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The Biden administration is making good on its promise of showing us diversity. History was made on Wednesday when principal deputy press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre led the briefing. Jean-Pierre, 43, is the second Black woman and first openly gay woman to do so. It has been thirty years since the …

Black don’t crack, and Nia Long is a prime example of this statement. The actress is trending on Twitter after many say she’s just as fine at the age of 50 as she was at 25. One Twitter even said it was Nia Long Appreciation Day Another user did a …

A Texas mother is outraged that her son received an in-school suspension and spent over a week isolated in a cubicle because of his braided hairstyle. According to the Daily News, the mother is considering filing a lawsuit against the school before the upcoming school board meeting next Monday. She …

Andre Hill’s death has been ruled a homicide by an Ohio coroner’s office this week. Hill was fatally shot multiple times by a former Columbus police officer, CNN reported. He was shot once in the chest and three times in his right leg, forensic pathologist Dr. Elaine Amoresano, who performed …

“Entertainment Tonight” has announced that Nischelle Turner will become the first Black woman to co-host the show in its 40-season-long history. The announcement was made on Instagram with the show saying, “Best news ever, @nischelleturner has been named co-host of Entertainment Tonight and we’re so lucky to have her.” The …

Common sat down with Florida Senator Perry Thurston, Florida Representative Shervin Jones and local community leaders to discuss issues within the Black community and the importance of educating the Black community about voting. On Sunday, October 25, Biden for President Florida hosted a Shop Talk roundtable with Chicago native, activist …

YouTube has announced a global initiative dedicated to highlighting Black voices. On Tuesday, YouTube’s Vice President of Learning, Impact, Family, Film, TV & Health, Malik Ducard, explained that the lineup will include stories focused on racial justice, jail expansion, colleges, and family dinners in an effort to build empathy and …

The gentrification of historically Black neighborhoods is happening quickly in South Los Angles. Music manager Daniel Carter is fighting against it by creating an organization to help Black people transition from renting to homeownership. Carter founded the organization Buy Back the Block L.A., which educates South Los Angeles residents on …

The Associated Press announced it has changed its writing style guide and will now capitalize the letter “B” in the word Black when referring to people in a racial, ethnic or cultural context. The death of George Floyd and the nationwide protests that followed sparked an ongoing debate among journalists …

There’s a strange trend going on where white people are calling the police on Black people for doing normal everyday activities. The latest involves the police being called on a Black family for delivering newspapers. Last Friday, Brandi Sharp was delivering newspapers with her two sons, 11-year-old Uriah and 17-year-old …

Last week, in West Philadelphia a Black family found themselves in the middle of yet another case of #breathingwhileblack.  The incident occurred on Friday, June 22, at the Cinemark movie theater. According to Philly.com, Ismael Jimenez said a loud beeping noise kept going off in the theater during a screening …

On Thursday, a young black teen faced the unfortunate reality of what it really means to be black in America after he was shot at for trying to ask for directions. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ According to NY Daily News, 14-year-old Brennan Walker was on his way to Rochester High School in …

T.I. and #BET Networks are teaming up for a new TV series called “The Grand Hustle”.   The new reality show will feature 16 male and female contestants who are battling against one another for a six-figure position on T.I.’s Grand Hustle business team.   “The Grand Hustle Empire is …

On behalf of Turner Classic Movies, iconic actress Cicely Tyson will be honored with a hand and footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese theater in Hollywood. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On April 27, Tyson will join the likes of several legendary actors like Joan Crawford, Bette Davis and John Wayne on Hollywood’s …

In a perfect world, people of color would be presented the same opportunities as their white counterparts. Unfortunately, this world is far from perfect, however, there are people, more specifically women, who have dedicated their time, money and education to make a positive change. They’ve used their experiences and their …

blogged by @baetoven_ Urban Mediamakers, a group of independent black filmmakers and content creators, are hosting a “Come Meet a Black Person” event in #Lawrenceville, GA on Nov. 16. The meet and greet aims to bridge the racial divide in America. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cheryle Moses, founder of Urban MediaMakers, created …

Does this title offend you? If it does this may be the perfect read for you! I hate to break it to some white people out here but sometimes you say and do things that make minorities (especially black people) feel “hella” uncomfortable. Very often you’ll welcome yourself into black …

On Thursday, August 24th, Florida broke its own history. The state, for the first time ever, executed a white man for killing a black man since the death penalty was reinstated 47 years ago.   Fifty-three-year-old Mark James Asay – a former white supremacist gang member – was executed by …