Djimon Hounsou on battling ‘systemic racism,’ and reconnecting Black people to their African roots
Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou talks about his philanthropic work, and how ‘systemic racism’ means he’s still ...
Video Shows Black People Helping — Not Looting — During LA Wildfires
Online users falsely alleged a video of Black family members and friends moving items from a home during the January 2025 ...
Rep. Maxine Waters slams media ‘playing politics’ over wildfires and begs people to uplift Altadena’s Black community
"Don't use up this precious time to do petty politics," Congresswoman Maxine Waters said in an interview with NewsNation's ...
While Hollywood ignored stories of Black resistance, Cuban filmmakers celebrated Black power
Black points of view and voices have often been marginalized or overlooked in Hollywood. However, Cuban filmmakers have told ...
'The Jeffersons' at 50: How Norman Lear changed the way Black people were represented on TV
Norman Lear's "The Jeffersons," an "All in the Family" spinoff, was a record-setting Black comedy. But it made important history in other ways.
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In Altadena, where many Black families became homeowners, displaced residents grapple with grief and uncertainty
The community has been a sanctuary for Black residents. Homeownership for African Americans in Altadena is about 81% — close ...
US sues Georgia's Houston County, says it violates Black voters' rights
The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday it has filed a lawsuit against Houston County, Georgia, to challenge the ...
Generational Black Homes in LA Reduced to Ash Amid Growing Wildfires
Throughout Los Angeles, ash, smoke, wind, and flames are rewriting the landscape and, although less publicized, Black history ...
Experts Recommend Ditching Your Black Plastic Kitchen Utensils — Here’s What to Buy Instead
A new study found kitchen utensils made with black-colored plastic could be cancerous. Shop these seven safe alternative ...
A podcast host shaded Megan Thee Stallion's name. For Black women, this cuts deep. | Opinion
Megan Thee Stallion's name was intentionally mispronounced by Olivia Davis on her Youtube show. For Black women, 'jokes' like ...
A D.C. artist’s glowing monuments to Black lives
Tsedaye Makonnen’s ethereal pillars at the African Art Museum pay tribute to victims of violence and the perils of migration.
Michelle Obama is every Black woman who wanted to say ‘no’ and not give a damn afterward
OPINION: Michelle Obama’s silent stand: A refusal that echoes the power of Black women saying ‘no’ to emotional labor.