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August 31, 2017

Solange announces special benefit show to help Harvey victims

Solange has just announced a benefit show in September, with proceeds set to go toward aid and relief for victims…
August 31, 2017

Jamie Foxx to host celebrity telethon event to benefit Harvey victims

Texas has a special place in Jamie Foxx's heart...
August 30, 2017

Singer Tweet reporrtedly admitted to hospital with blood clots in both lungs

R&B singer Tweet has reportedly been hospitalized due to blood clots in both of her lungs.
August 29, 2017

Mariah Carey’s daughter sings ‘Always Be My Baby’ on stage

Mariah Carey gave her audience a sweet surprise while she was on stage for her "All The Hits" tour with…
August 27, 2017

Kendrick Lamar appears to announce new Nike deal via Twitter

Kendrick Lamar is done with Reebok...
July 26, 2017

Trump bars transgender individuals from US armed forces

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is barring transgender people from serving in the military "in any capacity," citing "tremendous…
June 30, 2017

Grio Girls Trip Day 1: The Road to ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans

This year, the ladies of TheGrio decided to make their own trek with Ford to experience the empowerment, education and…
June 21, 2017

Halle Berry says social media can be a ‘brand killer’ for celebs

The actress had critical words for social media while promoting her website, Hallewood, at the Cannes Lions International Festival of…
May 5, 2017

High school senior Savanna Tomlinson’s yearbook quote goes viral

Savanna Tomlinson had time today...
April 8, 2017

Boy hangs himself after girlfriend fakes suicide in social media prank

An 11-year-old boy hanged himself after his girlfriend faked her own suicide on social media. Tysen Benz had received text
April 7, 2017

Beyoncé’s Instagram posts are reportedly worth $1 million each

According to a new report from D’Marie Analytics, Beyoncé is the most powerful celebrity on social media.
January 9, 2017

Could Charleston victims’ families sue sites like Google over Dylann Roof’s rampage?

Roof makes no apologies for the killings and has spoken extensively about his radicalization process and manifesto, helped in part…
December 29, 2016

Nonprofit leader who wrote racist Michelle Obama post fired for good

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia nonprofit group has fired its director after she wrote a Facebook post referring…
November 21, 2016

Judge allows suit by ex-TV anchor fired after racial remarks

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A federal judge has declined to throw out a lawsuit filed by a former Pittsburgh newscaster fired…
November 16, 2016

Minnesota officer charged with second-degree manslaughter in Philando Castile’s death

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota police officer has been charged with second-degree manslaughter in the killing of a…
November 14, 2016

Meet the Spelman grads who are trying to throw Obama an epic sendoff

President Obama is no stranger to large crowds...
October 28, 2016

Sixers apologize to singer Sevyn Streeter for canceling anthem performance

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers apologized Friday for canceling the national anthem performance of a singer wearing a "We…
October 28, 2016

Trick Daddy’s disrespect for black women is a prime lesson in self-hate

I’m disgusted with how casually some will take to public spaces to make sure others know, without a doubt, how…
October 25, 2016

How white ‘allies’ are trying to help the Black Lives Matter movement

Judy Hand-Truit was a young white teen in Birmingham, Alabama during the height of the Civil Rights Movement in the…
October 20, 2016

Now is the time to really be ‘with her’: Hillary Clinton should be our next president

Back in February, my stance on voting for Hillary Clinton was like eating a Popeye's biscuit without honey––it’s good enough…