Once Homeless and Alone in NYC, Man Receives Yale Scholarship
*It is stories such as this that I hope will inspire all who are suffering at this moment junction in their …
Jordan Flaherty Explores Racial and Economic Justice Issues in New Documentary Series
*New York, NY – The murder of Freddie Gray while in police custody ignited the Baltimore Uprising in April. A new …
West Side Preparatory Founder Marva Collins Dies at 78
*Marva Collins, the founder of the West Side Preparatory School, has died. News of the education activist’s passing was …
Jill Scott and Hallmark Team for $10K Writing Arts Scholarships
*Jill Scott is doing her part to develop the next group of successful writers. According to MadamNoire.com, Scott is …
Jussie Smollett to Headline Essence Empowerment Panel at 2015 Essence Festival
*Jussie Smollett, star of FOX’s hit TV show “Empire,” is joining with Greater Than AIDS and the Black …
Teacher Instructs Students to Do Selfie With Parents’ Sex Toys
*Well here’s an exercise to send any parent into an ‘OMG do you think he saw my (you fill in the …
African American Doctor Acquires Exclusive License for Vaccine Said to Prevent HIV
*Dr. Mathew Wayne Whitest (Dr. Wayne) and his team at Wayne Pharmaceuticals, recently completed several months of …
EUR Film Review (by Kam Williams): ‘Dope’
*in “Dope,” 17 year-old Malcolm (Shameik Moore) was raised by a single-mom (Kimberly Elise) in a rather …
Survey: Improved Race Relations is #1 Priority for African Americans
*(Via USA Today) – African-Americans now rank race relations as the most important issue facing the country, …
Rachel Dolezal Once Sued Howard U for Racial Discrimination
*As if we didn’t have enough to digest with Rachel Dolezal. Now comes news of the former NAACP Spokane, Washington …
Trailblazing President of Southern University, Delores Spikes, Dies at 78
*(Via The New York Times) — Dolores Spikes, who became the first woman to head a university system in the United States …
Zendaya, Gabby Douglas Graduate from Same High School (see pics)
not gonna lie. it was tough to balance school and gym.. but i did it! 🎓🎊 kno when u set ur mind to …
Why Dave Chappelle Won’t Joke About Rachel Dolezal in Future Gigs
*Comedian Dave Chappelle weighed in on the Rachel Dolezal controversy during a commencement speech Sunday to Duke …
‘Dope’ Cast Talk Inspiration, Race and Making a ‘Hood Classic’ (exclusive)
*A critical hit and audience favorite at the Sundance Film Festival and an official selection of the Cannes …
Lauryn Hill’s Joy, Son Zion Marley, Attends Prom
*No doubt fans of Lauryn Hill’s iconic album, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” remember the words to “To Zion,” the …
