Idris Elba Squashes The Idea That He’s The Next James Bond
Idris Elba once again shut down the rumor that he’s going to play James Bond after Daniel Craig exits the…
Charlottesville Faces White Supremacist Threats, Robocalls, Doxing After Unite The Right Anniversary
On Aug. 14, two days after the first anniversary of the deadly violence surrounding the Unite the Right white supremacist…
3 People Charged With Toppling Confederate ‘Silent Sam’ Monument At UNC
Three people have been charged in connection with Monday’s toppling of “Silent Sam,” a Confederate monument on a University of…
Beyoncé Is What Happens When You Give Black People A Space To Do What We Do: See One Another
When Beyoncé moves, mountains follow. Her impact has never been subtle. Even when Beyoncé covered the 2015 September issue of…
Don Lemon Roasts GOP Over ‘Deafening Silence’ On Trump Aide Convictions
CNN’s Don Lemon called out GOP lawmakers over their “deafening silence” following the conviction of two former aides to President…
Mona Haydar Is A Muslim, A Rapper And A Woman Who Doesn’t Need Saving
If you have a passing remark to offer Mona Haydar — about the oppression you believe is weaved into the…
‘BlacKkKlansman’ Gives Law Enforcement More Credit Than It Deserves
This op-ed contains spoilers. I live for Spike Lee’s provocations. Growing up, Spike Lee’s anthropological film-length essays were vital cheat…
Serena Williams Compliments Fan’s Necklace And Her Reaction Is Gold
Serena Williams is idolized by many young fans who never get a chance to meet her. Williams complimented the girl’s…
Georgia County Can’t Back Up Its Excuse For Plan To Disenfranchise Black Voters
Officials in a majority-black Georgia county accused of trying to close almost all polling places to make it harder for…
Serena Williams Tops Forbes’ Highest-Paid Female Athletes Of 2018
Serena Williams is back on top — of the payroll. Forbes Magazine released its annual list of highest-paid female athletes…
Girl Gets Removed From Catholic Middle School For Hairstyle
An 11-year-old middle schooler was removed from her Catholic private school on Monday, after administrators reportedly cited her hair extensions…
Fox News Regular Claims Trump’s Omarosa ‘Dog’ Comment Was A Compliment
Need proof that Donald Trump apologists will come up with any crazy excuse to defend the President’s rude, crude and…
Jada Pinkett Smith Shares Some Wise Words About Infidelity
If you’ve been cheated on by a partner, Jada Pinkett Smith wants you to stop being so hard on yourself.…
Barack Obama’s Annual Summer Reading List Will Inspire You
Former President Barack Obama has been enjoying his retirement from political office, and apparently he’s been spending some of his…
Boyfriend Of Missing Phoenix Teen Kiera Bergman Arrested
The on-again, off-again boyfriend of Kiera Bergman, a missing Arizona teenager, has been arrested on charges unrelated to his girlfriend’s…
Nicki Minaj Compared Herself To Harriet Tubman And Twitter Users Are Pissed
Nicki Minaj has been on a Twitter rampage recently after accusing Spotify of not properly promoting her new album, “Queen.”…
Melania Trump Is Planning Solo Trip To Africa, And Twitter Users Relish The Irony
It’s hard to tell if Melania Trump is purposely trolling her husband, President Donald Trump, but if she is, it’s…
CNN’s Don Lemon Brought To Tears Remembering Aretha Franklin
CNN anchor Don Lemon didn’t hold back in reacting on air to the news of Aretha Franklin’s death live on…
Omarosa Says Donald Trump Hit On Her, Too
Omarosa Manigault Newman has made a lot of striking allegations during the press tour for her new book, Unhinged, but…
Fewer Democrats Say It’s OK For Whites To Use The ‘N-Word.’ GOP Views Haven’t Changed.
Republicans and Democrats disagree on a lot, but as recently as three years ago, members of both parties expressed almost…
NY Lawmaker Wants To Make Calling Cops On Innocent Black People A Hate Crime
A week after a self-described supporter of President Donald Trump called the police on a black state senator in New…
Omarosa: Trump Wants ‘A Race War’
Former White House aide Omarosa Manigault-Newman tore into her former boss Sunday, calling President Donald Trump a racist and a…
Omarosa: Trump Wants ‘A Race War’
Former White House aide Omarosa Manigault-Newman tore into her former boss Sunday, calling President Donald Trump a racist and a…
NYC Subway Graffiti Pays Homage To Aretha Franklin
The Franklin Street subway station in New York was reportedly turned into an impromptu tribute to singer Aretha Franklin on…
American Charged In Uganda After Racist Assault On Hotel Workers
Uganda police arrested an older American man after reviewing a video that showed him striking out at hotel workers and…
Bill Maher Taunts Donald Trump Over Omarosa: ‘He Lost His One Black Friend’
“Not such a good week for the president,” the comedian said. “He lost his one black friend.” Manigault Newman this…
How Free Haircuts Make Kids Feel Good About Going Back To School
The average American family will spend somewhere around $637 on back-to-school supplies for each elementary school child this year and…
NFL Players Continue To Protest During National Anthem
Three Philadelphia Eagles players sat out the national anthem during Thursday’s preseason game against the New England Patriots, with two…
Al Sharpton Bashes Donald Trump With Aretha Franklin Song Suggestion
The Rev. Al Sharpton says President Donald Trump needs to listen to Aretha Franklin’s rendition of “Respect.” “I love ‘Natural…
Aretha Franklin Offered To Post Angela Davis’ Bail In 1970
The “Queen of Soul” once offered to post bail for civil rights leader Angela Davis. Aretha Franklin told Jet magazine…
CNN Panelist Angela Rye Schools Trump Supporter For ‘Nonsense’ Slavery Comments
CNN panelists Angela Rye and Gina Loudon had a heated exchange on Wednesday night after Loudon claimed previous presidents didn’t…
‘The Daily Show’ Nails Why A Trump ‘N-Word’ Tape Would ‘Turn This World Upside Down’
“The Daily Show” correspondent Roy Wood Jr. explained exactly why he definitely does not want an alleged recording of President…
Aretha Franklin, The Undisputed ‘Queen Of Soul,’ Dead At 76
Aretha Franklin, the undisputed “Queen of Soul” whose powerhouse vocal cords revolutionized American music and made her one of the…
Celebrity Fans And Friends React To Aretha Franklin’s Death With Loving Tributes
Aretha Franklin died at her home in Detroit on Thursday, her publicist confirmed to The Associated Press in a statement.…
Michael B. Jordan Surprises Teen Who Brought Cardboard Cutout Of Him To Prom
“Black Panther” star Michael B. Jordan knew that Audeva Agyeman was one of his biggest fans after she brought a…
Women’s March Asks Men To Call Out Trump After Latest Attack On Black Women
Organizers for the Women’s March issued a call to action in response to President Donald Trump calling former aide Omarosa…
Georgia Teen Attached College Wish List To Balloons. Miles Away, A Pastor Took Action.
