#TheShowMustBePaused Was Eclipsed By #BlackOutTuesday. But The Drive Continues.
Jamila Thomas and Brianna Agyemang called on their colleagues in the music industry to halt business on June 2 to…
System Of A Down Bandmates Post Wildly Divergent Views Of Trump On Instagram
Drummer John Dolmayan and lead vocalist Serj Tankian might both be members of heavy metal band System of a Down,…
Police Budgets Have Long Been Untouchable. That Could Change.
Chants to “Defund the police!” have reverberated around the country, from New York City to Minneapolis and through the streets…
A Parent's Guide To Addressing Race And Racism With Kids
How to help teach your children about activism, tolerance, morality, and violence against Black people through conversation, books and more.…
Rev. Al Sharpton Slams Trump: ‘We Cannot Use Bibles As A Prop’
Rev. Al Sharpton slammed President Donald Trump’s widely criticized recent photo-op outside a Washington, D.C., church, saying on Thursday that…
19 Black Wellness Instagram Accounts To Follow Right Now
The wellness industry notoriously caters to and uplifts white individuals when there are tons of Black wellness leaders who are…
Bollywood Stars Criticized For Posting About Racial Equality While Endorsing Skin Whitening Creams
Bollywood stars have taken to social media in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and racial injustice protests across…
California Mayor Resigns After Email About Police Brutality Sparks Outrage
The mayor of Temecula, California, resigned this week after his email response to a constituent’s question about police brutality was…
Black Teen Shares The Rules His Mom Makes Him Follow When Leaving The House
By the age of 11, Cameron Welch had memorized the list of warnings his mom had given to him through…
White House Security Barred Clergy From Holding Vigil Outside Church
Federal security forces blocked clergy from having a prayer vigil in front of a Washington, D.C., church on Wednesday ―…
Law Enforcement Seizes Masks Meant To Protect Anti-Racist Protesters From COVID-19
WASHINGTON ― Law enforcement agents have seized hundreds of cloth masks that read “Stop killing Black people” and “Defund police”…
#BirthdayForBreonna Initiative Marks What Would’ve Been Breonna Taylor’s 27th Birthday
Friday marks what would’ve been Breonna Taylor’s 27th birthday. So folks across the country are writing birthday cards for her…
States Have Put 54 New Restrictions On Peaceful Protests Since Ferguson
The historic wave of protests sparked by the death of George Floyd has spurred a new debate over the legitimacy…
A Black-Owned Distillery Was Set On Fire In Minneapolis. Here’s How The Owner Responded.
This story, as told to Garin Pirnia, is from the perspective of Chris Montana, co-owner of South Minneapolis’ Du Nord…
Black-Owned Foods And Beverages You Can Shop Online
Launching a business in the food and beverage industry is rife with uncertainty. Businesses in the space often face a…
DC Mayor Has ‘Black Lives Matter’ Painted On Street Leading To White House
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has decided to send a message to the White House that Black lives matter. On…
For Black Women, There’s Nothing To Celebrate In The Unemployment Numbers
President Donald Trump was quick to celebrate a surprise fall in the unemployment rate on Friday morning, practically exploding with…
Trump’s Occupation Of D.C. Fuels Calls For Statehood
The District of Columbia faced an overwhelming federal law enforcement presence this week as its residents protested police brutality against…
The Cops Who Killed Breonna Taylor Are Still Free
“I don’t know what is happening. Somebody kicked in the door and shot my girlfriend.” That’s part of the audio…
‘Late Night’ Writer Amber Ruffin Has Even More Unsettling Police Stories
If you weren’t already feeling uncomfortable about “Late Night” writer Amber Ruffin’s disturbing encounters with police, how about now? For…
David Oyelowo: Oscars Voters Punished ‘Selma’ Cast For Honoring Eric Garner
When the cast of the 2014 movie “Selma” wore “I Can’t Breathe” shirts in honor of Eric Garner, whom New…
The 15% Pledge Asked 10 Big Retailers To Support Black Businesses. None Signed Up.
