Month: September 2022

A Racist Backlash to ‘Rings of Power’ Puts Tolkien’s Legacy Into Focus

A Racist Backlash to ‘Rings of Power’ Puts Tolkien’s Legacy Into Focus

End of the Road Review Queen Latifah Leads Grounded Action Thriller With Heart

End of the Road Review: Queen Latifah Leads Grounded Action Thriller With Heart

Jackson mayor Federal infrastructure funding ‘insufficient’ to address city’s water system problems

Jackson mayor: Federal infrastructure funding ‘insufficient’ to address city’s water system problems

Twitter Reacts To India Royale Unfollowing Lil Durk And Tweeting “I’m A Free Agent”

Twitter Reacts To India Royale Unfollowing Lil Durk And Tweeting “I’m A Free Agent”

Mali leader wants 'compensation' for release of Ivorian soldiers

Mali leader wants ‘compensation’ for release of Ivorian soldiers

10 Atrocities Committed by the British Empire that They Would Like to Erase from History Books

10 Atrocities Committed by the British Empire that They Would Like to Erase from History Books

Le'Veon Bell knocks out Adrian Peterson as former NFL stars meet in the ring

Le’Veon Bell knocks out Adrian Peterson as former NFL stars meet in the ring

Lil Kim’s Ex Mr. Papers Responds To Her Plan B Verse & 50 Cent’s Shots At His Daughter

Lil Kim’s Ex Mr. Papers Responds To Her Plan B Verse & 50 Cent’s Shots At His Daughter

Rapper Tyga Sued For Breach Of Contract Over $500K NFT Project

Rapper Tyga Sued For Breach Of Contract Over $500K NFT Project

In a win for gun control advocates, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express plan to start separately categorizing sales at gun stores

In a win for gun control advocates, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express plan to start separately categorizing sales at gun stores

King Von

King Von – 3 A.M.

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Black legal gun ownership can reduce opposition to gun control among racially resentful White Americans

Black legal gun ownership can reduce opposition to gun control among racially resentful White Americans

The government seized $27,828 from R. Kelly's commissary account after he didn't pay any of his court fees

The government seized $27,828 from R. Kelly’s commissary account after he didn’t pay any of his court fees

Black Adam Star Aldis Hodge Is Trying To Cut Fan Criticism Off At The Pass

Black Adam Star Aldis Hodge Is Trying To Cut Fan Criticism Off At The Pass

We Need More Talented Black VCs.' Say Less.

‘We Need More Talented Black VCs.’ Say Less.

Rapper Sauce Walka Speaks Out Following Attempted Robbery That Left One Dead In California

Rapper Sauce Walka Speaks Out Following Attempted Robbery That Left One Dead In California

Steve Bannon said being arrested on money laundering and conspiracy charges was 'one of the best days of my life'

Steve Bannon said being arrested on money laundering and conspiracy charges was ‘one of the best days of my life’

Jadakiss, Ma$e, And Cam’ron To Unite For 3 Headed Monster Tour

Jadakiss, Ma$e, And Cam’ron To Unite For 3 Headed Monster Tour

How Berry Gordy And Motown Pioneered African-American Businesses

How Berry Gordy And Motown Pioneered African-American Businesses

Outkast

Outkast – The Way You Move (Official Video) ft. Sleepy Brown

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GOP senator helps confirm Black Biden judicial nominee after his colleague's racist attack

GOP senator helps confirm Black Biden judicial nominee after his colleague’s racist attack

Aretha Franklin was subject of ‘repeated and disgusting’ FBI monitoring, unsealed 270-page file reveals

Aretha Franklin was subject of ‘repeated and disgusting’ FBI monitoring, unsealed 270-page file reveals

Quavo And Takeoff Announce ‘Only Built For Infinity Links’ Album

Quavo And Takeoff Announce ‘Only Built For Infinity Links’ Album

Florida woman named Tupac Shakur accused of assaulting a man with baseball bat outside of a hospital

Florida woman named Tupac Shakur accused of assaulting a man with baseball bat outside of a hospital

Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka’Oir announce that they’re expecting second child together [VIDEO]

Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka’Oir announce that they’re expecting second child together [VIDEO]

Comedian and ‘That Girl Lay Lay’ Creator David A. Arnold Dead at 54

Comedian and ‘That Girl Lay Lay’ Creator David A. Arnold Dead at 54

Missy Elliot’s Hometown Gifts Her With a Street of Her Own, Missy Elliott Boulevard

Missy Elliot’s Hometown Gifts Her With a Street of Her Own, Missy Elliott Boulevard

Lil Gotit reveals that someone attempted to break into Lil Keed’s grave and take his casket out

Lil Gotit reveals that someone attempted to break into Lil Keed’s grave and take his casket out

BYU reinstates fan who was banned for life after investigation finds no evidence of racial slurs

BYU reinstates fan who was banned for life after investigation finds no evidence of racial slurs

Colorado GOP challenger refuses to apologize for referring to Black candidates as 'chimps'

Colorado GOP challenger refuses to apologize for referring to Black candidates as ‘chimps’

Lil' Kim Denies Dissing Nicki Minaj's Son on New 'Plan B' Remix with Megan Thee Stallion

Lil’ Kim Denies Dissing Nicki Minaj’s Son on New ‘Plan B’ Remix with Megan Thee Stallion

Former City of Atlanta employee Mitzi Bickers sentenced on federal bribery charges

Former City of Atlanta employee Mitzi Bickers sentenced on federal bribery charges

Teddy Pendergrass

Teddy Pendergrass – Come On Over To My Place

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Diddy And Swizz Beatz Defend Kanye West In Adidas Debacle

Diddy And Swizz Beatz Defend Kanye West In Adidas Debacle

Two Black Google Execs Help Change The Game In How Black Founders Access Capital For Their Businesses

Two Black Google Execs Help Change The Game In How Black Founders Access Capital For Their Businesses

Rapper Mystikal Facing Life in Prison After He Allegedly Raped a Woman in His Louisiana Home

Rapper Mystikal Facing Life in Prison After He Allegedly Raped a Woman in His Louisiana Home

8 Black Book Clubs For Black Literature Lovers

8 Black Book Clubs For Black Literature Lovers

Memphis Gunman Arrested After Live Streaming Shooting That Killed Four and Injured Three

Memphis Gunman Arrested After Live Streaming Shooting That Killed Four and Injured Three

Hip Hop

Hip-Hop’s Most Famous Jewelry Takes Center Stage in a Brand New Coffee Table Book

Tyrese Gibson Petitions for New Judge in Divorce Case Following Heated Court Hearings

Tyrese Gibson Petitions for New Judge in Divorce Case Following Heated Court Hearings

John David Washington Says Dad Denzel Washington Taught Him About Embracing 'the Freedom to Fail'

John David Washington Says Dad Denzel Washington Taught Him About Embracing ‘the Freedom to Fail’

Business

This Black-owned brand makes waterproof turbans to protect your natural hair

Black-Owned Software Development Firm Fearless To Work With NFL In An Effort To Bolster Black-Owned Businesses

Black-Owned Software Development Firm Fearless To Work With NFL In An Effort To Bolster Black-Owned Businesses

CNN anchor Bernard Shaw dead at 82

CNN anchor Bernard Shaw dead at 82

Irv Gotti Says Dealings With J. Lo And Nas Are His Only Regrets

Irv Gotti Says Dealings With J. Lo And Nas Are His Only Regrets

darthard perry

FBI Informant Describes How He Infiltrated Black Culture

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Mc Eiht

Mc Eiht – Straight Up Menace

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Here's How Alicia Keys Lost Weight for Good

Here’s How Alicia Keys Lost Weight for Good

Lil Yachty Launches His Own Frozen Pizza Line Sold Exclusively In Walmart Stores Nationwide

Lil Yachty Launches His Own Frozen Pizza Line Sold Exclusively In Walmart Stores Nationwide

