The Great Migration and the Courageous Black Girls who Changed History
*(Via MSN News) – A “Northern Invasion” was coming, the Chicago Defender declared in early 1917: that spring, …
Misty Copeland in Stunning Slo-Mo for PBS’ ‘American Ballet Theatre: A History’ (Watch)
*Misty Copeland fans get a one-two punch on TV this week. Last Sunday’s “60 Minutes” segment on the famed ballerina is …
Khloe Kardashian Accused of ‘Trying to Be Black’ by Eating Popeyes
*Khloe Kardashian is firing back at critics who apparently accused her of “trying to be black” after she posted an …
CBS, Sony Call Victoria Rowell’s Retaliation Lawsuit ‘Patently Absurd’
*CBS and Sony Pictures Television have clapped back at former “Young and the Restless” star Victoria Rowell, calling …
Roger Ebert’s Widow Chaz to Produce Emmett Till Biopic
*Shatterglass Films and Chaz Ebert, the wife of the late Roger Ebert, said they will adapt the Emmett Till book Death of …
Tamir Rice’s Family Decides to Cremate His Body Six Months After His Killing by Cleveland Cops
*(Via The Huffington Post) – The body of Tamir Rice, the 12-year-old boy shot to death by police in Cleveland, …
‘Credit Invisible’ Consumers Mostly Black and Latino
*When it comes to consumer finance, traditional lenders usually review credit scores before reaching a decision. In …
Fired!: TNT Academy Principal Famed for ‘All the Black People Leaving’
*Well, she can probably thank her son for his support, and maybe they can even go out and grab a brewsky. After all, the …
Wendy Gladney: ‘Where Do We Go From Here?
My heart continues to be heavy with all of the pain from what is happening in the world today. As I sit and ponder the …
2 Correctional Officers Charged With Looting During Baltimore Riots (Watch)
*Two Baltimore correctional officers may soon find themselves among the population they are paid to monitor. Tamika Cobb …
Raven-Symoné Doesn’t Want Harriet Tubman on the $20 Bill (Watch)
*Raven-Symoné is in favor of a woman being on the $20 bill…just not the people’s choice of Harriet Tubman. “No …
John Legend Wears Exec. Prod. Hat For ‘Southern Rites’ Documentary
*John Legend is stepping away from music for a minute to shed light on a story that “needs to be told.” Essence reports …
What the Civil Unrest in Baltimore Tells Us About the State of Race Relations
*The riots in Baltimore, Maryland are the results of an overfilled balloon that now gives us signs that it is about to …
Mother of Tony Robinson Will ‘Absolutely’ Sue Police for Killing Son (WATCH)
*(Via Black Voices) – The mother of 19-year-old Tony Robinson, who was fatally shot by police in Madison, …
Baltimore Orioles to Pay Hourly Workers for Time Missed During Unrest
*The Baltimore Orioles announced Wednesday that it will pay its hourly employees for the hours they were not able to …
