Lifetime Taps Danielle Brooks to Star in ‘The Mahalia Jackson Story’
*“Orange Is the New Black” alum Danielle Brooks has been tapped by Lifetime to star as gospel legend and civil rights …
Black Athletes Pay Debts of Former Felons in Florida So They Can Vote
*LeBron James and his More Than A Vote group recently announced a partnership with the Florida Rights Restoration …
Good Fortune Set Willie ‘Shawn’ Gregory, Alderman in Lincoln’s Hometown, for Good Works
*One ping-pong ball decided the contest that made Willie “Shawn” Gregory alderman of Ward 2 in Springfield, Illinois. …
Faizon Love Calls Cam’ron ‘Gay’ for Defending Jay-Z’s Drug-dealing Past
*During an appearance on the Hip-Hop Uncensored podcast, comedian Faizon Love took aim at JAY-Z, saying he doesn’t …
Diamond Reynolds Settles Defamation Suit Against Minnesota Mayor, Receives Apology
*Diamond Reynolds, the girlfriend of Philando Castile, has received an apology from Elysian, Minnesota Mayor Tom McBroom …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Boney James Gets ‘Solid’ on the Sax with New Album
*“I recorded it last year in 2019…turns out that it was useful,’ said four-time Grammy nominated saxophonist Boney James …
Census Crunch Time: Activists Say Every Black Californian Must Be Counted Before New September Deadline
*African American stakeholders are ramping up their outreach to undercounted census tracts where Black Californians …
Alicia Keys Teams with Vegan Cosmetics Company to Launch Lifestyle Beauty Brand
*Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys is teaming up with a vegan, cruelty-free cosmetics company to launch a new lifestyle …
Megan Thee Stallion ‘Felt Very Betrayed by Friends’ After Shooting [VIDEO]
*Megan Thee Stallion hosted a virtual Q&A for fans on Instagram Live, where she opened up about feeling betrayed by …
Jurnee Smollett Says Brother Jussie’s Alleged Hate Crime ‘Hoax’ Has Been ‘F–king Painful’
*Jurnee Smollett-Bell has opened up about the controversy surrounding brother Jussie Smollett’s alleged 2019 hate …
Director Addresses Criticism Over British Actor Daniel Kaluuya Playing Black Panther Leader Fred Hampton
*British actor Daniel Kaluuya stars as famed Black Panther leader Fred Hampton in the upcoming Warner Bros. feature …
Lizzo Inks First-Look TV Deal with Amazon Studios: ‘I’m So Excited’
*Lizzo has inked a first-look television deal with Amazon Studios. The singer will work alongside Amazon Studios to …
Nia DaCosta Becomes First Black Woman to Direct Marvel Film, ‘Captain Marvel’
*Nia DaCosta has made Hollywood history as the first Black woman tapped to direct a Marvel film. DaCosta landed the gig …
Boosie Badazz Says Nicki Minaj ‘Sh*tted’ on Black Community by Collaborating with 6ix9ine [VIDEO]
*Boosie Badazz is questioning the character of Nicki Minaj for collaborating with rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine on the song …
Joe Biden Clarifies Comments About Lack of Diversity in Black Community
*Joe Biden has clarified the controversial remarks he made Thursday about Black voters not being diverse. The …
