Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s new pick to lead DHS, dismissed the impacts of redlining on Black Americans
The Oklahoma lawmaker also notably said, “I don’t want reality” while complaining about a book that taught children historical facts…
Do you know the Mothers of Gynecology? This Black maternal health conference is keeping their names alive
Betsy, Lucy, and Anarcha, the Mothers of Gynecology, were three enslaved girls who sacrificed for the advancement of maternal health.…
Delroy Lindo says he’s done talking about the BAFTA incident, reveals plans to publish a memoir
During a recent interview, actor Delroy Lindo said he has said all he has to say about the BAFTA slur…
‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ stars Wendy and Eddie Osefo will be tried separately in upcoming insurance fraud case
Wendy and Eddie Osefo were both arrested at their home in Westminster, Maryland, on October 9, 2025, for insurance fraud.…
‘I’m 15, why was my boyfriend 20?’: Keke Palmer and Demi Lovato reflect on age-gap relationships
“Oh, I was being exploited,” Keke Palmer shared during a podcast episode with fellow child star Demi Lovato.Keke Palmer and…
‘We got the trademark’: Walter Johnson, aka ‘Mr. Tendernism’ celebrates a milestone as his solo journey continues
The trademark was the subject of plenty of online discussion surrounding “Unc” and the catchphrase that he made famous with…
Kirk Franklin says he’d be down to do the Super Bowl halftime show on one condition
The multi-time Grammy Award winner would want to see the gospel Avengers accompany him as he showed humility about the…
Angel Reese reveals how she felt when her little brother Julian made it to the NBA: ‘Like I just hit the lottery!’
The Washington Wizards announced on Feb. 28 that they signed the younger Reese sibling to a two-way contract. Breakout WNBA…
‘I’m working for legacy now’: LisaRaye McCoy and her granddaughter share an adorable moment at the American Black Film Festival Honors
The nine-year-old girl hailed LisaRaye as “inspiring,” leaving her grandmother nearly speechless.While there is plenty of discourse about the need…
Gayle King ends months of speculation about her CBS future with new contract
“Rumors of my demise were inaccurate and greatly exaggerated,” King said in a statement. The longtime anchor had her future…
Teyana Taylor is eyeing a sequel for her ‘One Battle After Another’ character
The actress earned her first Golden Globe for her performance and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting…
Stefon Diggs set to be released by New England Patriots weeks after Cardi B breakup
The veteran wide receiver’s short stint in New England ends amid a turbulent offseason that included a high-profile breakup.Stefon Diggs…
‘Abbott Elementary’ inches closer to television history after being renewed for sixth season
The mockumentary comedy series, which premiered in 2021, has been both a ratings and a critical darling, with multiple Golden…
Mary Cosby reportedly not filming as ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ resumes production
After halting production due to the death of Mary Cosby’s son, Robert Jr., the “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City”…
White House says Trump administration warned tourists not to travel to Middle East ahead of Iran strikes
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the State Department is organizing flights “free of charge” for U.S. citizens stranded in the…
Drug and alcohol abuse fueled Lamar Odom’s ‘rockstar lifestyle’ and led him to experience ‘the afterlife’
“The afterlife isn’t what people make it out to be,” Lamar Odom says in his upcoming Netflix documentary “Untold.”In 2015,…
Jasmine Crockett concedes Texas Senate race to James Talarico: ‘This is bigger than any one person’
Crockett said she woke up “heartbroken” over the messy election process caused by Republicans and urged that more be done…
Pinky Cole jokes she’s been kicked to the curb after bankruptcy filing
Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday, March 2, but that doesn’t mean becoming destitute…
NBA players at odds with Atlanta Hawks hosting ‘Magic City Monday’ promotion for upcoming game
The promotion, a collaboration between the Hawks and the fabled club, will feature specialty lemon pepper wings, a live performance…
Jasmine Crockett speaks out after hundreds of voters turned away from precincts on Election Day
“Do not give up and do not give in,” said the U.S. Senate hopeful following “chaos” at voting polls in…
Doechii, like many in the Black community, doesn’t think cats are friendly…but are they wrong?
