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Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude

The Best Black Supermodel Moments of the '90s

The Best Black Supermodel Moments of the ’90s

The famous 1973 Battle of Versailles paved the way for Black models in the fashion industry and led to a golden age for Black models in the 1990s.

Why Black Folks Are Side-Eyeing Jonathan Majors’ New DEI-hating Boss More Than His Set Accident

Why Black Folks Are Side-Eyeing Jonathan Majors’ New DEI-hating Boss More Than His Set Accident

The GOP is Losing its Black Voices as Trump Fails to Turn Endorsements into Black Votes

The GOP is Losing its Black Voices as Trump Fails to Turn Endorsements into Black Votes

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Shadiest Posts Trump’s Made on Social Media

Cardi B.’s Best Clapbacks: Offset, Nicki Minaj and More

Why Black People Dress up On Easter

The African Pope Behind Easter That You Never Heard of

LeBron James’ Comments About Memphis Have Some Calling Him a Culture Vulture

Why A League of Voting Rights Group Are Challenging Trump’s Latest Executive Order on Mail-in Ballots

Trick Daddy Defends His Music After Performance at AKA Event is Cut Short

Trick Daddy Defends His Music After Performance at AKA Event is Cut Short

These Ain't Your Grandaddy's Hats

These Ain’t Your Grandaddy’s Hats

Some of the Wildest Recent News Events You Might've Missed

Some of the Wildest Recent News Events You Might’ve Missed

Dr. King's Favorite Pastime and More Little Known Facts on the Anniversary of His Murder

Dr. King’s Favorite Pastime and More Little Known Facts on the Anniversary of His Murder

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'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' Stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Dish on What It Takes to be True Bad Boys

‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Dish on What It Takes to be True Bad Boys

Samuel L. Jackson, John David and Malcolm Washington on 'The Piano Lesson,' Family and Legacy

Samuel L. Jackson, John David and Malcolm Washington on ‘The Piano Lesson,’ Family and Legacy

Wayne Brady and Maile Brady Tell Us Who Choreographs Their Fun TikTok Dances

Wayne Brady and Maile Brady Tell Us Who Choreographs Their Fun TikTok Dances

Morris Chestnut Tells Us What Song Always Gets Him to the Dance Floor and What You Better Not Bring to a Party at His House

Morris Chestnut Tells Us What Song Always Gets Him to the Dance Floor and What You Better Not Bring to a Party at His House

3 Ways to Think Like a Businessman, According to Executive Walter Davis

3 Ways to Think Like a Businessman, According to Executive Walter Davis

Three Black Easter Fashions That Need to Be Laid to Rest

Three Black Easter Fashions That Need to Be Laid to Rest

A professor gives a loving critique of church hats, loud suits, tired traditions, and why that little boy deserves better

Dawn Staley's Dominant Win Brought Out Geno Auriemma's White Male Privilege

Dawn Staley’s Dominant Win Brought Out Geno Auriemma’s White Male Privilege

Black America Reacts to Trump Firing Attorney General Pam Bondi

Black America Reacts to Trump Firing Attorney General Pam Bondi

The African Pope Behind Easter That You Never Heard of

The African Pope Behind Easter That You Never Heard of

Anti-Affirmative Action Groups are Now Coming for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Scholarships

Anti-Affirmative Action Groups are Now Coming for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Scholarships

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Cardi B.'s Best Clapbacks: Offset, Nicki Minaj and More

Cardi B.’s Best Clapbacks: Offset, Nicki Minaj and More

Cardi B has never shied away from speaking her mind or pushing back against her haters. Let’s take a look at some of her most iconic moments!

Why Black Folks Are Side-Eyeing Jonathan Majors’ New DEI-hating Boss More Than His Set Accident

Why Black Folks Are Side-Eyeing Jonathan Majors’ New DEI-hating Boss More Than His Set Accident

Keke Palmer Finally Speaks On That Shocking SXSW Proposal

Keke Palmer Finally Speaks On That Shocking SXSW Proposal

Brandy Shares Where She Stands Now With Brother Ray J

Brandy Shares Where She Stands Now With Brother Ray J

Eddie Murphy's Top Movies Ranked By the Box Office, In Honor of His 65th Birthday

Eddie Murphy’s Top Movies Ranked By the Box Office, In Honor of His 65th Birthday

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Shadiest Posts Trump's Made on Social Media

Shadiest Posts Trump’s Made on Social Media

From jabs towards Iran to questionable AI-generated images of himself as a king, Trump uses social media every… single… day.

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Cardi B.'s Best Clapbacks: Offset, Nicki Minaj and More

Cardi B.’s Best Clapbacks: Offset, Nicki Minaj and More

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The Best Black Supermodel Moments of the '90s

The Best Black Supermodel Moments of the ’90s

By Mahalia Otshudy

Trick Daddy Defends His Music After Performance at AKA Event is Cut Short

Trick Daddy Defends His Music After Performance at AKA Event is Cut Short

By Phenix S Halley

Why Black Folks Are Side-Eyeing Jonathan Majors’ New DEI-hating Boss More Than His Set Accident

Why Black Folks Are Side-Eyeing Jonathan Majors’ New DEI-hating Boss More Than His Set Accident

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How Ray Charles Outsmarted the Industry and Became Ultra Rich

How Ray Charles Outsmarted the Industry and Became Ultra Rich

The Most Memorable Rap Beefs In Hip-Hop History

The Most Memorable Rap Beefs In Hip-Hop History

5 Major Music Moments You Won't Want to Miss in the New Michael Jackson Biopic

5 Major Music Moments You Won’t Want to Miss in the New Michael Jackson Biopic

What We Know About Usher, Justin Bieber’s Confrontation at Beyonce’s Oscar Party

What We Know About Usher, Justin Bieber’s Confrontation at Beyonce’s Oscar Party

Why Black Folks Are Side-Eyeing Jonathan Majors’ New DEI-hating Boss More Than His Set Accident

Why Black Folks Are Side-Eyeing Jonathan Majors’ New DEI-hating Boss More Than His Set Accident

Jonathan Majors’ falls out of window while filming action movie with Daily Wire, causing crew members to walk off set.

Why Black People Dress up On Easter

Why Black People Dress up On Easter

While Easter is dedicated to serving the Lord, it’s also been a time for Black people to serve looks while honoring the ancestors.

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These Ain't Your Grandaddy's Hats

These Ain’t Your Grandaddy’s Hats

Dawn Staley's Dominant Win Brought Out Geno Auriemma's White Male Privilege

Dawn Staley’s Dominant Win Brought Out Geno Auriemma’s White Male Privilege

Three Black Easter Fashions That Need to Be Laid to Rest

Three Black Easter Fashions That Need to Be Laid to Rest

Dr. King's Favorite Pastime and More Little Known Facts on the Anniversary of His Murder

Dr. King’s Favorite Pastime and More Little Known Facts on the Anniversary of His Murder