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Civil Rights Lawyer: How a KKK Law is Being Used to Silence Two Black Women in Minneapolis

Civil Rights Lawyer: How a KKK Law is Being Used to Silence Two Black Women in Minneapolis

After a viral, nonviolent protest, federal authorities weaponized two civil rights laws to target prominent Black activists.

The Most Exciting Tours From Black Artists in 2026!

The Most Exciting Tours From Black Artists in 2026!

How Vanessa Williams, the First Black Woman to Win Miss America, Lost Her Crown to Scandal But Reemerged a Queen

How Vanessa Williams, the First Black Woman to Win Miss America, Lost Her Crown to Scandal But Reemerged a Queen

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These Ain’t Your Grandma’s MuuMuus

What’s Black at Sundance 2026: Movies, Documentaries and More!

Athletes Who Became More Successful Than Their Professional Athlete Fathers!

Black Texas Teen Finally Exonerated 70 Years Later for a White Woman’s Murder He Didn’t Commit

Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan and ‘Sinners’ Crew Respond to Historic 2026 Oscar Nominations

Don Lemon Just Scored a Huge Win in His Battle With the DOJ

Pam Grier Says She Saw Lynched Bodies— and the Internet is Fighting Over Whether to Believe Her

Pam Grier Says She Saw Lynched Bodies— and the Internet is Fighting Over Whether to Believe Her

Cam'ron Told His Ex On-Air That She Was a 'Bad Investment,' and Social Media is Divided

Cam’ron Told His Ex On-Air That She Was a ‘Bad Investment,’ and Social Media is Divided

From Karamo Brown to Garcelle Beauvais: Why Black Stars Are Walking Away From Toxic, All-White Work Environments

From Karamo Brown to Garcelle Beauvais: Why Black Stars Are Walking Away From Toxic, All-White Work Environments

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Explains Why She Doesn't Believe in the Bible

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Explains Why She Doesn’t Believe in the Bible

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'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' Stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Dish on What It Takes to be True Bad Boys

‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Dish on What It Takes to be True Bad Boys

Samuel L. Jackson, John David and Malcolm Washington on 'The Piano Lesson,' Family and Legacy

Samuel L. Jackson, John David and Malcolm Washington on ‘The Piano Lesson,’ Family and Legacy

Wayne Brady and Maile Brady Tell Us Who Choreographs Their Fun TikTok Dances

Wayne Brady and Maile Brady Tell Us Who Choreographs Their Fun TikTok Dances

Morris Chestnut Tells Us What Song Always Gets Him to the Dance Floor and What You Better Not Bring to a Party at His House

Morris Chestnut Tells Us What Song Always Gets Him to the Dance Floor and What You Better Not Bring to a Party at His House

3 Ways to Think Like a Businessman, According to Executive Walter Davis

3 Ways to Think Like a Businessman, According to Executive Walter Davis

New Report Shows Murders, Violent Crime Down in 40 Cities. Here's What That Means

New Report Shows Murders, Violent Crime Down in 40 Cities. Here’s What That Means

As crime rates reach historic lows in the U.S., politicians and community members are trying to isolate exactly why.

Christina Milian Breaks Down the Sad Reason She Changed Her Name Early in Her Career

Christina Milian Breaks Down the Sad Reason She Changed Her Name Early in Her Career

Chill Out, Keith Sweat: Songs From The Past Decade That Prove R&B Is <i>Not</i> Dead

Chill Out, Keith Sweat: Songs From The Past Decade That Prove R&B Is Not Dead

A$AP Rocky Finally Breaks Down What the Beef With Drake Is Really All About

A$AP Rocky Finally Breaks Down What the Beef With Drake Is Really All About

Trump's Battle to Fire Lisa Cook is Just Beginning -- Here's What's On the Line

Trump’s Battle to Fire Lisa Cook is Just Beginning — Here’s What’s On the Line

Entertainment

The Most Exciting Tours From Black Artists in 2026!

The Most Exciting Tours From Black Artists in 2026!

From Summer Walker and New Edition to Bruno Mars and Cardi B.—our faves are hitting the road for some amazing tours. Let’s check out who!

Cam'ron Told His Ex On-Air That She Was a 'Bad Investment,' and Social Media is Divided

Cam’ron Told His Ex On-Air That She Was a ‘Bad Investment,’ and Social Media is Divided

Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan and 'Sinners' Crew Respond to Historic 2026 Oscar Nominations

Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan and ‘Sinners’ Crew Respond to Historic 2026 Oscar Nominations

Christina Milian Breaks Down the Sad Reason She Changed Her Name Early in Her Career

Christina Milian Breaks Down the Sad Reason She Changed Her Name Early in Her Career

Oscar Nominations: 'Sinners' Showed Out and More Black Surprises

Oscar Nominations: ‘Sinners’ Showed Out and More Black Surprises

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These Ain’t Your Grandma’s MuuMuus

These Ain’t Your Grandma’s MuuMuus

As the Mrs. Roper trend takes over TikTok, we’re here to make sure your muumuu game is tight.

By Angela Johnson

What's Black at Sundance 2026: Movies, Documentaries and More!

