The Impact of Absent Fathers on the Mental Health of Black Boys
Studies show that sons in fatherless households have the highest odds of being incarcerated, have higher levels of behavioral problems and are more likely to...
Video Of Chicago Cops Gunning Down Black Teen In 2013 Released
The shooting of 17-year-old Southside resident Cedrick Chatman was sealed under protective order
Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs Addresses Oscars’ Lack Of Diversity
Because #OscarsSoWhite, yet again.
GOP Debate: Ted Cruz Under Scrutiny Over Failure To Disclose Loans During Senate Run
A spokeswoman said the failure to report the loans was “inadvertent” and would be corrected.
Alabama Prosecutor Joins Twin Sister As District Court Judge
Shera Grant and Shanta Owens, identical twins born just minutes apart, both share a love for public service.
Do You Think Spanking Is an Acceptable Part of Our Culture, or Is It a Form of Child Abuse?
Like Mother, Like Daughter: Writer Aliya S. King is found in a debate with her mom, Rita Moore King, over whether spanking is an acceptable...
10 U.S. Navy Crew Members Freed After Straying Into Iranian Waters
Iranian coastal forces captured 10 U.S. crew members after their naval vessels strayed into the country’s waters.
Mich. National Guard Deployed to Aid Flint’s Water Crisis
In an attempt to save money, in 2014 Flint officials switched the water supplier from Detroit Water’s Lake Huron source, a safe and tested drinking...
The End Equals The Beginning: There Is No Black America, Says the President
Obama told both houses of Congress last night that he doesn’t have the gifts of Lincoln or Roosevelt, but what he really showed, again and...
Natalie Cole Honored By Family, Friends, Stevie Wonder At Private Memorial
In honor of the life Natalie Cole, the late-singer’s friends and family gathered to celebrate her on legacy on Monday.
Bill Cosby’s Lawyers Seek To Have Sexual Assault Charges Dismissed
They are the only criminal charges the entertainer faces after more than 50 women accused him of sex assault.
RZA Claims ‘All Lives Matter’ And Says More Black Men Should ‘Clean Up’
The rapper said cows’ lives matter, too, which is why he gave up eating meat.
Baby? Yes. Ring? No. Has Parenthood Become More Appealing Than Marriage?
People of all socioeconomic backgrounds are opting out or waiting later to get married, but they are still having children.
State Of The Union: Obama To Reflect On Administration’s Key Decisions At Final Address
Some of those decisions include the bailout of the auto industry and passage of health care law.
How a Racist System Has Poisoned the Water in Flint, Mich.
When the citizens of Flint lost control of their government, emergency managers started pumping in filthy, lead-filled water, and the children of Flint are paying...
Top 5 Travel Destinations for 2016
It’s a new year and these destinations are calling your name.
$900 Million Powerball Jackpot Fever: 6 Cautionary Tales About Lottery Winners Who Lost It All
As the Powerball jackpot prize grows to an all-time U.S. record of $900 million, it’s important to remember that all that glitters is not gold.
All National Parks Are Free On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Jan. 18 is the first of 16 admission-free days at national parks this year.
U.S. Economy Adds 292,000 Jobs In December, Unemployment Steady At 5%
American employers added a strong 292,000 jobs in December, suggesting that the U.S. economy is so far defying global trends and growing at a solid...
Amandla’s Teen Vogue Cover Story By Solange Is As Epic As It Sounds
Solange and Stenberg are the ultimate power duo.
Jan. 7, 2008: The Day Hillary Clinton Lost the Black Vote
She’s been working to get it back ever since.
Tuskegee University Scientist Wins $1,100,000 Cancer Research Grant
Hadiyah-Nicole Green, an assistant professor at the university, won the grant to develop a cancer treatment.
Homeless Man Took His Last $30 and Bet on Himself
Joshua Woods lost both his parents, and at one point, he found himself homeless. Knowing he could do better, he took his last $30 and...
Freddie Gray Case: William Porter Ordered To Testify Against Second Cop
Caesar R. Goodson faces a charge of second-degree depraved-heart murder.
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