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Clips of White Men Wildin’ Out in Acts of Bold-Faced Racism is on the Rise, and the Internet is Blaming This
There was once a time when white men who were inclined to be racist would hide their real feelings about Black people. Now, they don't have to.Read more...
Rock & Roll Legend Chubby Checker Explains Why He Won’t Attend His Own Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Chubby Checker has been eligible for Hall of Fame induction since 1985. But only now, he got the call.Read more...
This is Why the Black Internet isDRAGGINGLil Yachty Right Now, and for Good Reason
Lil Yachty teased new music on Plaqueboymax's livestream, but its who he mentioned that has many Black folks in an uproar.Read more...
Teyana Taylor’s Journey to Fashion Icon Status
From streetwear to fashion couture, Teyana Taylor has cemented herself to be a fashion icon.Read more...
Professor On How Black Folks Should React To Trump’s D.C. Takeover: His Answer Will Surprise You Or …Maybe Not
President Trump likes to stoke the fire of our anger. Don't give him what he wants.Read more...
With Federal Agents Flooding DC, These Viral Interactions Should Have Everyone Worried…
Since the start of President Trump's takeover of D.C., more than 100 arrests have been made in the predominately Black city.Read more...
5 Unknown Facts About Spike Lee & Denzel Washington’s Collabs
Lee and Washington, two titans in Hollywood, have joined forces again to bring us a brand new film! But there's a few fun facts about the that you may not have heard about!Read more...
Here’s Another Recession Indicator That Black Folks Say Isn’t All Bad
Black unemployment is rising and folks are looking for ways to cut expenses, but many say one discount grocery store is coming to the rescue.Read more...
Racist Plane Passenger Turns Chaotic Flight Into a WWE Brawl
A Breeze Airways flight was forced to land because this passenger decided to do the unthinkable.Read more...
Yikes! Yung Miami Smashes Expensive Last Gift From Diddy Relationship
Yung Miami unfollowed Diddy and deleted all of their photos online after footage of him assaulting Cassie hit the internet.Read more...
All the Times Halle Berry Looked Fine as Hell Onscreen, In Honor of Her Birthday!
August 14th marks Halle Berry's 59th birthday, and she only gets finer with time. Let's take a look at her flawless onscreen looks.Read more...
Black Folks Say THIS is Where the Line is Drawn After Tariffs Threaten the Price of a Beloved 99¢ Corner Store Staple
The low cost of AriZona Iced Tea appears to be under threat thanks to President Trump's unexpected tariffs on aluminum.Read more...
The Heartbreaking Life and Death of Danielle ‘Dee’ Spencer
Behind all the laughter, actress Danielle Spencer endured a life riddled with extraordinary highs, devastating lows, and battles that would test even the strongest spirit.Read more...
Scholar Reveals Wild Plan Behind All Trump’s Program Cuts, But Are Y’all Ready?
Stuart Rojstaczer has been trying to tell us how the Trump administration's polices will really affect us.Read more...
Denzel Washington Has Some Strong Words About the Oscars That’s Got Folks Clutching Their Pearls
Denzel Washington's unfiltered take on the Oscars and Hollywood's awards proves his focus is on something much greater.Read more...
Obama Offers Advice to This Controversial Political Candidate That Everyone Should Be Paying Attention to
Many New Yorkers feel like Zohran Mamdani represents a new wave of hope for Democrats, which is reminiscent of Barack Obama's presidential campaigns.Read more...
Did The Kardashians Curse These Black Men or Did They Do it to Themselves? Here’s the Tea
Are we still blaming the Kardashians for the downfall of all these Black men?Read more...
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton Did THIS After Learning Israel Cheated During His First Marriage
Israel reflected on the time he confessed to Adrienne he fathered two sons outside of his marriage. But her response may surprise you!Read more...
How Reality TV Stars Rasheeda and Husband Kirk Frost Got Wrapped Up in ATL Rapper T-Hood’s Shooting Death Case
Rasheeda and Kirk, who stars in "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta," is connected to the police's primary suspect in the shooting death of rapper T-Hood.Read more...
Why MGK’s Sweet Surprise for His Daughter’s Birthday Turned Into an Online Roast on Black Twitter
MGK gifted his daughter a luxury present for her 16th birthday, but the gift is sparking heated debates online.Read more...
Spike Lee’s Highest-Grossing Movies, By the Box Office
In honor of his 68th birthday, let's take a look back at one of Hollywood's most influential director's and his highest-performing works!Read more...
Memphis Man, Mistress Accused of Chilling Plot to Burn His Wife Alive, But the Plan Backfired
Travis Davison and his reported side chick Jessica Rios is accused of the unthinkable to rid themselves of his wife of five years.Read more...
Former White House Photographer Calls Out Trump For Hiding Obamas Portrait
"Petty or racist?" Former White House photographer wonders what's Trump's reasoning for hiding Obama's portrait in an off-limits stairwell.Read more...
‘Billion-dollar’ Black-Owned Uncle Nearest Whiskey Brand Could Be In Big Trouble
Farm Credit Mid-America claims Uncle Nearest owes them more than $100 million, but the Black-owned whiskey brand says there's a lot more to the story.Read more...
