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UPDATE: 3/11/15 5:40 P.M. Police Chief Thomas Jackson will officially step down from the position effective March 19. Jackson sent in his resignation email this afternoon,…

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Fed up with all the negative stereotypes about African-Americans, YouTube personality Frenchesca Ramsey joined forces with Tumblr friend T’Von to promote #BlackOutDay — a hashtag created…

Aunt Viv said it best… As we embark on Black History Month, there are plenty of people, places, and things to explore and discover far…

So who took the time out to watch the new ABC sitcom “BLACKish” starring Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross and Laurence Fishburne? Umm…I did and I loved every minute of this show. This is a much-needed show that brings diversity to the world of sitcoms on the tube. The pilot episode introduces us to the […]

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The body of an Egyptian woman, who died more than 3,000 years ago, was discovered recently. On her head were about 70 or so hair…

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NYPD’s aggressive policing of quality-of-life offenses to prevent more serious ones has created a tale of two cities. A city primarily populated by whites who…

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Ten years ago, a bad relaxer led a teen girl to launch her own natural hair product company. Jasmine Lawrence appeared on “The Oprah Show” back…

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  As part of its “I Will What I Want” campaign, apparel company Under Armour tapped black ballerina Misty Copeland to show off her amazing athleticism while…

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Director Woody Allen could use some good press. Last Oscar season, allegations that he sexually assaulted his daughter years ago popped back up, almost derailing…

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If you’re looking for people of color in your summer sci-fi blockbuster, you’ll be waiting for a long time. A new infographic form Lee &…

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In the latest cover story for Hollywood Reporter,  Zoe Saldana — who’s appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Trek and Avatar — said she’s not offended when people…