Two-hundred guests celebrated the Louisiana teen, not only for his academic achievements, but for his ability to stand up for himself.
Plus, rapper Big Sean donates $25K to help homeless college students in Detroit and a Black woman says a Minnesota stylist referred to her natural hair as "an animal that can't be tamed."
This weekend, there will be numerous events throughout the state of South Carolina to honor the nine lives that were lost.
The basketball wife and chef was not here for being told to be quiet and stay in her lane.
In the magazine's recent issue, the "Star Trek Beyond" star opens up about race, motherhood and Nina Simone.
Plus, Kerry Washington wants California Attorney General Kamala Harris to be our nation's first female President of color and Disney to post alligator warning signs at their Florida resorts.
Gold medalist Gabby Douglas is bringing positivity, empowerment, and grace to smartphones across the country.
Plus, "Prison Bae" Jeremy Meeks is back with new modeling headshots and Black publications Ebony, Jet and The Grio all get sold.
This is the second gator-related death in Florida since last October.
Common hopes his new initiative can inspire youth to stay off the streets.
A lawsuit claims that a Black teacher was called "a gorilla in a sweater" with "f---ing nappy hair" and another was made fun of for their “big lips.”
Plus, Oakland police are knee deep in an underage sex scandal and a new lawsuit claims that NYC schools are covering up sexual assaults among young Black girls.
