Cicely Tyson, the legendary and pioneering actress recognized for her stirring portrayals of strong Black women on the big and…
Tommy "Tiny" Lister, the giant, musclebound actor who rose to fame through his portrayal of neighborhood bully Deebo in the…
If you’ve seen thephrase “Ghetto Until proven fashionable”, you probably nod emphatically in agreement, screenshot it for later use, and…
Somewhat of a pioneer in the space, Essie Michelle learned how to attract an audience that didn’t exist and how…
Fashion and beauty are some of the most creative fields around, but rarely do we recognize the women behind the…
Brandee Evans was born to play Mercedes, the veteran stripper at The Pynk in Starz’s newest hit series, P-Valley.
Ms. Kit SoVain entered the entertainment industry similarly to the way she moves through life; deliberately and with charm. When…
Social media users were mourning the death and celebrating the life of Patrice O'Neal on what would have been the…
The beloved actress who helped create a Black cultural classic with the movie "B.A.P.S" died on Monday.
Can Lil Wayne releasing new music make his fans and critics forget he supported Donald Trump? Social media users are…
Beyoncé was snubbed the last time she was nominated for nine Grammys in 2017. Let's hope history doesn't repeat itself.
One X, in collaboration with Facebook, gives viewers an up-close and personal look at “Sonic Boom Of The South” --…
This Facebook Watch series goes behind the scenes of the Jackson State University marching band "the Sonic Boom of the…
Spike Lee's "Drop Squad" movie was released 26 years ago, but it is more relevant than ever for the state…
Hall, an award-winning host and journalist, announced the good news in front of her studio audience during Tuesday's show.
An old song has been given new life after Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron defended a grand jury's decision to…
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Chris Rock offered a metaphor about "mentally handicapped" white people being predisposed to not fully grasping Black folks' plight for…
Kanye West's pledge of allegiance to Candace Owens and her new book about the "Democrat Plantation" is definitely worth taking…
Lupita Nyong'o posted a moving, heartfelt eulogy mourning the death of "my friend" Chadwick Boseman, making social media users who…
Labor Day might not bring out the grills this year, but the drinks and more importantly the jams can still…
Here are the 50 books Black teens should read.
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