2019
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As Community Mourns the Death of Trans Woman Yahira Nesby, Police Release Footage of Suspect
NYPD have released surveillance video of a man believed to be linked to the killing of Yahira Nesby, a black trans woman who was found fatally shot in her apartment earlier this month. The footage, shared by WPIX 11, shows a black man wearing all-black clothing with gray-ish sneakers walking down a street. Nesby, described…
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Jussie Smollett Donates $10,000 to Flint Kids Program
Despite being mired in one of the biggest controversies of 2019, Jussie Smollett still seems to have a heart of gold during this holiday season. The disgraced Empire actor is showing much grace and altruism with his recent act of kindness to those in need. Smollett showed up for a surprise visit to Flint, Michigan…
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Jay-Z's 'Year-End Picks' Playlist Proves He Loves DaBaby, Solange and Drake Like the Rest of Us
With 2019 drawing to a close, not only are we being blessed with a wide assortment of lists celebrating the decade that was, but we are also recognizing a year filled with worthwhile contributions of its own. Looking to revisit some of his own favorites is the ever-elusive Jay-Z, who compiled 40 songs from the…
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2019 So Black: 10 Black Films and TV Shows Worth Looking Forward To
As 2018 gets ready to make her final curtain call curtsy, 2019 is about to strut onto the stage with a fierceness rivaling your favorite diva. We’ve looked back; we’re looking forward. Back back, forth and forth. Since President Processed Cheese is still in office, there may not be much to look forward to in…