Here are some of the most noteworthy events and people to ever grace HBCUs.
The legendary civil rights icon has an inspirational and powerful story.
The embattled boxer apologized for comments he made on social media in early July, which led to his expulsion from…
The security involved with Dvontaye Mitchell's death has been fired by the Milwaukee hotel.
Politicians need to take an approach of listening to Black people to be ready so we don’t have to get ready.
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As far back as 1989, rappers have name-checked this convicted felon with a penchant for bankruptcy filings
If polls are correct, Black voters’ lukewarmness for Biden could doom his chances for re-election.
The star-studded event was about unity, progress and Blackness.
As Trump picks his potential Black Vice President, don't be fooled: we examine the messy things he's done to people…
The right will do anything to justify the former president's despicable behavior.
A wave of legislation after George Floyd would limit police accountability by creating a "buffer zone" between…
Confederacy culture runs deep and – if we’re not careful – could turn back the clocks.
Disney Attraction Rights a Racist Wrong and Scratches Our ‘The Princess and the Frog’ Itch
The tennis star urges everyone, especially young people, to get out and vote in November.
Even if the former president is convicted of a felony, he can still reclaim the Oval Office.
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As the Anniversary approaches, we wonder what happened to Darnella Frazier, who won a Pulitzer for courageously…
The NAACP and Rev. Al Sharpton demand accountability in Frank Tyson’s police killing.
Anti-Black hatred is on the rise and dangerous if it goes unchecked.
Prosecutors dropped the charges against the cops connected to Irvo Otieno’s death.