Doechii reignited a long-held debate about whether or not cats make for good pets, but research shows she may not…
‘Strange out-of-body experience’: Black tourists stuck in Dubai amid U.S. and Israeli airstrikes against Iran share experiences on TikTok
Shanice Day was celebrating her birthday when she became stranded in Dubai as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran intensified.For Shanice…
Rev. Frederick Haynes, Jasmine Crockett’s pastor, wins Democratic nomination for her seat in Congress
If elected in November, Haynes will join a legacy of Black pastors to enter Congress, including U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock…
Would you take a Pilates class led by Keke Palmer? She hopes so
Keke Palmer is gearing up to launch Practice by Palmer, a brand-new wellness and pilates platform. Would you take a…
‘This is not fake. It’s not a hoax,’: Ray J’s mom stresses the severity of Ray J’s heart condition
Sonja Norwood, Ray J’s mother, addresses the people who think her son is “faking his health concerns, or it’s a…
Why this tarot reader on TikTok has been ordered to pay $10 million for accusing someone of a grisly murder
In November 2022 Ashley Guillard began accusing Rebecca Scofield of orchestrating the grisly University of Idaho murders on TikTok.A tarot…
T.I. has lone regret about son King Harris jumping into beef with 50 Cent
The much-publicized back-and-forth between the two rappers took over timelines in February, when the Harris family, T.I., and sons Domani…
Donovan Mitchell wants to make wellness a reality for all, ‘Not just a luxury for a few’
NBA star Donovan Mitchell joins Black-owned wellness company WellWithAll as a strategic investor and brand ambassador. While there’s been much…
Texas Senate primary in limbo as Jasmine Crockett declares voters have been ‘disenfranchised’
Crockett told supporters there would likely not be a winner declared on Tuesday night in the hotly contested election against…
As Floyd Mayweather preps his return to professional boxing, old foe Logan Paul claims ‘Money’ owes him millions
The two faced off in Miami in 2021 as part of an exhibition event. Paul claims he’s owed $1.5M under…
Jennifer Hudson is making sure her 16-year-old son understands financial literacy
“Don’t max out that credit card,” is one of the many financial lessons Jennifer Hudson hopes to teach her son,…
Tyler Perry fires back at $77 million sexual assault lawsuit filed against him by ‘Boo! A Madea Halloween’ actor
The longtime director is responding after Mario Hernandez sued him last December, alleging that he was subjected to unwanted sexual…
‘We have enough’: Godfrey renews call for Black entertainers to stop seeking white validation after BAFTAs, praises Image Awards
Following the lauded success of the NAACP Image Awards, the longtime comedian resurrected a long-held talking point in Black Hollywood.Comedian…
NAACP distances itself from influencer called out for hating Black women over Crockett dispute
“Don’t use us as a justification for your views, especially when it comes to issues that impact Black women,” said…
Shia LaBeouf claims Kid Cudi and Thundercat attempted to get him out of jail in New Orleans
Quiet as it’s been kept, Shia LaBeouf’s inner circle has included Kid Cudi and Thundercat for decades.After making headlines for…
NFL prospect KC Concepcion is making himself perfectly clear after trolls tried to put down his stutter: ‘This is a part of me’
NFL prospect KC Concepcion is speaking up for others, “who are scared to speak up, who aren’t as confident.”After NFL…
‘So hard to talk about’: Cynthia Bailey reveals what she told Mary Cosby after her son, Robert Jr., died
The two women spent time during the filming of the ‘Real Housewives Ultimate Road Trip’ where Cosby was ‘optimisic’ that…
Clifton Powell reflects on not making money as an actor until his 50s
“You can’t put a timeframe on this,” actor Clifton Powell, 64, says reflecting on the years it took for him…
Dorothy Butler Gilliam, the first Black woman reporter hired at the Washington Post donates $10,000 to laid-off reporters
After making history as the first Black woman at the Washington Post, Dorothy Butler Gilliam is supporting the reporters hit…
Over a year later, Black families in Altadena are still displaced. What gives?
