Here's a closer look at the Blackest TV shows produced by Norman Lear, whose death draws attention to his iconic sitcoms like "Sanford and Son" and "Good Times."
The actress and producer was 51. The date and cause of her death were not immediately confirmed. Here's everything we know.
Izaye Eubanks terrorized his victims "because of their national origin," the DOJ said.
Grace Jabbari testified in Jonathan Majors' domestic violence trial that she didn't want the actor, "as a Black man," to be arrested and pointed out he called 911, not her.
During the GOP primary debate, Vivek Ramaswamy defended Donald Trump and pushed the racist "great replacement theory."
Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford announced the indictments of six state Republican accused of being fake electors in the 2020 election to rig a win for Trump.
Donald Trump's RICO co-defendant Trevian Kutti could be jailed if her latest threats against Ruby Freeman violate the terms of her bond.
Philadelphia has reduced school-based arrests by 91% since 2013.
The unarmed, exonerated Black man was shot to death during a traffic stop in Georgia.
An artist is facing backlash for her African female version of Sinterklaas.
The police narrative behind the excessive force is unraveling.
Watch scholar Nyle Fort break down the reciprocated solidarity between Palestinians and Black Americans.
The centrality of the Bible in Black life cannot be overstated, Rev. Osagyefo Sekou writes.
The teen who refused to give his Citi Bike bike to Sarah Jane Comrie and his family spoke out about the viral incident.
UPDATE — 1/28/14: T.I. is doing his best to silence separation rumors, reportedly telling TMZ that all is well in the Harris household. T.I. tells us yeah, there was a big argument, but it was over something pretty stupid. Tiny wanted to walk the Grammy red carpet and watch the show but T.I. wanted none […]
A North Carolina grand jury indicted Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Randall Kerrick on voluntary manslaughter charges in the shooting death of unarmed Jonathan Ferrell, just days after a partial grand jury refused to do so, reports WXII12. RELATED: UPDATE: No Drugs, Alcohol In Jonathan Ferrell’s System When He Was Slain By Police Officer VIDEO] NC Officer Not Indicted […]
The first month of the year is almost done. Be honest with yourself–have you kept up your resolution of eating healthy? It’s ok–I have admittedly…
On the eve of Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney (pictured) brushed back criticism of the President’s health care law, arguing that it is worth the political consequences. SEE ALSO: Attorney General Holder Presses Congress To Pass Smarter Sentencing Act “This is not about politics,” Carney said during […]
Kang ChunWong (pictured), a man reportedly attacked and ticketed by NYPD officers for jaywalking, plans to sue the city for $5 million, the New York Daily News reports. SEE ALSO: Judge: Remove Life Support For Pregnant Woman On January 19th, ChunWong was returning to his Upper West Side apartment when he reportedly crossed the street against the […]
The Dr. Frank S. Greene Scholars Program dedicates its focus on preparing and challenging students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math, also know as the STEM fields. Now in its 12th year, the Greene Scholar Programs (GSP) Science Fair, held this past weekend in San Jose, Calif., has been one of the […]
Using your hair as an excuse not to work out simply can’t be an excuse anymore. Dr. Phoenyx Austin, author of the new book “And That’s Why You’re Fat,” breaks down the justifications for not getting fit. “You can’t put your hair above fitness, above health [or] above your body,” said Austin. “There are women […]
A report recently released by a Washington organization that researches the effects and toll of gun violence found that Nebraska has the highest Black homicide victimization in the country. The Violence Policy Center‘s (VPC) annual study, “Black Homicide Victimization in the United States: An Analysis of 2011 Homicide Data,” notes that this trend is a […]
According to a new study published in Pediatrics, 20 children a day are hospitalized for gunshot wounds in the United States. The study also found that…
The Iowa GOP Facebook page sparked some controversy this past Friday when a a flowchart was posted about how to find out if someone is racist. It was meant to be funny, according to their response, but it didn’t come across that that way. With the GOP making racist and sexist comments, what does that […]
Even though Van McKellar (pictured) made the decision to drop out of high school in 1956, after he was homeschooled with his daughter five years ago, he decided to enroll at the Metropolitan State College of Denver. Now, at 72-years-young, McKellar has graduated cum laude from the school and wants to serve as a shining […]
Rep. Trey Radel (pictured) made headlines last year, after being nabbed by undercover police for buying a small amount of cocaine in a Washington, D.C., neighborhood. Now, the Republican congressman from Florida will step down despite saying he would continue in his post. RELATED: UPDATE: Tea Party Rep. Trey Radel Pleads Guilty, Gets Probation For Cocaine […]