Kapor Capital, Black-Led VC Firm Focused On ‘Impact,’ Raises $126 Million

Kapor Capital, Black-Led VC Firm Focused On ‘Impact,’ Raises $126 Million

ALI A Musical About Muhammad Ali Is Headed to Broadway

ALI: A Musical About Muhammad Ali Is Headed to Broadway

Business

Former NBA All-Star Allan Houston’s FISLL Brand Partnership and Design Program with Howard and future HBCUs

Audra McDonald ‘I go all the way deep down into my truth and sing it’

Audra McDonald: ‘I go all the way deep down into my truth and sing it’

An Exhibition in Upstate New York Is Redefining How Museums Convey Black Trauma

An Exhibition in Upstate New York Is Redefining How Museums Convey Black Trauma

No escape from racist acts for Black athletes regardless of their pedigree.

No escape from racist acts for Black athletes regardless of their pedigree.

Oath Keepers Members Include Hundreds Of Elected Officials, Police And Military Personnel, Leaked List Suggests

Oath Keepers Members Include Hundreds Of Elected Officials, Police And Military Personnel, Leaked List Suggests

Black-owned business Kid Chauffeur Express expands services to camp, other cities

Black-owned business: Kid Chauffeur Express expands services to camp, other cities

Most Americans see Trump's MAGA as threat to democracy

Most Americans see Trump’s MAGA as threat to democracy: Reuters/Ipsos poll

Babyface

Babyface – When Can I See You- Throwback Thursday

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Social Media Drags Bow Wow Over His $1,000 VIP Meet-And-Greet Package

Social Media Drags Bow Wow Over His $1,000 VIP Meet-And-Greet Package

25 iconic songs produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

25 iconic songs produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

Tyra Banks Launches ModelLand, Inviting Guests To Explore Their Runway Dreams

Tyra Banks Launches ModelLand, Inviting Guests To Explore Their Runway Dreams

African American Community; Remember The Meaning of Family

African American Community; Remember The Meaning of Family?

HubSpot Teams Up With Antoine Gregory To Promote Black Designers

HubSpot Teams Up With Antoine Gregory To Promote Black Designers

Dating and Romance Scams in Nigeria All You Need To Know

Dating and Romance Scams in Nigeria: All You Need To Know

Cartersville deputy police chief paid cash and White Claws for ‘prostitute,’ officials say

Cartersville deputy police chief paid cash and White Claws for ‘prostitute,’ officials say

Loving Room, Black-owned bookstore and ‘space of belonging’ focusing on Black culture, opens in Seattle

Loving Room, Black-owned bookstore and ‘space of belonging’ focusing on Black culture, opens in Seattle

Larsa Pippen Spotted with Michael Jordan's Son Marcus for Lunch Date in Miami

Larsa Pippen Spotted with Michael Jordan’s Son Marcus for Lunch Date in Miami

Whoa

Black Rob – Whoa! (Official Music Video)

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Prince’s Estate Wins Trademark Lawsuit Against Bang Energy Drink

Prince’s Estate Wins Trademark Lawsuit Against Bang Energy Drink

Nigeria Police seek Lagos property developer after building collapse

Nigeria: Police seek Lagos property developer after building collapse

Goldman Sachs To Invest $2.3M To Make Black Undergrads More Competitive In Tech Industry Upon Graduating

Goldman Sachs To Invest $2.3M To Make Black Undergrads More Competitive In Tech Industry Upon Graduating

10 Clothing Brands You Had No Clue Were Black Owned

10 Clothing Brands You Had No Clue Were Black Owned

Big Sean Celebrates 10th Anniversary of ‘Detroit’ Mixtape With New Song ‘More Thoughts’

Big Sean Celebrates 10th Anniversary of ‘Detroit’ Mixtape With New Song ‘More Thoughts’

Brooklyn Man Arrested And Charged

Brooklyn Man Arrested And Charged With Fatally Shooting Woman Leaving Her Shift At IHOP

Hip-Hop Fashion Through the Decades

Hip-Hop Fashion Through the Decades

Xscape

Xscape – My Little Secret

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5 Pieces By Black Designers To Add To Your Fall Wardrobe

5 Pieces By Black Designers To Add To Your Fall Wardrobe

Idris Elba said his grandfather is from Kansas City, so he has the right to play Black American roles

