Michelle Obama Says Things She ‘Couldn’t Say As First Lady’ On ‘Jimmy Kimmel’
US First Lady Michelle Obama (L) signs a copy of her book ‘American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America,’ during a book signing…
Why Jussie Smollett Said ‘F**k No!’ To His ‘Empire’ Character Having A White Boyfriend
As Jamal Lyon on Fox’s “Empire,” Jussie Smollett portrays one of primetime television’s most prominent gay characters of color. The cultural significance of the role isn’t lost on the actor-singer,…
Bill Cosby Gets 2019 Court Date For Alleged 1974 Playboy Mansion Sexual Assault
Comedian Bill Cosby, who is serving a three-to-10-year prison sentence for a 2004 sexual assault, now awaits another trial, for allegedly molesting a minor in 1974. LA Superior Court Judge…
Barry Jenkins, ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ Cast On The Timeless Power Of This Love Story
One of James Baldwin’s most underrated books has been adapted for the big screen, thanks to Barry Jenkins’ forthcoming project “If Beale Street Could Talk.” Adapting the 1974 novel of…
Police Suggest Security Guard Jemel Roberson Was To Blame For His Own Death
There’s no question that the death of security guard Jemel Roberson was in grave error. He was shot dead by a police officer on Sunday but should be taking a…
How World War I Sparked The Artistic Movement That Transformed Black America
By Elizabeth J. West, Georgia State University/The Conversation Though we often discuss World War I through the lens of history, we occasionally do it through literature. When we do, we’ll…
Michelle Obama Zings Trump’s Inauguration Crowd Size On ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’
Michelle Obama summed up her assessment of President Donald Trump’s oft-debated inauguration crowd size this week with a few choice words and a nod. The former first lady visited “The…
Usain Bolt Brings Jamaica’s ‘Good Vibe’ To London With New Restaurant
Sprinting legend Usain Bolt says he’s bringing “a little piece of Jamaica” to London by opening a restaurant in the city. The retired eight-time Olympic gold medalist celebrated the opening…
Laverne Cox Surprises Transgender Man Who’s Never Met Another Openly Trans Person
Laverne Cox marked Transgender Awareness Week by giving a young trans man the surprise of his life. In a Tuesday appearance on “Fearless,” Cox speaks with Rickey, a 25-year-old transgender…
Ilhan Omar Tweets About Young Students Asking Her To ‘Stand Up For Immigrants’
U.S. Rep.-elect Ilhan Omar shared photos of letters she received from young students asking the newly elected congresswoman to advocate for their families and other immigrants and refugees. “Thank you…