black history month

The president praised the historical figure during a roundtable with Black leaders.

ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith has landed himself in hot water again for his views on race.

As Black History Month comes to an end, we’re giving you one more healthy dose of Black excellence from the self-proclaimed “Classic Man” – Jidenna. When it comes to creating innovative concepts with Black artists and breaking barriers, PepsiCo has found itself at the forefront of cultivating a space for artists of color to share their culture […]

Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, Hannibal Buress, Jesse Williams, and Janelle Monáe appeared at the free fundraiser in Flint, Mich., to raise awareness and money to help assuage the city's water crisis, as well as bring attention to the human rights violations Flint residents have suffered.

During her acceptance speech for the "Fierce & Fearless" award at the Essence Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon, Tracee Ellis Ross encouraged attendees to stop striving for perfection and to instead love yourself, flaws and all.

Hollywood is no stranger to getting it wrong when it comes to Black History. From fantasy films to revenge slave dramas, time and again,Hollywood has really tried it. They’ve even re-written African history and removed us from it. When it seems they’ve had the best intentions, some of these films have fallen completely flat. And even when […]

With a shimmy and a shake, 106-year-old Virginia McLaurin opened her arms wide and gave the Leader of the Free World, a Black man, a huge hug.

Names like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X dominate our dinnertime discussions this time of year, and justifiably so, but what about the women beside them? Here are some of the most unsung Black heroes you probably never knew were on the frontline of the movement. These are seven often overlooked Black women activists.

I’m going miss this guy in the White House. While hosting a Black History Month reception at the White House on Thursday, The Potus (President Barack Obama) and First Lady (Michelle Obama) greeted the crowd and he brought the jokes.  

Let their courage not go unknown.

In honor of Black History Month, check out 16 inventions you may not have known were created by black people. 16. Electric lamp/Carbon-filament light bulb – Lewis Latimer   15. Walker hair care system – Madam C.J. Walker   14. Blood bank – Charles Richard Drew   13. Elevators with doors – Alexander Miles   […]

Stanley Nelson’s critically-acclaimed documentary The Black Panthers: Vanguard Of The Revolution aired on PBS last night and quickly became the number one trending topic on Twitter. While the film wasn’t without its controversy, much like its subject matter, it was a powerful chronicle of the Party’s enduring, often misunderstood legacy. It’s impossible to break down an entire […]