Asia’h Sharrell Epperson calls BS on Houston’s cop claim
TMZ video After being arrested for using the bathroom at a Houston’s in Atlanta, Asia’h Sharrell Epperson is speaking out…
Shaunie O’Neal on raising black boys and fearing for her sons’ lives
Shaunie O’Neal may be a reality star but her most important job is raising her children. During an exclusive interview…
Michelle Obama shares childhood photo ahead of memoir release
Instagram We can’t wait for Michelle Obama to release her memoir, Becoming, in November and she’s teasing us with never-before-seen…
Father takes hail of bullets to protect daughter on wedding day, police say
Frederick Waring (CBS Philadelphia) Police say the father of a pregnant Philadelphia woman put his life in jeopardy when he…
German broadcaster slammed for racially-charged commentary on Meghan Markle wedding
(Photo by Phil Harris – WPA Pool/Getty Images) The royal wedding was a sight to be seen and spectators around…
5 Shows I need Barack and Michelle Obama to make right now with their new Netflix deal
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 12: Former U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama participate in the unveiling of…
Kendrick Lamar stops show to school white fan on the N-word
(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) When will white folks learn that there are literally zero circumstances in existence that could…
The Download | May 21: Royal Wedding + Santa Fe High School shooting + Janeet Jackson makes Billboard history
Here is #thedownload for May 21st. The British Royal Family got a brand new member when actress Meghan Markle married…
The ‘Grey Gardens’ Ladies Were The Unwitting Godmothers Of Reality TV Archetypes
In a signature scene from “Grey Gardens,” Edith “Little Edie” Bouvier Beale parades down a staircase in the decaying East…
Doctor who spiked girlfriend’s tea with abortion drug sentenced to 3 years
Young woman doctor holding a tablet pc (Fotolia) A Virginia doctor who secretly gave his girlfriend a spiked drink meant…
NE-YO, En Vogue, Janet Jackson and more stylish stars at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards
The stars were out in full effect for the 2018 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday and we’ve…
Janet Jackson delivers nostalgic performance and powerful speech at Billboard Music Awards
Moments before Janet Jackson took the stage at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night, my heart was already…
Is Beyoncé about to bless (and resurrect) a NOLA church?
A few days ago, a San Francisco church held a Beyoncé-inspired mass that drew from hundreds across the country to…
Stevante Clark faces aftermath of brother’s death, and mental challenges
Since the death of his brother Stephon, Stevante Clark has been dealing with mental health issues that have become increasingly…
Decades after punishment for Alabama sit-in, former students get justice
Student Sit-Ins of 1960 When four students in Greensboro, North Carolina decided to sit-in at the lunch counter at F.W.…
Surgeon thought dancing operating room videos were funny, but victim’s family isn’t laughing
If you’ve thought about getting a little nip and tuck and going under the knife for plastic surgery, you might…
Police search black driver over ‘vegetation’ on windshield
Facebook (Rudy Samuels) A Black man driving through Winfield, Kan., was stopped by cops and had his car searched because…
#BlackGirlMagic: Black woman overcomes foster care, prison, and alcohol abuse to earn her college degree
Kendra Jackson proved to herself that past circumstances could not stunt her future dreams. The 46-year-old Sacramento woman spent her…
Diddy drops record duckets on contemporary painting by Black artist
Facebook (Sothebys) Sean “Diddy” Combs is all about the Benjamins, baby and dropped some serious cash on a timeless Kerry…
2018 Billboard Music Awards Recap: Who won big and who got robbed
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards went down on Sunday in Las Vegas and Kendrick Lamar tied with Ed Sheeran for…
John Legend reveals reason for son’s name and shares photo at Billboard Awards and Chrissy Teigen throws shade
Getty Images John Legend and Chrissy Teigen welcomed their second child last week and now we all get to see…
Top 5 Billboard Music Awards performances from Janet Jackson to Jennifer Lopez
Getty Images While there were a few performances we would rather forget (Macklemore could have stayed home and wtf is…
man punches pregnant deaf woman, service dog on flight
In today’s WTF moment, a man allegedly punched a pregnant deaf woman and her service dog on a flight to…
Mariachi Band Delivers Epic Clapback To Racist Lawyer
We’re willing to bet racist lawyer Aaron Schlossberg didn’t expect to see a mariachi band protesting outside his home Friday.…
Black Adult Film Star Sues Production Co. Over “N-word” Usage
It goes down on the porn movie sets, but there’s one thing Black adult film star Maurice McKnight is not…
our shining Black prince would have been 93
To celebrate what would have been Black nationalist Malcolm X’s 93rd birthday, activists, comrades and relatives are coming together to…
8 unforgettable moments of the royal wedding
They’re married now! Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are officially The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. We’ve been eagerly awaiting…
Almost half of America is broke and struggling to pay bills, buy food
The unemployment rate fell below 4 percent in April for the first time since 2000, but a recent study revealed…
Former Playboy centerfold jumped to her death while holding young son
With her 7-year-old son cradled in her arms, a former Playboy centerfold model jumped to her death from the 25th…
7 messiest moments from Meghan Markle’s uninvited white family
The messy Markle family When the public found out bad boy Prince Harry was in love with (and subsequently engaged…
Meet the Mother of the Bride: 6 surprising facts about Meghan Markle’s mom, Doria Ragland
It’s rumored that Doria Ragland will now walk her down the aisle. It is impossible to escape the buzz surrounding…
WATCH: Racist NYC lawyer and Oakland BBQ Becky show how “educated” folks can be racist too
Colonizers have a lot of audacity these days. The latest incident of racism gone viral happened in New York City,…
Black British Royalty: The 3 women who paved the way for Meghan Markle
In less than 24 hours, Meghan Markle will officially make the transition from commoner to royalty, becoming Duchess of Sussex…
Prison guards used to tease Johnny Perez for studying. Now he’s graduating from college.