A teen who attached a written prayer for college supplies to helium balloons said she was shocked when a stranger…
Jahana Hayes Could Be Connecticut’s First Black Democrat In Congress
With her primary win in Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District on Tuesday, Jahana Hayes now has the potential to make history…
Keith Ellison Wins Minnesota Attorney General Primary While Facing Abuse Accusations
Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) won the Democratic primary for Minnesota attorney general on Tuesday, days after he was publicly accused…
‘Sexually Violent Predator’ Label Will Ruin Bill Cosby’s Reputation, Attorney Says
Bill Cosby’s legal team is challenging a recommendation by a panel of experts that he be declared a “sexually violent…
Where Black Homeownership Is The Norm
OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. — Two decades ago, Frederick Veazey was drawn to this suburban idyll by the usual things: grass,…
The Black-White Unemployment Ratio Has Barely Budged
President Donald Trump defends himself against charges of racism by saying that not only is he not racist, but he…
Unite The Right Organizer Jason Kessler Gets Yelled At By Dad: ‘Get Out Of My Room!’
The “master race” strikes again. A neo-Nazi and organizer of last year’s deadly white supremacist “Unite the Right” rally has…
Karamo Brown Has No Time For This Common Love Advice We Give Girls
In less than a minute, “Queer Eye” star Karamo Brown shut down the outdated idea of telling girls that boys…
Meghan Markle’s Dad Has A Major Request For His Daughter
Meghan Markle’s father can’t stop talking to the press about his famous daughter. Thomas Markle repeated his usual pleas for…
Beyoncé And Jay-Z’s Detroit Tour Stop Was All About Aretha Franklin
Ailing soul legend Aretha Franklin was in many people’s thoughts at the Detroit stop of Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s On The…
William & Mary Rescinds Bill Cosby’s Honorary Degree
The College of William & Mary’s board has voted to rescind Bill Cosby’s honorary degree after the comedian’s conviction for…
Meghan Markle’s Dad Talks About The Lie He Told Prince Harry
Meghan Markle’s dad lied to Prince Harry about staging paparazzi photos before the royal wedding, he told The Mail On…
Halsey Slams Critics Of Her Natural Hair, Calls Remarks ‘Some F**ked Up S**t’
Halsey fired back at critics of her natural hair, which she showed off in a recent social media post. The…
Disney Accused Of Lightening Princess Tiana’s Skin Tone In ‘Wreck It Ralph’ Sequel
Last week, Entertainment Weekly shared a still image from Disney’s upcoming “Wreck It Ralph” sequel, “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” featuring…
Maryland Police Officer Resigns Over Beating Caught on Video
A police officer in Baltimore who was filmed repeatedly punching a man and throwing him to the ground has resigned.…
Meghan Markle Once Wrote About Wanting To Be A Princess
Meghan Markle is now a duchess ― but before that, she thought about being a princess. In 2014, the future…
Susan Bro Wants To Shift The Focus From Heather Heyer’s Death To Racial Injustice
CHARLOTTESVILLE ― As Susan Bro drove to the University of Virginia campus on Saturday, she let out a nervous sigh…
15 Lovely Quotes About Motherhood From Viola Davis
Viola Davis knows the challenges of raising a child today. The actress became a mother through adoption in 2011, and…
Issa Rae Shares The Best Advice She’s Received About Being ‘A Bitch’
Issa Rae has some words of wisdom about working in the television industry. The star and showrunner of HBO’s “Insecure”…
CNN’s Jake Tapper Rips Trump For Bashing NFL Players, Not White Supremacists
CNN’s Jake Tapper slammed President Donald Trump on Friday for failing to condemn the upcoming white supremacist rally in Washington,…
How Activists Ousted St. Louis County’s Notorious Top Prosecutor Bob McCulloch
When Kayla Reed started using the phrase “Bye, Bob” on social media over the summer, no one fully understood what…