid to pander to Black voters, but not everyone looked pleased to see him.

As the news of O.J. Simpson's death continues to send shockwaves throughout the entertainment, sports and news world, the Goldman family is still searching for some semblance of justice.Read more...

Al A.C." Cowlings, the man who led police on a slow-speed chase with O.J. Simpson in the back seat of a white Ford Bronco in 1994, was spotted in Malibu the day after Simpson's death.

A tell-all book written by an award-winning journalist who has covered some of the most important stories of our time, including Hurricane Katrina and the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, should be pretty juicy, right?Read more...

Rev. Al Sharpton hosted the National Action Network convention's annual Women's Empowerment Luncheon in New York on Thursday. The star-studded honorees included voting rights activist Stacey Abrams, Morning Joe" co-host Mika Brzezinski and Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson, and Whoopi Goldberg. But there...Read more...

Thirty years ago, before viral" was a thing and social media gave us countless things on which to focus, we basically all had one device - a television - to keep us hooked to the single most compelling event in the 1990s: The O.J. Simpson Murder Trial.

O.J. Simpson, a former professional football player who was acquitted of murdering his wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman, passed away on Thursday. While Simpson was acquitted of criminal charges, he was later found liable for Brown and Goldman's deaths in a civil case.Read more...

News of O.J. Simpson's death after battling cancer sent shockwaves across the country, with many stars sharing their thoughts on his polarizing legacy.Read more...

Singer K. Michelle wants people to know that while she considers herself a Christian, she's not going along with people who use the Bible as an argument against homosexuality.Read more...

Joe Budden has become notorious for saying incendiary things on his eponymous podcast. However, when he mentioned R&B singer Ari Lennox on a recent episode the star didn't take too kindly to Budden's remarks.Read more...

Ralph Yarl, the 17-year-old Black teen who was shot and injured after ringing a white man's doorbell by accident, spoke out a year after the incident. As his shooter's trial slowly approaches, the teen described how he still lives with the trauma of that awful night.

I audibly said, Wait, what?!" when I looked down at my phone to see the notification.Read more...

R. Kelly's ex-wife Andrea Kelly is speaking up and shedding light on her alleged physical and financially abusive marriage to the disgraced R&B singer.

On Wednesday (April 10), OJ Simpson passed away at the age of 76 following a lengthy cancer battle. His legacy is certainly an infamous one. In 1995, Simpson was acquitted of the double-murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman. The late Robert Kardashian served as one of his defense...Read more...

O.J. Simpson, whose reputation as a decorated NFL player was forever derailed by a sensational murder trial, has died of cancer. He was 76.Read more...

Members of the infamous Mississippi Goon Squad" were sentenced on Wednesday for the racist attack and torture of two Black men, Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker.Read more...

A Black woman in Louisiana was fired for wearing her natural hair to work. And now her former employer is paying the price. As a result of a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, American Screening, LLC will pay Imani Jackson a $50,000 settlement.

Updated as of 4/11/2024 at 8:30 a.m. ET

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We don't know who needs to hear this but: Francesca Amewudah-Rivers is going to be our Juliet. Just like Halle Bailey is our Ariel, and Brandy is our Cinderella.Read more...

A Detroit man has been arrested for allegedly shooting a Chipotle worker for not giving him enough guacamole with his meal. After the violent episode, the suspect took his food and left the 21-year-old employee to tend to their injuries.Read more...

A Texas teacher faces felony charges for allegedly recruiting and trafficking troubled teenagers at the high school where she worked. On April 8, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced the arrest of Kedria Grigsby, a 42-year-old cosmetology teacher at Klein Cain High School, with a statement on X.

With only 71 days until Hot Girl Summer, Megan Thee Stallion a.k.a. Thee Hot Girl Coach is letting us in on exactly what she's doing to get her body(ody-0dy-ody) in shape.