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White Editor's Viral Tweets Call Out Media Racism

The thread struck a chord with many Black journalists co-signing its contents. But what's even more astonishing is the response…
10.04.21
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Black Newspapers Unite For New Online Platform

10 Black newspapers from across the nation have come together to launch Word In Black, a collective platform that will…
09.12.21
15 itemsMalaria Summit Asks The Commonwealth For Help Eradicating The Disease

15 Acclaimed And Unapologetically Black Authors

Do the write thing!
10.04.21

6 Black Boutique Owners To Support This Black…

For National Black Business Month, we spotlight these Black boutique owners, who are thriving in the fashion lane.
08.24.21
Fashion East - Front Row - LFW February 2020

NY Times Shamed Into Deleting Tweet About Rapper

The tweet paraphrased a line from the article, pointing to a larger issue with the outlet's coverage.
10.04.21
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Everything To Know About URBAN ONE’s ONE VIP

Urban One has launched its newest endeavor, a financial service, ONE VIP -- a prepaid Visa debit card accompanied by a…
08.25.21
op-ed 2019 WTA Finals - Press Conference And Training Session

'Be Better'

Sports journalists have extraordinary access that can inform fans’ understanding of the athletes and their performances, but they must do…
10.03.21
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Reporter Quits Over Fake News About Kamala Harris

Longtime New York Post reporter Laura Italiano resigned following controversy over a false story about Vice President Kamala Harris' children's…
08.26.21
Andrew Brown Jr.

Fox News Assassinates Andrew Brown Jr.'s Character

The fatal police shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. is exposing just how many ways there are to add insult to literal…
08.26.21
Reaction after Prince Harry, Markle interview

British Press Confronted With Own Racist Markle Headlines

If anyone was thought there would be some type of racial reckoning to suddenly come over the British tabloid press…
08.26.21
Former Papa John's CEO John Schnatter Visits "Mornings With Maria"

Ex-Papa John's CEO Still Mad Over N-Word Firing

John Schnatter, who was fired for using the N-word on a conference call, recently said that it's taken him nearly…
08.26.21
Black Lives Matter Holds Protest In Los Angeles After Death Of George Floyd

Mainstream Media Dragged For Saying 'George Floyd Trial'

TMZ and the Wall Street Journal were the latest mainstream media outlets being reminded that references to the "George Floyd…
08.26.21
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NY Times Admits Coverage Rooted In White Perspectives

An internal review by the New York Times revealed it has work to do in creating an environment that is…
09.29.21
2020 Robert F. Kennedy Ripple Of Hope Award Gala

Don Lemon Challenges ‘White Male Patriarchy’ In Media

CNN host Don Lemon used his platform to encourage newsrooms to increase staffing diversity in a meaningful way, and not…
09.29.21
Travis P. Jackson

HBCU Pride Nation Founder Is Black College Advocate

Travis P. Jackson, the lively founder and CEO of HBCU Pride Nation, spoke with One Yard about the enterprising businessman…
10.04.21
MSNBC Black talent - Tiffany Cross, Rashida Jones, Joy Reid, Jonathan Capehart

MSNBC Bets On Black

MSNBC is apparently betting on Black to make it more competitive against rival cable news networks. But the decision to…
10.04.21
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Parler: The Social Media App Where Racists Meet

Online extremism and hate can lead to real-world violence by legitimizing extreme actions. Parler’s tolerance of hate and bigotry opens…
10.04.21
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Black-Owned Businesses To Support For Holiday Shopping

Cyber Monday provides a chance to support Black-owned companies offering online discounts and sales for their goods during the holiday…
10.04.21
88th Annual Academy Awards - Backstage And Audience

PEOPLE's Last 3 'Sexiest Man Alive' Are Black

Michael B. Jordan is the third-straight Black man to be named PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive," for 2020, but history shows…
10.04.21
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Bossip Crowned For Amazing Biden-Trump Election Headline

Just as America was learning that the 2020 election had officially come to an end, a different kind of vote…
10.04.21