CNN is receiving backlash after it published an article about a white woman who claims she faces struggle because of her “stereotypically black” name. As LaKeisha Francis states in the article, “What It’s Like To Be A White Woman Named LaKeisha,” she is a 28-year-old white, blonde-haired, blue-eyed bartender who …

A man from New Jersey is now the eighth person to die while on vacation in the Dominican Republic in the last year. Joseph Allen, 55, is a native of Avenel, New Jersey who visited the country to celebrate his friend’s birthday. On the morning of June 13, Allen was …

Tyra Banks says her new body positive mini-series will “expand and redefine the definition of beauty.” Banks has built an empire off her modeling career, and she’s now focusing on her advocacy as a body-positive leader by executive producing docu-series called “Beauty.” The new show will highlight various issues in …

In another case of #WhileBlack: a Black father is calling out a South Carolina store clerk for racially profiling his son and his friends. Chris Carraway, who hails from Columbia, South Carolina, decided to join his son and his friends for their “senior trip” to Myrtle Beach. Carraway highlighted that …

Black cosmetics brand Juvias Place is facing backlash after praising historically racist makeup influencer Jeffree Star. Juvia’s Place is a Black-ran makeup brand that has gained much recognition for its wide range of pigmented palettes and its dedication to highlighting African culture. But now, the Black community – specifically Black …

Naturi Naughton breaks down why she ended her relationship with her partner. During an interview with Essence, the “Power” star discussed why she left her relationship regardless of the baby she shares with her ex and explained she doesn’t want to be pressured into the wrong marriage. “I don’t want …

R. Kelly and his ex-wife are taking shots at one another with fast food restaurants as their ammo. While Kelly lives his life still as a free man, it seems he’s found the time to find humor in not paying his ex-wife’s child support. TMZ caught up with Kelly’s crisis …

The five men responsible for the mistaken killing of Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz have all been found guilty. The five men: Antonio Rodriguez Hernandez Santiago, Jonaiki Martinez Estrella, Jose Muniz, and Manuel Rivera and Elvin Garcia were all charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, second-degree conspiracy and second-degree gang assault. Prosecutors …

A California appeals court says pot is totally fine in prison as long as inmates don’t inhale it. Back in 2016, the 3rd District Court of Appeal ruled that California voters have legalized the recreational possession of less than an ounce of cannabis, even if you’re a prisoner. However, the …

Nipsey Hussle will be honored posthumously with the humanitarian award at this year’s BET Awards.  There’s not a day that goes by that we don’t mourn the death of the great Nipsey Hussle. Hussle wasn’t just dedicated to his craft as a rapper but also to his community as an …

Prosecutors have dismissed all criminal charges in the Flint water crisis case. A new investigation will be opened in regards to the Flint, Michigan water crisis after prosecutors decided to drop all criminal charges against eight people who were allegedly involved. One of the eight is former Michigan health department …

A protest over the fatal shooting of 20-year-old #BrandonWebber escalated into an all-out war against Memphis police. On Wednesday night, U.S. Marshals shot and killed Brandon Webber in the north Memphis neighborhood of Frayser, officials said. Reports show authorities were trying to arrest Webber, who was wanted on several warrants. …

Sha’Carri Richardson is now one of the fastest people in the world after breaking the record for the NCAA 100 and 200-meter dash. Richardson is a 19-year-old freshman at Louisiana State University, and this past weekend she made history at the NCAA outdoor national championship in Austin, Texas in the …

The Spice Girls are heading to the big screen in an animated feature film. According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount Animation is in the early stages of development for a new Spice Girls movie. The movie will include all five members of the original group — Melanie …

Wendy Williams’ new boo is reportedly a convicted felon. But, according to the host, he’s also a “very sexy man.” Williams is back on the dating scene, and it looks like she’s got a new boo in the midst of her traumatic separation from her ex-husband Kevin Hunter. Williams filed …