#Socialites, do you remember former NAACP leader Rachel Dolezal? She first sparked controversy in 2015 when she told the internet that she identified as Black despite being the daughter of two white parents. Well, she’s since changed her name to Nkechi Diallo, became a teacher, and apparently an OnlyFans model too, which has now cost … Read more
Yikes! Candace Owens is being dragged back down to Earth by a former high school classmate reminding her of the time when she had the NAACP defending her after being sent death threats, “because she was Black.” RELATED: Georgia School Officials Are Sorry & ‘Disappointed’ After Racist Photo Surfaces Of Students Spelling Out N-Word On … Read more
H.E.R Leads 2022 NAACP Image Awards Nominations Nominations for the annual NAACP Image Awards have been revealed! On Tuesday, the 2022 nominations were circulated on Instagram, and H.E.R. snatched the lead with six nominations. RELATED:H.E.R., Chris Brown & Beyoncé Top Nominees For 2020 Soul Train Awards! The singer, 24, is nominated for best female artist … Read more
NAACP Extends Invite To Country Singer Morgan Wallen To Educate Him On The N-Word While the country music industry has dropped Morgan Wallen like a hot pocket, one group’s not turning its back on him — the NAACP. RELATED: Country Singer Morgan Wallen Apologizes After Using N-Word During Rowdy Nighy Out: ‘I Promise To Do … Read more
Atlanta NAACP Calls For Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms To Resign After Death Of 8-Year-Old Girl Atlanta NAACP vice president and attorney Gerald Griggs has called for Democratic Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to resign after the shooting death of 8-year-old Secoriea Turner. The death of Turner followed the police killing of Rayshard Brooks, which spawned protesting and … Read more
Hollywood Unlocked was on the carpet for the 51st NAACP Image Awards where we spoke with some of your favorite celebrities. On Saturday, February 22nd, Hollywood Unlocked was at the Pasadena Conference Center for the 51st, NAACP Image Awards. Related: HU Exclusive: Stars Come Out To Play At The 3rd annual Griot Gala Oscars After … Read more
Rihanna To Receive Special Honor At The 2020 NAACP Image Awards! On Tuesday, the NAACP announced that Rihanna will be honored with the President’s Award during the 51st Image Awards ceremony this month! RELATED: Rihanna Signs $25 Million Documentary Deal With Amazon That’s right! the 31-year-old pop star and fashion icon was selected to receive … Read more
An NAACP official is seeking answers after an Amtrak employee allegedly asked her to give up her seat on the train for someone else over the weekend. NBC News reports the head of the NAACP’s Legal Defense and Education Fund Sherrilyn Ifill tweeted Friday that a conductor had asked her to move without any reason … Read more
Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Billy Porter, Lizzo & More Nominated For 2020 NAACP Image Award! The nominations for the NAACP 2020 event are out and some of our favorites are up to snag an award including Lizzo, Regina King, Billy Porter, Beyoncé and so many more! RELATED: Lizzo Leads 2020 Grammys With 8 Nominations! Queen Bey … Read more
Janet Jackson has an impressive family background that’s even more remarkable than many realize. Her family tree includes notable names that might come to a surprise. Among her cousins are the legendary Stevie Wonder, acclaimed singer Tracy Chapman, and renowned actor Samuel L. Jackson! RELATED: Britney Spears Posts Tribute to Janet Jackson Amid Justin Timberlake Feud … Read more
Singer-songwriter and rapper Swae Lee is criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris and telling fellow Black people, “Do your research … Us voting just ’cause you think she’s Black is not going to end in your favor.” RELATED: Charleston White Reacts To Joe Biden Dropping Out Of 2024 Race And Endorsing Kamala Harris: ‘As A N***A American … Read more
The highly-anticipated Martin cast reunion stole the show at the recent Emmy Awards, creating great memories of the popular 90s sitcom and reigniting interest in the beloved comedy. Fans can now look forward to a new series with Young Martin, an upcoming hour-long drama series. Martin Lawrence and his production company, RunTelDat will be producing … Read more
The former Cleveland police officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014 has resigned from the White Sulphur Springs Police Department following public outcry over his employment. RELATED STORIES: Family Asks FBI To Reopen Case On Tamir Rice Police Shooting White Sulpher Springs Mayor Kathy Glover confirmed Timothy Leohmann’s resignation. She stated, “At the … Read more
Terry Crews and Tichina Arnold are gearing up to reprise their roles Julius and Rochelle Rock in the new comedy animated reboot “Everybody Still Hates Chris.” The amazing news was announced Tuesday morning in an exclusive report by @variety. According to the report, the executive producer, Chris Rock will be returning as the series narrator. … Read more
