After nearly 30 films, Tyler Perry has nothing to say to those who take issue with his portrayal of Black life and, in particular, Black womanhood. Amid the release of his latest film on Netflix, “Straw,” which stars Taraji P. Henson as a struggling mother pushed to the brink to

Kendrick Lamar continued his winning streak last night at the 2025 BET Awards. As stars gathered for “culture’s biggest night,” Lamar celebrated not one but five awards including “Album of the Year,” “Best Male Hip-Hop Artist,” “Best Collaboration” with SZA for their song “Luther,” “Video of the Year” for “Not

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most famous people on the planet and for many of us, has been part of our lives for the better part of it. From his days as a college basketball player at Louisiana State University in the early 90s, Shaq has turned his talent

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton June 10, 2025 ‘I say this all the time, thank you to Black people and the Black award, because this is what really counts. A lot of people think like the Oscars is the biggest thing, and we got to quit thinking like that.’ After

Taraji P. Henson is clearing the air around the claims that she and Oprah Winfrey are at odds.  While on “The Breakfast Club” on Friday, June 6, to promote her new Netflix film “Straw” the 54-year-old actress addressed the rumors that there is some kind of rift between her and

by Mary Spiller June 10, 2025 The Franks House was known as a hub of Black community in the Third Ward neighborhood. A ceremony over the weekend of June 6 in Charlotte, North Carolina, paid tribute to a stalwart piece of the city’s Black heritage: the Franks House. As one

by Kandiss Edwards June 10, 2025 Taraji P. Henson debunks claims she is feuding with Oprah, calling the continued slander “disrespectful.” Taraji P. Henson clarifies that she and Oprah Winfrey are not feuding.  Henson is on a press run for her new movie, Straw. While speaking with The Breakfast Club,

by Keka Araújo June 10, 2025 Participants explored the ongoing legacy of Black-owned media while charting pathways for future sustainability. The Black-Owned Media Equity & Sustainability Institute (BOMESI) concluded its impactful 2025 summit in Detroit this weekend, drawing a diverse assembly of Black media owners, publishers, and innovators focused on

Angie Stone got her flowers last night at the 2025 BET Awards—in a fashion truly fitting for the queen of neo-soul. Country music star Brittany Spencer delivered a stirring tribute, performing a heartfelt rendition of Stone’s 1999 hit “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” while playing guitar live on stage.

Another 2,000 National Guard troops along with 700 Marines are headed to Los Angeles on orders Monday from President Donald Trump, escalating a military presence local officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom don’t want and the police chief says creates logistical challenges for safely handling protests. An initial 2,000 Guard troops