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Tamera Mowry-Housely Opens Up About Rough Time Living With Twin Sister Tia
Tia and Tamera Mowry's fun, twin-sisterhood has recently been a hot topic for fans. And Tamera's new revelation will no doubt be even more fodder for conversation!Read more...
Biggie’s Legacy, Diddy’s Villain Era: Their Strange Friendship Through the Years, Explained
In honor of the 29th anniversary of Biggie's death, we thought we'd take a look his musical friendship with Sean 'Diddy' Combs.Read more...
New Report Shows Lynchings in America Never Stopped… They Only Evolved
Historians have argued thelast lynching happened in 1981, but a report by JULIANsuggests Black folks are still being targeted because of their skin.Read more...
As Trump Goes to War With Iran, Black Americans Will Pay the Price
On the front lines and with a strain on their household budgets, Black Americans will bear the burden for President Donald Trump's War in Iran.Read more...
Why Punch, The Baby Monkey Got Us in our Feelings
As the world grapples with war, unchecked AI, and racism-monumental problems-society (not just white folks) are focusing its emotional investment on a baby monkey being bullied in Japan. Here's why.Read more...
Here Is Everything You Need To Know About Bloody Sunday
For the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday, we're reminding you what the Selma marches were all about.Read more...
The Internet is Losing Its Mind Over Oprah’s Crop Top and Fly Looks
Oprah Winfrey has been spotted with bestie Gayle King at Paris Fashion Week. Now, one red carpet look has the internet talking.Read more...
‘Mean Ushers, Peppermints’ and 15 Other Blackity-Black Church Rules You Need to Know
From the usher stare to the peppermint grandmas, take a stroll down memory lane inside the Black church only those who grew up in it would understand.Read more...
Ex-Cal State University Basketball Coach Accused of Pimping and More
Kevin Mays, a former assistant basketball coach at California State University-Bakersfield, was charged with multiple felony counts including human trafficking.Read more...
13 Reasons Why 2026 Is Already A Hot Mess
From U.S. airstrikes and political shakeups to celebrity scandals and AI disrupting jobs, 2026 has already delivered chaos that's impossible to ignore - and we've rounded up 13 of the wildest moments so far.Read more...
Trayvon Martin and Other Black People Who Were Unjustly Killed in America
14 years after Trayvon Martin was killed, these other Black men and women were also murdered in shocking similarity.Read more...
Austin Police Release Body Cam Footage of Black Shooter at an Austin Bar
Austin police are piecing together the motive behind Ndiaga Diagne, the Black man who killed three and injured over a dozen in a March 1 mass shooting.Read more...
F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton Calls for a Movement to ‘Take Africa Back’ as He Tries to Bring Racing to the Continent
The first and only Black driver in F1 history is empowering the people of the continent to take Africa back" from European powers.Read more...
Jill Scott’s Break From Music is Part of a Growing Trend of Black Women Pausing With Purpose
Jill Scott, Beyonce, Teyana Taylor and Simone Biles are part of a growing wave of Black women who have embraced the idea of stepping back.Read more...
Selma Was Not Just History, It Was a Warning
Opinion: Sixty-one years after "Bloody Sunday" in Selma, we are once again watching the machinery of state violence turn toward Black and Brown communities.Read more...
Melyssa Ford Reveals the Unexpected Remedy That Helped Her Cope With Her Mother’s Death
Melyssa Ford is pulling back the curtain on her mental health journey, proving that sometimes, unconventional healing can help with unimaginable grief.Read more...
Big News On Sidney Dorsey, The Ex-Georgia Sheriff Convicted of Murder Conspiracy
Sidney Dorsey died in prison after serving a life sentence for the shocking 2000 political murder after losing his reelection bid.Read more...
Eric Benét’s Viral New War Protest Song is Exactly What We Needed
The "Spend My Life With You" singer gave us a much-needed soulful protest anthem calling out the Trump administration decision to bomb Iran.Read more...
Trump Is Getting Away With These Dangerous Actions Right Under Our Noses
From rolling back civil rights protections to Trump's violent threats against Americans, here's all the political events happening right under you nose.Read more...
This Viral Content Creator is Keeping Our Black Food Traditions Alive – And Looking Great While Doing it!
Sonja Norwood (aka Wick'd Creations) has built a massive social media following sharing the Black recipes you won't find in cookbooks.Read more...
Queen Latifah Death Rumor Spurs This Unusual Development
After a viral rumor spread on Facebook that Queen Latifah was dead, she hopped on Instagram to address her fans' concerns.Read more...
The Untold Story of Jimmie Lee Jackson, Whose Killing Sparked the ‘Bloody Sunday’ Marches
We know the leaders of the movement, but how well do you know the story behind the 26-year-old martyr whose death sparked Bloody Sunday?Read more...
Everyone Who Is Attending Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Historic Funeral in Chicago
Barack Obama, the Clintons and the Bidens gather in Chicago Friday for the homegoing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who taught a generation to keep hope alive.Read more...
Viral ‘Sinners’ Test Footage Has Fans Wanting More Behind-the-Scenes Content
Test footage from the first days of filming "Sinners" has fans wanting more behind-the-scenes content.Read more...
Why Stefon Diggs Is Having The Worst Week Ever, Black Twitter Responds
The NFL veteran wide receiver has been racking a bunch of L's this week.Read more...
Black America Explodes After Trump Fires Kristi Noem
Kristi Noem spoke in Nashville during a conference right as Trump dropped the bombshell news of her replacement.Read more...