While hosting a community roundtable at a Black church in Detroit, Donald Trump was proudly welcomed “to the hood” by city leaders and the church’s pastor, and was also endorsed by Detroit rappers Sada Baby, Icewear Vezzo, and Peezy. RELATED: Donald Trump Draws Massive Crowd To Bronx Rally Plus Two New Endorsements By NYC Drill … Read more
Hollywood’s biggest night is fast approaching, with the fourth annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards gearing up to celebrate some of the industry’s most influential figures. Among the honorees set to take the stage is Jonathan Majorss. The actor will be receiving the prestigious Perseverance Award at the star-studded event on June 21. The award is … Read more
Here’s some amazing news to kick off your Thursday: Usher, the multi-talented R&B artist is set to receive a well-deserved honor at this year’s BET Awards. The annual awards ceremony, which celebrates Black excellence in various fields, will be paying tribute to Usher by presenting him with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Connie Orlando, BET’s EVP … Read more
Controversial internet sensation and comedian Charleston White is the latest guest to join ‘The Jason Lee Show,’ where he tells host Jason Lee how he changed his life after finding himself in prison at 14, how he’s been championing the youth and prison reform, how he stands by Donald Trump and Kanye West, where he … Read more
A Nashville police officer has been fired after making an appearance in an NSFW (not-safe-for-work) video on OnlyFans, in which he conducted a fake traffic stop. RELATED: Florida Mom Says Her Kids Were Expelled After Receiving A Complaint About Her ‘Onlyfans’ Decal On Car According to reports, Tennessee’s Metro Nashville Police Department terminated Sean Herman, … Read more
Country music star Morgan Wallen found himself in hot water… yet again after an incident at a rooftop bar in Nashville. The star was arrested on multiple charges, including reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct, for allegedly throwing a chair from the rooftop of the bar, narrowly missing two police officers on the street below! I … Read more
Meagan Good’s sister, La’Myia Good is sharing her thoughts on Meagan dating actor, Jonathan Majors. In an exclusive interview with @people, La’Myia spoke on her sister’s divorce from Devon Franklin in 2021 and new relationship with the ‘Creed’ actor which began in 2023. While attending Thursday’s premiere of BET+’s Diarra from Detroit, La’Myia had nothing but … Read more
La’Myia Good, actress and sister of fellow actress Meagan Good, recently called out the NAACP Image Awards for not honoring her sister at their 55th annual ceremony, further claiming that her 42-year-old sister never receives her flowers. La’Miya, 44, said her sister “loves her craft, lives and breathes her craft,” but still continues to be … Read more
Last night, all eyes were on the radiant Kyla Pratt as she graced the cream carpet at the prestigious 2024 NAACP awards. The beloved actress who also served as the red carpet host of the night left everyone stunned with her look. The star rocked a white strapless dress adorned with a whimsical bubble-style finish. … Read more
‘Sopranos‘ star Drea de Matteo is revealing how she used her OnlyFans account to pay off her mortgage. She claims, “People really like Granny p*rn.” In a new interview with Rolling Stone, the 52-year-old actress talked about her career in entertainment and her transition from the big screen to the primarily adult entertainment platform, where … Read more
A St. Louis news station has issued an apology after one of their news anchors used an outdated and racial slur while referencing Black homeowners during a broadcast. On February 26, KMOV anchor Cory Stark mistakenly used the term “colored” while introducing a segment about Black homeowners facing appraisal issues. This term was initially intended … Read more
In a candid interview with @PEOPLE, Tameka Foster, the ex-wife of singer Usher, opens up about a harrowing experience that occurred during a planned liposuction surgery back in 2009. What was meant to be a routine cosmetic procedure turned into a life-threatening situation when Foster went into cardiac arrest while under anesthesia, moments before the … Read more
Looks like someone has been sipping on a little Haterade… John Schneider is receiving backlash over his comments about Beyonce. As many are aware by now, the megastar recently dipped her toes into the world of country music, causing a stir in the industry. However, not everyone is thrilled about her foray into this new … Read more
While speaking with Teen Vogue in a new interview, Keke Palmer revealed that she might be walking away from Hollywood soon. “I think the timer has started,” Keke shared during the conversation. “I think [I haven’t retired] because I just haven’t felt it yet. But the timer, I know that it’s around the corner.” The … Read more
