Mary J. Blige Joins Jason Mitchell in Dee Rees Film ‘Mudbound’
*Mary J. Blige has joined the cast of “Mudbound,” a drama helmed by “Bessie” director Dee Rees. The film follows two men …
2 Cops in Freddie Gray Case File Defamation Suit Against Marilyn Mosby
*Two officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray are suing Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby for …
Spike Lee’s ESPN Mini Docs ‘Lil’ Joints’ Return on 5/31 (View Titles and Schedule)
*Spike Lee’s Lil’ Joints, a short documentary series from ESPN Films that first premiered last summer, will …
Lifetime to Air Uzo Aduba, Cicely Tyson Film ‘Showing Roots’ on Sat, May 26 (Trailer)
*Talk about short notice… Lifetime has acquired the film “Showing Roots” and today announced that it …
The Socialist’s Journal: Blake Lively
*Somehow Blake Lively is being labeled racist or racially insensitive because she referenced Sir Mix a Lot’s “Baby Got …
Dr. Kenneth C. Ulmer and David Siegel Announce TUI
*TUI – Leaders from African-American and Jewish Communities recently joined together to celebrate the launch of …
NAN Statement on Edward Nero Decision in Freddie Gray’s Death
*The following is a statement from Ebonie Riley, Washington DC Bureau Chief of the National Action Network: “We are …
Officer Edward Nero Found Not Guilty in Death of Freddie Gray
Baltimore police Officer Edward Nero has been found not guilty of all charges for his part in the events leading to the …
Former NBAer Etan Thomas Blows Up Racist Woman on Amtrak
*Etan Thomas is an ex-NBA player and he wants to get something off his chest. Actually he got something off his chest …
Comprehensive ‘O.J. Made in America’ Doc Set for Theaters, ESPN and ABC (Trailer)
*You got caught up in all 10 episodes of FX’s “American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson,” and now you must watch …
Prostitutes & Non-Prescription Viagra Causing A Spike in STDs Among Elderly Black Men
*Clinton O’Neal is a genetic marvel. He’s nearly 6 feet 4 inches in height, his physique consists of layer upon layer of …
Opinion: Black America Locked Out of Wealth but Still on TV (VIDEO)
*A new report shows black families struggling to gain access despite the illusion of racial equity we see on television. …
This is Why We March … Even in Colombia (Photos)
*Cali, Colombia – Some say that marching isn’t the best approach when you aim to find justice and create …
When Someone’s Book on the Subway is All Kinds of Wrong (Watch)
*Seated near someone reading on the subway, sometimes you can’t help but sneak a glance at the title of their book. But …
The Root of Racist Outrage Over Blake Lively’s ‘Oakland Booty’ Post
*Blake Lively’s attempt to use the famous Sir Mix-A-Lot line “L.A. face with an Oakland booty” to …
