The 74th Annual Academy Awards - Press Room

Celebrating Sidney Poitier On His 94th Birthday

The icon is 94 today.
02.20.21
Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson

W. Franklyn Is A 'Witness To Grace'

More than a memoir, Dr. Richardson’s new book, "Witness to Grace: A Testimony of Favor," is a roadmap to navigating…
02.25.21
ABC's "The Bachelor" - Season 24

'Bachelor' Host Apologizes For 'Excusing Historical Racism'

Chris Harrison, host of dating reality TV show and contest, "The Bachelor," apologized to Black people for his history of…
02.13.21
15 itemsSuper Bowl XXV: New York Giants v Buffalo Bills

Super Bowl Sunday: Black Singers & The National…

With all of its pomp and circumstance, Black artists have performed the traditional song with soul and valor, under the…
02.10.21
Bob Marley Performs In New York

Happy Birthday, Bob Marley! Reggae Legend's Life Celebrated

In the nearly 40 years since his untimely death, Bob Marley still remains the most popular figure in reggae music.
02.06.21
31 items2018 TCM Classic Film Festival - Opening Night Gala - 50th Anniversary World Premiere Restoration Of "The Producers" - Arrivals

RIP: Cicely Tyson's Legendary Life, Career In Photos

Cicely Tyson, the legendary and pioneering actress recognized for her stirring portrayals of strong Black women on the big and…
01.28.21
2018 Urban One Honors - Arrivals

10 Gospel Artists You Should Follow On Instagram

It's hard to overstate the impact gospel music has had on Black Christian culture. With soul-catching lyrics and musical stylings…
01.06.21
"Spartacus: War Of The Damned" - Los Angeles Premiere

'Tiny' Lister, Deebo From 'Friday,' Dies At 62

Tommy "Tiny" Lister, the giant, musclebound actor who rose to fame through his portrayal of neighborhood bully Deebo in the…
12.11.20
TBS Presents Just For Laughs Chicago 2010 - Day 3

Remembering Late Comedian Patrice O'Neal On His Birthday

Social media users were mourning the death and celebrating the life of Patrice O'Neal on what would have been the…
12.07.20
Screening Of Lionsgate Films' "Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family" - Red Carpet

'B.A.P.S.' Actress Natalie Desselle-Reid Dead At 53

The beloved actress who helped create a Black cultural classic with the movie "B.A.P.S" died on Monday.
12.11.20

Wendy Williams Speaks Out About Her Mother’s Death

Wendy speaks on the passing of the mother saying her mother passed "peacefully and surrounded by love."
12.08.20
Lil Wayne and Trump

Lil Wayne's New Music Splits Trump Supporter's Fans

Can Lil Wayne releasing new music make his fans and critics forget he supported Donald Trump? Social media users are…
11.26.20
59th GRAMMY Awards - Press Room

Will Beyoncé Win All 9 Grammys This Time?

Beyoncé was snubbed the last time she was nominated for nine Grammys in 2017. Let's hope history doesn't repeat itself.
11.24.20
Behind The Battle

Behind The Battle: Watch Jackson State University's Band

One X, in collaboration with Facebook, gives viewers an up-close and personal look at “Sonic Boom Of The South” --…
11.19.20
The Betrayed Me Bunch

What If The 'Drop Squad' Really Existed?

Spike Lee's "Drop Squad" movie was released 26 years ago, but it is more relevant than ever for the state…
10.28.20
51st NAACP Image Awards - Non-Televised Awards Dinner - Arrivals

Tamron Hall's Show Gets Renewed For Season 3

Hall, an award-winning host and journalist, announced the good news in front of her studio audience during Tuesday's show.
10.07.20
Kentucky AG Makes Announcement On Charges In Breonna Taylor's Death

'Coon' Song Goes Viral After Daniel Cameron's Statement

An old song has been given new life after Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron defended a grand jury's decision to…
09.24.20
Jade Novah

Jade Novah Talks Headlining One Yard’s Virtual Homecoming

Like most things, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we will celebrate the HBCU Homecoming season this year. Instead…
09.25.20
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‘Mentally Handicapped' Whites Can't Grasp Racism: Chris Rock

Chris Rock offered a metaphor about "mentally handicapped" white people being predisposed to not fully grasping Black folks' plight for…
09.17.20
Candace Owens and Kanye West

Kanye Thanks Candace Owens For 'Democrat Plantation' Book

Kanye West's pledge of allegiance to Candace Owens and her new book about the "Democrat Plantation" is definitely worth taking…
01.21.21
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