Essence Cover: Chris Rock on Black Women in Hollywood, Hosting Oscars
*It’s probably safe to say that Chris Rock has a lot on his mind as he gears up to host the Oscars later this month amid …
‘Watching O.J.’ Invites Audience to Relive Moments Leading Up to Jury’s Verdict
David McMillan’s Critically Acclaimed Play ‘Watching O.J.’ Continues World Premiere Through Black History Month Los …
Unarmed Florida Man Shot by Deputy Awarded $23.1M by Jury
*An unarmed Florida man who was shot and paralyzed by a deputy was awarded $23.1 million on Wednesday after a jury found …
#BlackLivesMatter Activist Mckesson files to Run for Mayor of Baltimore
*Well here’s one from out of left field. #BlackLivesMatter activist DeRay Mckesson up and decided to enter an …
Cuba Gooding Jr. to NY Cops: ‘Don’t Shoot Nobody!’ (Watch)
*Cuba Gooding Jr. looked like he was feeling no pain as he left NY hotspot Up & Down last night – perhaps …
Lil Wayne Defends Super Bowl Ad Showing Him Cooking for George Washington
*Lil Wayne’s camp is defending his appearance in a Super Bowl ad in which he is seen cooking burgers for America’s first …
Cast of Broadway’s Hamilton to Perform Via Satellite at Grammys
*The Grammy Awards will literally beam in a performance from the hottest musical on Broadway. The cast of …
Halle Berry Calls #OscarsSoWhite Issue ‘Heartbreaking’
*Halle Berry, the first woman of color to win the Academy Award for Best Actress, weighed in Tuesday on how far …
UConn Students React to Plans for Black Men Only Living Area in Dorm
*The University of Connecticut’s efforts to help black males graduate via the the construction of a living space solely …
REVIEW: ‘The People V. O.J. Simpson’: The Trailers Don’t Do It Justice
*Viewers expecting to see some kind of Lifetime Original Movie version of O.J. Simpson’s trial and the events leading up …
HBO Reveals ‘Confirmation’ Premiere Date; Kerry Washington Talks Hearings
*HBO has announced a premiere date for its Anita Hill/Clarence Thomas film, “Confirmation.” The original movie, starring …
Sacramento Kings Pull Monkey Tees After DeMarcus Cousins Complains
*The Sacramento Kings nixed a T-shirt giveaway Monday night after some in the organization, including star DeMarcus …
Watch Kids’ Reaction to Stacey Dash’s Black History Month Comments
*As folks get reeducated on and celebrate black history this month, a group of kids have taken it upon themselves to …
The Socialist’s Journal: The Dark Side of Black History Month
*I touched upon this last week when I reviewed the meaning of Dr. Martin Luther King’s message. The reason that column …
Spike Lee on #OscarsSoWhite: ‘Ask the White Nominees Their Opinion’ (Watch)
*Spike Lee drops by the studio digs of his longtime friend in an episode of “The Steve Harvey Show,” airing …
