Beyoncé Makes History As First Black Woman To Headline Coachella
Beyoncé made history this weekend at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival ― and her fans were having a…
Judge Denies Bill Cosby’s Request For A Mistrial After Accuser Has Outburst In Court
Bill Cosby’s request for a mistrial was denied Wednesday after one of his accusers had an outburst in court on…
Khloe Kardashian Gives Birth To Baby Girl
Khloe Kardashian has welcomed a baby girl with basketball player Tristan Thompson, according to multiple outlets. The reality TV star…
Man Accused Of Raping Teen Who Later Turned Up Dead Now Accused Of Her Murder
A Michigan teen, Mujey Dumbuya, was scheduled to testify against her alleged rapist in court before she vanished from her…
Michelle Obama’s Face Is On This Teen’s Prom Dress For The Most Inspiring Reason
Most 17-year-old girls going to senior prom have a simple process for finding the perfect dress, typically determined by a…
Aly Raisman Reminds Sexual Abuse Survivors ‘It’s OK To Not Be OK’
Aly Raisman has a powerful message for survivors of sexual assault. The Olympic gymnast and sexual abuse survivor was at…
‘Law & Order: SVU’ Tackles Trans Military Debate With Powerful Storyline
“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” struck a nerve this week with a storyline that reflected the ongoing debate over…
Here’s A First Look At ‘Pose,’ Ryan Murphy’s Inclusive, History-Making Show
Television audiences got their first glimpse of FX’s hotly anticipated, history-making series “Pose” with the release of the show’s first…
An Art Colony Thrives On Skid Row
LOS ANGELES ― David Allen smiles widely as he holds up a small blue photo album stuffed with drawings. “See,…
Surviving Skid Row: Women’s Stories Of Assault, Fear, And Finding Friendship
LOS ANGELES ― Every time Graciela Fernandez gets off the bus at Skid Row, she clutches her industrial-grade, cross-body bag…
Surviving Skid Row: Women’s Stories Of Assault, Fear, And Finding Friendship
LOS ANGELES ― Every time Graciela Fernandez gets off the bus at Skid Row, she clutches her industrial-grade, cross-body bag…
Here’s What 11-Year-Old Activist Naomi Wadler Wants Adults To Know
Before she entered middle school, Naomi Wadler had gone viral. On March 24, the 11-year-old fifth-grader was onstage speaking at…
Cops Arrest 2 Black Men Sitting In Starbucks For ‘Trespassing’: Video
Philadelphia police are conducting an internal investigation into a viral video that shows officers handcuffing and removing two black men…
Black Students Marched Against Gun Violence In Florida, But You Likely Didn’t Hear About It
Hundreds of students from a predominantly black school in Miami’s Liberty City neighborhood took to the streets earlier this week…
The 20 Funniest Tweets From Women This Week
Me trying to figure out how I’m supposed to be successful, cute, fit, happy, well rested, keep a clean house,…
Lady Gaga Crushes On Cardi B’s ‘Bad Romance’ Cover In High School
A clip circulating on Twitter of the “Bodak Yellow” rapper performing Gaga’s “Bad Romance” in high school got Gaga’s attention…
Death Of Alton Sterling’s Cousin A ‘Homicide’: Coroner
Alton Sterling’s cousin died of a single gunshot wound to the head before his body was found inside a burning…
Black Teen Nearly Shot After Knocking On Door Asking For Directions To School
When 14-year-old Brennan Walker missed his bus on Thursday morning and started walking to school, he thought knocking on a…
The Rape Kit Backlog Shows Exactly How We Regard Women In This Country
That’s the message every survivor hears loud and clear when a rape kit goes untested. Behind every kit is a…
The Rape Kit Backlog Shows Exactly How We Regard Women In This Country
That’s the message every survivor hears loud and clear when a rape kit goes untested. Behind every kit is a…
The Ultimate Roundup For Swimsuit Shopping
Though we’re of the belief that all bodies are bikini bodies, it can be frustrating to try on dozens of…
Cal Poly President Says Frat Member In Blackface Likely Won’t Be Expelled
The California Polytechnic State University chapter of fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha outraged many on campus last weekend after a photo…
We’re Sugar Babies. This Is What It’s Like.
