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Taraji P. Henson apologized via Instagram on Friday for claiming her son was racailly profiled by Glendale, California, police after a video of the 20-year-old being stopped emerged, reports Buzzfeed. In recent weeks, Henson made news after an Uptown magazine cover story reported that her son was racially profiled by officers on the University of Southern California […]

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With tensions between minorities and police at an all-time high these days, some parents are taking more precautions to keep their children safe. In a recent interview with Uptown Magazine, Taraji P. Henson revealed that her son was racially profiled during a trip to the University of Southern California: the college he was initially going to attend. However, the Empire actress […]

Seniors gearing up for graduation at Howard University can breathe a little easier now; the Mecca is implementing a new practice that will surely lower some of those Sallie Mae student loans. Starting next year, the university will cover 50 percent of a student’s final semester if they graduate early or on time. Now there’s […]

Nothing beats homecoming weekend at a historically black college or university, but whose school has the best? Is it the Marching 100 down in Tallahassee, that good ol’ Bison pride in D.C., or the notorious “Spelhouse”? Get ready for homecoming 2014 by casting your vote below and keep that school pride going on social media […]

For Black History Month, NewsOne honors GAME CHANGERS: Everyday heroes whose actions make life better for the people around them. SEE ALL OUR GAME CHANGERS HERE. Stephanie Brown James Place of Residence: Washington, D.C. Why she’s a Game Changer: In addition to being the founder of Brown Girls Lead, a seven-month leadership initiative for girls […]

For Black History Month, NewsOne honors GAME CHANGERS: Everyday heroes whose actions make life better for the people around them. SEE ALL OUR GAME CHANGERS HERE. James Ward Place of Residence: Los Angeles, Calif. Why He’s a Game Changer: Ward, whose family faced homelessness, was able to crowd source the $12,000 he needed to attend […]

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Most HBCU grads already know Howard University is one of the coolest campuses in the Black college family, but a group of faculty, staff and students took cool to a new level when they dropped their own version of the music video “Happy.” The Oscar-nominated song by Pharrell Williams was one of the most popular […]

When he was attending New York University Film School with classmate Spike Lee, filmmaker Ernest Dickerson was faced with a common belief that was even more true for Black graduates. SEE ALSO: Gay Really Is The New Black “The mantra was there is no life after film school. That hit Spike and me because there […]

A piece released earlier this week from Kansas City Star reporter Debra-Lynn B. Hook highlighted a trip she took to Washington to visit her son. SEE ALSO:Tyler Perry Buys Bentleys for Oprah and Gail During her time in the nation’s capital, Ms. Hook encountered an African-American psychology professor speaking boldly and proudly of how he […]

Roland Martin is hosting a special event Tuesday evening live from Howard University’s campus. Watch LIVE online 8-11pm. Tune in to get various perspectives on this major primary day that will decide the republican front runner for Alaska, Georgia, Idaho, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Vermont and Virginia. Submit your questions and comments on […]

In 2006 William Brawner revealed in a magazine article that he had AIDS. The news shocked his friend and former Howard University classmates. Brawner was somewhat of a ladies man and was so in denial of his status that he often practiced unprotected sex. SEE ALSO: World Records Broken In 2011 Now he is on […]

“You just cant miss homecoming at Howard!” Those were the words spat out by deceased, legendary rapper Notorious B.I.G. who was known to mention the university’s famed event in various songs, and even appeared at a few to perform. This year’s Howard Homecoming began Monday October 10th and runs through this Saturday with the Yardfest, […]