African-American students are paying a big price when it comes to achieving higher education; according to a new report, Blacks acquire the most student loan debt. The National…

Comedian Trevor Noah is currently everywhere thanks to his new job — he’s nabbed the coveted hosting spot at The Daily Show. In an interview with…

Rihanna may be making fans wait on her latest album, but the singer has a great excuse — she’s busy making history as the first black woman to be…

Rock Wit It: New Nike “Valentine’s Day” Sneaks Today, February 6th according to their website, Nike will be dropping the $230 NIKE AIR FOAMPOSITE PRO’DARK OBSIDIAN. Although athletes and fashion heads can appreciate a spin on the classic with hints of light aqua on the tongue and detailed stitching, the real “drop” folks are wondering […]

I am so ready for Michael Sam’s documentary on OWN tonight at 8pm central. He’s a hero to me; it takes a lot of strength and bravery to overcome as much adversity as he has. A lot of people have had negative things to say about your movement, but I salute you!

The St. Louis County Police Department is conducting an investigation into a shooting death involving a Berkeley, Missouri police officer. The 18-year-old teenager identified as Antonio Martin was shot by officers  while they were conducting a routine check at a Mobil gas station in the suburb of Berkeley, St. Louis at about 11:15 pm local time last […]

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  As part of its “I Will What I Want” campaign, apparel company Under Armour tapped black ballerina Misty Copeland to show off her amazing athleticism while…

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If you’re looking for people of color in your summer sci-fi blockbuster, you’ll be waiting for a long time. A new infographic form Lee &…

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Your local barbershop probably consists of TVs broadcasting ESPN, animated banter on almost any subject and music to match the vibe of the shop. The…

2014  is proving to be a strong year for Black actors as the nominees for the 66th Annual Primetime Emmys were announced earlier this morning. …

How often have you heard it said that black Americans don’t support each other economically? It’s a common refrain in conversations around sociopolitical uplift for…