On this day September 4 1981, a Queen was born and has continued to bless everyone with her legendary presence. As the world celebrates the birth of this extraordinary talent, her devoted fans, affectionately known as the Beyhive, are coming together online to honor and celebrate the icon who has left an indelible mark on … Read more
Today Platoon releases Tobe Nwigwe’s new single ‘Lil Fish, Big Pond,’ from the upcoming Apple Original Film and A24 documentary, “Stephen Curry: Underrated.” The single is now available to stream on all major DSPs. Tobe Nwigwe is an enigma. The lyrics and tone of his music tell the story of a difficult upbringing as a … Read more
According to a rep for ‘Pose‘ actor Billy Porter, him and his husband Adam Smith have called it quits after 6 years of marriage. RELATED: Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Billy Porter, Lizzo & More Nominated For 2020 NAACP Image Award! On Wednesday afternoon (July 5), Simon Halls, who represents 53-year-old Porter, exclusively told PEOPLE that his … Read more
Not very good news for your Friday morning: The Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, denying tens of millions of Americans the chance to get up to $20,000 of their debt cleared. The vote was 6-3, with Six GOP-led states had challenged the program as executive power overreach. The Supreme … Read more
A middle school teacher was suspended after they reportedly approved a student’s request to dress as the first KKK Grand Wizard for extra credit. RELATED STORIES: Parents File A Police Report After Middle School Teacher Offers Her Students To Read A Book About Coming Out As Gay The teacher who worked at Southern Middle School allegedly … Read more
Police announced that they have arrested a 13-year-boy in connection to shooting and murdering a 20-year-old man earlier this month. Authorities say the shooting took place on Easter Sunday when they were called to the scene near McGregor and Colquitt streets in LaGrange on April 9. Once officers arrived to the scene they found the … Read more
Tyler James Williams opened up about his teenage years like never before as he appeared on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” this week, sharing how he used to trash other TV show sets. The actor, who is currently starring in the hit series “Abbott Elementary,” made the somewhat shocking revelation during a round of questions Hudson … Read more
Ariana DeBose is not letting anyone rain on her parade! After facing heavy criticism and a bunch of trolling over her viral BAFTA performance which was labelled “awkward,” she is returning to the stage! Yup, that’s right! the Oscar-winning West Side Story actress, 32, is set to host the 76th annual Tony Awards at the … Read more
Sheesh! A famed interior designer claimed they would rather “get beat in the a** with a wooden plank” than to work with conservative personality Candace Owens. RELATED: Candace Owens’ High School Classmate Reminds Her Of When The NAACP Defended Her After White Students Sent Her Death Threats, ‘Because She Was Black’ Candace Owens Says An Interior … Read more
When you’re watching a show or film with actress Loretta Devine it often makes you smile or laugh. So it comes as to no surprise that she has taken on another comedic role in the new heartfelt film, “A Snowy Day in Oakland.” The new movie directed by Kim Bass which also stars Nicole Ari … Read more
No more bad blood! Blac Chyna has been making headlines over the past few weeks as she’s been documenting her new spiritual journey where she’s finding peace, happiness, and understanding. In recent interviews, she talks about how she’s been changing her life for the better and even hoping to reconcile with the Kardashians. While speaking … Read more
looks like Candace Owens is back in hot water again after making some controversial comments about a SKIMS ad that featured a model in a wheelchair. RELATED:Candace Owens Drags Kim Kardashian For Not Ending Balenciaga Relationship Over Controversial Ad With Children In the final minutes of a recent episode of Owens’ podcast on the Daily … Read more
Blac Chyna took to Instagram this Monday morning to share a new life update with her fans. The model and entrepreneur revealed that she recently had a procedure to not only remove her breast implants but also to reduce her butt size. She said in her caption, “I want you all to be apart of … Read more
Gabrielle Union is not in support of Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee banning gender-affirming health care for the youth after signing the legislation into law last week. The actress, who has been extremely supportive of her step-daughter Zaya Wade’s own journey, after coming out as transgender in 2020, seems stunned by the decision but believes that … Read more
