Is The Color Purple’ a Black Film? Let’s Debate!
This year marks 40 years since the “The Color Purple” hit theaters. Two writers from “The Root” debate whether you can call the Oscar-nominated picture a “Black film.”
White Professor Accuses HBCU President of Discrimination, but Then This Happened
After a white professor accused UMES’ Black president of wrongful termination, President Heidi Anderson hit back with a lawsuit of her own.
Why Rob Reiner’s Death Devastates Black America
Acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner was a passionate political activist and advocate for progressive causes.
Black Georgia U.S. Army Vet and 50-Year U.S. Resident Facing Deportation For This Wild Reason
As ICE enforcement ramps up, U.S. veteran Godfrey Wade faces deportation despite decades of service, family ties, and a clean record.
The Most Shocking Black Celeb Deaths of 2025
2025 gave us more than a handful of losses this year and a lot of our favorite celebs sadly didn’t make it. Let’s take a look back in remembrance.
Man Who Sprayed Hospital Staffers’ Eyes With HIV-Positive Blood Learns His Fate
Kameron Gilchrist plead guilty to using his HIV-positive blood as a “deadly weapon” against two hospital staffers. Now, he just learned his fate.



