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Warning: This video is extremely graphic. *UPDATE* Reserve Deputy, Robert Bates has been charged with second degree manslaughter involving culpable negligence and will face possible jail time for fatally shooting unarmed Black man, Eric Harris. Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement,“Mr Bates is charged with Second-Degree Manslaughter involving culpable negligence … the […]
Sarah Adelia Graves, 22 and Shelbie Brooke Richards, 21 were sentenced to five and eight years, respectively, for the brutal murder of Black man, James Craig Anderson. These two women were part of a 10-person group who drove around Jackson, Mississippi in search of Black people to attack. They found Anderson on June 26, 2011. […]
We love Black excellence. 19-year-old Jasmine Cofield graduated from high school last year with three college degrees. Say what! While most of us are struggling through college, trying to earn one degree by the time we’re 22, Jasmine is out here earning three! MUST READ: BEAUTIFUL NEWS: 10-Year-Old Mikaila Ulmer Got A Sweet $60 K […]
After months of speculation, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will announce her presidential campaign Sunday with a video released on social media, CNN reports.…
Michael Slager, the officer who was charged with murder after video surfaced of him shooting a fleeing Walter Scott eight times, is said to have a history of using excessive force on another unarmed man. Mario Givens, his alleged victim, gave an exclusive interview to the Associated Press about his violent interaction with Officer Slager in 2013. […]
Andrea Lewis is the successful personification of: “If you want something done right, do it yourself.” You may remember her acting alongside Drake in Degrassi, but Lewis wanted more than just to be the pretty brown face sprinkled into a scene as a background feature, so she created her own series on YouTube, “Black Actress.” The […]
Today, the United States Postal Service gathered to unveil the commemorative Maya Angelou Forever stamp, showcasing Atlanta artist Ross Rossin’s 2013 portrait of her, in front of First Lady Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Melissa Harris-Perry, Sophia Nelson, Valerie Ashford-Simpson, the Angelou-Johnson family, God and everyone else with the biggest fail they could possibly muster up–the quote […]
Indiana Pacers’ small forward Chris Copeland and his wife Katrine Saltara were both stabbed after leaving New York City hotspot 1Oak shortly before 4 a.m. this morning, according to multiple reports. The suspect has been identified as 22-year-old Shezoy Bleary. According to reports, an argument broke out when Copeland, his wife and Bleary were leaving the club. […]
A new set of Black emojis just landed and it’s already causing quite the debate. While they may not show up next to your current emojis on your keyboard, there’s an app you can download that will allow you to have a variety of emojis — some controversial; some just plain fun. WeMoijs has launched the […]
Lunch On Fleek: Santa Fe Chicken Rice Bowl Why go to Chipotle when you can make your own healthy rice bowl! Well balanced and delicious! MUST READ: We Challenge You To Be #HealthyBeauties & Pack Your Meals Once A Week, For A Month! [GIVEAWAY] Skip the tortilla, pack this south of the border favorite and stop […]
RAD Smoothie: Berry Oatmeal Smoothie Getting to warm to have oatmeal for breakfast? Then cool off with this antioxidant rich oatmeal smoothie Ingredients: 1 cup of Vanilla Hint of Honey Almond Blue Diamond Almond Breeze 1 cup of blueberries (I used frozen) 1/2 of a banana (frozen too) 4 oz plain nonfat Greek yogurt 1/2 cup of dried oats […]
Harold Ekeh, an impressive 18-year-old high school senior, has the toughest decision ever to make: He’s been accepted to every college he’s applied to, including all eight ivy leagues. What’s more incredible is that we remember a very similar story from last year from another amazing Black teen, Kwasi Enin, who faced the same incredible fate and chose […]