Keke Palmer officially welcomed the birth of her newborn baby with a sprawling Instagram carousel post featuring an array of her child’s first moments. RELATED: Congrats! Keke Palmer Addresses Rumors & Reveals She’s Pregnant On ‘SNL’ Palmer previously announced her pregnancy last December during her inaugural appearance hosting “Saturday Night Live.” Now, she has shared images … Read more
Wow! Dwyane Wade & Gabrielle Union each gave bone chilling speeches as they accepted their President’s Award at the 54th annual NAACP Image Awards. Together, they addressed LGBTQIA justice and the division within the Black Lives Matter fight. RELATED: Mike Tyson Confronts Lil Boosie Over His Sexuality After Zaya Wade Comments Dwyane Wade & Gabrielle Union … Read more
Kylie Jenner is speaking out again to shut down TikTokers who continue to claim that she’s a shady little girl. Recently, Selena Gomez, 30, shared with her fans on TikTok that she “laminated her brows too much.” Some social media users then noticed that Jenner, 25, posted a snap of herself hours later via Instagram … Read more
Yikes! Everyone’s favorite commentator Candace Owens is back on our screens and she is dragging Kim Kardashian for filth over her stayed relationship with Balenciaga. RELATED: Balenciaga Apologizes And Pulls ‘Disgusting’ Advert After Being Accused Of Sexualizing Minors; Tucker Carlson Says Ad Campaign Should Be Viewed As A ‘Crime’ As we’ve previously reported, the high-end … Read more
While the artist formerly known as Kanye West is being dropped left and right by various brands and relationships, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek claims his platform won’t remove Ye’s music over his “awful” anti-Semitic comments. Meanwhile, STEM has removed his music from their platform. RELATED: Kanye West Canceled? Def Jam Reportedly Severs Ties With Ye … Read more
The Oprah Winfrey Network Continues Powerful “OWN Your Vote” Initiative Joining National Voting Rights Leaders And Reinforcing Their Commitment to Mobilize and Empower Voters in the 2022 Midterm Elections First Look at the OWN Your Vote PSA Featuring Oprah Winfrey and Debut of Voting Preparedness Portal in Partnership with Rock The Vote OWN and national … Read more
Socialites, get into this: A Cincinnati cop is not fired but suspended after being caught on her own dash camera using racial slurs while on the job. A video that has been released to the public shows officer Rose Valentino uttering the N-word while responding to a scene at a high school a school in … Read more
Filming “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” was no easy task for the cast of the superhero film after the sudden death of Chadwick Boseman, who died from colon cancer in August 2020. The actor, who was only 43 years old when he passed, had reportedly kept his health issues private, which is why many of his … Read more
On Sunday (July 3), officials from the Akron Police Department released the shocking body cam video in the brutal fatal shooting of a 25-year-old unnarmed Black man, Jayland Walker. RELATED: Protesters Shut Down Akron, Ohio After Unarmed Man Was Shot 60 Times By Police Officers Jayland Walker Fatally Shot By Eight Akron Police Officers, 60-90 … Read more
#Socialites The first Juneteenth comedy is out and already has a lot of fans talking! Block Party is an extremely funny movie about a Harvard graduate who puts her career on pause in an attempt to save her grandmothers historic Juneteenth block party! The film was created and produced by Lisa Mathis and the movie … Read more
Activists in Jacksonville, Florida are in an uproar after a white man was caught on camera hurling “racist” language and violently attacking a Black woman at an Arlington gas station. The man, identified as 59-year-old Kevin Troy Williamson, has since been arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery. RELATED: Florida Doctor Charged With Hate Crime After … Read more
A Florida middle school is currently under fire after six white students posed with the n-word in front of their school. In response to the backlash, school officials are claiming the photo stemmed from “an innocent art project.” RELATED: Joe Rogan Laughs At ‘Cancel Culture,’ Says He’s Gained 2M Subscribers After N-Word & COVID Controversy … Read more
A white Upstate New York teacher is under investigation for allegedly instructing his class of mostly Black students to pick seeds out of cotton and put them in handcuffs in a lesson about slavery. The teacher, who hasn’t been identified, teaches a predominately Black class. He has been placed on leave during the ongoing investigation. … Read more
Kerry Washington Recreates Rosa Parks’ Mugshot In Honor Of Black History Month: ‘We Are Forever Grateful’ In celebration of Black History Month, actress Kerry Washington took to Instagram this week to pay tribute to late civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks. The 45-year-old star recreated a February 1956 mugshot of Parks after her arrest in the … Read more
