*President Barack Obama will mark the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with a trip to New Orleans next week. A White House official revealed to...

Baltimore - Ferguson

Devin James Urges Leaders to Acknowledge Systemic Racism & Listen to Voice of Community

*Ferguson, MO - Despite angry protests and national outcry after the police killing of unarmed Michael Brown, Jr., a year ago Aug. 9, the...

Black Films

Why Can’t People in Compton See ‘Straight Outta Compton?’

*Yes, it's a bit of a trick question, but read on for the not too surprising answer. With the success “Straight Outta Compton” is having...

Barack and Michelle Obama

Raffi Freedman-Gurspan is White House’s First Openly Transgender Official

*History is being made within the White House with 28-year-old Raffi Freedman-Gurspan becoming the first openly transgender official to serve inside 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. ABC...

Barack and Michelle Obama

Pres. Obama Hand-Picks White House’s Inaugural Spotify Playlists (LISTEN)

*Taking the lead as he does with many White House endeavors, President Barack Obama exercised his power of executive selection in honor of the...

Black Films

The Pulse of Entertainment: Straight Outta Compton Gives it to You Straight no Chaser: the Rise of Eazy-E, Ice Cube & Dr. Dre

*VH1 and BET Award winner Rapper/Actor/Producer Ice Cube (Barbershop, Ride Along) and six-time Grammy Award winning Producer/Rapper/Entrepreneur Dr. Dre (Aftermath’s Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and...

Barack and Michelle Obama

Omarosa Defends Donald Trump, Slams Megyn Kelly

*Donald Trump’s beef with Fox News' Megyn Kelly just got a little more interesting as the business mogul has an ally in his former...

Barack and Michelle Obama

Jesse Jackson: Obama Failed to Provide ‘Targeted Plan’ for Black People

*Although he admits that President Barack Obama has faced an “unfair” amount of opposition from the GOP, the Rev. Jesse Jackson believes the Obama...

Barack and Michelle Obama

Compton Mayor Appreciates Dr. Dre’s Funding of Performing Arts Center From Album Sales

*If you haven't heard, pioneering rapper and producer Andre Young, more commonly known as Dr. Dre, announced on Beats 1 radio today that he...

Business

Sky High NYC Rents Force ‘Professionals’ to Maintain Public Housing

*Infamous NYC resident Jimmy McMillan wasn't just shooting off steam when he made the declaration that seemed to spark more laughter than anything after...

Barack and Michelle Obama

Pres. Obama on 2016 Election: ‘I Think If I Ran, I Would Win’

*He may not be able to have a go at it again, but President Barack Obama voiced an interesting outcome to the 2016 presidential...

Events

Martin Luther King III and Andrew Young to Attend Voting Right Press Conference

*Progressive National Baptist Convention’s Press Conference on Voting Rights Attracts Martin Luther King, III and Andrew Young (Washington, D.C.). The 54th Annual Session of the Progressive...

Barack and Michelle Obama

Cornel West Says Ta-Nehisi Coates ‘Cowardly Silent’ on New Militancy

*The often controversial and outspoken Cornel West is back at sippin’ tea and serving shade to melenated folks who remain silent on racial bias...

Barack and Michelle Obama

50th Anniversary of Watts Revolt Commemoration Successfully Defended

*(Sacramento) – Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) successfully defended a resolution commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Watts Revolt against criticism by several members...

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