FAMU Announces Spring 2017 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Doctorate Recipients
*Nearly 1,200 Florida A&M University (FAMU) graduates will begin the next chapter of their lives this month as they …
The Pulse of Entertainment: The Heart Knows Best in ‘Gifted’; Ellia English Returns to the Stage
*Fox Searchlight Pictures presents Gifted starring MTV Movie Award winner Chris Evans (Captain America), Academy Award …
Have Black American Families Been Priced Out of America? (Video)
Attorney Antonio Moore talks with Political Commentator Yvette Carnell about the state of black American families as the …
College Kid’s Tweet About Stepdad Who Said He’d Never Graduate Goes Viral
*Daivon Reeder, a college student from Detroit, Michigan, decided to celebrate his impending graduation by calling out …
He’s B(ar)aaack: Obama to Make First Post-Presidency Appearance Monday in Chicago
*Fresh from his island vacations, Barack Obama will appear in his Chicago hometown on Monday (Apr 24) for his first …
UC Berkeley Cancels Planned Ann Coulter Appearance Citing Security Concerns
*Ann Coulter’s scheduled talk at the University of California, Berkeley next week has been cancelled for security …
Chance the Rapper’s Birthday Party Raises Over $100,000 for His Charity
*Chance the Rapper celebrated his 24th birthday on Sunday (April 16) with a party that doubled as a fundraising event …
WATCH Trailer: National Geographic’s ‘LA 92’ Offers Rare Look at L.A. Riots 25 Years Ago
*Twenty-five years after the verdict in the Rodney King trial sparked several days of protests, violence and looting in …
NAACP to Hold New York City Hearing on Charter Schools, Public Schools and Issues Surrounding Quality Education
*New York—The NAACP’s Task Force on Quality Education will hold a hearing in New York, Thursday, April 27, at Harlem …
Atlanta Teen Launches ‘Brown Girl Magic’ Conference to Empower Girls of Color [EUR Exclusive]
*13-year-old Atlanta native Mikaela Sydney Smith has dreams of becoming a Hollywood star, and she’s already paving the …
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 …
Janelle Monae to Deliver Commencement Address at Dillard University
*Janelle Monae will impart words of wisdom to graduates of Dillard University next month. The school in New Orleans …
Kevin Hart to Star In and Produce ‘Night School’ for Universal
*Kevin Hart has signed up for “Night School.” Director Tim Story is in negotiations to reteam with Hart for the …
LeBron James to Open Public School for At-Risk Kids in Akron Hometown
*Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James will open a public school for at-risk children in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, …
The Surprising Reality of Living in the South: It’s Really Hard to Get Ahead: Report
*Over the years, we have all heard the stories of how many African Americans and others are returning home to the South …
