A Louisiana lawmaker who recanted some derogatory remarks he made on social media about Haitian immigrants after being pressured by several members of Congress is still getting backlash online. U.S. House Rep. Clay Higgins posted the comments on his official X account following the false and inflammatory remarks Donald Trump and his running mate JD…

Actress and reality star Apryl Jones wants to clear the air after she was spotted out with a new man months after her breakup with fellow actor Taye Diggs. Jones and a mystery man were spotted out in France days ago during Paris Fashion Week in posts online, and immediately many noticed a dark-skinned fellow…

Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson has been immortalized in her hometown of Dallas, Texas. The track and field sprinter was honored at her high school alma mater. On Sept. 21, David W. Carter High School commemorated Sha’Carri Richardson by officially naming a track after the 24-year-old star athlete. Richardson made a surprise appearance at David…

T.J. Maxx responded to allegations from a young Black shopper who asserted that she was racially profiled at a store in Wisconsin, sparking massive outrage online. Sophia Madrid, who goes by @sofireee3 on TikTok, posted a tearful account on her page on Thursday detailing her recent shopping experience at a T.J. Maxx store in Racine,…

At almost 52, actress Gabrielle Union continues to wow red carpets with her bronzy skin, radiant smile, and her signature long hair that has captivated her fans for over three decades. However, some fans believe the “signature look” that helped her land Neutrogena endorsement deals in the early 2000s has faded based on new photos….

American singer, songwriter and musician Stevie Wonder in the UK, 25th January 1974. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) OPINION: The seven-part series, hosted by the New York Times’ Wesley Morris, celebrates Wonder’s groundbreaking five-album run from 1972 to 1976. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s…

Congratulations are in order as actress Candice Patton and retired NBA player J.R. Smith, who have just welcomed a baby boy into the world. However, the news comes with a twist — as Smith is still married to the mother of his two daughters, Shirley “Jewel” Smith. Patton shared the exciting news on her social…

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 05: Jay-Z attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Sony Pictures’ “The Book Of Clarence” at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on January 05, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images)Photo by: Phillip Faraone / Getty Images The hip-hop mogul continues to leave an indelible mark on the…

Every week, there seems to be a new revelation that a white politician wore blackface at some point in the past. A photo of a city councillor in British Columbia dressed up as Grammy winner 50 Cent for a 2007 Halloween party is now making the rounds on social media. The photo of Colwood Councillor…

Utility crews repair a line damaged by an outer band of Hurricane Helene on the morning of September 26, 2024, near Crawfordville, Florida. | Source: Sean Rayford / Getty Hurricane Helene left more than 4 million homes and businesses in the dark across Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas after hitting Florida’s Big Bend region as…