Kid Cudi Reveals His Toughest Battles With Drugs and Kayne West
Kid Cudi is out with a new memoir and is reflecting on his relationship with drugs and with the rapper formerly known as Kanye WestRead more...
Black Internet Ain’t Feeling Sha’Carri Richardson’s Apology for Fight With Boyfriend After These Videos …
Thanks to new video footage of the ordeal, Richardson's apology is looking funny in the light for some folks! Let's talk about it.Read more...
Some Trump Supporters Are Finally Giving Black Folks Credit for This Most Obvious Reason…
Fifty-seven percent of White voters chose Trump. Now, many are opening their eyes and giving credit to Black Americans, who have always known the truth.Read more...
Sad Update on Wendy Williams’ Health Struggles and Ongoing A+E Lawsuit
Things have been all quiet on the Wendy Williams front as of late. But that all changed thanks to a new update about her health and a pending lawsuit.Read more...
Cam’ron Trolls Omar Gooding With Fake Movie Booking — And the Internet Went Wild
Cam'ron allegedly cast Omar Gooding as the star of a movie that's never coming out - just for the sake of laughs and jokes.Read more...
Lil Wayne Leaves Toronto Fans Pissed Over Last-Minute ‘Unforeseen Illness’ Announcement
Fans who traveled to Toronto for a Lil Wayne show were not to happy when they arrived at the venue.Read more...
Black Mom Tries to Stop School Fight—What She Did Next Left Kids Fleeing in Terror
An argument between Cherez Davis's son and another boy led the 34-year-old to take a "drastic" solution that ended in a bang.Read more...
Black Celebs We Lost In 2025
We are recognizing the Black celebs who left us in 2025.Read more...
Jasmine Crockett’s Best Political Clapbacks
Your favorite political moments from the real southern belle, Jasmine CrockettRead more...
Finally, We Know What Michael Jackson Said At The End Of ‘Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’
Was Michael really saying "Mama Say, Mama Sa, Mama Coosa?" There has been a long-running debate about what MJ is saying at the end of his 80s classic, and we have the final answer.Read more...
Black America Reacts To Trump Taken Over ‘Chocolate Cities’
As Trump rolls out his plan to reduce crime in cities around the country, the Black internet is reacting.Read more...
Professor: Trump Deployed the National Guard In DC Because He Wants Us In A Constant State Of Anger, But Here’s What We Need To Do
The President likes to stoke the fire of our anger. It's time we stop playing his game.Read more...
UFC’s Dana White Speaks On Rumors Fight To Take Place On White House Lawn
And just when you were starting to think, There's no way this is for real," Dana White confirmed with CBS that this bizarre fighting event is going to be popping at The White HouseRead more...
Son Reveals Heartbreaking Developments On Gladys Knight’s Health
The legendary singer and her son Shanga Hankerson have made headlines before, but this time things are a bit more personal yet just as heartbreaking. Let's break it all down!Read more...
How These White Celebrities are Raising Black Children
Charlize Theron, Kristin Davis and Angelina Jolie are just a few of the white celebrities who are raising Black children.Read more...
Why KFC’s Viral Potato Wedge Post is Raising More Side-Eyes Than Laughs on Black Twitter
The fast food franchise will bring back a once beloved menu item that disappeared in 2020, but their announcement is ruffling a few feathers.Read more...
New Black Movies You Absolutely Must Watch This Fall
Denzel Washington, Cynthia Erivo, Ayo Edebiri and more all have amazing films coming this fall. Let's take a look!Read more...
3 Things to Know About the Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine That Could Finally Change the Odds of Survival for Black Patients
Black and Hispanic people are more likely to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and more likely to die from it. Now, one drug may help fix this.Read more...
Keke Palmer Reveals Her Surprising Pick For Best-Looking Wayans Brother and the Internet Hilariously Chimes In
During a recent episode of her podcast, Keke Palmer shared who she thinks is the "finest" brother in the funny family.Read more...
EXCLUSIVE: Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright Break Down Similarities Between Spike Lee Joints ‘Malcolm X’ and New Film ‘Highest 2 Lowest’
This film marks the first time in 20 years that the two legendary stars have collaborated since the 2004 film, "The Manchurian Candidate."Read more...
Trump Keeps Targeting Black Folks, and the Reason Why is Staring Us In The Face
President Trump keeps doing things that harm the Black community. Why? The answer is not very deep.Read more...
After Trump Called Out Baltimore’s Violence, Mayor Brandon Scott Clapped Back With a Mic-Drop Moment
President Trump claims Baltimore is "too far gone," but the city's Black mayor says he has statistics that scream the opposite is true.Read more...
50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s Drama Just Got a Whole Lot Messier
50 and Mayweather have been at odds with each other for years now and based off the rapper's new post, things don't seem to get any better!Read more...
Alabama Mother Accused of Killing Her 1-Year-Old Daughter, Hiding Her Body in a Hearse
One-year-old Blessence Pearl was strangled to death with a "thick robe string," according to local reports.Read more...
Desperate for Cops, Police Departments Are Dropping This Key Requirement. Here’s Why You Should Be Worried
Becoming a police officer just may have gotten easier than ever now that one key requirement has been completely axed.Read more...
Black TikToker Told to ‘Go Back to Africa’ in His Comments, See What He Does Next…
Sir Gregolas came up with the perfect solution to give his racist commenters exactly what they want.Read more...
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