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In the last month, we’ve lost quite a few Black legends. Now. we’re reeling from the passing of an actor who was an essential part of our most culturally significant stories. On Tuesday, K.C. Amos confirmed the death of his father, actor John Amos, at the age of 84. According to People, the “Good Times” […]
‘Damn, Damn, Damn’ RIP John Amos: Black Twitter Reacts to the Loss of America’s Dad Read More »
It’s a hard truth, but the LGBTQ+ community hasn’t always been accepted or respected by Black folks. Some of the discrimination comes from religious beliefs, while a big part of it is a lack of understanding. For comedian Tommy Davidson, the journey to understanding is something he’s still working on with his… Read more…
The fallout from the release of the late Kim Porter’s “memoir” continues. Page Six has reported that Porter’s ex Al B. Sure! sent a cease-and-desist letter to both Amazon and the “mysterious” publisher of the now-infamous book. As The Root reported over the weekend, the book claiming to be Porter’s memoir alleges that… Read more…
How Al B. Sure! Responded to Claims That He Had Sex With Diddy in Kim Porter Book Read More »
The twists and turns when it comes to the Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering case just keep getting wilder. In a Sept. 27 interview with NewsNation, Ariel Mitchell-Kidd — a lawyer for one of Combs’ accusers —claimed that someone reached out to her regarding an alleged pornographic tape. Read more…
Singer Eric Benét is opening up about a shady “true Hollywood story” he experienced with the late Michael Jackson’s father, Joe Jackson. Read more…
Eric Benét Recalls Funny, Shady Moment With Michael Jackson’s Father Read More »
It’s been a boom moment for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) — with this fall seeing anincrease in applications across the board. It’s a good result borne in part from the U.S. Supreme Court gutting affirmative action in June 2023, sending Black students away from PWIs (primarily white… Read more…
Black Celebrities Who Have Donated to HBCUs Read More »
As it kicked off Season 50, “Saturday Night Live” wasted no time jumping into the 2024 presidential election. The series premiere opened with a sketch featuring Maya Rudolph’s triumphant return as Vice President Kamala Harris. Read more…
WATCH: Black Twitter Celebrates Maya Rudolph’s ‘Spot On’ ‘SNL’ Return as Kamala Harris Read More »
As the late Kim Porter’s “memoir”—“Kim’s Lost Words: A journey for justice, from the other side…”—continues to make waves on Amazon’s Best-Seller list and on social media, many are starting to dissect the ins and outs of the allegedly true book about her relationship with Diddy. Read more…
The Most Outrageous Allegations in Kim Porter’s ‘Memoir’ About Diddy Read More »
Stepping is an essential part of HBCU and Black culture. The effortless blend of precision, talent and teamwork is a spectacular showcase of HBCU tradition. It’s not a proper HBCU Homecoming until step crews battle it out and showcase their art. To that end, we’re examining some of Hollywood’s best representations of… Read more…
HBCU Stepping Scenes in Film and Television Read More »
In September 1984, a film hit the streets that had the folks we now call “seasoned saints” in a headlock. “A Soldier’s Story,” based on a Pulitzer Prize winning play written by the late, great Black playwright Charles Fuller, was directed by legendary (white) director Norman Jewison and depicted, via a story about a… Read
