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Black students in New York compared to monkeys in class photo by teacher
A Long Island high school is facing severe criticism after upset parents learned about a teacher capturing a humiliating photograph of African American students in […]
Aldis Hodge Joins Regina Kings ‘One Night In Miami’
As Regina King makes her directional debut with One Night In Miami, Aldis Hodge joins the cast. What We Know: Based on a play by […]
Tyler Perry Reveals Work Ethic: “I Have No Writers Room. I Write It All”, Faces Backlash
Tyler Perry receives backlash for boasting in a recent post on Twitter. What We Know: In the video on Twitter, the mega Producer revealed […]
Louisiana Teen Arrested For Allegedly Ripping Boyfriend’s Testicles Open
Corey Jones, of Baton Rouge, landed himself in jail after a “fight gone wrong”. What We Know: According to the police report, Jones came home […]
Travis Scott, Frank Ocean And More To Headline Coachella 2020
The phrase “there’s something for everyone” can be used to describe the Coachella 2020 lineup that was announced this past week. What We Know: Formally […]
Terry Gilliam Is Tired Of White Men Being Blamed For Everything
In an interview with The Independent, 79-year-old writer and director, Terry Gilliam had a lot to get off of his chest. What We Know: The […]
Democrat Charles Booker is running for US Senate in 2020
Freshman state Rep. Charles Booker ended weeks of conjecture this past Sunday by declaring he will officially enter the race to challenge U.S. Senate Majority […]
Nick Gordon, Ex-Boyfriend of Bobbi Kristina Dead of Overdose
Nick Gordon’s attorney, Joe Habachy, confirmed his death to CNN but did not provide details on the cause. What We Know: Gordon was taken in […]
Essence Festival Expands To Five Days In 2020
To Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the biggest celebration of black women, Essence has announced it will be extending its annual festival to five days. […]