Black History Month

Tavis Smiley’s town hall on sexual misconduct got us confused AF

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Jimmy Kimmel books Stormy Daniels interview for same night as State of the Union

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Tomi Lahren accuses liberals of ‘brainwashing’ teens into eating Tide Pods

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GIVING BACK: Rapper Lil Jon opens second school in Ghana

Hip-hop star teams up with Pencils of Promise to make a difference for Ghanan children
/ January 25, 2018
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Last American slave ship, the Clotilda, may have been found

The last slave ship to bring human cargo to America might have been found by Ben Raines of AL.com. He…
/ January 23, 2018

Descendants of slaves sold by Georgetown University say they want reparations now

Back in 1838, Jesuit priests sold 272 slaves to save Georgetown University from bankruptcy. Now, the descendants of those enslaved
/ January 22, 2018
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Planned Parenthood president tells white women to ‘do better’ in fight for equality

During the 2018 Women’s March, the president of Planned Parenthood called on white women to step up their game. It’s
/ January 22, 2018

EXCLUSIVE: Black Alabama student who made racist sorority video go viral talks aftermath

When the now viral racist video of former University of Alabama student, Harley Barber, first made rounds on social media, Brittney…
/ January 19, 2018
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NFL requires reporters covering Super Bowl to identify their race

The NFL is changing its security credentials at this year's sports extravaganza
/ January 18, 2018
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Barack Obama sends birthday love to Michelle, and we’re all in our feelings

Former president Barack Obama sent forever first lady Michelle Obama a touching birthday message, and it reminds us just how much…
/ January 18, 2018

‘Black Colleges in the Age of Trump’ documentary examines President’s treatment of HBCUs

HBCUs are what helped many families make their way into the middle class after generations of being forced into labor…
/ January 16, 2018

Eric Garner’s mother shares advice for keeping black boys safe

Eric Garner's mother shares advice for keeping black boys safe at NAACP Image Awards
/ January 15, 2018
Dr. King FBI

Read the vicious FBI letter sent to Dr. King urging him to kill himself

Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on November 15, 2014.  As we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.,
/ January 15, 2018
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Serena Williams’ health scare should inspire Black women to demand better healthcare

Interview with Dr. Contessa of Married To Medicine
/ January 13, 2018

Professor of ‘White Racism’ class explains why critics got it all wrong

The controversial class teaches how to navigate in a system constructed to dominate and oppress POC
/ January 13, 2018