Maxine Waters Loses Sister To COVID-19
Maxine Waters revealed that her sister Velma Moody died from COVID-19 less than a month after sharing her diagnosis on the House floor.
These Toddler Besties Are Friendship Goals
A viral video of best buds Finnegan and Maxwell is reminding the world what unbiased friendship looks like.
Signs Marking 'Negro Mountain’ Removed From Maryland Highways
The Maryland State Highway Administration took down a total of four signs in April after complaints that the "Negro Mountain" signs were racially insensitive.
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Exclusive Preview: Ava DuVernay Sits Down With Lester Holt To Discuss New Series Portraying Life After Incarceration
In a segment airing on NBC Nightly News, Ava DuVernay opens up to Lester Holt about her work with the men dubbed "The Central Park 5" and what it means to chronicle their story from boys to men.
Surprise: Study Finds The Most Racist People Don’t Know They’re Racist
A new study took a look at anti-Black racism and found that participants actual views deviated from their proclaimed attitudes.
Here's A Recap Of Some Of The News That Had Our Attention In 2018
As 2018 comes to an end, it also brings to an end the year of a crazy news cycle. 2018 included everything from Donald Trump’s never-ending antics, Facebook controversy, Kavanaugh […]
Naomi Campbell Is Giving The World A Glimpse Of Her Life With A New YouTube Channel
“This is the day we live in and I want to share the things that I’ve learned. What’s the point of me keeping all of this stuff in?!” she says.
Smith College Announces Investigation Into Black Student That Was Racially Profiled
Oumou Kanoute says she was “blown away” to find out that someone had called the cops on her for appearing “out of place.”
Will Nia Wilson's Killer Be Charged With A Hate Crime?
The killer of Nia Wilson appeared in court Monday for his parole violation hearing as authorities continue to investigate whether or not the tragic murder was a hate crime. John Cowell, 27, […]
The H&M Black Friday Sale Includes $7 Sweaters, And More Crazy, Good Deals
The H&M Black Friday Sale Includes $7 Sweaters, And More Crazy, Good Deals
Issa Rae Is A Covergirl!
She joins an impressive roster of Black beauties who have already worked with the beauty brand.
A Group of Volunteer Hairstylists Came Together to Pamper Hurricane Harvey Evacuees
"You might have gone through the storm, but you don't have to look like you went through the storm."
L'Oréal Drops Transgender Model the Same Week She's Announced, After She Says 'All White People' Are Racist
It didn’t take long for L’Oréal to quickly point out that her statements were at odds with the message they were trying to communicate.
Rihanna Just Gave Us Abundant Levels Of Crop Over Sexy
Hair, jewels, thighs— Rihanna looks like a Crop Over goddess.
A Lot of White People Are Mad About Procter and Gamble's 'The Talk' Video
“The Talk” addresses racial bias in a poignant way, but some people aren't impressed and ready to boycott the company.
This Is Why Yara Shahidi Is Taking A Gap Year Before Going To Harvard
The actress told ESSENCE about her new show and why she's focused on empowering her generation.