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News Roundup: Univision Acquires TheRoot.com, Diddy Criticized For…

One of the leading sources for African-American news and commentary was recently sold to a major media company. Yesterday, it…

05.22.15

News Roundup: President Obama Breaks Twitter World Record…

Want to learn how to “break the internet?” Just ask President Obama. Earlier this week, he broke the Guinness World…

05.21.15

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News Roundup: Taye Diggs Nabs Transgender Role In…

Many African-American stars have nabbed roles in Broadway productions, diversifying the realm of theater. Songstress Brandy is currently playing Roxie…

05.20.15

News Roundup: Suicide Rate Amongst Black Children On…

According to a new study, the suicide rate amongst African-American children has almost doubled within the last two decades. The…

05.19.15

News Roundup: Amtrak Resumes Service Between NYC &…

It’s been almost a week since the Amtrak derailment tragedy took place in Philadelphia, and the railroad company has decided…

05.18.15

News Roundup: No Charges For Illinois Cop Who…

Last month, a Zion, Ill. police officer fatally shot 17-year-old Justus Howell in the back — and like many of…

05.15.15

News Roundup: Beyoncé Spotted At Hillary Clinton Fundraiser…

Songstress Beyoncé has never shied away from showing political support. She even teamed up with First Lady Michelle Obama on…

05.14.15

News Roundup: Kendrick Lamar Receives Generational Icon Award…

Over the past few days, rappers have been recognized for their influence in society. Earlier this week, Kanye West received an…

05.13.15

News Roundup: It’s Official! Obama Library To Be…

The speculation regarding where President Obama’s library would be constructed has officially come to an end. The Barack Obama Foundation announced…

05.12.15

News Roundup: Prince Releases “Baltimore,” President Obama Calls…

Legendary singer Prince was spreading peace in Baltimore this past weekend. Yesterday, he held his “Rally 4 Peace” concert in…

05.11.15

News Roundup: Liberia To Be Declared Ebola-Free, JetBlue…

Although the Ebola virus is still prevalent in a few African countries, one of the places hit the hardest is…

05.08.15

News Roundup: Diddy ‘Beats’ Dr. Dre As Hip-Hop’s…

When news spread that Dr. Dre inked a deal with Apple to sell his ‘Beats by Dre’ headphones company for…

05.07.15

News Roundup: Lauryn Hill Cancels Israeli Concert In…

Many music artists are using their platform as an avenue to bring attention to social issues. New Jersey-bred songstress Lauryn…

05.05.15

News Roundup: GOP Members Ben Carson & Carly…

Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, who became a Tea Party favorite in 2013 when he denounced Obamacare, said he will seek…

05.04.15

News Roundup: Obama Library To Be Built In…

The bidding war for where the Obama library, museum, and presidential center will be built has come to an end.…

05.01.15

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News Roundup: Bill O’Reilly Says Riots Have Set…

Parts of Baltimore have been in despair for decades, however this week’s riots may have set the area back. Yesterday, Fox…

04.30.15

News Roundup: 200 Girls Rescued From Boko Haram…

When news broke that 200 girls were rescued from Boko Haram terror camps, many believed that the #BringBackOurGirls movement had…

04.29.15

Protests Continue After Death Of Baltimore Man While In Police Custody

News Roundup: “The Wire” Cast Members Call For…

Cast members of HBO’s The Wire, which has a storyline based in the streets of Baltimore, took to social media…

04.28.15

News Roundup: FLOTUS Steals The Show At White…

Ever since she stepped into the White House, First Lady Michelle Obama has emerged as a fashion icon. Although she’s surrounded…

04.27.15

News Roundup: Mayweather-Pacquiao Tickets Sell Out In Less…

The upcoming Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao matchup is being dubbed the “fight of the century,” and boxing fans are…

04.24.15