Instead of 99 problems, hip-hop mogul Jay Z (pictured) might have 100 now! Rymir Satterthwaite (pictured above), 21 is alleging that Shawn Corey Carter, better known as Jay Z (pictured below), is his biological daddy. Satterthwaite filed a civil lawsuit last December in which he accused the superstar rapper of lying in court so that he could dodge a paternity […]
Just weeks after coming under fire for failing to nominate Black actresses, actors or directors for Sunday’s 82nd Academy Awards ceremony, Hollywood leaders have been hit with an allegation that they blackballed Mo’Nique for “refusing to play the game.” The comedian-turned-actress says she was marginalized after scoring an Oscar for best supporting actress in 2010 for her […]
Malcolm X, one of the most important figures of the second half of the 21st century, brought a different perspective to Black America and the world. His perspective was different from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; it was different from many other civil rights activists, but he operated within the same pantheon as his counterparts. Malcolm […]
Former hip-hop mogul Marion “Suge” Knight (pictured) was transported via ambulance on Thursday from a Los Angeles courthouse to a nearby hospital for an alleged stomach issue, according to the New York Daily News. Before that drama unfolded, the newspaper reports that this took place: “Suge got on the bus from jail and people started taunting him, […]
A man police believe is the suspect in a bombing that damaged the side of a building housing the Colorado National Association for the Advancement…
Roland Martin and “NewsOne Now” bring you an exclusive look at the red carpet event from this year’s Trumpet Awards. Martin catches up with Ambassador Andrew Young, Xernona Clyaton, Founder of the Trumpet Awards, Leela James, Lou Brock, The Bar-Kays, the Dazz Band, Mali Music, Avery Sunshine, Mystikal, TV personality Egypt Sherrod, and hosts Laila Ali and […]
There’s something to be said about giving a person the benefit of the doubt, particularly in serious matters and especially when it comes to the accusation of committing a hate crime. Even so, what we’ve seen thus far in the coverage surrounding Craig Hicks, who shot and killed three Muslim students in Chapel Hill, North […]
Alfre Woodard hosted her annual pre-Oscar party to celebrate African American women in film in the penthouse of the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. HipHollywood was on hand to bring you an exclusive look at the festivities. This year guests included: Ava DuVernay, Viola Davis, Angela Bassett, Aisha Tyler, Rosario Dawson, Zoe Saldana and Kerry Washington. Washington told HipHollywood, “This event […]
In what could be a boon for communities of color, Democratic and Republican Senators from New Jersey to Illinois to Utah are working to overhaul prison sentence guidelines in an effort to give judges more control to mete out punishments for nonviolent drug offenders. RELATED: AG Eric Holder Addresses Mandatory Minimums, Mike Brown Case And […]
In efforts to remedy declining ratings, MSNBC has decided to cancel some of its shows. The network recently announced that one of the shows that are on the chopping block is “The Reid Report” which featured African American political commentator Joy Reid. Although Reid will be losing the show she still will remain a part […]
Defending comments he made Wednesday suggesting President Barack Obama did not love America, former Mayor of New York City Rudy Giuliani said his criticism couldn’t…
An estimated 220,000 African American children are currently being homeschooled, according to the National Home Education Research Institute. Black families have become one of the fastest-growing demographics in homeschooling. Black students make up an estimated 10 percent of the homeschooling population. SEE ALSO: How Can We Make STEM Appealing To Our Youth? [VIDEO] Studies indicate black […]
