50 Years after MLK the Median White Family is Worth 70 times that of a Black Family
*As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy this year, we must do so with an understanding that the …
Even Jada Pinkett Smith is Suggesting an Oscars Boycott
*Earlier this week folks were reminded that members the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization …
Akon Opens Up about US Black Folks Lacking Knowledge on Africa
*Akon is not only a pop star, but he’s an activist and philanthropist who set out to help Africa. He started a …
Hillary ‘Disappoints’ with Response About Her White Privilege (WATCH)
*Hillary Clinton was put on the spot about racial issues Monday night at the Iowa Brown and Black Forum when she was …
Ohio State Dean Accused of Encouraging Student Journalist to Hide Black Abortion Facts
*Nationwide — In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, “Our primary reason for bringing an end to racial …
‘Hollyhood-ISIS’: The Oscar White-Out
*I’m probably in the minority here, but I’m really not all that disturbed about the Oscar white-outs. Mostly, …
getTV to Air Martin Luther King’s ‘Merv Griffin’ Appearance on King Holiday
*Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s June 6, 1967 visit to “The Merv Griffin Show” will air in its entirety on Sony’s digital …
Air Force Officials Apologize for MLK Day ‘Fun Shoot’ Fliers
*Military officials in Georgia have pulled fliers using Martin Luther King’s image to promote a “fun shoot” at an Air …
Ice Cube on ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Oscar Snub: ‘I’m Not Surprised’
*Folks may be upset that “Straight Outta Compton” only got one Oscar nomination (Best Original Screenplay) on Thursday …
Whitenicious Creator Threatens Lisa Raye with Legal Action
*LisaRaye McCoy’s directorial debut titled “SKINNED” confronts colorism and the global skin lightening epidemic. The …
Oscar Boycott!! Sharpton’s NAN is Behind the Call for Action
*The National Action Network a leading national civil rights organization founded by the Rev. Al Sharpton and a …
Black Folks Practically Shut Straight Outta the Oscars … Again :(
*Here we go again, unfortunately. The 2016 Oscars nominations were announced this morning and it looks like the only …
Chicago Does 360, Decides to Release Cedrick Chatman Shooting Video
*Weeks after vowing to improve transparency regarding incidents involving police, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and his …
Trump Calls Tavis ‘Hater & Racist’; Smiley Smartly Claps Back
*While he continues to reign above his competition as the GOP presidential frontrunner, Donald Trump has found a new …
Dems Make Black People ‘Dumber’ Says Black Conservative Crystal Waters (WATCH)
*The Democratic Party may have a history of support among black people, but according to Crystal Wright, the political …
