First Look At Kerry Washington As Anita Hill For HBO’s Upcoming ‘Confirmation’
“Scandal” fans thirsty for more Kerry Washington during the show’s summer hiatus, you’re in luck: HBO just revealed a first look at the actress channeling...
Golden State Warriors Snag 1st NBA Title Since 1975
The Golden State Warriors made their claim to the NBA title Tuesday night, ending the grueling showdown between the California team and the Cleveland Cavaliers,...
Dominican Republic Threatens to Deport Haitian Families
Born in the Dominican Republic but stripped of their citizenship, the offspring of Haitians are now being forced out of the only home country they...
Ferguson gets a Boys & Girls Club
U.S. Rep. Wm. Lacy Clay said he understands why Ferguson would welcome a new Boys & Girls Club.
20 Black Musicals That Livened Up Broadway
These stage productions added a splash of color to the Great White Way.
Civil Settlement Reached In Case Of Renisha McBride, Unarmed Black Woman Shot On Porch
A civil settlement has been reached in the case of a 19-year-old black woman who was killed by a white homeowner on his porch in...
Did Serena Williams Just Top Michael Jordan For Greatest ‘Flu Game’ Ever?
On June 11, 1997, one of the greatest moments in sports history in any league by one of the greatest athletes from any sport occurred....
Ivy Taylor wins runoff, elected as first black mayor of San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Ivy Taylor has been elected mayor of San Antonio, Texas, becoming the first African-American elected to the post.
How Michael Cole Went From a Jail Cell to Selling Ice Cream With Hip-Hop-Inspired Flavors
After a short stint for drug possession, the man behind Mikey Likes It has become one of New York City’s hottest ice cream makers.
New York City Council Passes ‘Ban The Box’ Bill Restricting Use Of Criminal Records In Hiring
NEW YORK — Carl Stubbs, 63, stood outside New York City Council chambers Wednesday in anticipation of the council’s vote on the Fair Chance Act...
Atlanta’s exploding art scene is not to be missed
For nearly three decades Atlanta, Georgia has been a mecca of music culture. Artists of all genres and creeds have come to Atlanta to find...
We Must Make Police Brutality Against Black Women an Issue in 2016
Black women are victims of violence at higher rates than all other groups of women, yet in the debate over police brutality they are left...
Social justice art display pulled from high school lobby after complaints
Honors students at Oxon Hill High School were asked to create an art project depicting what social justice meant to them.
Montel Williams Is Right: DeRay Mckesson Is ‘No MLK’ And That’s Just Fine
Montel Williams, the former talk-show host best known for a program that ended over seven years ago, tweeted on Wednesday criticizing DeRay Mckesson, who is...
‘Black’ Washington State NAACP Leader Is Really White, Parents Say
Rachel Dolezal, 37, president of the Spokane, Wash., chapter of the NAACP had been “disguising” herself since 2006 or 2007, her biological mother, Ruthanne Dolezal,...
Judge Supports Murder Charges Against Police Officers In Tamir Rice Case
A judge has supported murder charges against the police officers set to stand trial for the death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, NBC News reports.
Ex-Black Panther To Be Released After 40 Years Of Solitary Confinement
A federal district court on Monday ordered the release of 68-year-old Albert Woodfox, a former Black Panther, who spent 40 years in solitary confinement after...
Ferguson: If Poor People Can’t Make Bail, It’s Their Fault
ST. LOUIS — When lawyers in the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division investigated the operations of the Ferguson Police Department and municipal court system, they...
American Black Film Festival: Our Stories, Told Our Way
This year’s annual event returns to New York City with several hot events, including a screening of Rick Famuyiwa’s Dope and a conversation with Empire’s...
FREE Family-Friendly Activities for Every Day This Summer in St. Louis
We love exploring our beautiful city, especially during the summertime. From concerts and movies to festivals and tours, we’ve got you covered with 93 free...
Black Union Soldier Finally Honored Almost 100 Years After Death
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A runaway slave who joined the Union Army during the Civil War and lost a leg after being wounded in battle...
Hundreds Of Protesters Chant ‘Let’s Go Swimming’ At Site Of Texas Pool Party
Hundreds of demonstrators descended in McKinney, Texas on Monday — just two days after a video that captured a police officer’s use of force against...
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Rings Fit for a Nubian Queen Tell a Deeper Story
Image of the Week: The royal rings for Kentake Amanishakheto may have served as part of the crown jewels worn during the initiation rites held...
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