Macy Gray’s recent national anthem performance at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game drew mixed reactions Sunday night. As Gray sang, winning team member LeBron James struggled to contain his giggles during the Grammy Award-winning singer’s rendition. Later, through social media, veteran comedian Marlon Wayans recalled a time he and his brother Shawn performed a parody…

The parents of Bakari Henderson, a Black international traveler who was beaten to death by a mob in Greece in 2017, will be heading back to the European country to see seven of the original nine men accused of killing their son are retried. In 2018, despite the eyes of the world tuning in to…

In a controversial case involving a police officer who shot a Black man who was trying to secure a mentally disabled man from harm in the middle of a city street, a Florida appeals court decided last week to overturn the 2019 conviction of a former North Miami Police Department cop. The state said it…

The British YouTuber who helped musicians gain exposure has died, his family confirmed Jamal Edwards, a British music entrepreneur who championed U.K. rap and grime and helped launch the careers of artists including Ed Sheeran, Jessie J and Stormzy, has died. He was 31. His mother, broadcaster Brenda Edwards, said Monday that her son died…

Tracee Ellis Ross‘ fans were a bit perplexed after the actress included an unusual photo in a “legacy” post on social media. In the Instagram upload shared on Feb. 19, Ross showcased her family’s throwback images, including her mother, legendary singer Diana Ross, her siblings, and other extended relatives. Tracee Ellis Ross’ “legacy” upload took…

OPINION: The charming, fun, low-budget, semi-autobiographical rom-com has achieved cult status but has straight-to-streaming written all over it. Hav Plenty, the 1998 rom-com produced, written, directed, edited and starring Christopher Scott Cherot, has always fascinated me. For starters, Tyler Perry clearly owes his whole career to this movie since Perry literally does damn near everything…

President Biden could announce his Black woman nominee for the Supreme Court as early as President’s Day. Republican Sen. Ted Cruz is once again calling out President Joe Biden for pledging to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court after liberal Justice Stephen Breyer retires later this year.  As reported by Salon, Cruz appeared…

Tammy Rivera caused a commotion among her followers on social media on Feb. 19 after uploading a seductive video for an unknown suitor. In the Instagram clip, the 35-year-old, who wore all black, is seen walking in slow motion in a hallway as Larissa Lambert’s “My All” blares in the background. Lambert’s track is a…

Tanya Fox wants authorities to do better, but the Caseyville mayor said no further action will be taken against the officers. A Black woman wants law enforcement in Caseyville, Illinois, to do better after her encounter with police left her feeling harassed and targeted because of her race.  As reported by Belleville News-Democrat, Tanya Fox,…

Racism isn’t always seen or heard. Sometimes it’s hidden inside the systems that make America function. But you don’t need to see it for its impact to be disastrous to Black Americans. When most people think of an environmental crisis they think of climate change, which is understandable since it’s arguably the biggest issue young…