Black Family Says They Were Accused Of Stealing $12 Basketball At Santa Monica Nike Store
Joel Stallworth and TaMiya Dickerson were just trying to buy their son his first basketball, but a white store manager said they stole it.
Little Boy Begs Father To Not Call Cops On Black Man For 'Trespassing'
It's interesting to see that the voice of reason in this #LivingWhileBlack scenario was just a little kid.
Michelle Obama Talks Post-White House, Relationships, And Living A Healthy Life At Essence Festival
Obama sat down with Gayle King at Essence Festival and shared relationship and healthy living advice.
Kamala Harris During Essence Fest Interview: 'We Have A Predator Living In The White House'
During an interview with Rev. Al Sharpton during the 2019 Essence Festival, Sen. Kamala Harris spoke bluntly about the nation's current president.
Here’s Who Will Be Debating During The First Night Of The First 2020 Democratic Debate
On Wednesday night, many will gather around their televisions and computer monitors to witness the first night of a two-night Democratic debate event. With over 20 candidates vying for the […]
Mitch McConnell Thinks Former President Obama Was A Form Of Reparations
Hey, McConnell, people want their 40 acres and a mule, not 40 acres and an Obama.
Sudan Uprising Leaves Hundreds Dead, Doctors Say Many Women Were Raped
Since the beginning of April, protestors have been in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum demanding government changes, including finally instituting a civilian-led government. But over the last couple of weeks, […]
White Woman Pulls Gun On Black Couple Trying To Have A Picnic
Just another day in the life of Black people, just out minding their business.
Miryam Lumpini Is Taking On The Male-Dominated World Of Tattooing
The tattoo artist known as the "Witch Doctor" isn't just taking Los Angeles by storm; she's also become one of the country's most sought-after Black tattoo artists.
Harriet Tubman Bill Delayed Until 2028
All of a sudden counterfeiting is an issue when it has to do with a Black woman being on currency? Sure, Jan.
Ben Carson Doesn't Know The Difference Between Oreo And REO
One is delicious, the other is not.
Lori Lightfoot Sworn In As Chicago’s First African-American And Openly Gay Female Mayor
On Monday morning, Lori Lightfoot officially became the 56th mayor of Chicago, and the city’s first African-American and openly gay female mayor. In Lightfoot’s inauguration speech, she noted that the […]
Billionaire Robert F. Smith Vows To Pay Morehouse Class Of 2019’s Student Loan Debt
Morehouse’s Class of 2019 got a surprise from billionaire philanthropist Robert F. Smith during his commencement speech to the graduating students. Smith, the founder and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, […]
Mom To Classmates Bullying Daughter: 'Any Mom Or Any Sister Can Catch These Hands'
Christian Tinsley did not come to play with the boys bullying her daughter.
Sybrina Fulton, Trayvon Martin's Mother, Speaks On Forgiveness And Her Life 7 Years After His Death
"I think Black people are not forced to forgive, but they are expected to forgive," Sybrina Fulton said in an exclusive interview with Essence.
Howard University Tells Pet Owners To Keep Their Animals Off Private Areas
Over the last week, Howard University students have been voicing their concerns over D.C. residents using their campus as a dog park. On Friday, more outrage was sparked after a […]
Prosecutors Say South Carolina 5th-Grader Died Of Natural Causes, Not From Fight
In March, 10-year-old Raniya Wright died two days after getting into a fight at school, which her mother said was an ongoing bullying situation. But on Friday, South Carolina prosecutor […]
‘Move The Campus’: D.C. Resident’s Suggestion After Howard University Students Complain About People Using The Yard As A Dog Park
Around the Howard University campus in Washington, D.C., you can find a number of dog parks. But it seems as though gentrifiers are now choosing to use The Yard as […]
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell Speaks On Her Recent Trip To Cuba
The history between the people of Cuba and New Orleans, Louisiana, goes back over 100 years. And on April 2-7, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell arrived in Havana with a […]