R. Kelly, the Pied Piper who likes urinating on underage girls veteran R&B singer poised to make a major comeback with the release of his latest album “Black Panties,” tried a little consumer engagement on Twitter and didn’t get quite what he was expecting. RELATED: Black Feminists Blast Jezebel Over R. Kelly ‘Black Panties’ Review As previously reported […]
UPDATE: 12/11/13, 12:45 p.m.: A picture may be worth 1000 words, but context is everything. Roberto Schmidt, the Agence France-Presse (AFP) photographer who took the infamous selfie photo, was surprised to hear about the criticism behind what he referred to as a reflexive shot. Here is some of what he wrote on the AFP blog: […]
ABC’s “What Would You Do?” hosted by John Quinones is known for creating uncomfortable situations with everyday people and capturing their reactions. SEE ALSO: 7 More Controversial ‘What Would You Do’ Episodes Last week’s episode featured “Rachel,” an actress playing a hairstylist at Harlem barbershop Denny Moe’s who is flirting with a Black male patron. When […]
The world may be abuzz over President Barack Obama’s decision to shake the hand of Cuban leader Raul Castro at the memorial service for Nelson Mandela, but the late South African president most certainly would have approved. After all, Mandela drew inspiration from the Cuban revolution, which culminated in Fidel Castro taking power in 1959. Among […]
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Everyone needs a quick escape from their lives every once in a while. Luckily there’s so many activities and culture in the cities listed below to make your getaway more enjoyable. Get in the car, cruise down the highway, and see what you can do in some of our favorite places. Washington, D.C. Philadelphia New […]
Nearly 2 dozen U.S. lawmakers were scheduled to be at the memorial service for Nelson Mandela, many of them members of the Congressional Black Caucus. The caucus’ link to the South African leader and his people’s struggle is longstanding.   Former Ohio congressman Louis Stokes described the history on NewsOne Now with Roland Martin. “The Congressional Black Caucus had long […]
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Dr. Ralph J. Bunche (pictured) achieved a few firsts as an African American, but none may be more more notable than the political scientist and academic winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1950. Becoming the first Black person to win the coveted award, Dr. Bunche maintained a dignified stance despite the rampant segregation he and […]
Atlanta rapper B.o.B. wasn’t born with a silver spoon in his mouth. However, his family’s financial struggles didn’t stop his mother from putting on the…
Taj Patterson (pictured), a Black fashion student, claims a group of Hasidic men attacked him while yelling homophobic slurs in Brooklyn the New York Daily News reports. SEE ALSO: Patrick Gaspard On Why The World Is Celebrating Mandela’s Death Patterson was reportedly walking to his Fort Greene home after a party in Williamsburg December 1st, […]
