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Bishop T.D. Jakes To Bring Multi-Day Conference To…

World renowned pastor and author T.D. Jakes is strongly considering bringing a multi-day economic empowerment conference to Atlanta no later…
10.22.18
These Women Are Running The First Black-Owned Real…

Two women are leading the first Black-owned real estate crowdfunding company.
10.22.18
Marshawn Lynch Launches Initiative To Provide The Homeless…

Marshawn Lynch has launched an initiative to provide the homeless population in Oakland and Seattle with smartphones.
10.22.18
Kappa Alpha Psi Hosted The Clemson University Party…

The college homecoming party in South Carolina that ended catastrophically when the floor collapsed early Sunday morning was thrown by…
10.22.18
Stacey Abrams Tied In Race For Governor Despite…

Polls show Stacey Abrams tied in her bid for Georgia governor.
10.21.18
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Video Shows Black Teen Girl Being Punched While…

A bystander videotaped the Coral Springs authorities hitting the 14-year-old while she was lying face down.
10.22.18
Beyoncé And Jay Z Help Raise $6M For…

Power couple Beyoncé and Jay Z helped raise $6 million for the non-profit City Of Hope.
10.21.18
This Is the Police Interaction Video Texas Students…

Starting this school year, High School students in Texas will receive a class, paired with a 16-minute video, that aims…
10.21.18
Suspected White Supremacist Who Killed 18-Year-Old Nia Wilson…

She was killed by John Lee Cowell on July 22.
10.19.18
Savannah State Eyes Layoffs Amid Decline In Student…

Savannah State University may be forced to downsize due to lack of funds.
10.19.18
I’m Good Beloved, Enjoy: Rihanna Declines Super Bowl…

Rihanna may have delivered a halftime performance for Super Bowl XLIII in Atlanta next February but she reportedly declined the offer.
10.19.18
African Americans Who Lead HIV Diagnoses May Get…

New research is making rounds.
10.19.18
Trump Loses To Obama With Student Debt Relief…

A win for students.
10.19.18
Greenleaf Season 3, Episode 8 Recap: ”The Price…

I swear Zora (Lovie Simone) makes you want to grab her, shake her and yell LISTEN TO YOUR MOMMA LITTLE…
10.18.18
Stacey Abrams On Steady Grind Rallying Against Voter…

The nation's first Black female governor?
10.18.18
49th NAACP Image Awards - Non-Televised Awards Dinner and Ceremony
Jussie Smollett Surprises 6-Year Old Double Amputee With…

Jussie Smollett seems to enjoy making people smile.
10.18.18
Woman Who Tried To Block A Black Man…

Hilary Brooke Mueller is not apologizing.
10.18.18
From Oprah To Chance The Rapper, African-Americans Are…

#ZeroHunger.
10.16.18
Wife Of Temptations’ Dennis Edwards Denies Abusing Him…

The wife of Dennis Edwards, the late-great lead singer of the Temptations who passed away earlier this year is openly denying allegations…
10.16.18
Here’s How Sears Had Unexpected Influence With Black…

Stores are being shut down.
10.16.18
Orlando Brown Checks Into Rehab

Actor Orlando Brown recently checked into a rehabilitation center after his friends staged an intervention.
10.16.18
What Does The Bible Say About Halloween?

Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
10.16.18
Which Halloween Candy Is Most Popular In Your…

Does your favorite choice of candy reflect where you live?
10.16.18
What’s Next In The Laquan McDonald Shooting Case?…

Here's the long game.
10.16.18
Here’s Why Black Seniors May Be Singled Out…

A block on the ballot?
10.16.18
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Gets Complaint Filed Against Her…

Another day, another violation.
10.16.18
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Expecting Their First Child…

A Black royal baby is officially on the way!
10.15.18
Donte Palmer Advocates For Fathers In Viral Diaper…

Donte Palmer, a high school teacher and parent, isn’t asking for too much: He simply wants restaurants and public places…
10.15.18
Dating Over 40? 10 Things You Need To…

If you’re over 40 and you’ve tried the dating waters, you know they can be treacherous with rough currents and…
10.15.18
Author Addresses The Financial Impact Of Racial Bias

Shawn D. Rochester, financial literacy expert and author of the acclaimed book The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black…
10.15.18
Johns Hopkins University To Name Campus Building After…

Johns Hopkins University recently shared that it would name one of their campus buildings after Henrietta Lacks.
10.15.18
'Black Nativity' New York Premiere
Ben Tankard Takes Flight With New Album ‘Rise!’

His new album RISE! promises to be some of his best work yet!
10.14.18
Trump Tells Black People To ‘Honor’ Him By…

Honor yourself and vote for people like Andrew Gillum, Ben Jealous and Stacey Abrams on November 6.
10.14.18
High School Marching Band Causes Outrage After ‘John…

A marching band from Forest Hill High School in Mississippi reenacted a scene from Denzel Washington's 2002 film "John Q."
10.14.18
White Woman Calls Police On Black Boy Whose…

Teresa Klein claimed a 9-year-old Black boy sexually assaulted her.
10.13.18
Prince’s Estate Demands Trump Stop Playing His Music…

Prince's estate released a statement.
10.13.18
Anthony Anderson Wants To Complete His Degree From…

Anthony Anderson might be a successful actor, but he still has goals he wants to complete in his life.
10.13.18
Urban One Founder Cathy Hughes Reflects On The…

https://youtu.be/JA4CkhaGrQ8 Today we celebrate the 86th Birthday of Baba Dick Gregory.  The comedian, civil rights activist and humanitarian had left…
10.12.18
House Of Horrors! Black Couple Traumatized After Airbnb…

The popular homestay company later offered Jaleesa Jackson and Chiedozie Uwandu $2,500 and therapy sessions for witnessing the horrific incident.
10.12.18
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Faith Walking: I Literally Believe In His Word…

Erica Campbell gets asked constantly how does she handle all of her responsibilities and jobs while maintaining her family and…
10.11.18
Michelle Obama Announces Global Girls Alliance [Video]

Former first lady Michelle Obama sat down with TODAY to announce the launch of the Global Girls Alliance.
10.12.18
Montel Williams Spent 21 Days In The Hospital:…

Montel Williams is finally opening up about the details surrounding his hospitalization earlier this year.
10.12.18
Greenleaf Season 3, Episode 7 Recap: ”I’m Grown”

Lady Mae and Bishop are still at odds and at each other’s throats.
10.11.18
New York Man Arrested For Planning Suicide Bomb…

A New York man was arrested for planning a bombing attack on the National Mall. 56-year-old Paul Rosenfeld reportedly wanted…
10.11.18
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Watch: Aretha Franklin Remembered In Star-Studded Tribute At…

At the 2018 American Music Awards, the Queen of Soul got a more than fitting tribute.
10.10.18
You Betta Check Yo’ Self: Instagram Is Taking…

Details inside.
10.10.18
Starbucks COO To Be Honored For Social Justice…

Al Sharpton's National Action Network names 2018 Triumph Award recipients.
10.10.18
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Ericaism: My Ignore Ministry Is Strong [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]

Do people try to take your peace?
10.09.18
Hallelujah, Black Folks! Jesus Can Lower Your Blood…

A study suggested that practicing religion can improve efforts to reduce hypertension in Black people.
10.09.18
Black Women Face High Risk, Dangers And Death…

The facts and figures.
10.09.18
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