Killer Mike says it’s time for rappers to get credit for helping decriminalize marijuana. During a panel discussion for the “Free to State” on June 17, Mike explained why the hip hop community should receive credit for the decriminalization of marijuana. “We know that with national decriminalization of marijuana now, …

A Manhattan District Attorney’s office is refusing to review previous cases handled by the Central Park Five prosecutor, Linda Fairstein. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Following the release of Ava DuVernay’s Netflix four-part series #WhenTheySeeUs, there has been a resurgence of outcry for the life and time lost for Kevin Richardson, Raymond Santana,  Antron …

Facebook is getting ready to launch its own form of currency. On Tuesday, the social network released its plan to create a new digital currency, which would be similar to Bitcoin and be available globally. The currency would also push more e-commerce on its services and boost ads on its …

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. …