A transgender Dallas woman who was brutally beaten on April 12 was found fatally shot just before 7 a.m Saturday, police said. What We Know: […]
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Common Says he was Molested as a Child
Rapper Common admitted he was sexually abused as a child, sharing his account in his newly published memoir. What We Know: Rapper and activist Common […]
Phillip Youmans, Youngest Director and First Black Filmmaker to Win Top Prize
According to Shadow And Act, 19-year-old Philip Youmans became the youngest director ever to win the Tribeca Film Festival’s Founders Awards of a best narrative […]
HIV hits black women hardest, CDC report says
Black women continue to be diagnosed with HIV at disproportionately high rates relative to white and Hispanic/Latina women. What We Know: Rates of human immunodeficiency […]
TWA Hotel Opens at JFK
The historic Trans World Airlines terminal, newly renovated into a hotel, has a cocktail bar in a literal airplane and a rooftop bar overlooking the […]
Lil Nas X Blocking Taylor Swift from #1 Spot
“Old Town Road” rapper, Lil Nas X has managed to hold on to his No. 1 spot on the billboard hot 100 for the fifth […]
Paramount Players Inks Deal with Daniel Kaluuya’s Production Company
Paramount Players has inked a first look deal with Daniel Kaluuya’s production company, 59% What We Know: Oscar- nominated Daniel Kaluuya is known for his […]
Steve Bullock, Montana Governor, Joins Presidential Race
Governor Steve Bullock of Montana, who was twice elected to lead a state that President Trump carried by more than 20 points. What We Know: […]
Steve Harvey Loses 2nd Gig with ‘Little Big Shots’
Steve Harvey, 62, will not be reprising his role as a host when the kids’ talent show returns to NBC for its fourth season. What […]
Rihanna Becomes the First Woman of Color to create with LVMH
Rihanna’s breaking new ground with Fenty after securing a deal with LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, becoming the first woman to create an original brand […]