Ballerina Goes Viral for Joyous Reaction to Getting Pointe Shoes That Match Her Skin Tone (Watch)
*Ballerina Kira Robinson recently went viral after she filmed her joyful reaction to unboxing pointe shoes that matched …
Why Serena Williams Abruptly Ended Presser in Tears After Semifinal Loss to Naomi Osaka (Watch)
*Naomi Osaka won her semi-final match against Serena Williams 6-3, 6-4 at the Australian Open on Thursday, denying the …
9th Toronto Black Film Festival #TBFF21: 154 Films from 25 Countries + Impactful Special Events – Online Now!
*Toronto – The 9th annual Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF), presented by TD Bank in collaboration with …
Zendaya to Be Honored With SeeHer Award At 26th Annual Critics Choice Awards
*(Burbank, CA) – The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today that award-winning actress and activist, and …
The Rock Says He’d Run for President … if That’s What the People Want
*President Rock? Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently said that he’s still considering making a White House …
BHERC Call For Entries 28th Annual “Sistas Doin’ It For Themselves” Short Film Fest
*(Hollywood, CA) – The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center announces a “Call for Entries” for the 28th …
Mariah Carey Releases 7-Min ‘Late Night’ Mix of ‘We Belong Together’ (Video)
*In the wee hours of Wednesday morning (Feb. 17), Mariah Carey released the new 7-minute late-night jam session version …
McDonald’s Sued Again by Black Franchise Owner Claiming Racist Policies (Watch)
*The Black owner of 14 McDonald’s franchises in Ohio filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the restaurant chain, on …
Dave Chappelle Clip on Hollywood’s ‘Sickness’ Resurfaces after Britney Spears Doc (Watch)
*A 2006 clip of Dave Chappelle explaining that celebrities aren’t crazy – rather, Hollywood is …
White Cop Dispatched to Atlanta Club Goes Viral for Rapping Along to ‘Put On’ (Watch)
*A white Atlanta police officer shocked folks at a club after he came through the door and started rapping along to the …
Long Overdue: Quinta Brunson to Write, Star in ABC Comedy Pilot ‘Harrity Elementary’ (Video)
*The hilarious Quinta Brunson is headed to ABC with her own single-camera comedy pilot that will see her play the lead …
Tika Sumpter Gets Candid About Wedding to Fiancé Nicholas James
*Essence recently shared an excerpt from its Senior Entertainment Editor, Brande Victorian’s interview with …
Florida Teacher Under Investigation for Telling Students N-Word Has Nothing to Do With Race (Watch)
*A Florida history teacher who took it upon himself to redefine the N-word by removing its racial element was secretly …
Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson Sues Trump, Giuliani, Proud Boys for Role in Capitol Insurrection (Video)
*A Democratic congressman accused Donald Trump in a federal lawsuit Tuesday of inciting the deadly riot at the Capitol …
No Filter: Draymond Green Goes Off on NBA’s Double Standard, Then Leaves Podium (Watch)
*Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green sat down at the podium for his post-game presser after Monday’s …