Many Black families are still waiting to return home after the Eaton Fire ignited and ravaged Altadena for weeks in…
Trump calls out Obama in first live remarks after deadly strikes in Iran
National security experts dispute President Donald Trump’s claims about Obama’s 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.President Donald Trump called out former…
Hanifa founder announces pause in candid open letter, ‘I don’t want to rush just to prove resilience’
Anifa Mvuemba gets honest about Hanifa backlash, the weight of building while Black, and why she’s choosing stillness over performance.…
What Black Americans should know about Trump’s strikes in Iran
The joint U.S.-Israeli military operations have heightened national security concerns and will drive up gas prices.The joint U.S.-Israel strikes in…
‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ star Mary Cosby pays tribute to her son Robert Cosby Jr., one week after he died at 23
Mary Cosby’s son, Robert Cosby Jr., died on Feb. 23 after a suspected overdose at their family home in Salt…
‘Sorry for the pain’: BAFTAs host Alan Cumming apologizes days after Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo showered with love
The apology comes one week after the BAFTAs, in which the n-word was shouted at the ‘Sinners’ actors, prompting an…
Reps. Ilhan Omar and Nancy Mace trade personal jabs over Iran strikes: ‘Hope you aren’t drunk’
“Please restrain from drinking too much as you have been warned from your staff,” Omar fired back after Mace’s snappy…
Everything you need to know about Texas Senate race and claims of misogynoir against Jasmine Crockett
The outcome of the March 3 primary will determine which Democrat will advance against the Republican nominee and the future…
‘Scary Movie 6’ drops first trailer on a mission to ‘cancel cancel culture.’
The Wayans Brothers and Regina Hall are back with “Scary Movie 6,” parodying hit horror films like “Sinners,” “Get Out”…
Michael Jordan makes NASCAR history as 23XI racing team wins third straight race
Driver Tyler Reddick took the checkered flag in Austin on Sunday as he became the first driver in NASCAR Cup…
Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole files for Chapter 11 bankrutpcy
The popular vegan franchise grew from a food truck Cole launched in 2018 to a business worth around $100 million…
Walter Johnson, aka ‘Mr. Tenderism’ is going into business for himself after going viral
The California pitmaster, lovingly known as ‘Unc’ on social media, went viral in 2025, leading people to believe he owned…
Wu-Tang Clan reveal founding member Oliver ‘Power’ Grant’s cause of death
Wu-Tang’s Oliver ‘Power’ Grant died last week after a “courageous and hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.”Last week, Wu-Tang Clan members…
Dawn Staley asks for prayers as she works to get three Black former Gamecocks players out of Israel
Tiffany Mitchell, Mikiah Herbert Harrigan, and Destiny Littleton are all former South Carolina Gamecocks currently stuck in Israel.As U.S. and…
‘Sinners’ surges into Oscar season as Michael B. Jordan scores major Actor Awards win
Ryan Coogler’s genre-bending vampire epic continues its awards season dominance, with Michael B. Jordan’s dual performance pushing the film to…
Henrietta Lacks’ family reaches second settlement with pharmaceutical brand for ‘stolen’ cells
For years, pharmaceutical brands have profited from cells taken from Henrietta Lacks without her consent. Now her family is seeking…
Ryan Coogler becomes first director to win the award for Best Cast Ensemble twice at the Actors Awards
Just as Viola Davis celebrated Michael B. Jordan’s win, we are celebrating Ryan Coogler making history at the Actors Awards.UH…
Trump, Israel launch massive strike on Iran, country’s Supreme Leader and more than 80 at all girls school among death toll
The joint operation comes as Trump has repeatedly touted that Iran has nuclear weapons. It sparked threats and retaliation from…
Uncle Nearest, Fawn Weaver facing bombshell $20M accusation from receivership weeks before judge’s ruling
Last summer, a Kentucky court placed the beloved whiskey and bourbon brand in a receivership and continues to argue that…
Adrian Holmes and Caroline Chikezie reflect on marriage, working on ‘Bel Air’ and more at NAACP Image Awards
The couple, who’ve kept the love going strong as they navigate Hollywood, starred opposite one another for the first time…
‘Sinners’ Jayme Lawson slams BAFTA and BBC for ‘careless’ program: ‘That’s not inclusivity. That’s exploitation.’
The “Sinners” actress said that BAFTA and the BBC are both to blame for not addressing activist John Davidson’s outbursts…