Public Figures

Michelle Obama says that her marriage is fine and that at the big age of 61, she's allowed to be an independent woman.

Bernice King shamed rapper Sexyy Red into deleting a social media post of an altered image of Martin Luther King on MLK Day.

At a brunch yesterday for the California Senator following her speech on the first night of the DNC, Laphonza Butler directly addressed some particularly moronic caucasity from Megyn Kelly.

Simone Biles embodies the wisdom of the late, great Black Audre Lorde, who said, "Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”

Vice President Kamala Harris hosted an Hip-Hop 50 celebration for the ages at Vice President's residence.

The “Godfather of Black Music,” Clarence Avant, a music industry innovator, passed away at age 92.  The Hollywood Reporter reports that the composer Titian passed away on Sunday at his Los Angeles residence. “Through his revolutionary business leadership, Clarence became affectionately known as ‘the Black Godfather’ in the worlds of music, entertainment, politics, and sports,” […]

Legendary entertainer Harry Belafonte has passed away, according to his spokesperson. He was 96. Longtime spokeswoman Ken Sunshine told NBC News that Belafonte passed away in New York City from congestive heart failure. He was a barrier-breaking civil rights activist, charismatic singer and actor, who gained notoriety in the 1950s. More than six decades have […]

We love a full-circle moment! After quoting the late #JamesBaldwin, Billy Porter has been cast to play the beloved author in an upcoming biopic. Will you be supporting the upcoming biopic? Let us know below. 

We love to see the black excellence! JET Magazine is making its return with the help of Slutty Vegan's Pinky Cole.

Gladys Knight was one of the latest to receive the National Medal of Arts held at the White House.

Ruth E. Carter's 95th Academy Award Interview | 95th Academy Awards: The two-time Academy Award winning costume designer, Ruth E. Carter opens up about her victorious win during the 95th Academy Awards!