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Black Missouri Student Suspended For Defending Himself Against Classmate Who Allegedly Called Him ‘Dirty N-word’

After being suspended for pinning a student up against the wall at his Missouri high school, a Black student is finally giving his side of the story on what happened leading up to the physical alterca...

Exclusive: Don Lemon on How Kamala Harris Can Win Over Black Undecided Voters

Journalist Don Lemon has been hitting the streets talking with voters about what they’re looking for in their next president for his talk show, “The Don Lemon Show.” Read more…

Black Twitter is Completely Amused at Tory Lanez’s Latest Prison Punishment

It looks like Tory Lanez’s reign as prison’s hottest rapper just came to an abrupt end. As we told you back in July, the “LUV” rapper announced he’d be dropping weekly “Free Tory” playlists with all n...

What JD Vance Said About Haitian Immigrants and Park Ducks Will Infuriate You

Just when you think you’ve heard the most repulsive commentary from the Republican party, they manage to continuously sink to new lows. Their latest inflammatory remark comes from GOP vice presidentia...

James Earl Jones’ Most Memorable Roles

James Earl Jone is a titan of the acting world. A true artist whose presence brought gravitas and class to every performance he graced us with. The legend passed away on Monday at the age of 93, leavi...

From Tyrese To Katt Williams, Here Are The Most Controversial Moments Of ‘Club Shay Shay’

“Club Shay Shay,” hosted by Shannon Sharpe, has become renowned for its viral moments. From Katt Williams’ infamous interview to Tyrese’s shocking claims about the Black community to Mo’Nique clapping...

James Earl Jones’ Comments Dissing Black Women Resurfaced and Black Twitter is Outraged and Confused

Hollywood royalty James Earl Jones, who was known for his iconic voice and dignified acting career, died Monday (Sept. 9) at 93. Supporters have taken to the internet to express their condolences and ...

WATCH: DC Police Fatally Shoot Black Anti-Violence Advocate…See If He Actually Posed a Threat

Washington D.C. law enforcement released body camera footage Monday evening from a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred this month. The footage only leaves more questions for the victim’s fami...