2/7/20#BlackStoriesHavePower: Barnes & Noble Suspends Plans to Publish Diverse Editions After BacklashOn this week’s episode of “Books in Blackface,” the book retailer Barnes & Noble decided to “suspend” its…
2/7/20This 11-Year-Old Is Helping NYC Families Afford CollegeWhile most 11-year-old boys are begging their parents for toys and new shoes, 11-year-old Obocho Peters is earning…
1/6/20Lizzo Says She’s Taking Break From Twitter Because of TrollsWe’ve all heard that mo’ money equals mo’ problems, but on Sunday Lizzo reminded us that mo’ fame equals mo’ trolls,…
1/6/20Family of Incapacitated Rape Victim Sues Arizona and 2 Doctors for NegligenceThe family of an incapacitated woman who was raped and impregnated at her long-term healthcare facility has sued the…
1/6/20Tom Hanks’ Son Chet Was Filmed Speaking Patois at the Golden Globes, and We Have QuestionsThis year’s Golden Globe Awards witnessed Chet Hanks, Tom Hanks’ son, speaking patois on camera, which left the…
1/3/20We Ain’t Surprised: New Study Says Black People in California Are Stopped by Police More Than Other GroupsIt’s weird to write news that doesn’t feel like news, but here it goes: A new study confirms what we have always…
1/3/20US Postal Service to Issue a Gwen Ifill Black Heritage Forever StampThe U.S. Postal Service will host a stamp dedication ceremony to launch the release of the Gwen Ifill black heritage…
1/3/20Racist Cop Who Kicked in Black Woman’s Door ResignsI can hear the bass strumming along with the words: Another one bites the dust. Another one bites the dust. Michael…
1/2/20LeVar Burton Does More Than Read; His New Video Series Captures Racism in Daily LifeOn the first day of this new year, LeVar “Kunta Kinte” Burton told all of Twitter that he wouldn’t tolerate any…
1/2/20Some Good News: Chicago's Crime Rate Down for 3rd Consecutive YearJust in time to bring in a little New Year cheer, the Chicago Police Department announced that the murder rate in…
1/2/20Rapper Diddy Gets Real on IG, Says He Went Through 'Dark Depression' in 2019While Sean “Diddy” Combs the influencer posted pics of himself to Instagram celebrating the New Year by holding a…
12/31/19Florida Teen's Train Death Ruled a SuicideSeventeen-year-old football star Bryce Gowdy, who was set to attend Georgia Tech, died early Monday after he was…
12/31/19Rev. Al Sharpton Denounces Anti-Semitism in New York AttacksRev. Al Sharpton denounced anti-Semitism Monday after 37-year-old Grafton Thomas from Orange County, New York, was…
12/30/19Lit 'n Legal: California's New Labor Laws Offer More Protections for WomenCalifornia is known for many things: Hollywood. Compton. Knowing how to party. In 2020, California may become known…
12/30/19Finally! New York to Eliminate Bail for Misdemeanors and Nonviolent Crimes Starting Jan. 1Effective Jan. 1, a New York law eliminating cash bail for most nonviolent crimes will go into effect. While…
12/30/19Serena 'The GOAT' Williams Named Associated Press Female Athlete of the DecadeThe Associated Press just confirmed what we already knew: Serena Williams is the greatest of all time. On Saturday,…
12/27/19New Netflix Special Documents Kevin Hart Cheating ScandalFor the first time, Kevin Hart’s wife, Eniko Parrish, publicly opens up about his cheating scandal in the new…
12/27/19New Virginia School Policy Excuses Students From School to ProtestBeginning Jan. 27, students in seventh through 12th grades in Fairfax County Public Schools in Northern Virginia…
12/27/19She Slayed: Simone Biles Named 2019 Associated Press Female Athlete of the YearShe did it. AGAIN. Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast of all time, is now the 2019 Associated Press Female Athlete…