News
The news that TV trivia game show "Jeopardy!" snubbed actor LeVar Burton as its next host was met with almost as much outrage as the fact that he was passed over for someone with an alleged history of harassing and discriminating against women.
As music festivals, concerts and other large gatherings planned for the fall begin to get canceled over concerns of the COVID-19 delta variant spreading, the infamous FreakNik event is still expected to go on as scheduled in Atlanta.
Although Andrew Cuomo's former role as New York Governor is temporarily being replaced by Lieutenant Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, it appears that longtime civil rights activist Al Sharpton is being eyed as one of the main men for the job.
"I know that to give the best of me, I have to take care of myself and listen to my body," the singer said in a recent interview.
The singer, songwriter, actor and producer had a voice like no other. Celebrate the life of the legendary Isaac Hayes, who we lost on this day in 2008.
A private investigation by lawyer and civil rights activist Jill Collen Jefferson revealed that at least eight Black people have been lynched in Mississippi since 2000, carrying its unfortunate legacy as the state with the most lynchings on record.
Bernie Mac was one of the few comedic talents that treated audiences like family. His comedy style was reminiscent of everybody's favorite uncle at the barbecue: Recalling personal tales of his own turbulent kinfolk, he tapped into the humors of daily life that connect us all.Â
Lovingly known by close friends and family as Nippy, Whitney Houston would have been 58 years old today.
Thomas appeared on every Kool & The Gang studio release from their debut to their forthcoming album, Perfect Union. His final live performance with the group took place on Independence Day at the Hollywood Bowl.
60 years young with a mean jumpshot, former President Barack Obama continues to be a symbol of grace, class and style years after his White House era.