Despite several star turns by African-American actresses on the small screen of late, longstanding television institution “Saturday Night Live” has an alarming lack of Black women in their performing troupe. SEE ALSO: Who Is Rashad Robinson? Super Soaker Creator Awarded $72.9M In Hasbro Settlement With recent comments from cast members Kenan Thompson and Jay Pharoah […]
In the latest on the death of Renisha McBride (pictured), the 19-year-old who was shot last Saturday when she reportedly rang the doorbell of a Detroit home after surviving a car accident, police are saying the gunman claims that the gun went off accidentally. RELATED: Detroit Woman Shot To Death Seeking Help After Car Accident According to the […]
Although African Americans make up just 13 percent of the U.S. population, we account for 33 percent of the missing in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s database. Cases involving African Americans also tend to receive less media coverage than missing Whites, with missing men of color getting even less attention. NewsOne has partnered with the […]
Although there are several tales of slaves revolting against their masters in the annals of history, the overthrow of The Creole by captives heading from Virginia to Louisiana is one of the more riveting accounts. The rebellion ultimately gained 128 slaves freedom after taking control of the slave trading ship and sailing to the Bahamas, […]
UPDATE: 5:35 p.m.: Lawyers representing the family of Kendrick Johnson believe newly released footage of the teen’s final moments was doctored, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. “We believe that the tape is proof that there is some conspiracy to conceal the truth from this family and the public as to who killed Kendrick Johnson,” family attorney […]
Cook County prosecutors announced Tuesday that Chicago Police Officer Gildardo Sierra (pictured), who was caught on video shooting an unarmed man 16 times, will not face criminal charges. Prosecutors determined that was Sierra justified in firing the victim, Flint Farmer, multiple times after reasonably mistaking Farmer’s cell phone for a gun, reports ThinkProgress. SEE ALSO:Record […]
Rashad Robinson is the executive director of ColorOfChange and formerly worked in leadership roles for GLAAD. Robinson is said to be an expert on civil rights issues and how it relates to popular culture. He has appeared on numerous news outlets such as MSNBC, ABC, The New York Times, OWN and NPR. He has been named […]
Despite the low shelf-life of careers, the injuries, and the overall gladiator-styled blood lust of professional football, players risk all to play under the bright lights. However, like many other sports, there is a fraternity-styled atmosphere of the sport unknown to most. With nine-year Miami Dolphins lineman Richie Incognito, a White man, allegedly taunting biracial […]
Kanye West is a firm believer in pushing boundaries and setting trends instead of following them, however his recent fashion decisions beg to be questioned.…
Lonnie Johnson (pictured above), the founder of Johnson Research and Development Co. and founder of the Super Soaker, has been awarded a nearly $73 million settlement from Hasbro Inc. for unpaid royalties, reports the AJC.com. CONTEST: Win $2,500 By Sharing How You Nurture The Ones You Love Johnson Research and Development Co. and founder Lonnie […]
Few crimes raise the ire in African-Americans more than the outlawed practice of lynching. Used primarily as a tool of justice and to incite fear in Blacks and Whites, lynching in America claimed thousands of lives but in a disproportionate fashion. On this date — on two separate occasions — lynching reports were released that […]
When Isaiah Smith (pictured) was allegedly bullied for being Christian and gay and carrying a Bible to school with him, the 18-year-old senior at Birdville High School in North Richland Hills, Texas, tore out scripture in protest. After being handed a three-day suspension for his actions, Smith is now looking to sue, according to the […]
