Trailblazer Dianne Durham, the first Black senior national gymnastics champion, has died at age 52.
https://youtu.be/yM-KodrZwWQ On November 22nd, 1942 a man by the name of Guion Stewart Bluford Jr. was born. Little did…
Black History Month is off to a great start. Several award nominations were announced for 2021, and Chadwick Boseman made…
Amanda Gorman discusses the modern-day Black Renaissance with former First Lady Michelle Obama.
Was the Lone Ranger Black? Was Bass Reeves the inspiration behind the iconic character, The Lone Ranger?
Ben Crump, the civil rights attorney representing Andre Hill's family, lauded the decision to arrest and indict former Columbus Police…
Back in December 2020, Lecrae encouraged people to vote at an event hosted by Pastor Raphael Warnock who ended up winning the…
Key Black films are being recognized in this year's Golden Globe Awards.
https://youtu.be/4w6OmHwwAcM Black Girl Magic was started by CaShawn Thompson in 2013 as a way to “celebrate beauty, power, and resilience…
Will Smith will host a new Netflix documentary series, Amend: The Fight for America, that discusses what it means to…
Trump wages on from outside the Oval Office as he faces charges of incitement and insurrection, marking his second impeachment.
Acclaimed R&B vocalist Brandy will join the newest season of The Voice for its 10th Anniversary year. The four-time Emmy…
Deitrick Haddon is back with a new song and it’s another collab with super producer, Zaytoven: “Sick World.”
Old Bay hot sauce has returned to store shelves one year after its debut.
Learn about the history of the famed Fisk Jubilee Singers
While Biden is open to having a conversation with Republican lawmakers, Democrats remain committed to putting the needs of struggling…
Diamond had been diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer in early January 2021.
Kelly Rowland is a mom again! She revealed on Instagram that she and her husband, Tim Weatherspoon, have welcomed their…
Each year to celebrate Black History Month the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) chooses…
Model, Alton Mason is set to star as Little Richard in director Baz Luhrmann's biopic about Elvis. The untitled film…
Black History Month started in 1926 as Negro History Week, established by a historian named Carter G. Woodson.
The legendary writer was born on Feb. 1, a date that would through no coincidence go on to mark the…
Here are five examples of prominent African Americans who are making Black history by continuously breaking barriers.
Just shortly after losing a beloved pioneer in film and entertainment, Cicely Tyson, fans are plotting on who should star…
A new weapon in the fight against COVID-19 is on the way.
In remembrance of the legendary model and actress, enjoy a gallery of her most beautiful moments over the years. Rest…
The legendary actress won an Emmy and Tony Award and was the first Black actress to receive an honorary Oscar.
President Joe Biden Biden rescinded the Mexico City policy, also known as the “global gag rule,” which prevents non-governmental organizations…
Coach Lynch Hunt called in today to discuss going from a star athlete to serving 10 years in prison to…
Dr. Lynn Richardson called in this week with tips on wealth building and the stock market.
VaShawn Mitchell debuts new song called "Lift It Up" and also discusses going back to school to get his degree.
Gospel legend Kirk Franklin, in partnership with Sony Music Entertainment, is launching his very own podcast that will be available…
An open letter is calling on Joe Biden to ensure Black veterans' needs and concerns are finally prioritized after what…
In today’s Mr. Griffin segment, “Serious GRIFF” pulled from Proverbs 3:6 that reads, “in all your ways submit to him,…
In between discussing a collaboration with her mom Karen Clark Sheard, the newlywed singer Kierra Sheard also dished on the…
Super Bowl will look a little different this year (re: coronavirus), but the inspirational show must go on.
It's seldom remembered that Black people were also casualties of the genocidal Nazi terrorism known as the Holocaust.
Kristen Stewart made her debut as Princess Diana today. The casting decision was widely controversial and highly anticipated amongst fans in…
Just days after one of the most historical inaugurations in our nation's history, the beautiful poet who graced us with…
The actress will bring a new, fresh vibe to the Black Opal brand.
Talyn Jefferson said she wore the bonnet so that she didn't hit her teammates in the face with her braids.
Kirk Franklin is no stranger to the revolution. Want news at your fingertips? Text “ERICA” to 52140 to join our…
Though Kobe's fans came through being a loyal Laker player, his charisma won the hearts of people beyond basketball.
The Biden administration is looking to expedite getting abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the twenty-dollar bill. The decision to replace Andrew…
In true 2020/2021 fashion a cat's birthday party held in Santo Domingo, Chile has turned into a COVID-19 spreader event.
Georgetown Law is the nation’s largest law school and Emhoff will serve as a Distinguished Visitor from Practice teaching coursework…
As much of a shocker as that might be, having an eating disorder has been a reality for many Black…
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Trey Songz was arrested last night at the Kansas City Chiefs' game and is facing a couple of charges.
One of the many familiar faces of television from the 1970’s has passed away this month. Actor Gregory Sierra died…
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