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Sterling K. Brown Has a Straight-Up Twin…Sorta…But You Won’t Believe What Comes Out of His Mouth
The shocking resemblance has TikTok users asking for the actor to check his family tree.Read more...
LaToya Cantrell Becomes the First New Orleans Mayor Ever Indicted on Federal Charges, Here’s What We Know
A federal indictment alleged Mayor LaToya Cantrell spent $70,000 of taxpayer dollars to support a bombshell romantic relationship.Read more...
Black Contestant From NBC’s ‘The Biggest Loser’ Recalls Her Encounter With Her White Male Trainer— And it’s Worse Than You Think
Ex-'Biggest Loser' contestant Joelle Gwynn recalled her "abusive" on-air exchange with trainer Bob Harper in a new Netflix's docuseries.Read more...
Tracee Ellis Ross Breaks Down How Barack Obama Failed Her as Friend
Ross has previously spoken out about her relationship woes, but now she's revealing the funny part the former president played in it.Read more...
Heroes of Katrina: How the Black Community Saved Lives When Government Failed
As Hurricane Katrina's 20th anniversary approaches, their stories still stand as a powerful testament to courage, resilience, and the strength of the Black community.Read more...
Rep. Jasmine Crockett Town Hall Turns Explosive After MAGA Host Crashes it— Wait Until You Hear What She Said
Sara Gonzales, a Blaze TV host, was kicked out of Rep. Jasmine Crockett's town hall in Dallas. And it was all caught on video.Read more...
The Internet Is Dragging Cardi B For Her Sampling Of Jay-Z on New Single
Cardi B's sophomore era is officially underway, and her latest single has the internet talking. Nearly 7 years after her record-breaking debut, the rapper is gearing up for the release of her second studio album, "Am I the Drama?" Her new single, "Imaginary Playerz," dropped on Friday and features a sample from Jay-Z's "Imaginary Players"...Read more...
Black Folks Sense Danger and Are Asking When Is it Time to Take Cover, Where Do We Go And Why Leave A Country We Built ?
There were Chileans in the early 1970s, leftists and intellectuals, who sensed the danger of Pinochet but remained in their homeland and were disappeared. In 1970s Cambodia, not everyone was blind to the danger of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge. Many of those who sensed the danger and tried to fight it were rounded up and killed. The same can be said of Tutsi in Rwanda, who were slaughtered when the rival Hutu came to power in the early 1990s.Read more...
DIY-Recession-Proof Beauty Hacks for Black W0men, Men on a Budget
Looking for ways to save a few coins? We found some easy hacks for keeping yourself looking great without blowing your budget.Read more...
Professor To Howard Students: How Not To Fall For Trump’s Trap in D.C.
Professor: The cops out on the streets in D.C. won't see a Howard college student when they look at you. They will only see the color of your skin.Read more...
Most Beloved Black Celeb Divas In Real Life and Onscreen
For a handful of women, they walk the line of displaying that class both for entertainment purposes and as their natural disposition. Let's get into it!Read more...
Devastating Update for Billion-Dollar Whiskey Brand ‘Uncle Nearest’ Amid $100 Million Lawsuit
The Black-owned brand was cemented as the fastest growing whiskey company in the U.S. Now, the legacy is at risk.Read more...
The Tragic, Heartbreaking Story of Beautiful Soul Singer Phyllis Hyman
The soulful singer, known for hits like "Living All Alone and "You Know How to Love Me" died just days before her 46th birthday.Read more...
Men Accused Of Killing the Grandfather of NBA’s Chris Paul in 2002 Receive a Surprising Fate
Two men convicted of killing Nathaniel Jones had their convictions overturned by an appeals courtRead more...
Teyana Taylor Dealt This Major Loss In Post-Divorce Legal Battle With Iman Shumpert
Taylor and Shumpert have been officially divorced since summer 2024, but things have seemingly been far from over for the ex-couple.Read more...
How a Black-Owned Members-Only Club in Washington D.C. is Responding to Trump’s Police Force Takeover
As the National Guard has been deployed to the streets of D.C., one private Black-owned networking club is offering a safe space to work and connect with others.Read more...
2025 Fall Concert Preview: Doechii, Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne and More You Can’t Miss
We've gathered all of the exciting music acts heading to concert venues near you this fall!Read more...
Black A-Listers Show Up and Out at Martha’s Vineyard’s Oak Bluffs, the Exclusive Hot Spot for Black Americans
Oak Bluffs has been a key center for African American culture and leisure for over a century, with origins tracing back to the era of segregation.Read more...
Even More Latinx Trump Supporters Now Regretting Their Votes
From a woman on Medicaid to families being ripped apart after voting for Trump, the Latinx community is split as some voters are regretting their choice.Read more...
Conservative Cartoon Declares ‘Slavery Was No Big Deal’— And You Won’t Believe What PBS Show It Could Replace
Folks aren't feeling the kid's content coming from a conservative media organization that could replace some beloved PBS Kids showsRead more...
A List of Denzel Washington’s Films That Should’ve Won an Oscar, But Surprisingly Didn’t
There are more than a handful of Washington's films that have solidified his place in the cultural canon, but didn't get the Oscar recognition it deserved. Let's take a look!Read more...
The Most Chaotic Black Women in TV and Film That Stayed in Some Mess But We Can’t Help But Love
From Moesha to Lynn from "Girlfriends," we've compiled a list of the Black female characters who were funny, messy, and chaotic!Read more...
Wendy Williams Receives Heartbreaking Update on Her Dementia Battle Amid Guardianship
The latest update in Williams' fight to end her guardianship is news none of us wanted to hear. Let's break it all down.Read more...
Jillian Michaels Sparks Outrage With These Comments About Slavery— While Raising a Black Daughter
The fitness trainer is being criticized by those who think her comments on slavery were irresponsible - especially since she adopted a Black daughter.Read more...
Memphis Customers Came for Wings— But a Wingstop Employee Allegedly Served Them Something Much Hotter
Johnisa Herring is accused of the unthinkable after allegedly arguing with two female customers who left with second-degree burns.Read more...
Why the Late Blue-Eyed Soul Singer Bobby Caldwell Still Has The Hearts of Black Folks
The white soul singer who had us all fooled with his hit single, "What You Won't Do For Love," would have turned 74 years old on August 15.Read more...
Trump-Voting Couple Gets Stopped by Border Patrol. Now, They Have Regrets…
George and Esmeralda Doilez are Hispanic U.S. citizens who voted for Trump not once... but twice!Read more...
Federal Overreach in the Capital? DC Calls Trump’s Move a ‘Hostile Takeover’
The clash erupted Thursday night when U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi abruptly replaced D.C.'s police chief, prompting District Attorney General Brian Schwalb to fire back with a lawsuit by Friday morning.Read more...
Black Internet Drags Jamie Foxx After He Swore Off Certain Women But Showed Up to a Party Like This …
Jamie Foxx is back making waves online. But the reason why shouldn't really be all that surprising. Let's get into it!Read more...
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...
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