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 …
Fox News Guest Says Blacks Show ‘Slavish Support’ for Democrats
*A topic this morning on “Fox & Friends” was whether or not Republicans can ever woo the black vote. The guest …
#OscarsSoWhite: Quincy Jones, Kerry Washington Added to Presenters List
*The Academy has increased its people of color in the presenters list. Quincy Jones, Kerry Washington, “Quantico” star …
Areva Martin Talks Race and Black Lives Matter
*Ask Areva Martin what the biggest issue is facing people today and the attorney/civil and human rights advocate will …
Will Smith on Oscars Drama: ‘There is No Us and Them. It’s We.’ [WATCH]
*Will Smith is trying to get folks to see past the “us against them” mentality when it comes to the lack of diversity …
Chris Rock Addresses Being Black in America
*With diversity being the hot topic in Hollywood since nominations for the 2016 Oscars included an all-white slate of …
New Video Shows Blacks Forced to Prepay for Meal at Los Angeles Denny’s
*LOS ANGELES – On Monday, February 1, more commonly referred to as the first day of Black History Month, a trial …
Oscars: Mo’Nique Won’t Present Because They Won’t Pay to Fly Out Her Team
*Academy Award winner Mo’Nique sat down for an interview with The Hollywood Reporter regarding the #OscarsSoWhite issue, …
Aunt Viv Calls Stacey Dash a ‘Media Ho’: ‘She’s Worked on BET More Than Most Actresses’ (Watch)
*Janet Hubert has turned her ire from Will & Jada to Stacey Dash, saying, “Somebody needs to slap the little …
Barbie Gets Diversity Makeover with New Body Types and Skin Tones
*It’s 2016 and there’s a new Barbie in town. In fact, there are a few different Barbies in town, courtesy of Mattel. On …
Oscars Recruit Kevin Hart, The Weeknd, Whoopi Goldberg to Present
*The Oscars managed to find five people of color (so far) to present during its Feb. 28 ceremony. Whoopi Goldberg, Kevin …
