The University of Florida has issued an apology after several Black students were seen getting manhandled for celebrating on stage during their graduation ceremony this […]
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Camille Cosby Calls Bill Cosby’s Guilty Charge “Mob Justice”
Camille Cosby has spoken publicly for the first time since her husband Bill Cosby was found guilty of drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand in a Philadelphia suburb […]
Winnie Mandela, anti-apartheid campaigner dies at 81
Nomzamo Winifred Madikizela-Mandela‚ a stalwart in the fight against apartheid‚ has died at the age of 81. Her PA‚ Zodwa Zwane‚ confirmed the struggle veteran’s […]
Howard University Officials Stole Nearly $1 Million in Financial Aid Funds
Note: For the safety of student whistleblower, he will be referred to as “Chase” throughout this article. Administrators who provided information in the spirit of […]
Honor: Today Would’ve Been Trayvon Martin’s 23rd Birthday
Today, Feb. 5, would have been Trayvon Martin‘s 23rd birthday. Nearly six years ago, the unarmed 17-year-old was tragically gunned down by neighborhood watch George Zimmerman. […]
CBS Orders Drama Pilot, ‘Red Line,’ From Ava DuVernay
CBS has just ordered a slew of pilots for this development cycle. Of Shadow and Act’s stated interested, we’re noting that the drama series based on the life […]
Not Cool: Hoda Kotb’s ‘Today’ Salary Far Less Than Matt Lauer’s
After ending the year firing network star Matt Lauer for “inappropriate sexual behavior,” NBC News’ first move of 2018 is a make-good. On Jan. 2, […]
PBS Suspends ‘Tavis Smiley’ Following Sexual Misconduct Investigation
PBS has suspended late-night talk show “Tavis Smiley” amid misconduct allegations against its host and namesake. “Effective today, PBS has indefinitely suspended distribution of ‘Tavis Smiley,’ produced by […]
A letter to Black Alabama voters
Dear Black Alabama Voters, Thank you, as usual. Despite all the terrible legislation that was specifically created to prevent you from voting, you still went out to […]
Australia approves same-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage will become legal in Australia after a historic bill was passed in the House of Representatives. An overwhelming majority of MPs voted to […]