17 Brilliant Black Artists Featured at Art Basel in Miami
“Dynamic,” “original” and “lyrical” are words used to describe the artists whose works were featured at the premier art show in the U.S.
An Award-Winning Photographer Documented A Nation Falling Apart
Marcus Bleasdale says without people reporting on the situation in the Central African Republic, “it could very easily have been another Rwanda.”
A Cop Faces Charges Of Serial Rape, Yet His 13 Black Accusers Are On Trial
Prosecutors say the officer preyed on poor, black women because he knew they wouldn’t speak up.
Chicago Mayor To Release Footage Of Ronald Johnson Police Shooting
The shooting happened a week before Laquan McDonald was also shot by a police officer in 2014.
Accused San Bernardino Attacker Tashfeen Malik Pledged Allegiance to ISIS on Social Media: Report
Tashfeen Malik, 27, reportedly pledged her support to Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi using a Facebook account created under an alias around the time...
‘The Wiz Live!’ Brings The Best Of Black Excellence To TV
‘The Wiz Live!’ made history Thursday night.
Majority-Black Jury Selected in 1st Freddie Gray Trial
Eight black jurors and four white jurors will decide if Baltimore Police Officer William Porter—who faces charges of manslaughter, second-degree assault, misconduct in office and...
San Bernardino Shooting Suspects Identified as Couple who Left Baby Daughter with Grandma Before Massacre
Syed Rizwan Farook, 28 and his wife, Tashfeed Malik, were killed in a shootout with police more than four hours after the mass shooting at...
Meet Siza Mzimela, The First Black Woman To Start An Airline
This South African entrepreneur is revolutionizing the travel industry.
’20-Victim Shooting’ Reported In California; Shooter At Large
Fire officials are reporting a large-scale shooting incident in San Bernardino, California.
#BuyBlack for the Holidays: 50 Gift Ideas That Support Black Businesses and Black Causes
From the fashionista to the social-justice warrior—or even someone who’s both—there’s something for everyone on your holiday shopping list.
How This Journalist Forced Officials To Release The Laquan McDonald Video
Brandon Smith says he kept pushing, even after his FOIA request was denied.
Shooting Of Laquan McDonald Inspires Young YouTube Star To Leave GOP Party
CJ Pearson is looking to stand on his own after viewing the Chicago teen’s death.
Black Women Rape Victims Are Under Assault During Daniel Holtzclaw Trial
Lawyer Damario Solomon-Simmons thought he’d seen everything until he visited the trial of ex-Tulsa police officer Daniel Holtzclaw.
This Is Why Donald Trump’s Meeting With Black Ministers Imploded; Sharpton Calls For National Gun Violence Awareness Month
Should Black Ministers Meet With Trump?
Tamir Rice’s Mother and Siblings Testify Before Grand Jury
Samaria Rice told the jurors about her son’s gentle character and asked them to hold the officers involved in his death accountable.
1st Trial in the Freddie Gray Murder Case to Begin Monday in Baltimore
Six police officers are facing charges in the death that sparked nationally televised protests in the city.
Free Community College Is Already Happening In Red And Blue States
Several different programs across the country could show us how to get every high school student the option of free community college.
Kobe Bryant Retiring After This Season
“My body knows it’s time to say goodbye.”
AIDS Activist Completes Solo Atlantic Crossing in a Rowboat
Victor Mooney wants to use his accomplishment to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, which continues to claim lives.
How Did These Cities Become the Top 10 Best for Black-Owned Small Businesses?
If you’re looking for a good environment to start your small business, you might look at some cities you’ve probably never considered before—and here’s why.
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