First lady Michelle Obama (L) applauds with her mother Marian Robinson (R) during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC, which concludes today, nominated U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Former…
Carliena Clayton had just celebrated her 23rd birthday and the purchase of her first home when she was shot in the head by her boyfriend, Mandiko Kwadzo, in front of their four small children. It happened while she was driving along the Sacramento River in California, causing the car to veer off the road and…
Snoop Dogg attends the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Qualification on day two of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 28, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images) “We‘re giving Snoop Dogg’s shirt a perfect 10,” NBC Sports says about his Biles ensemble. Snoop Dogg is supporting everybody Black at the…
Source: NurPhoto / Getty NewsOne is back with Episode 3 of The Black Ballot, an exclusive new multi-episodic docuseries exploring the history of African Americans voting. Each episode takes a deep dive into how American presidents’ decisions and policies have impacted the short and long-term trajectory of the conditions for African Americans, particularly as it pertains…
Elon Musk is keeping a watchful eye over the donations pouring in to support presumed Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. Her campaign has raked in more than $200 million in the week since President Joe Biden endorsed her as his successor in the race for the Oval Office. Among those mobilizing voters in…
Charity Lawson attends the 2024 Disney Upfront at Javits Center on May 14, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) Veteran reality TV star Charity Lawson discusses how Black women can be treated differently in the reality TV world. Former Bachelorette Charity Lawson can attest to the “different” treatment Black women often…
Simone Biles, of the United States, celebrates after performing on the uneven bars during the women’s artistic gymnastics team finals round at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Three years after removing herself from the same competition to protect herself from the “twisties,” Biles…
Fantasia has a Grammy Award and multiple NAACP Image Awards, but those accolades in the entertainment industry came at a cost. “The Color Purple” star went through financial hardships, including owing a large debt to the U.S. government. Forbes caught up with Fantasia at the Atlanta-set ForbesBLK Summit 2024 in June. That conversation featured the…
Los Angeles police have opened an investigation after a viral video on social media showed an LAPD officer sucker punching a handcuffed Black man in the face during a traffic stop, sparking outrage among residents and civil leaders who called for the white cop to face criminal charges. The violent incident happened July 28 in…
It looks like Venus Williams has a new man in her life after she and a mystery man were spotted by paparazzi in Nerano, Italy, on July 27. Photos of the tennis legend vacationing with actor Andrea Preti made their way to the internet. Images of the seven-time Gram Slam winner and Preti embracing on…