Idris Elba said his grandfather is from Kansas City, so he has the right to play Black American roles

The True Story Behind Sam Cooke's A Change Is Gonna Come

The True Story Behind Sam Cooke’s A Change Is Gonna Come

50 Cent and The Game Reignite Beef After Super Bowl Halftime Show Emmy Win

50 Cent and The Game Reignite Beef After Super Bowl Halftime Show Emmy Win

A swimming cap for natural Black hair and voluminous styles is officially approved for competition after Olympic ban

A swimming cap for natural Black hair and voluminous styles is officially approved for competition after Olympic ban

Two arrested after robbing men leaving strip club

Two arrested after robbing men leaving strip club

The Weeknd abruptly ends sold-out gig after telling 70,000 booing fans he’s lost voice

The Weeknd abruptly ends sold-out gig after telling 70,000 booing fans he’s lost voice

Dionne Warwick and Gladys Knight Have the Best Reaction to U.S. Open Mix-Up

Dionne Warwick and Gladys Knight Have the Best Reaction to U.S. Open Mix-Up

People Are Questioning Donda Academy After Seeing Students Eating In A Warehouse

People Are Questioning, Christian Rapper’s, Donda Academy After Seeing Students Eating In A Warehouse

Ed O.G. and The Bulldogs

Ed O.G & Da Bulldogs – I Got To Have It

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Al-Shabab kills at least 20, burns food trucks in Somalia

Al-Shabab kills at least 20, burns food trucks in Somalia

Love & Marriage Huntsvlle' Season 4B Super Trailer Shows Physical Altercation And Potential Health Scare

Love & Marriage: Huntsvlle’ Season 4B Super Trailer Shows Physical Altercation And Potential Health Scare

Memphis high school stripped of championship, fined over Penny Hardaway's recruitment of James Wiseman

Memphis high school stripped of championship, fined over Penny Hardaway’s recruitment of James Wiseman

J.R. Smith says he's been blackballed by NBA

J.R. Smith says he’s been blackballed by NBA

Jay-Z Compares Being Labeled A “Capitalist” To Being Called The N-Word

Jay-Z Compares Being Labeled A “Capitalist” To Being Called The N-Word

Cam Newton's Ex Says NFLer Refuses To Pay Ordered $20K Expenses, Wants Him Held In Contempt

Cam Newton’s Ex Says NFLer Refuses To Pay Ordered $20K Expenses, Wants Him Held In Contempt

Witnesses say dozens killed in new ethnic attack in Ethiopia

Witnesses say dozens killed in new ethnic attack in Ethiopia

Gunmen kidnap Nigerian worshippers attending prayers at mosque

Gunmen kidnap Nigerian worshippers attending prayers at mosque

Charlamagne Tha God Talks Angela Yee’s Departure And Future Of ‘The Breakfast Club’

Charlamagne Tha God Talks Angela Yee’s Departure And Future Of ‘The Breakfast Club’

DJ Spontane talks about the Philly rap scene, his clothing line, and more

DJ Spontane talks about the Philly rap scene, his clothing line, and more

Exploring Black Culture by Neighborhood in NYC

Exploring Black Culture by Neighborhood in NYC

Method Man ft. Mary J. Blige

Method Man ft. Mary J. Blige – All I Need

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Ayesha Howard Responds

Ayesha Howard Responds to Rumors Anthony Edwards Paid Her $1M Up Front in Child Support

Man Killed the Mother of His Child Outside of Daycare as Horrified Children Looked On

Man Killed the Mother of His Child Outside of Daycare as Horrified Children Looked On

Rapper Young Scooter dead on 39th birthday in freak accident while fleeing Atlanta police

Rapper Young Scooter dead on 39th birthday in freak accident while fleeing Atlanta police

Sean Kingston, mom

Sean Kingston, mom found guilty in fraud trial, facing decades in prison

Feds Unseal 43-Count Indictment Against Big U, Alleging Murder, Fraud, Extortion and Racketeering

Feds Unseal 43-Count Indictment Against Big U, Alleging Murder, Fraud, Extortion and Racketeering