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NBCBLK: Sixteen Must Reads By Black Authors For 2016

With the new year in full swing, it is time to get serious about resolutions. If your New Year’s goal…
Texas Mother Upset After Textbook Labels Slaves as…

A Texas mom called out textbook publisher McGraw-Hill Education for calling African slaves “workers” in a section on immigration in…
FOR WOMEN ONLY: Sheryl Underwood Goes Natural And…

It’s fair to say comedian Sheryl Underwood wasn’t on the the Top 10 list of celebrities you thought would go…
EXCLUSIVE: YMCA National Water Safety Initiative Brings Swimming,…

Summer has officially graced us with her long-awaited presence, a season that means longer days of fun at amusement parks, days at the…
5 Reasons Why 1.5 Million Black Men Are…

If you are a Black person living in America, then this headline from Monday’s New York Times may be jarring,…
16 States Have More People In Prison Than…

A new report from MetricMaps details a shocking statistic — in 16 states in the nation, there are more people locked up…
“Nah-Mean!” 10 Reasons Why You Should Be Excited…

Comedian Trevor Noah is currently everywhere thanks to his new job — he’s nabbed the coveted hosting spot at The Daily…
Rihanna Makes History As Dior’s First Black Spokesperson

Rihanna may be making fans wait on her latest album, but the singer has a great excuse — she’s busy making history as the…
[WATCH] Black Ballerina Misty Copeland’s Breathtaking Under Armour…

  As part of its “I Will What I Want” campaign, apparel company Under Armour tapped black ballerina Misty Copeland to show…
Woody Allen Won’t Hire Black Actors Unless the…

Director Woody Allen could use some good press. Last Oscar season, allegations that he sexually assaulted his daughter years ago…
Infographic: Only 8 Percent of Sci-Fi Films Feature…

If you’re looking for people of color in your summer sci-fi blockbuster, you’ll be waiting for a long time. A…
NewsOne Minute: Zoe Saldana On Being Mistaken for…

In the latest cover story for Hollywood Reporter,  Zoe Saldana — who’s appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Trek and Avatar — said…
NewsOne Minute: Barbershop Promotes Literacy by Giving Young…

Your local barbershop probably consists of TVs broadcasting ESPN, animated banter on almost any subject and music to match the…
Depression: The Other Side of ‘Man Up’

Last weekend I was walking around feeling, well, down. Sorta moody. Bummed out, if you will. So I took to…
Woman Calls Man N-Word While Her Children Watch…

  Wow. Some things you just don’t want to believe, but when you it’s right in front of your eyes,…
Investing In Black Males: Why Pro Sports Gets…

Recently, I started thinking of pragmatic ways to bridge the gaps of opportunity for Black males. Seeing that this is…
On the Corner: Bridging the Generation Gap

Has this ever happened to you: You’re out and about and come across a young person or a group of…
Black Boys, Minimum Wage: Why an Increase Equals…

It’s looking like it might be a long summer and for Black youth, and Congress isn’t making it any
easier. That’s because House Republicans (y’know, always with Black boys as a priority) decided to vote down…
Recent Report Examines The State Of The Black…

A new report released Thursday found that, while black women are becoming a political and economic powerhouses, they’re still quite vulnerable in other…
Tracey Edmonds Says ‘Scandal’ Isn’t Enough

Successful producer, and ex-wife of singer Babyface, Tracey Edmonds says that while she likes ABC’s “Scandal,” one diverse show on…
#YourLifeMatters: Tia Mowry Urges Young Black Men, ‘Don’t…

Tia Mowry is more than a brilliant actress and loving mom. She uses her fame as a vehicle for action and…
The Oscars’ Diversity Problem In One Image

A brand new infographic highlights just how white and male the Academy Awards really are. According to research by book…
Black PR Experts Discuss Clients Who Won’t Do…

Friday, some of the entertainment industry’s top black public relations experts joined Roland Martin to break down the business of…
A Black Guy And A White Guy Break…

Never have we seen a social experiment go this well since Tyra Banks perfected them on her talk show. But…
GOP Legislator: I’m No Racist, My Black Friends…

  Naturally, a person who thinks sensitivity is overrated is the same one serving as a prime example of its…
Twitter Hires New Marketing Guru To Capitalize On…

Twitter is looking for ways to make a big buck off of its racially-diverse user base. According to reports, the…
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