From civil rights activists and singers to athletes and actors, these are the Black legends who had so much more to…
The actor spoke to The Root at the 2024 American Black Film Festival Honors.
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Authorities are trying to determine if the theft is racially motivated.
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Civil Rights Leaders like MLK called for 'guaranteed jobs.' Now, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley wants to make that a…
The most hard-hitting news developments of the week in Black culuture.
A Miami school is under fire after sending a permission slip for Black History Month activities.
Martin was killed by George Zimmerman after being racially profiled by him in 2012.
As we enter BHM and look back at the leaders of the civil rights movement in the Nat Geo series "Genius," here's a…
With the world talking about the state of awards shows, we look back at Regina Hall, Whoopi Goldberg, Jamie Foxx and…
In honor of the Florida Governor's decision to drop out of the race, here are the moments the most WTF moments from…
The civil rights activist died at 62 years-old from prostate cancer.
The former Harvard president stepped down from her position earlier this month.
We listened to Turning Points USA co-founder Charlie Kirk's anti-MLK rant so you don't have to.
Quinta Brunson, Ayo Edebiri, Marla Gibbs, the 'Martin' cast and Niecy Nash-Betts led a night of Black Excellence at…
Forget 'OscarsSoWhite,' it was 'EmmysSoBlack' on Monday night--a fitting change of pace in commemoration of Martin…