Cory Booker Sort Of Confirms Vice Presidential Vetting By Clinton Campaign
The senator is no longer denying that he is being vetted.
Serena Snags Her 300th Career Grand Slam Match Win
“Cool,” said Williams. “That’s awesome, right?”
Chicago Non-Profits Host Prom For Homeless Students
“It’s a night to remember.”
Prince Purple Rain Shirt Sells for Almost $100,000 at Auction
The shirt, gifted to a makeup artist for the film, sold at nearly 32 times its asking price.
The 10 Greatest Cookout Songs of All Time
When you have the grill going, you need to make sure you have the fire playlist.
Meet Yaa Gyasi, the Author of the Slavery Novel Everyone Is Talking About
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New York Times Book Review Publishes New Short Story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
“The Arrangements,” a new short story by award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is scheduled to run on the cover of the New York Times Book...
Adriano Espaillat Claims House Primary Victory, A Mark Of Swift Change In Harlem’s Black Political History
A win for Adriano Espaillat would set him up to become the first Dominican-American elected to Congress, marking a swift change in Harlem’s Black political...
Toni Morrison, Sonia Sanchez, Ta-Nehisi Coates Discuss Art And Social Justice
These literary legends came together for one powerfully enlightening conversation.
Election 2016: Do Black Lives Matter to 3rd-Party Options?
A third-party option is often put forth as the answer to oppressive political duopoly. But what happens when those third parties remix the same old...
President Obama: 12,000 Inmates to Receive Pell Grants for College Study
The president announced a $30 million Second Chance Pell Grant pilot program on Friday.
It’s Time To Put These Myths About The Civil War To Rest
“The Civil War was absolutely about slavery.”
Texas Police Officer Who Manhandled Black Teens At Pool Party Will Not Face Charges
Eric Casebolt was put on leave after the incident and has since resigned from his job.
Protesters Fight Cleveland’s Plan To Restrict Free Speech During GOP Convention
The city proposes to lock down an area over three square miles.
#StayMadAbby Makes Triumphant Return After Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling
Twitter users are also calling the case’s plaintiff “Becky with the bad grades.”
Angela Bassett To Launch New Skin Care Line For Darker Skin
The actress wants dark skin people to feel good when they look in the mirror.
ESPYS To Honor 15-Year-Old Who Died Shielding 3 Women From Gunfire
Zaevion Dobson is what a true hero looks like.
Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Wants To Live In ‘A World Where All Lives Matter’
Alicia Garza says a true democracy is one where every life matters.
How Black Communities Could Better Help Sickle Cell Patients
African-Americans are disproportionately affected by sickle cell, but not enough are signing up for clinical trials to help.
An 18-Year-Old’s Painting Is Now In The Met, Because Dreams Do Come True
We’re already huge fans of her work.
These Photos Show Why You Should Celebrate Juneteenth
It’s America’s second Independence Day, and it’s lit.
3rd Oakland, Calif., Police Chief Steps Down In Only 8 Days; Mayor Appoints Woman to Oversee Dept.
Mayor Libby Schaaf promised to destroy the “disgusting,” “macho” culture of the Oakland Police Department.
A Year After A Coward Killed The Charleston 9, Bible Study Continues
“I forgive the guy for doing what he did, but he took away . That’s something I’ll never get over.”
Sale of 1st and Only Black-Owned Public TV Station a Wake-Up Call on Media Diversity
The Federal Communications Commission has started an auction to allow Howard University to sell off WHUT, our nation’s first and only black-owned public TV station,...
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