Sugar babies are having a moment. Sugar dating via sites like Seeking Arrangement is talked about more openly and honestly…
Viola Davis On The Lifelong Impact Sexual Violence Has On Women
Viola Davis understands the monumental repercussions sexual assault can have on a woman’s life. The “How To Get Away With…
Homeless Girl Scouts Aim To Sell 6,000 Boxes Of Cookies In NYC
If you’ve ever been tempted to buy Girl Scout cookies, now is the time to break out your cash, New…
Man’s Illustrations About His Wife And Toddler Are So Darn Relatable
Life is considerably crazier with a toddler in tow. Just ask Jonathan Jui. On his Instagram page, Jui documents daily…
6-Year-Old Blue Ivy Has A Personal Stylist, Because She’s Blue Ivy
WWD identified the personal shopper/stylist as Manuel A. Mendez, a longtime employee of Beyoncé’s company Parkwood Entertainment. On Instagram, Mendez…
Topless Protester Says Bill Cosby ‘Disempowered Women’s Bodies For Decades’
The topless protester who charged at comedian Bill Cosby on Monday morning as he entered the courthouse for his sexual…
Janelle Monáe’s New Music Video Is A Pink, Vagina-Inspired Celebration
Janelle Monáe is dressed in hot pink pants that look like a vagina in her new video for “PYNK,” and…
This Group Is Turning Guns Into Shovels And Using Them To Plant Trees
Last week, on April 4, exactly 50 years after her father’s assassination, Rev. Bernice King, the youngest child of civil…
‘Boomerang’ Reboot Ordered At BET As A TV Comedy
BET is getting in on the reboot game. The network announced on Tuesday that it has given a straight-to-series order…
8 Netflix Titles With Black Stars You Should Be Watching This April
This month is the perfect time to revisit some cult classics (“Bad Boys,” anyone?), catch some fresh flesh flicks (“Come…
Austin Is Stepping Up Its Fight Against Gentrification
It started with a letter in Bettye Washington’s mailbox. “Move out, move on,” the letter said, as if leaving East…
Viewers Skewer Tone-Deaf Joke On ‘Roseanne’ About Black And Asian Family Shows
A recent joke on the ABC show “Roseanne” is being criticized as a dig at the network’s highly regarded diverse…
Flint Residents Shocked By State’s Decision To End Bottled Water Delivery
Aretha Bradley was eating lunch at a restaurant when she saw on Facebook that the state of Michigan would soon…
Meghan Markle’s On-Screen Fiancé Has The Perfect Royal Wedding Gift
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are only weeks away from the royal wedding. Though the guest list is top secret,…
Parkland Survivor Hopes Fight For Gun Control Honors MLK’s Legacy
A survivor of February’s deadly school shooting in Parkland, Florida, says her classmates’ fight for stricter gun legislation is inspired…
Fox Anchors Slammed For Calling Black Teen Who Got Into 20 Colleges ‘Obnoxious’
High school student Micheal Brown made headlines last week for a remarkable feat: He was accepted by all 20 colleges…
Cardi B Has Mother Of All Lines About Pregnancy On ‘Tonight Show’
Cardi B sizzled with energy Monday as co-host of “The Tonight Show,” days after confirming she’s pregnant. The “Bodak Yellow”…
Snoop Dogg Reveals The One Guy Who Ever Out-Smoked Him
The rapper and “Joker’s Wild” host said only one person has ever had a greater tolerance than him for smoking…
Rep. Frankel: Men Must Take ‘Affirmative, Assertive Action’ Against Sexual Harassment
Rep. Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) wants men to do more to fight against pay inequality and sexual harassment. “Abuse in the…
Nurse Fired For Saying Stephon Clark Deserved To Die Raises $20,000 For Herself
A California nurse who was fired from her job after saying Stephon Clark deserved to be killed by police has…
Faith Groups Rally Against Racism On Anniversary Of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Death
Hundreds of marchers attended a rally against racism in Washington on Wednesday to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination…
These Eerie Social Media Stars Aren’t Even Real People
Instagram influencers are a dime a dozen these days, but there’s a new crop of individuals invading the platform. They’re…
You’re Not An Idiot For Speaking To Your Dog In A Baby Voice, Study Suggests
Don’t let your friends and family mock you for using a baby voice when you talk to your dog. A…
Cardi B Says She Kept Her Pregnancy A Secret Because People Are ‘So Thirsty’
Rapper Cardi B confirmed she is pregnant with her first child during a performance on “Saturday Night Live” over the…
Topless Protester Arrested Outside Of Bill Cosby Retrial
A half-naked protester chanting “women’s lives matter” reportedly jumped in front of Bill Cosby as he made his way to…
‘SNL’ Host Chadwick Boseman Appears On Black Jeopardy As T’Challa
Chadwick Boseman hosted “Saturday Night Live” this weekend and not only did he play Black Jeopardy, he did so as…
Killer Mike Tried To Call Out Joy Reid. She Shut It Down Fast.
Killer Mike’s attempt to shame MSNBC host Joy Reid on Instagram failed miserably Sunday. It all started when Reid shared…
In 1968, Nearly A Third Of Americans Said MLK Brought His Assassination On Himself
Fifty years after Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, his status as a civil rights icon isn’t really in question. In…
Cardi B Reveals Baby Bump On ‘Saturday Night Live’
“Saturday Night Live” viewers initially figured they’d have to wait to find out for sure about Card B’s baby bump…
Body Of CDC Scientist Missing Since February Found In Georgia River
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention scientist who mysteriously vanished seven weeks ago has been found dead in a…
Chrissy Teigen ‘Gasps’ At Cardi B Song Calling For Threesome With Her, Rihanna
Cardi B certainly has finesse when it comes to proposing threesomes. The rapper’s new album, “Invasion of Privacy,” dropped on…
The 20 Funniest Tweets From Women This Week
The ladies of Twitter never fail to brighten our days with their brilliant ― but succinct ― wisdom. Each week,…
Black And Brown Parkland Students Want You To Hear Their ‘Stories Untold’
Students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have started a project to give their peers from underrepresented groups a larger…
Teen Gets Decades In Prison For ‘Murder’ Of Someone Killed By A Cop
A judge on Thursday sentenced an Alabama teenager to 65 years in prison for a series of crimes, including murder,…
A Prince Tribute Bloomed And Gave The Late Singer The Crown He Deserves
When the bush located behind a stunning mural dedicated to Prince began to bloom on Sunday, the musician received a…