Johnny Perez used to speak to himself in solitary confinement, just to hear a human voice. The isolation inside Rikers…
Aline Kominsky-Crumb Is A Horny, Abject Comic Superhero
A naked woman, rendered in rickety black-and-white strokes, stares with a mix of fascination and horror at a zit just…
Marching moms take over Capital Hill in the name of unjustified police shootings
The mothers of countless victims killed by police marched on Capitol Hill in Washington DC to demand lawmakers to enact…
Black man racially profiled trying to return items to Hobby Lobby, even though he had a receipt
(photo courtesy of Ashs N Murdoxx) The Hobby Lobby in Alabama is under fire after a Birmingham man alleged he…
How Racist GOP candidate’s ‘deportation bus’ attacking immigrants got him banned from Cracker Barrel
Georgia Senator Michael Williams had to put the brakes on his racist gubernatorial campaign on Wednesday after receiving pushback for…
MAGA Darling Candace Owens outed as former Trump detractor
Candace Owens, the controversial right-wing disciple who made fast friends with Kanye West and Donald Trump, was reportedly roasting the…
Offset hospitalized after car crash…Cardi B rushes to his side
Offset and Cardi B are officially having the worst week ever. According to reports, the Migos rapper was hospitalized following…
Online activists find a creative way to clapback at white lawyer whose racist rant went viral
Aaron Schlossberg Online activists had time today to lay a digital smackdown to Aaron Schlossberg, the white lawyer whose racist…
Heads Up: 6 openly racist politicians who need to get destroyed in the upcoming midterm elections
Openly racist politicians are nothing new: Strom Thurmond spent some 70 years in various offices as…
R&B legend, James Mtume on ‘Unsung’
YouTube TV One is readying the premiere of its latest Unsung episode that features the legendary James Mtune and we…
Dear White People: Here’s how to be a REAL ally instead of just playing one on social media
(Fotolia) This week, I was reminded not allies are created equal. Monday, YouTuber Nicole Arbour ruffled a lot of feathers…
Teairra Mari suing 50 Cent for revenge porn leak
Love & Hip Hop Hollywood star, Teairra Mari is pursuing legal action against her ex and 50 Cent for releasing…
4 things we didn’t know about ‘Black Panther’
Killmonger The digital, blu-ray, and DVD release of Black Panther is something to celebrate, and now just because fans can…
Here’s why Serena Williams walked down the aisle without her father on her wedding day
Instagram HBO’s docu-series, Being Serena, has been serving up several gems about the G.O.A.T. and this week’s episode revealed the…
‘Black-ish’ creator, Kenya Barris prepping two new projects for big and small screens
(Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Peabody Awards) It seems like Kenya Barris is likely staying around for another season…
Jordan Peele bringing Nazi-killing series, ‘The Hunt’ to Amazon
Getty Images Get Out director, Jordan Peele, is bringing a killer new series to Amazon Studios…
Medical Professionals Fact-Check ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Sex Scenes
In one of the most memorable scenes from “Grey’s Anatomy” Season 2, intern Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) and head of…
Harvard police chief tries to mend fences after brutal beating of student goes viral
After the brutal beating of a Black Harvard student, Selorm Ohene, was caught on video, theUniversity has worked to mend…
Black woman and son terrorized by white supremacists while driving
NBC 13 Albany A Black woman and her son were terrorized by a group of racist thugs who ran her…
Angry white woman defecates on floor of coffee shop, then throws her feces at employees
One could argue that the woman who popped on the floor at a Tim Hortons near Vancouver, Canada and then…
13-year-old boy terrorized in house of horrors
ABC 13 Houston A 13-year-old Houston boy is back home after after he was abducted from his bus stop and…
Tarana Burke makes DJ stop playing R. Kelly song at party
Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement, was not having it when a DJ played an R. Kelly tune at…
WAFFLE HOUSE HOMOPHOBIA: Why the Black community abandons LGBTQ police brutality victims like Anthony Wall
Anthony Wall doesn’t seem to be receiving the same outpouring of support as other victims of Waffle House bias and…
Cardi B and Offset sued by fan for post-Met Gala beatdown
(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for FENTY PUMA By Rihanna) Cardi B can’t catch a break this week. The rapper…
Kenya Barris addresses pulled ‘black-ish’ episode and explains Bow and Dre’s marriage issues
Getty Images Kenya Barris is the man behind ABC’s hit, black-ish and the series that was just renewed for a…
Donald Trump calls immigrants “animals” and threatens Oakland mayor
President-elect Donald Trump (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Donald Trump made more racist remarks about immigrants on Wednesday during a…
Elton John will perform at royal wedding and Meghan Markle’s sister injured in paparazzi run-in
(Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation ) Days before the royal wedding takes place in England…