White Man Who Destroyed Jackie Robinson's Statue Found Out, Whoopie Goldberg's Hookups, Lies of Transantlantic Slave Trade and More Culture News

You can’t run forever.

Nearly three weeks after a Jackie Robinson statue was stolen from a Wichita, Kansas park, and later found burned and destroyed, local police have found the white man responsible for the crime. - Noah A. McGee Read More

Katt Williams started 2024 with a bang when he came after a lot of his Black comic counterparts during his January “Club Shay Shay” interview. Cedric the Entertainer, Steve Harvey and Kevin Hart were just a few who were caught in the crossfire of Williams’ now-viral conversation with host Shannon Sharpe. - Angela Johnson Read More

The legacy of slavery still has modern-day repercussions for Black Americans. It lasted four centuries and was the worst crime against humanity this country has ever committed. America’s economy thrived off of this cruel practice for an extensive period of time by kidnapping millions of Africans. Here are 21 truths and myths about the transatlantic slave trade. - Candace McDuffie Read More

It was a moment that made the neck hairs of Gen X Black America stand on end.

Last spring, Hulu announced it was releasing “Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told,” a documentary on the HBCU-focused annual Atlanta spring break event from the 1980s and 1990s. The announcement went viral as folks with their own college-aged children worried about archival footage of them in compromised positions coming to light. - Dustin J. Seibert Read More

As one of the co-hosts of The View, Whoopi Goldberg has no problem speaking her mind on – well, everything. And during the Hot Topics discussion on a recent show, the EGOT winner spoke her mind about the kind of partner she’s looking for, making it clear that she has no problem with a one-night stand. - Angela Johnson Read More

As the internet waits with baited breath for Beyoncé’s country album—which is out March 29—a Black woman singer, songwriter and producer has gone viral for her cover of Dolly Parton’s hit “Jolene.” - Candace McDuffie Read More

How many of us dream of making the leap from a stable corporate life to a creative, be-your-own-boss life?

After six years in media and advertising, Justine Magnum Kirkman did that very thing, when she started Winnie Weston, her own illustration business. Four years later, her vibrant creations are on national shelves via Target’s 2024 Black History Month collection. - G/O Media Studios for Target Read More

Since the early 1900s, Black Greek Letter Organizations have been a source of support for students of color on college campuses. Promoting scholarship and service to the greater community, the five fraternities and four sororities that make up the Divine Nine have produced leaders in practically every field – even our first Black female Vice President. - Angela Johnson Read More

Born Joseph Simmons, the rapper owes his hometown for fond family memories and meeting Jam Master Jay and Darryl McDaniels.

American society does not have a problem with race. Say what? No, that’s not a Nikki Haley quote.

Sadly, that’s the position of the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”). Its decision last year, striking down affirmative action in higher education, denies our country’s racist history, the impact of that history and the practicalities of present-day discrimination; and asserts, somehow, that America does not have lingering racial inequalities. - Randi B. Read More