In Hopes for the Perfect Selfie, (White) Millennials Are Turning to Botox in Droves
*Botox, one of America’s most commonly used drugs, turned 15-years-old this April. And while the drug is getting …
25 Years After L.A. Riots Damian ‘Football’ Williams Reflects on His Life and Role in the Rebellion
*Damian Monroe “Football” Williams never intended to make history, or revolt. But he wanted to make a name for himself, …
Philly’s iBuyBlack Discount Card Aims to Increase Support For Black Businesses
*A laborer or construction worker may walk three times as many steps a day as the average person, sometimes clocking in …
MLB Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s Professional Debut
Nearly 70 years ago, Jack Roosevelt “Jackie” Robinson stepped foot on a Major League Baseball field and …
Good News: Science Confirms Wine Really Is Good for the Heart
*A recent large-scale study conducted by the University of Cambridge in England suggests that having a drink of wine …
Why Did Congresswomen Wear Black Flowers on International Women’s Day?
*A full 65% of Americans report feeling special when receiving flowers as a gift. However, when it comes to …
LaVar Ball Continues Stirring Up Controversy to Promote Baller Sons
*One of the most polarizing figures in sports over the last few months has been LaVar Ball, the father of UCLA standout, …
African Americans More Likely to Be Exonerated for Crimes They Didn’t Commit: Report
*Across the nation, there are thousands of innocent individuals spending time behind bars for crimes they didn’t …
How Many Black Celebrities Are Worth More Than $1 Billion?
Black celebrity news websites are full of stories about the lifestyles of the rich and the black and the famous. The …
Charlene Crowell: CBC Fights Education Cuts as Consumer Coalition Attacks Regulatory Reversals
By Charlene Crowell *In releasing his first-ever federal budget blueprint, President Donald J. Trump stated that his …
How Chance the Rapper Revolutionized Streaming (With a $500,000 Assist from Apple)
*Before Jay Z launched the music streaming service Tidal, black celebrity news and technology journalism rarely …
Researchers Discover Promising Treatment for Black Breast Cancer Patients
*Approximately one in every eight women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime. And while …
CFBP: Nation’s Largest Student Loan Servicer Navient Charged Borrowers Too Much
*The financial futures of more than 12 million federal and private student loan borrowers who collectively owe …
Exploring the Intersection of Racism and Environmental Issues
“Like being in war, but without violence.” Those powerful words were spoken by a Flint, Michigan resident …
Will Black Films Finally Get the Oscar Recognition They Deserve?
*Last year’s lack of minority representation at the Academy Awards resulted in backlash from both the African …
