Mass Mutual and NewsOne join together to present 28 dynamic people that make up the diverse tapestry of Black History. For the entire month of February, Black History Month, we will feature one Person of the Day and highlight their lives and achievements. Poet Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks owns the distinction of being the first African-American to […]

Oscar-winning and critically acclaimed actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, 46, was found dead Sunday afternoon in his New York City apartment, reports the Wall Street Journal. Read more below from WSJ: The New York Police Department is investigating, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is working to determine the exact cause of death. The […]

This weekend’s Super Bowl doesn’t have to end in four hours of bloated agony from the unthinkable amount of beer you consumed. A wide variety…

For Black History Month, NewsOne honors GAME CHANGERS: Everyday heroes whose actions make life better for the people around them. SEE ALL OF OUR GAME CHANGERS HERE. Charles “Peanut” Tillman Place of Residence: Chicago Why He’s a Game Changer: After his daughter Tiana underwent a life-saving heart transplant,  Tillman started the Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation […]