Source: Jose carlos Cerdeno / Getty Books have long been a cornerstone of cultural preservation and empowerment; this is especially true within the African-American community, where books created for us and by us have a history of being banned from libraries, schools, and the mainstream altogether. From classic literature that sheds light on the Black…
When Jason Fauntleroy bought a vacant lot at a sheriff’s office auction for $5,000 three years ago, it came with an unexpected bonus: the purchase also included the entire adjacent street, Bloomfield Court, a cul-de-sac with several other houses. Now, the city of Trenton, Ohio, is trying to reclaim his property through eminent domain in…
Viola Davis at the Golden Gala: A Celebration of Excellence at The Beverly Hilton on January 3, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. Viola Davis and Ted Danson were celebrated during a star-studded, black-tie gala dinner, just two nights before the 82nd annual Golden Globes. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Viola Davis’ journey to becoming one of Hollywood’s…
It’s only been days into 2025 and comedian Tiffany Haddish is already catching heat again after posting yet another bizarre video on Instagram, leaving fans both confused and disgusted by her behavior. In the strange clip, the “Girls Trip” actress, wearing a long black wig and sunglasses, acts out a steamy scene with Benjamin Franklin’s…
A MoveOn mobile billboard calling for Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from all cases related to January 6 due to his alleged conflicts of interest and corruption is seen in Washington, D.C., on February 2, 2024. | Source: Leigh Vogel / Getty Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas will not face a federal investigation into…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 09: Cynthia Erivo accepts the Actress Award onstage during The Critics Choice Association’s 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) Cynthia Erivo’s career has already spanned the stage…
TURIN, ITALY – DECEMBER 02: Marco Perego, Zoe Saldana and their sons at The National Museum of Cinema on December 02, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images) “Studies have shown that it is so therapeutic for men to take any form of dance,” notes Zoe Saldaña, who hopes to interest her…
Pressure is on a Pennsylvania community to sever all ties with a former assistant police chief and fencing contractor after he was charged for a racist verbal attack. State Senator Anthony H. Williams, who represents parts of Philadelphia and Delaware counties, joined the Delaware County Black Caucus and other community leaders at a press conference…
A police officer wears a body camera during an anti-Donald Trump protest in Cleveland, Ohio, near the Republican National Convention site on July 18, 2016. | Source: JIM WATSON / Getty The governor of Ohio has signed a bill into law that opponents argue will protect police officers in the state from accountability by charging…
Despite previously claiming that he doesn’t want to date, Bow Wow might be a taken man. On Jan. 3, the rapper-turned-actor posted a quick photo of himself in the car with a woman from one of Hollywood’s most famous families. Bow appears to be dating a woman named Jade Pinkett, who shared more from their…