As demonstrations against police brutality and systemic racism take over the streets and social media, corporate America has gotten the…
Kanye West Protests In Chicago, Donates To Families Of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd
Kanye West has come out to show his support for George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement, appearing at…
Journalist fired for staging ‘promotional stunt’ during George Floyd protests
Fiona Moriarty-McLaughlin fakes community service as boyfriend takes her picture and the two dash away in their Mercedes Benz A…
Three suspects in Ahmaud Arbery death moving to trial, judge rules
Ahmaud Arbery BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — A judge has ruled that the cases against all three defendants charged with murder…
Beyoncé calls for activists to remain ‘focused in our call for real justice’
Beyoncé attends the premiere of Disney’s “The Lion King” at Dolby Theatre on July 09, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo…
Iyanna Dior’s beating proves Black lives still don’t matter if you’re trans
Iyanna Dior was viciously beaten by a mob of mostly Black men in Minneapolis. Thankfully, she survived. (Photo: Twitter |…
Charlamagne Tha God on Rush Limbaugh interview: ‘Waste of my time’
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 24: Charlamagne tha God hosts After Party Live, sponsored by Ciroc, at the 2018 BET…
D.C. Mayor honors Black Lives Matter with street renaming, road mural
“Black Lives Matter” is seen painted on 16th Street in Washington D.C. (Credit: @MurielBowser/Twitter) Washington D.C.’s mayor decided to pay…
Kamala Harris and Cory Booker call out Rand Paul for stalling anti-lynching legislation
Sen. Cory Booker, Sen. Kamala Harris and Sen. Rand Paul (Credit: AP Photo, Getty Images and Paul) It became very…
Former MLB star Carl Crawford arrested for domestic violence
Carl Crawford (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) Former Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Carl Crawford has been arrested on a…
Minneapolis to ban police chokeholds in wake of George Floyd death
Flowers, signs and balloons are left near a makeshift memorial to George Floyd near the spot where he died while…
Union files complaint against NBC, ‘America’s Got Talent’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gabrielle Union filed a complaint Thursday with the state of California against NBC and the producers…
Kanye West donates $2 million to families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 17: Kanye West attends the Givenchy Menswear Fall/Winter 2014-2015 Show as part of Paris Fashion Week…
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson says he wants a leader who can ‘normalize equality’
The Rock (Credit: The Rock/screenshot) Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson wants to know where our leaders are after the death of…
Fox host Laura Ingraham called out for different response to Drew Brees than LeBron James
Laura Ingraham, Drew Brees, LeBron James (Getty Images) You must remember Fox News host Laura Ingraham. She’s the 56-year-old host…
Klobuchar draws ire of social media for appearance at George Floyd’s memorial
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) pays respects at the casket of George Floyd before a memorial service at North Central…
Cities make deep COVID-19 budget cuts but not to police departments
New York Police Department (NYPD) officers gather during a rally on May 31, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by…
Police looking for cyclist who attacked teens posting George Floyd posters
Maryland police are looking for a cyclist captured on video assaulting a teen girl as she posted flyers in support…
Amy Cooper, who called cops on Black birdwatcher, gets dog back
Amy Cooper, the white woman who was dubbed #CentralParkKaren after calling the police on a Black man who asked her…
Buffalo cops fired after shoving protester, 75, in graphic viral video
Two Buffalo police officers have been suspended without pay after knocking a 75-year-old man to the ground during a protest…
On Breonna Taylor’s birthday, let us not forget her killers are still free
A demonstrator holds a sign with the image of Breonna Taylor, a black woman who was fatally shot by Louisville…
Louisville city council committee passes Breonna Taylor law
Personal picture Breonna Taylor, (Social Media) Breonna Taylor‘s life has been commemorated in a major way. The Louisville Metro Council…
Trump shares letter calling peaceful protesters ‘terrorists’
President Donald Trump will not be mocked by all of the #bunkerbaby memes circulating social media. The POTUS is striking…
Towanda Braxton talks skin care line, being in love and BFV
Towanda Braxton attends WE tv Celebrates The Return Of “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” at Club Tongue & Groove. (Photo…
Virginia city removes 176-year-old slave auction block
This May 5, 2005, file photo, shows the historic pre-civil war auction block for slaves and property at the corner…
Jay-Z sent private jet to fly Ahmaud Arbery’s lawyers for Georgia hearing
Jay-Z stepped up in a major way for the family of Ahmaud Arbery in their journey to justice, sending the…
Trump says Floyd is ‘looking down’ in awe of economy, draws outrage
President Donald Trump believes a thriving economy will put an end to police violence and heal race relations in America.…
‘You about to lose your job!’
Viral “Lose Yo Job” Image (Screenshot from the video) Twitter users are going wild over a clip showing a woman…
Players send video message to NFL about racial inequality
NEW YORK (AP) — Patrick Mahomes, Saquon Barkley and Michael Thomas are among more than a dozen NFL stars who…
Man who pointed bow and arrow at protests now behind bars
Brandon McCormick aims bow and arrow at protesters in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo: Twitter screengrab) The white man seen…
James Bennet Can’t Defend The New York Times’ Tom Cotton Op-Ed
On Wednesday, The New York Times published an op-ed by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) advocating that the U.S. military be…
NYPD commissioner asks protesters to stop violence against police
NYPD Police Commissioner Dermot Shea speaks to the media during a press conference at City Hall on January 3, 2020…
Street Artist Honors Protesters With Nina Simone’s Iconic Quote About Freedom
Street artist Pegasus is showing solidarity with anti-racism protesters with his latest piece. The artist depicted the late legendary singer…
Meet the Essential Worker | Afro
Interviewed By Micha GreenAFRO D.C. Editor Le’Asha Julius is an actor and rapper, native to the Washington Metropolitan Area, who…
Durant Foundation Feeds 500 Families in Prince George’s
By Mark F. GrayStaff Writer Though absent while continuing to rehab from an achilles tendon injury that hasn’t allowed him…
Faith Leadership in Times of Crisis
In turbulent times, many people turn to their faith leaders for guidance in navigating the pain they are feeling and…
A United Stance in a Divided Country
By Mike Van Wood Yesterday I felt fierce, I felt like a warrior. Today- I’m an emotional ball of grief…
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man
By Emmanuel Acho on YouTube Emmanuel Acho sits down to have an “uncomfortable conversation” with white America, in order to…
Corporate America, it’s time to stand up against racism • EBONY
This is an OP-ED I am a proud American, and I am having trouble breathing in the country I love.…