Since the American colonies declared independence from Great Britain in 1776, there have been questions of what that independence means for America’s black citizens. As…
Diddy Wows Crowd In Emotional Commencement Speech At Howard University Graduation Chants roared from the crowd as attendees of Howard University’s 146th commencement waited to…
When it comes time for the NBA to hand out the NBA trophy, the acceptance speeches are notorious for bringing these big hulking players to…
President Barack Obama’s (pictured center) new “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative, aimed at addressing employment and education challenges for young men of color, has been lauded…
It was a tight race, but “12 Years A Slave” ended up with the highest honor with the Best Picture win at tonight’s Oscars ceremony.…
The 2014 Academy Awards will go down in Hollywood history as one of the most diverse. This year, not only did the show feature performers…
According to News 12 Director Spike Lee‘s parents’ Fort Greene brownstone was vandalized along with another neighbor’s home less than a week after Lee took…
Oscar winner Jaime Foxx has transformed himself from the comedian that everyone loved for dressing in drag to a serious actor with a social…
As first reported NewsOne.com… As much of a picture of beauty and sophistication Michelle Obama is, she will let you know when she isn’t to…
Sojourner Truth’s (pictured) extraordinary journey from slave to abolitionist and women’s right activist was captured most pointedly during a speech she delivered at the Ohio…
Ebony Steele has more deep thoughts in Ain’t Nobody Sayin’ Nuthin’, and she wonders why we should have to pay cell phone bills in the…
