Molly brings her ‘boundaries’ to Issa’s block party
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What the Erykah Badu, Jill Scott battle taught us about group economics
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Zion Williamson’s parents allegedly got kickbacks from Nike, Adidas
Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans sits on the bench during their game against the Golden State Warriors…
Jay-Z’s Team Roc calls for fast action in Ahmaud Arbery case
Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter speaks onstage during the launch of The Reform Alliance at John Jay College on January 23, 2019…
Brooklyn actor and businessman dies of coronavirus at 49
Lloyd C. Porter (Instagram) Lloyd Cornelius Porter, a beloved entrepreneur, and actor from Bedford-Stuyvesant passed away last week at the…
African nations seek their own solutions in virus crisis
In this photo taken Monday, April 13, 2020, medical students test a self-designed computer-controlled ventilator prototype at the Chandaria Business…
Motherhood Thrust Me Into A New, Often Isolated Life. Then The World Joined Me.
When New York City went into lockdown in mid-March, my family was at the hospital, in the pediatric intensive care…
Andre Harrell, founder of Uptown Records, is dead at 59
Andre Harrell attends the Revolt TV 2014 Upfront presentation at Marquee on April 22, 2014 in New York City. (Photo…
NBA star Giannis’ agent says he was hacked after insensitive tweets
Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts against the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at American Airlines Center…
America’s business of prisons thrives even amid a pandemic
Entrance to the Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center at Rikers Island, in the Bronx. This is the only prison bardge…
California identifies nail salons as source of coronavirus community spread
(Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Smirnoff Ice) While other states begin to allow different establishments to reopen, California Gov.…
How The Coronavirus Brought Back The Chain Email
I have a confession. In April, I participated in a chain email. Going back to old times with a recipe…
2 men arrested, charged with murder in shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery
Left to right: Gregory McMichael, 64, and Travis McMichael, 34, were charged with murder and aggravated assault. (Photo: Glynn County…
Illinois state representative stopped by police for wearing mask
Illinois state representative Kam Buckner, like many Americans, was simply trying to comply with the CDC and state and city…
Meek Mill welcomes newborn son on his birthday
MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 30: Meek Mill performs onstage during the EA Sports Bowl at Bud Light Super Bowl Music…
Kobe Bryant death sparks bill to make it illegal to share crime scene photos
Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after scoring 60 points in his final NBA game at Staples…
Black fraternities host virtual chats to empower Black men during COVID-19
Dr. Gerry White, an associate professor at Clark Atlanta University, believes Black men have the opportunity to play a pivotal…
50 Cent threatens ‘to find’ Australian artist who keeps putting his face on insulting murals
50 Cent (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images) 50 Cent may be one of the world’s most infamous celebrity trolls, but…
Vanessa Bryant saved last letter from Kobe to read on her birthday
(Photo: by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Baby2Baby and Instagram) Vanessa Bryant is in mourning for her husband, Kobe Bryant and…
Singer says Kanye West made her write apology letter over encounter
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 17: Kanye West attends the Givenchy Menswear Fall/Winter 2014-2015 Show as part of Paris Fashion Week…
California sues Uber, Lyft over alleged labor law violations
A protestor displays a sign as Uber and Lyft drivers with Rideshare Drivers United and the Transport Workers Union of…
Tyra Banks called out on Twitter over resurfaced ‘Top Model’ clips
TV Personality Tyra Banks attends the Nine West Pop-Up Experience on October 23, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by…
Ray J’s estranged wife won’t let him see their kids until he quarantines alone
Princess Love (L) and Ray J attend the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019 in Los…
Black Mafia Family leader ‘Big Meech’ denied early release
Black Mafia leader Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory will not be getting out of prison anytime soon as a judge denied…
Viral TikTok video shows landlord taking tenant’s packages until rent is paid
Abbe Awosanya (Credit: Tik Tok screenshot) A New York City landlord is facing backlash after she posted a video on…
Youth sports taking a long-term hit during coronavirus pandemic
A group of children are pictured in Harlem, New York City, at the Howard Bennett Playground with Kids. (Photo by:…
Ashton Sanders on tackling tough role in ‘All Day and a Night’
Netflix In All Day and a Night, the new Netflix film written and directed by Joe Robert Cole (Black Panther),…
Family Dollar guard killed over face mask honored as parent of the year
Calvin Munerlyn Residents in Flint, Michigan are reeling over the death of a Family Dollar security guard who was shot…
Video of Ahmaud Arbery’s shooting while jogging draws more outrage
Wanda Jones-Cooper with her son, Ahmaud Arbery (Personal Family Picture) Video footage of the fatal shooting of a young man…
Master P gets praise for Black ownership remarks as he promotes noodles
Master P has always promoted independence. The legendary rapper built his No Limit Records empire by selling albums from his…
Malia and Sasha Obama to break public silence in Netflix’s ‘Becoming’
