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Black History Month 2019

Facebook Honors Black History Month With Its ‘Lift Every Voice’ Content Series

The original series kicked off with a rendition of the Black national anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," performed by rising girl group June's Diary.

News · Politics

Facebook Refuses To Change Political Ad Policies

The social media company, which has faced scrutiny for not checking lies in political ads on its platform, will not be updating policies.

Entertainment

HBCU Alum, If You Love Homecoming This New Digital Series Is For You

"We Own Homecoming" will examine the history and legacies of HBCU's through the lens of homecomings.

News · Politics

Twitter To Ban All Political Ads Ahead Of 2020 Elections

Facebook, on the other hand, has faced increased scrutiny and criticism for refusing to even fact-check political ads.

Elizabeth Warren Claps Back At Facebook After They Came For Her Tech Proposal

When Elizabeth Warren got wind of newly leaked audio in which Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg discusses suing the 2020 hopeful, she shot back.

Relationships

Facebook Dating Anyone? It Just Launched And This Is What You Need to Know

Here's everything you need to know about Facebook's newly launched dating platform.

Love & Sex

Doc Rivers' Daughter Callie Gushes Over Fiancé Seth Curry's Smooth Valentine's Day Proposal

Rivers and the Currys will appear on Red Table Talk Monday, May 6th. Until then, here's a little sneak peek!

News

Facebook Finally Makes A Move To Ban Content Supporting White Nationalism

Facebook will start redirecting people who search its platforms for terms associated with white supremacy to Life After Hate, an organization dedicated to helping people leave the extremist far-right.

News

During Women’s History Month, Facebook Recommits To Inclusivity

In celebration of International Women's Day, the tech giant shared the importance of prioritizing diverse women's voices in an industry dominated by men.

News

Here’s Why The NAACP Wants You To Boycott Facebook

The NAACP is calling on people to give up Facebook for a week after a recent report uncovered how Russian operatives specifically targeted Black Americans on social media in the […]

Celebrity

Cardi B. Denies Responsibility For Transphobic Facebook Post

The rapper took to Twitter to denounce the Facebook post, blaming a former employee for using the transphobic slur.

News

WV Mayor Resigns Over Involvement With Facebook Post Calling Michelle Obama 'An Ape In Heels'

A petition calling for mayor Beverly Whaling's termination has garnered over 24,000 signatures.

News

Investigation Finds Facebook Allows Advertisers To Use Racially Discriminatory Practices

As a Facebook member, your “Ethnic Affinity” is assigned to you by the company based on pages and posts you have engaged with or liked while on the social media platform.

Celebrity

Twitter Had Some Questions About Jazmine Sullivan’s Facebook Eulogy Of Gospel Singer Thomas Clay

Social media roasts Jazmine Sullivan for her Facebook eulogy of Thomas Clay.

Culture · News

How To Handle Passive Aggressive Neighbors? This Black Man Has The Answers

When Richard Scott Brookshire received a note last week from his neighbor complaining about his noise levels (and threatening to call the police), he wrote the most epic and necessary takedown we've ever read.