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‘Space Jam 2’ gets new director and adds Don Cheadle to cast

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FaceApp challenge draws Drake, Lebron James, other celebs despite Russian security breach concerns

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Beto O’Rourke appeals to Black voters after learning his ancestors once owned slaves

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 12: HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson speaks before U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. day, in the Roosevelt Room at the White House, on January 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. Monday January 16 is a federal holiday to honor Dr. King and his legacy. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Ben Carson defends, dances around Trump’s ‘Go back to your country’ comment on Fox News

No surprises here. HUD Secretary Ben Carson says that the president's comments on Twitter were "misunderstood" and insists he is…
/ July 17, 2019
Scherie Murray (L), Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (YouTube/Campaign, Getty Images)

Black NYC businesswoman seeks to unseat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in 2020

Scherie Murray, a 38-year-old entrepreneur said on Twitter she wants the seat now occupied by the freshman legislator who has…
/ July 17, 2019
Rep. Mike Kelly calls himself a person of color after coming to the defense of President Trump for racist tweets attacking four Congresswomen of color. (Office of Rep. Mike Kelly)

GOP lawmaker trolls us all by declaring: ‘I’m a person of color. I’m white.’

Rep. Mike Kelly calls himself a person of color after coming to the defense of President Trump for racist tweets…
/ July 17, 2019
Air Force Maj. Andre McDonald was charged with the murder of his wife, Andreen. (Bexar County, Tex. Sheriff's Office)

Air Force major held after evidence tampering charged with killing his wife

Maj. Andre McDonald is facing murder charges after the remains of his wife were discovered near a Texas Air Force…
/ July 17, 2019
Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump officially offers his endorsement for Sen. Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate for President of the United States of America. (Getty photos)

Attorney Benjamin Crump announces endorsement of Sen. Kamala Harris for President

Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump is endorsing Senator Kamala Harris for president ciing her criminal justice record when she was…
/ July 17, 2019
Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks with Democratic presidential candidate and self-help author Marianne Williamson at the 2019 Rainbow PUSH Coalition Annual International Convention. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

In a unique gesture, presidential candidate Marianne Williamson asks whites to apologize for past ‘crimes’

Presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson's racial approach came during an event in Houston when she asked white members of her audience…
/ July 17, 2019
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Cardi B's first trip to Africa was a huge success. (Photo: YouTube)

WATCH: Cardi B, J-Lo, Lizzo, and Keke Palmer sizzle in ‘Hustlers’ trailer

The first official trailer for 'Hustlers' has droppes and in it,Cardi B, J-Lo, Lizzo, and Keke Palmer sizzle while showing…
/ July 17, 2019