Sharpton Notes Parallel of Ferguson & Oscars ‘Appalling’ Lack of Diversity
*Thursday’s announcement of this year’s Oscar nominations hit a sour note for many people as social media exploded with …
Lifetime’s ‘Whitney’ Gets a Thumbs Up for ‘Surprisingly Fresh’ Look at Bobby and Whitney’s Relationship
*Unlike its recent Aaliyah movie, Lifetime looks to have scored a thumbs up on its Angela Bassett-directed Whitney …
Raven-Symoné Admits Tanning ‘Three or Four Times a Week’ For ‘That’s So Raven’
*Colorism apparently isn’t limited to dark-skinned women. The prejudice, which is a form of discrimination that happens …
Essence Honors Notable Black Women in Hollywood With Annual Luncheon
*Cast members of Netflix’s “Orange is the New Black,” actress/director Regina King and “Beyond the Lights” leading lady …
French Comedian Set to be Tried Over Charlie Hebdo Joke
*A French comedian is looking at a serious situation after making a joke regarding the Charlie Hebdo newspaper. Reuters …
VH1 Pulls the Plug on ‘Sorority Sisters’ After Airing Last Three Episodes
*The power of a united effort works. Just ask VH1. The network is pulling the plug on its reality show “Sorority …
Huckabee Shades Obama for Letting Daughters Listen to Beyoncé
*Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee is taking aim at President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and Beyoncé. …
Muslim-American Lawyer Slams Don Lemon for ‘Racist Dumb-Ass’ ISIS Question (Watch)
*Don Lemon’s 2015 started off bad as a recent guest slammed the CNN anchor for asking what he labeled as a “racist …
Sister 2 Sister Puts An End to Print Edition For Good
*Sister 2 Sister readers will have to go online to continue enjoying their favorite magazine. Nearly three months after …
‘Sorority Sisters’ Star April McRae Issues Inspirational Instagram Response to AKA Suspension?
*It may not be a direct response, but April McRae seems to have something on her mind, judging by a couple of messages …
George Zimmerman Denies Throwing Wine Bottle at Ex-Girlfriend
*Once again, George Zimmerman is at the center of another incident that brings out the authorities. The Associated Press …
‘Tavis Smiley’ Features Joint Interview With Sens. Cory Booker and Tim Scott for 12th Season
*PBS’ “Tavis Smiley” will highlight its 12th season with a 2-part, exclusive joint interview with the only two African …
Judge in MLK Traveling Bible and Nobel Peace Prize Case Could Rule Soon
*The dispute between the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s heirs over the late civil rights leader’s traveling Bible and …
Mara Schiavocampo Shares and Sister Don’t Agree on Fitness
*Different viewpoints from siblings are nothing new. And Mara Schiavocampo is no exception as the recently slimmed down …
The New York Post Takes Aim at ‘Shakedown Al’ Sharpton
*The Rev. Al Sharpton has never been a stranger to anyone with a beef against him. Or in this case, a publication with a …
