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Why the Black Internet Believes Grammys Just Threw Shade at Beyoncé

Why the Black Internet Believes Grammys Just Threw Shade at Beyoncé

Just a few months after Beyoncé made history with her country record, the Grammys just made a major change to their country category. Coincidence...? The internet certainly doesn't think so. To be clear, this sudden change is the only new category added by the Recording Academy for the 68th Annual
Proof  The 'Absent Black Father' Was a Big Lie

Proof The ‘Absent Black Father’ Was a Big Lie

It's time to celebrate the Black dads who are showing up for their kids.
Jay-Z's Daughter Rumi Carter Throws Up the Roc Nation Sign On Stage, Sparking Insane Illuminati Theories

Jay-Z’s Daughter Rumi Carter Throws Up the Roc Nation Sign On Stage, Sparking Insane Illuminati Theories

Jay-Z has detailed the origins of his symbol in the past, but that hasn't stopped
Black Musicians Who Were Targeted By The FBI and Other Law Enforcement

Black Musicians Who Were Targeted By The FBI and Other Law Enforcement

For decades, the FBI has kept a close eye on Black musicians and other artists
  • Sky Marshals Not Known for Their Sense of Humor

    Qatari diplomat Mohammed al Modadi is a rascal. Seems like he was smoking a cig in the plane lavatory and when the marshals came to investigate, he responded “I’m lighting my shoes on fire.” They responded by folding him up. Authorities say the diplomat was wrestled to the ground and two F-16 fighter jets were…

  • Nike Ad Channels Tiger's Late Dad

    Nike stood by Tiger Woods when other advertisers pulled out amid reports of serial cheating and marital drama. Now the brand is trying to rehabilitate Woods’ image in a 30-second commercial that simply shows his face while his father’s voice is heard from beyond the grave. Although Earl Woods died in 2006, the viewer is…

  • Taiwanese Man Covers 'I Will Always Love You,' Wins Competition

    Lin Yu Chin puts his foot in ‘I Will Always Love You.’ Skip to the 1:15 mark to check him out.

  • Celebrating Confederate History Month

    Sometimes, black folks underestimate the amount of envy they create among some white people. Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s decision to celebrate Confederate History Month for the first time in eight years is likely a response to Black History Month. “They” had a month to highlight their achievements; we’re entitled to a month to celebrate “ours.”…

  • Confederate History Month in Virginia?

    Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s decision to recognize April as Confederate History Month in the Commonwealth is within his rights as governor. He also is at liberty to word the proclamation any way he wants. But he cannot change the history of that shameful era in American life. Read more of this post on WashingtonPost.com .

  • Be the Change You Want to See in the … Gym

    Today, I’m looking for a new level of discomfort. I just got rid of the 1.5 pounds gained over Easter weekend, which wasn’t just about the food – although I must admit, I make really good cheesecake! – but some unfortunate stressors that had me seeking carbs and sugar. I don’t try to be perfect.…

  • Black Civil War Graves Disappear Amid Restoration

    A Salon investigation uncovers a shameful truth in Arlington National Cemetery’s supposedly-restored Section 27 Almost 20 years ago Congress ordered Arlington National Cemetery to preserve history, after one of the oldest parts of the burial grounds had fallen into disrepair. That forlorn group of several thousand graves, called Section 27, holds the remains of thousands…

  • US-Born Yemeni Cleric Makes US Hit List

    Can the US government authorize an ‘order to kill’ on a US citizen? (We ask this question on legal grounds, since governments tend to do what they darn well please.) We’ll soon find out as the Obama administration has issued an order to capture or kill radical muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki Unnamed officials quoted by…

  • Happy Birthday, Billie

    Lady sure could sing those blues…