What’s Black at Sundance 2026: Movies, Documentaries and More!

By Shanelle Genai

Athletes Who Became More Successful Than Their Professional Athlete Fathers!

Athletes Who Became More Successful Than Their Professional Athlete Fathers!

By Cedric BIG CED Thornton

The Most Exciting Tours From Black Artists in 2026!

The Most Exciting Tours From Black Artists in 2026!

By Shanelle Genai

How Vanessa Williams, the First Black Woman to Win Miss America, Lost Her Crown to Scandal But Reemerged a Queen

How Vanessa Williams, the First Black Woman to Win Miss America, Lost Her Crown to Scandal But Reemerged a Queen

By Angela Johnson

Culture

Athletes Who Became More Successful Than Their Professional Athlete Fathers!

Athletes Who Became More Successful Than Their Professional Athlete Fathers!

From Karamo Brown to Garcelle Beauvais: Why Black Stars Are Walking Away From Toxic, All-White Work Environments

From Karamo Brown to Garcelle Beauvais: Why Black Stars Are Walking Away From Toxic, All-White Work Environments

Black Texas Teen <i>Finally</i> Exonerated 70 Years Later for a White Woman's Murder He Didn't Commit

Black Texas Teen Finally Exonerated 70 Years Later for a White Woman’s Murder He Didn’t Commit

The Movie Costume Designs That Landed Ruth E. Carter Her Record Oscar Nominations!

The Movie Costume Designs That Landed Ruth E. Carter Her Record Oscar Nominations!

Opinion

From Karamo Brown to Garcelle Beauvais: Why Black Stars Are Walking Away From Toxic, All-White Work Environments

From Karamo Brown to Garcelle Beauvais: Why Black Stars Are Walking Away From Toxic, All-White Work Environments

Civil Rights Lawyer: How a KKK Law is Being Used to Silence Two Black Women in Minneapolis

Civil Rights Lawyer: How a KKK Law is Being Used to Silence Two Black Women in Minneapolis

If You Think ICE Won’t Target Black Families, This Black Man's Story Says Otherwise

If You Think ICE Won’t Target Black Families, This Black Man’s Story Says Otherwise

Why an Empathetic Black Reporter Sparked Backlash in Sports Media

Why an Empathetic Black Reporter Sparked Backlash in Sports Media

Beauty/Style

RIP Valentino: Iconic Black Celebrity Looks by the Designer

RIP Valentino: Iconic Black Celebrity Looks by the Designer

Black Celebs' Most Iconic Giorgio Armani Fashion Moments

Black Celebs’ Most Iconic Giorgio Armani Fashion Moments

The Evolution of A$AP Rocky's Style

The Evolution of A$AP Rocky’s Style

Historic Black Facts Behind The Controversial Ralph Lauren Oak Bluffs Collection

Historic Black Facts Behind The Controversial Ralph Lauren Oak Bluffs Collection

Viral Stories

The Complicated Story of Jazz Legend Miles Davis

The Complicated Story of Jazz Legend Miles Davis

Mathew Knowles Is Defending Beyoncé's New Billionaire Status

Mathew Knowles Is Defending Beyoncé’s New Billionaire Status

New Development In Drew Dixon's Longstanding Legal Battle With L.A. Reid

New Development In Drew Dixon’s Longstanding Legal Battle With L.A. Reid

From Charli Baltimore to Queen Pen to Solé: Where Are the ’90s, Early ’00s Female Hip-Hop Rappers Are Today!

From Charli Baltimore to Queen Pen to Solé: Where Are the ’90s, Early ’00s Female Hip-Hop Rappers Are Today!

How Vanessa Williams, the First Black Woman to Win Miss America, Lost Her Crown to Scandal But Reemerged a Queen

How Vanessa Williams, the First Black Woman to Win Miss America, Lost Her Crown to Scandal But Reemerged a Queen

From the 1984 scandal that threatened to ruin her career to her iconic roles on stage and screen, we’re looking at the story of multi-talented icon Vanessa Williams.

From Karamo Brown to Garcelle Beauvais: Why Black Stars Are Walking Away From Toxic, All-White Work Environments

From Karamo Brown to Garcelle Beauvais: Why Black Stars Are Walking Away From Toxic, All-White Work Environments

By skipping the final “Queer Eye” press run, Karamo Brown taught viewers a valuable lesson about standing up to mistreatment in white-led spaces.

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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Explains Why She Doesn't Believe in the Bible

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Explains Why She Doesn’t Believe in the Bible

Chill Out, Keith Sweat: Songs From The Past Decade That Prove R&B Is <i>Not</i> Dead

Chill Out, Keith Sweat: Songs From The Past Decade That Prove R&B Is Not Dead

A$AP Rocky Finally Breaks Down What the Beef With Drake Is Really All About

A$AP Rocky Finally Breaks Down What the Beef With Drake Is Really All About

The Movie Costume Designs That Landed Ruth E. Carter Her Record Oscar Nominations!

The Movie Costume Designs That Landed Ruth E. Carter Her Record Oscar Nominations!