Doc Rivers, head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, released the following statement in response to the racist statements “attributed” to Clippers owner Donald Sterling. “I would like to reiterate how disappointed I am in the comments attributed to [Donald Sterling] and I can’t even begin to tell you how upset I am and our […]

NBA legend Kareem Abdul Jabbar, who is known for speaking out on issues of race in the United States, has weighed in on the alleged racist ramblings of L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Jabbar agreed that Sterling is clearly racist, but was more incensed by not only systems of oppression that breed the Donald Sterlings […]

Jessica Mera (pictured below), a woman shot dead by her husband in Queens earlier this month, was laid to rest Saturday, the New York Daily News reports. RELATED: Retired NYPD Confesses To Fatally Shooting Wife Ten Times In Front Of Children According to the daughter of Mera, Mimi, a mourner told her to “put Mommy’s photo […]

On Monday, Attorney General Eric Holder (pictured) announced tthe Justice Department’s aims in collecting data on stops and arrests in order to combat racial bias in the criminal justice system. In his weekly video address, Holder says that the Department’s efforts will be part of the newly formed National Center for Building Community Trust and […]

When Keoni Hudoba looked in the mirror at his 325 pound reflection, he never imagined the life he has today would even be possible. The man staring back at him these days is an Under Armour athlete (alongside new brand spokesperson, ballerina Misty Copeland) and creator of the interactive, insanely addicting spin class at Cyc Fitness. Having lost half his size, Keoni is […]

Kevin Johnson, former NBA player and the mayor of Sacramento, is assisting Clippers players in handling the fallout from recent racist comments allegedly made by team owner Donald Sterling. Johnson joined “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin to discuss what’s next for the players and what result they want in the matter. Listen to Johnson’s conversation with […]

At the time that Donald Sterling’s alleged comments were made public, he was in line for a lifetime achievement award from the Los Angeles NAACP – his second from the chapter. The organization has now rescinded both awards, but many are questioning why the organization made a point to honor someone with such a troubled history […]

Some people would call it bitterly ironic that the Supreme Court decided to uphold the state of Michigan’s ban on Affirmative Action just days before hearing Donald Sterlings’ racist, antebellum views on race relations in this country. However, African-Americans and other minorities who experience professional racism on a daily basis would summarize these two happenings […]

You’ve probably already heard that laughter can help relieve stress. But did you know its health benefits can extend way beyond just that? A study presented at this year’s annual Experimental Biology conference says that when people laugh, their brains are activated in the same way as when people are mindfully meditating. The study, from […]

Round-the-way rapper DJ E-Z Rock (pictured), whose 1988 monster hit “It Takes Two” that he collaborated with hip-hop pioneer Rob Base (pictured below left) on, reportedly passed away on Sunday at the age 46 from undisclosed causes, according to Rolling Stone. SEE ALSO: Beyoncé’s Half Brother and Actress Mom Move To Trailer Park, Receives Death Threats DJ […]

In Minneapolis, Columbus Day Becomes Indigenous People’s Day The 13-member Minneapolis City Council unanimously voted to recognize another holiday on the same day as Columbus Day: Indigenous People’s Day. “This has been a long time coming and people are going to feel really good about how we’re moving forward and advancing a racial equity agenda […]

Experts continue to be concerned about the high contraction rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among blacks. For a variety of reasons, the percentages of black women being infected by STDs continues to be at least twice as high as their white counterparts. According to CDC statistics: 89% of new HIV cases in 2011 involved […]