Do You Agree? Michelle Obama Trends After Joe Rogan Predicts That Trump Will Lose In 2024 If He Goes Up Against Her On a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, the podcaster predicted that former First Lady Michelle Obama will be at the top of the ticket with Kamala Harris once again serving as … Read more
Are You Here For This? Monica Reveals She’s Working On A Country Album! During an interview with Billboard about her latest album, “Trenches,” powerhouse singer Monica revealed that she plans to switch things up for her next album and will take on country music! RELATED: NAACP Extends Invite To Country Singer Morgan Wallen To Educate … Read more
Sanaa Lathan Explains Why She Stopped Drinking Alcohol Sanaa Lathan has been sober for three years and she’s now opening up about what made her put the bottle down. RELATED: Sanaa Lathan Says She Was “Miserable” While Filming “Love & Basketball” While speaking with PEOPLE Magazine, the veteran Hollywood actress who is beloved for roles … Read more
Jay-Z Reveals How Blue Ivy Inspired Him to Learn How to Swim During a recent appearance on “The Shop: Uninterrupted,” Jay-Z opened up about how the birth of his first child, Blue Ivy Carter, changed everything. The “Empire State of Mind” rapper shared on the HBO Max’s series that he made the choice to learn … Read more
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Will NOT Run For Reelection It’s been reported in a stunning announcement that beloved Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will NOT be running for reelection this year. The news arrives amid scrutiny over her handling of public safety following a rise in violent crime in the city. On Thursday night … Read more
North Carolina Police Fatally Shoot Andrew Brown In Elizabeth City Police have shot and killed another black man. 40-year-old Andrew Brown, 40, was shot and killed by police in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Local TV station WAVY reports that he was driving away from officers when he was fatally shot early this morning. “During the execution … Read more
Blue Ivy has won her very first Grammy!! She is the second youngest person in the Recording Academy’s history to win the award. RELATED STORIES: Blue Ivy Carter, 8, Nominated for Her First Grammy Award! The Recording Academy announced on their official Twitter page that ‘Brown Skin Girl’ featuring Beyonce, Blue Ivy Carter, and Wiz Kid, … Read more
Vernon Jordan, Civil Rights Icon Dies At Age 85 Socialites, we have some unfortunate news to share. Vernon Jordan, a civil rights icon and adviser to former President Bill Clinton, has died. RELATED: The Supremes Co-Founder Mary Wilson Dies At Age 76 The news of his passing was announced by his family. His daughter, Vickee … Read more
Gladys Knight Tapped to Sing The National Anthem At The 2021 NBA All-Star Game Gladys Knight will be blessing sports fans with her vocals next month as she’s set to sing the National Anthem at the 2021 NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta! RELATED: Gladys Knight Responds To Super Bowl Backlash That’s right! The NBA made … Read more
Morgan Wallen’s Music Soars On iTunes Despite Racial Slur Backlash Despite backlash over his use of a racial slur, including his record label deal being suspended, Country singer Morgan Wallen‘s music is soaring over on iTunes. Earlier this week, a video surfaced of Wallen walking to his Nashville home and telling someone to “take care … Read more
Chadwick Boseman Receives His First-Ever Golden Globe Nomination For Best Actor On Wednesday, late actor Chadwick Boseman became a first time Golden Globe nominee after being posthumously nominated in the Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama category for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. RELATED: Chadwick Boseman’s Wife Taylor Simone Ledward Speaks Out For The First … Read more
Weeks after revealing her polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosis, Keke Palmer says Tyler Perry paid for a dermatologist when she was 14-years-old. RELATED STORIES: Tyler Perry Donates $100K To Kenneth Walker’s Defense Fund The actress revealed during an interview with People that the media mogul offered to pay for dermatology treatments during the NAACP awards. Palmer says, … Read more
Deputy Fired For Depicting Kamala Harris As Watermelon Jack-O’-Lantern A Michigan sheriff’s deputy has been fired after he posted a racist photo of a carved watermelon to depict Kamala Harris. Sherry Prose from the part-time Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputy was fired after officials learned of his disgusting posts. The post consists of three pumpkins … Read more
