SALT LAKE CITY — Mormon church leaders apologized to the family of Holocaust survivor and Jewish rights advocate Simon Wiesenthal after his parents were posthumously baptized, a controversial ritual that Mormons believe allows deceased people a way to the afterlife but offends members of many other religions. Wiesenthal died in 2005 after surviving the Nazi […]

By theGrio Three years after Chris Brown‘s infamous altercation with his former flame Rihanna, he remains a controversial figure in the music world. SEE ALSO: Black History Month, Again? Who Is Peta Lindsay Following his performance at the Grammys, some prominent entertainers like Miranda Lambert and Michelle Branch spoke out, criticizing the warm reception he […]

NAIROBI, Kenya — Five children around the world die every minute because of chronic malnutrition, according to a report released Wednesday that also said that almost half a billion children risk are at risk of permanent damage over the next 15 years. A report from Save the Children said the deaths of 2 million children […]

To celebrate Black History Month, NewsOne is proud to honor Game Changers, everyday people that make a difference. With each amazing story, we aim to shine the spotlight on extraordinary citizens that deserve more than just a mention within their own communities — people like La’Shanda Holmes, Maria Davis, and Maya Rupert. (Pictures of them […]

In late January, esteemed journalist and author Libby Clark died in her sleep at the age of 94. SEE ALSO: Former NFL Player Fights Lung Cancer To Honor Late Wife While Clark would attend Columbia University and Mulvey Institute of Journalism, her time after she graduated from school and worked at a few newspapers on […]

It’s been reported that Bobby Brown is not welcome to the funeral of Whitney Houston. The family has reportedly let him know in no uncertain terms that his presence would not be appreciated and that he needs to stay away. While no one knows the nature of the beef between Bobby and Whitney’s family, it’s […]

NEWARK, N.J.  — In Whitney Houston’s hometown, her family plans a private church service, with no public memorial set. In Los Angeles, where she died, there’s not even a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for fans to pile flowers. So for the legion of music lovers mourning a global superstar, where do broken […]

As the controversy surrounding the tweets of CNN and TV One political pundit Roland Martin swirls unabated, one theme that continues to control the conversation is the perceived aggression of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) in its “attack” on a man whom many feel was merely partaking in the time-honored Super Bowl […]