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72 Philly Cops Fired for Racist Facebook Posts
72? 72! Perhaps a racist agenda is not something anyone looks forward to when it comes to social media- yet these cops could not relate. And that goes…
ICYMI: Black Family Held at Gunpoint by Police Over Accidentally Shoplifted Doll
Recently a video of a black couple; Dravon Ames and Iesha Harper being held at gunpoint went viral after their 4 year old daughter accidentally walked…
Michelle Obama Headlines 2019 Essence Festival
Our forever first lady Michelle Obama is coming to Essence Festival for the first time as a headliner. Fresh off the heels of the release of her memoi…
Queen Latifah and Will Smith Team Up to Produce Hip-Hop ‘Romeo and Juliet’ for Netflix
A Netflix original Romeo and Juliet- inspired hip hop musical is in the works at Netflix, and Will Smith and Queen Latifah are set to produce. Accordi…
5 Things We Can Learn From Nipsey Hussle’s Legacy
The gutting loss of rapper, activist, community leader, and all-around phenomenal black man, Nipsey Hussle, has completely shaken the Hip-Hop communit…
Cyclone Idai Strikes Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe Leaving Hundreds Dead
It has been over 2 weeks since Cyclone Idai devastated Southeast Africa, leaving over 700 people dead so far, and thousands stranded in remote rural a…
‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett Dismissed on All Charges
Prosecutors announced earlier this morning (Tuesday, March 26th), that all 16 felony charges against ‘Empire’ Star Jussie Smollett has been dropped. S…
BET Tried To Play Nicki Minaj and We’re Not Having It
BET’s Mission Statement is, in short, “To entertain, engage and empower the African-American community.” But based on their network,…
Furlough Frustration Ends: Federal Workers Will Begin Getting Paid
After 34 days of mounting public frustration the longest government furlough in US history has officially ended. Yesterday afternoon, the president an…
Lil Wayne and Childish Gambino to Headline Broccoli City Festival 2019
Lil Wayne and Childish Gambino take the lead for Broccoli City 2019! The festival has also announced the likes of 6lack, Ella Mai, Teyana Taylor, Wizk…
Nordstrom, Co-President Blake Nordstrom Dies After Battling Cancer
Nordstrom takes a loss, Co-President Blake Nordstrom dies at only 58. This year has started off somber for Nordstrom family, as they battle with the l…