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Critic shames ‘company man’ Stephen A. Smith, who ‘talk so much s--- about Black people’
Enter comedian, radio host and actor Corey Holcomb, who “used to be a big fan,” before Smith, he feels, began checking other ...
Black people may be mostly absent at anti-Trump protests, but they aren’t sitting on their hands, leaders say
At two recent anti-Trump protests in Chicago, the crowds were overwhelmingly white and middle-aged. But Black activists say ...
Pharrell Williams Says 2025 Met Gala Will Be a 'Very Impactful, Beautiful Night' That Celebrates the 'Color Black'
Pharrell Williams revealed what fans can expect from the 2025 Met Gala and said that the night will celebrate Black ...
Ryan Coogler’s "Sinners" is Black history written with lightning
The power and prolific nature of Black music displayed in "Sinners" is a reminder that Black history didn’t start with our ...
Black Americans have suffered the most during Trump’s first 100 days in office, say critics
President Trump's actions will result in "disastrous and disparate impact on African Americans," warned NAACP President ...
A look at dandyism, the Black fashion style powering the Met Gala
Inspired by Monica Miller’s book “Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity,” the exhibit ...
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The Betrayal of the Black Community
Significant numbers in the Black community feel betrayed by our so-called allies who ignored the warnings of Black people ...
Many know the song performed at the NFL Draft as the 'Black national anthem.' But it's so much more.
"Lift Every Voice and Sing," written in 1900, is rooted in American history. But its performance at the NFL Draft was not ...
Why are people boycotting Target? Here's what to know about protest and if it's working
American consumers have been boycotting major companies since the beginning of the year. Target has faced several consumer ...
50 years later, the legacy of Black April haunts us
Just last year, journalist Nguyen Vu Binh was sentenced to seven years of incarceration for daring to speak his mind. As ...
In the wake of wildfire, Altadena's Black residents search the past for a path forward
African Americans have found refuge and community in Altadena for more than a century, flourishing despite housing discrimination laws and other forms of racism. Now, they're vowing to persevere again ...