The grand jury has decided in Indianapolis that the officer who fatally shot Dreasjon Reed will not be charged for the young man’s death earlier this week. RELATED STORIES: Officers Involved In Fatal Facebook Live Shooting Of Dreasjon Reed Identified The decision was made earlier today that the officer, Dejoure Mercer, who shot and killed Dreasjon … Read more
Chadwick Boseman’s Wife Files Probate Case As Actor Died Without A Will Chadwick Boseman’s wife, Taylor Simone Ledward, filed probate documents asking a judge to make her an administrator to the late actor’s estate. ET reports that it was filed on Thursday in Los Angeles. The documents note that Boseman “died intestate,” which means he … Read more
Trump Campaign Mocks Kamala Harris By Inviting Tupac Shakur To VP Debate Ahead of the upcoming VP debate, POTUS and the Donald Trump campaign took the time to mock Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris by inviting a deceased Tupac Shakur to Wednesday night’s event. At last month’s virtual NAACP convention, Harris named the late and legendary … Read more
Kamala Harris Names Tupac The ‘Best Rapper Alive’ During an interview with CNN’s Angela Rye at the NAACP’s virtual convention on Friday, Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris revealed her favorite rapper. RELATED: Kanye West Congratulates Kamala Harris On Being Selected As Biden’s Running Mate: “It’s An Honor To Run Against You” During the event, Harris … Read more
’Girlfriends’ Star Reggie Hayes Reveals He’s Battling Congestive Heart Failure And Is Struggling To Find Work> While speaking with Chicago Tribune’s Nina Metz, “Girlfriends” star Reggie Hayes spoke about the classic sitcom that recently started streaming on Netflix as well as many other things including his health and acting career. RELATED: Netflix Acquires Rights To … Read more
Four Charged For Murder Of Black Man Found Burning In Ditch Yesterday, we reported the horrific news that a black man was found burning in a ditch in Iowa. Four white people have now been charged for the murder of 44-year-old Michael Williams, from Grinnell. The NAACP believes Williams was targeted because he was black, … Read more
Beyoncé Donates $1 Million To Help Black-Owned Small Businesses In Honor Of Her Birthday! Here’s another example of why Beyoncé is so loved. In honor of her 39th birthday, the selfless star has decided to do a good deed. Just two days before her big day, the BeyGOOD Foundation announced that she will be donating … Read more
LeBron James Launches Multimillion-Dollar Campaign To Recruit More Poll Workers LeBron James is taking action! The NBA star’s voting rights organization is launching a multimillion-dollar campaign to recruit young poll workers in Black communities for the upcoming November election. RELATED: Oprah Makes Election Day A Holiday At Her Company! More Than A Vote, which bands … Read more
A white, former Georgia state trooper was charged with murder on Friday, a week after he fatally shot a Black man who tried to flee from a traffic stop. RELATED STORIES: Attorney Ben Crump Gives Update After Breonna Taylor’s Family Meets With Kentucky AG: “We Do Expect Charges To Be Filed“ Soon 27-year-old Jacob Gordon Thompson … Read more
Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively Say it Was A “Giant F****** Mistake” Having Wedding On Former Slave Plantation Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are apologizing again for their 2012 wedding that unintentionally took place at a former slave plantation called Boone Hall in South Carolina. The actor addressed the claims in an interview with Fast Company, … Read more
260 Employees In Georgia School District Have Tested Positive For COVID-19 As schools across the country continue with their reopening plans, at least 260 employees at a Georgia school district have either tested positive for COVID-19 or been exposed to it. Per the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, just one day after beginning pre-planning procedures at 141 different facilities … Read more
Raven-Symoné Says She Is ‘Down’ To Possibly Join “The Real” Actress and singer Raven-Symoné appeared on “The Talk” this week to discuss many things like recently tying the knot with Miranda Pearman-Mada and releasing new music for her fans. RELATED: Sofia Vergara Reportedly In Talks To Join “America’s Got Talent” Symone, who last appeared as … Read more
Atlanta Teen Charged In Connection With Fatal Shooting Of 8-Year-Old Secoriea Turner An Atlanta teen has been charged and arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 8-year-old Secoriea Turner, who was murdered on July 4 outside the Wendy’s where Rayshard Brooks was killed by a cop. Atlanta Police Department officials have identified the suspect … Read more
1-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot, 3 Men Wounded At Brooklyn Park Cookout A 1-year-old boy, who was sitting in his stroller, was fatally shot, while three men were left wounded after a shooting at a Brooklyn park cookout this weekend. The incident took place on Sunday around 11:35 p.m. at the Raymond Bush playground on Madison … Read more
Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Launching Black-Owned Small Business Impact Fund Beyoncé’s philanthropic foundation BeyGOOD is partnering with the NAACP to launch their Black-Owned Small Business Impact Fund. The purpose is to provide a number of $10,000 grants to black-owned businesses that were severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic and any damages during protesting. In particular, the grants … Read more
Blue Ivy Carter has won her first BET Award for her feature in “Brown Skin Girl” alongside her mother Beyoncé, Wiz Kid, and SAINt JHN. RELATED STORIES: Blue Ivy Carter Earns Her First BET Awards Nomination! Blue Ivy Carter’s win was announced earlier today during the BET Award’s pre-show. The song ‘Brown Skin Girl’ originally appeared … Read more
Blue Ivy Carter Earns Her First BET Awards Nomination! Socialites, join us in congratulating Blue Ivy Carter who just snagged her first BET Award nomination! That’s right! Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s talented 8-year-old is being recognized for her feature spot on “Brown Skin Girl,” the 15th track on “The Lion King: The Gift,” — a project … Read more
A 176-year-old slave auction block has been removed by the city of Fredericksburg, Virginia amid the outrage of protestors. RELATED STORIES: Virginia Man Who Drove Into Peaceful Protestors Admits To Being A ‘KKK Leader’ According to the Daily Mail, the slave auction block was removed by officials early Friday morning after the cries of protestors to … Read more
After addressing his feelings about George Floyd’s death and police brutality, Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand have pledged $100 million for organizations promoting racial equality and social justice. RELATED STORIES: Leonardo DiCaprio Pledges To End ‘Disenfranchisement Of Black America’ On Sunday, Michael Jordan said in reference to police brutality and George Floyd’s death that “our unified … Read more
Leonardo DiCaprio Pledges To End ‘Disenfranchisement Of Black America’ Leonardo DiCaprio has always been involved in actively trying to make a change, and now the Oscar winning actor is doing his part to help black lives. The world has been outraged by the death of George Floyd, an innocent black man murdered at the hands … Read more
Penn State Under Fire Over ‘Pathetic’ Response To Video Of White Student & Father Yelling The N-Word At Black Protestors Penn State University is under fire after current and former students slam the school over its “pathetic” response to a viral video of a white student, whom social users identified as Sean Setnick and his … Read more
Chattanooga Executive Fired After Posting Racist Meme Of Obama In Noose A white executive, who worked at a Chattanooga software firm Transcard, was fired from his job recently after posting a racist meme of former President Barack Obama in a noose. After the executive, identified as Gary Casper, posted the racist image of America’s first … Read more
CDC Study Finds That Over 80% Of Coronavirus Patients In Georgia Were African-American While Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has ordered that Georgia reopen with the likes of nail salons, barbershops and other businesses, a CDC study shows that a disproportionate amount of COVID-19 victims in Georgia were black. While examining date from eight different Georgia … Read more
Rihanna continues to be inclusive with her brand Fenty Beauty after announcing she created a Tik Tok house for future content creators. According to Hypebae, Rihanna revealed the Fenty Beauty Tik Tok house during an event in Los Angeles. She said in her speech that she wanted to create a space for future content creators … Read more
Lizzo Calls Out TikTok Over Apparent Removal Of Her Bathing Suit Videos Singer Lizzo has been lighting up the internet with her fun vacation videos and pictures. We’ve seen the entertainer drinking, twerking and having a great time with her girls. However, it appears that some of her content is just a little too much … Read more
Social Media Users Celebrate Rihanna On Her 32nd Birthday! Today might not be a national holiday but it’s still a very special day. It’s Rihanna’s birthday! February 20th, 1988 Robyn Rihanna Fenty was born in Saint Michael, Barbados, and today, she turns 32-years-old! RELATED: Rihanna To Receive Special Honor At The 2020 NAACP Image Awards! … Read more
On the heels of the insurmountable success of Marvel’s box office hit ‘Black Panther,’ BET Networks along with creator Jeff Friday hosted the 2018 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors to highlight Hollywood’s African-descending trailblazers and overall, its multicultural camaraderie. In addition to its creator, hitting the carpet with Hollywood Unlocked were the show’s host Cedric The Entertainer; … Read more