The new documentary, Becoming, premiered today on Netflix. The documentary chronicles the 34-city book tour of the best-selling memoir by…
Court overturns Quincy Jones’ win in Michael Jackson lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California appeals court on Tuesday overturned most of a 2017 jury verdict awarding Quincy Jones…
Trump tours, touts mask factory — but no mask for him
President Donald Trump participates in a tour of a Honeywell International plant that manufactures personal protective equipment, Tuesday, May 5,…
Coronavirus rips through notorious Rikers Island jail complex
The Vernon C. Bain Correctional Detention Center barge is seen on April 14, 2020 in New York City. President of…
Naomi Campbell shot her own Essence magazine cover from home
Being under quarantine does not stop the glamour from overflowing for supermodel Naomi Campbell. The British fashion leader used her…
Trump says it’s time to reopen country, admits ‘there will be more deaths’
In an exclusive interview with World News Tonight, President Donald J. Trump admitted that “it’s possible there will be some”…
Meghan Markle reads ‘Duck! Rabbit!’ to Archie for his first birthday
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex shared a sweet video of herself reading to her son Archie for his first…
LAPD officer repeatedly punches man in the head in shocking video
Even amid a global pandemic, police brutality takes no days off. Another video emerges of members of the LAPD police…
Jeffrey Wright speaks on sobering Netflix film ‘All Day and a Night’
Netflix Netflix has finally unveiled its sobering drama, All Day and a Night, starring Jeffrey Wright, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and…
Biden speaks out on Ahmaud Arbery murder: ‘killed in cold blood’
Former Vice President Joe Biden, sided by Dr. Jill Biden delivers remarks at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, PA…
Obama surprises educators on video chat for National Teacher Appreciation Week
Three Chicago public school teachers were in for a surprise when Barack Obama messaged them on video chat in celebration…
How To … Support Your Community From Home
People everywhere are trying to cope with the coronavirus, facing problems from the serious to the mundane. We’re jamming full…
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized with infection
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the 2020 DVF Awards on February 19, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by…
Michelle Obama still upset by low voter turnout in 2016 election
Former First Lady Michelle Obama may be riding high of the record-breaking success of her memoir Becoming, and the upcoming…
15 children in NYC affected with COVID-19 related illness
New York City in lock down due to the coronavirus. (Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images) As if the coronavirus weren’t…
Gabrielle Union draws backlash for saying some Black celebs are struggling financially during pandemic
Gabrielle Union (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for ESSENCE) Gabrielle Union raised some eyebrows and sparked some backlash after she…
PAC committee seeks to draft Michelle Obama as Biden’s VP nominee
A new political action committee is working to build “substantial grassroots support for a potential Michelle Obama candidacy and help…
Grand jury weighs charges on Ahmaud Arbery death
Ahmaud Arbery A Georgia grand jury will now decide if charges will be brought against a longtime Glynn County investigator…
‘There are going to be deaths’
The former governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie, said yesterday that America needs to reopen despite the data that shows…
DJ Khaled shuts down twerking woman on IG Live: ‘I got a family’
DJ Khaled attends 2019 Roc Nation THE BRUNCH. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Roc Nation ) DJ Khaled is…
In ‘Becoming,’ a starring role for Michelle Obama
First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama speaks during a panel discussion at Glamour Hosts “A Brighter Future: A…
Charles Barkley leaves out Kobe Bryant, LeBron James as top 5 ballers
Every basketball fan has a top-five list. The same is true for every basketball player. Black America’s “Uncle Chuck” is…
‘The Last Dance’ director on Obama’s viral ‘former Chicago resident’ title
Without a doubt, Americans are more protective of President Barack Obama than they have been over any other president in…
Silence The Shame founder Shanti Das talks trauma, mental health
Shanti Das attends “The Oval” & “Sistas” Atlanta Screening at 200 Peachtree on October 20, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by…
Rep. Ayanna Pressley on Biden allegations: ‘We still don’t know what survivor justice looks like’
U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) speaks during a news conference targeting students of color. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) Massachusetts…
In clamor to reopen, many black people feel overlooked
In this May 4, 2020, file photo, volunteers line up to begin taking hundreds of free COVID-19 tests at a…
Beyoncé honors Megan Thee Stallion’s late mother, rapper makes chart history
Beyonce, left, Megan Thee Stallion, right, dropped their new song “Savage (Remix)” to the surprise of music listeners. (Photo: Instagram)…
Detroit automakers look to restart N. America plants May 18
DETROIT (AP) — Major U.S. automakers are planning to reopen North American factories within two weeks, potentially putting thousands of…
Joe Biden releases ‘Lift Every Voice’ plan for African Americans
Democratic presidential hopeful and the presumptive presidential nominee, Joe Biden unveiled a new agenda for Black America on Monday called…
Barack and Michelle Obama to give commencement speech on YouTube
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are giving the graduates of 2020 something to look forward to amid the coronavirus pandemic.…