Is the Fear of Getting ‘Too Dark’ in the Summer a Personal Choice for Black Folks or Deep-Rooted Colorism?
After a tweet calling out Black folks who avoid the summer sun went viral, a debate about loving one's complexion versus colorism had the timeline on fire.Read more...
What Will Happen to Rep. Al Green Now That He Is Forced into a Runoff Against Rep. Christian Menefee?
Rep. Al Green up against Rep. Christian Menefee-- the new kid on the block-- in the upcoming Texas runoff election.Read more...
Teyana Taylor Wants ‘One Battle After Another’ Sequel, But Fans Aren’t Feeling It
Though Teyana Taylor's role in 'One Battle After Another' earned her an Oscar nomination, it looks like fans aren't so hyped to see a spinoff of her character.Read more...
Black ‘Klan Whisperer’ Has Led Hundreds Away From White Supremacy —And Has the Robes to Prove It
Daryl Davis has used open conversation and music to persuade hundreds to leave hate behind, collecting their Klan regalia as symbols of change.Read more...
5 Times That Stephen A. Smith Crossed The Line
The controversial host of ESPN's First Take" has a track record of being a habitual linestepper.Read more...
They Wanted Tendernism. Just Not The Black Man Who Created It.
Walter Mr. Tendernism" Johnson made a restaurant famous. Then the fight over his creation began.Read more...
T.I Tells Us What He Really Thinks About His Sons Jumping in Beef With 50 Cent
After Domani and King Harris released jaw-dropping diss tracks against 50 Cent, T.I. shares his thoughts on the whole ordeal.Read more...
Memphis Cemetery Sued for Allegedly Segregating Bathrooms and Forcing Black Workers to Use Gas Station Toilets—But it Gets Worse
A federal lawsuit claims a Memphis cemetery resurrected segregated facilities, then axed a manager for refusing to silence his Black crew.Read more...
Billy Porter Details the Shocking Health Emergency That Left Him ‘Dead for Three Days’
In September 2025, Billy Porter had to leave a Broadway production due to a health emergency. Now, he's opening up about the scary time.Read more...
13 Inventions We Would Not Have Without Pioneering Black Women
As we continue our celebration of Women's History Month, here are some life-changing inventions brought to us by Black women.Read more...
Beware: The Real Version of Your Partner May Be Hiding in Their Phone
One TikTok creator is stirring up conversation online after claiming that if you really want to know your partner - their phone might tell the real story.Read more...
Texas Teen Messed Around, Found Out After Depicting Black Student Athlete as Kunta Kinte Online
A Texas teen is facing severe consequences after a school district says he depicted a Black high schooler as Kunta Kinte on Instagram.Read more...
A Look Inside Prince’s Famous Paisley Park Mansion in Minnesota
An all-new Prince book is set to be released soon, so what better time to revisit the place Prince called home? Let's take a look!Read more...
The Wildest Conspiracy Theories in American History
As the fallout from the Epstein files and war in Iran continue, we're taking a closer look at the most polarizing conspiracy theories in American history.Read more...
After Tough Win Against Crockett, James Talarico’s Fiery Victory Speech Is Something We Need to Hear
James Talarico says he plans to usher in a new wave of politics after beating Jasmine Crockett in the Texas primary.Read more...
If You Think Michael B. Jordan Was Good in ‘Sinners,’ You Got to See Him in ‘Fruitvale Station’
Thanks to a viral clip from his 2013 film, fans are pointing to 'Fruitvale Station' as Michael B. Jordan's earliest and finest work. And there's good reason why!Read more...
All The Fabulous Black Style Seen At Paris Fashion Week
As Paris Fashion Week takes over France's capital, we're highlighting some of the best looks we've seen so far.Read more...
The Story of Salt-N-Pepa, the Trailblazing Female Icons Who Changed Hip-Hop Forever
From Push It' to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, we're detailing how hip-hop girl group Salt-N-Pepa didn't just make hits, they made history.Read more...
All About ‘Sinners’ Star and Rising Hollywood It-Girl Jayme Lawson
If you still have a hard time getting the gorgeous 'Pearline' a.k.a. Jayme Lawson from 'Sinners' out your mind-you're not alone! So let's learn more about this rising star.Read more...
10 Songs Engineered By Bob Power, The Invisible Architect of Some of Your Favorite Hip-Hop Hits
The renowned music engineer and producer who passed away on March 1 was a force behind numerous hip-hop and R&B cuts.Read more...
Black U.S. Tourists Trapped in Dubai After Iran Attacks Share Their Terrifying Experiences on TikTok
American tourists are taking to TikTok to share the terrifying reality of being stranded in the Middle East following the attacks on Iran.Read more...
Ex-NBA Star Iman Shumpert Reveals Love of ‘Spirituality’ Behind Kountry Wayne’s Comedy After Viral Skit
Former NBA star Iman Shumpert explains why collaborating with Kountry Wayne goes beyond skits, from big paydays to the comedian incorporating faith, family, consistency, and generosity into his work.Read more...
Rapper Monaleo Reveals The Heartbreaking Health Emergency That Interrupted Her Tour
Rapper Monaleo recently had to abruptly cancel shows on her tour stop. But the reason why is something no one expected.Read more...
Take a Look Inside Barack Obama’s Former White House Man Cave
The impecabbly-decorated Treaty Room was where former President Barack Obama did most of his late night work, and watched a lot of basketball games!Read more...
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