Gabrielle Union has never shied away from the fact that 24 years ago, she was raped. The actress has repeatedly told her story to raise awareness about rape survivors and statistics. Union is also one of the stars of Nate Parker’s upcoming The Birth of a Nation film, and she portrays a woman who was…

In the words of my 85-year-old grandmother, “F—k what you heard” from the likes of Rodney Harrison and others who may not think Colin Kaepernick is black because the woman who gave birth to him is white. Some may say that Kaepernick has evolved over the years, but considering that he did pledge Kappa Alpha Psi…

As the summer approaches its end, a new school year is beginning for students in New York City, and with school supplies being a major concern for some families, every bit helps when it comes to people stepping up and making donations. Colin Kaepernick and his girlfriend, New York’s Hot 97 radio personality Nessa, donated $60,000…

Colin Kaepernick didn’t change his stance during the San Francisco 49ers’ Thursday night game against the San Diego Chargers, even though it was the Chargers’ 28th annual Salute to the Military event. And Kaepernick wasn’t alone in his protest; he was joined by teammate Eric Reid. After a 31-21 win over the Chargers, Kaepernick spoke…

Editor’s note: This article contains social media posts that some may find offensive. When some black celebrities and athletes reach a certain plateau in their lives, they seem to put on rose-colored glasses and see the world in a different light. A different colorless light. And Cam Newton has proved to be one of those “I don’t…

Actress Cicely Tyson’s career will be celebrated during this year’s Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference. The CBC Foundation announced that the 91-year-old actress, along with Richard Roundtree and Dionne Warwick, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 20th Annual Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts. “With a lifetime of entertaining and educating us, this…

Florida State University’s football team paid a visit to a Tallahassee middle school Tuesday, and one player’s random act of kindness made one mother smile. Travis Rudolph, a member of the FSU team, saw one little boy sitting by himself and decided to join him for lunch. But what Rudolph probably didn’t know was that…

Veterans around the country are standing with Colin Kaepernick and his right not to stand for the national anthem. #VeteransForKaepernick became a trending topic Tuesday evening, and people have been sharing military photos in solidarity with the San Francisco 49ers quarterback. https://twitter.com/roveing/status/770781452472582144 Although many people have not agreed with the stand Kaepernick has taken, it’s…

Jim Brown is on Colin Kaepernick’s side when it comes to his national anthem protest. The activist and Cleveland Browns Hall of Famer spoke with the NFL Network and said that Kaepernick “made all the sense in the world.” “He’s within his rights and he’s telling the truth as he sees it,” Brown said of…

Editor’s note: This article contains social media posts that some may find offensive. T-Pain took to social media to ask for help in finding the person who killed his 23-year-old niece while she was working at a West Tallahassee, Fla., Walgreens Tuesday morning. Jovana Glover was stabbed to death, and police have issued an arrest warrant for…