Guns caused the life expectancy of black Americans to drop by more than four years from 2000 to 2016, twice as much as the decline […]
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‘Black Leadership Summit’ being Headlined by Ben Carson and Stacey Dash
In the latest WTH news, Black conservatives Ben Carson and Stacey Dash are both set to headline the Young Black Leadership Summit Oct. 25-28 in […]
Video catches racist white woman calling flight attendant ‘ni**er’ before being thrown off airplane
In the latest #FlyingWhileBlack incident to go viral, an irate passenger’s racist rant got her kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight from Chicago to Houston. […]
South Carolina math teacher threatened student with bad grades for refusing her sex
A South Carolina math teacher threatened a teen’s grades if he refused to have sex with her, according to a lawsuit filed last week in […]
Bill Cosby sentenced to prison, ruled a ‘sexually violent predator’ in 2004 rape case
UPDATE: Bill Cosby was designated a “sexually violent predator” during his sentencing hearing by a judge on Tuesday. The comedian will learn his punishment this […]
Spelman College Remains #1 HBCU, Jumps 10 Spots on Best Liberal Arts College List
Spelman College continues to set standards and break records. What We Know: Spelman was listed as the No. 1 HBCU for the 12th year in a […]
After School Program Forgets Kindergarten Student on His First Day
California parents are demanding an after school program keep a closer eye on students after their 5-year-old walked almost 3 miles home from school last week. […]
John Legend, First African American Male to become EGOT
John Legend has joined the exclusive club of becoming an EGOT. That means he’s earned an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. This makes him the […]
Analysis: Papa John’s could close up to 250 stores if sales don’t improve
Discounted pizzas and financial aid for franchisees aren’t doing much to curb Papa John’s sales woes. According to recent checks by Stifel, Papa John’s same-store sales remain […]
REPORT: Aretha Franklin’s Family Found Jasper Williams’ Eulogy Offensive
The family of Aretha Franklin speaks on the bizarre eulogy given by Jasper Williams, Jr. of Atlanta.