Source: ROBERTO SCHMIDT / Getty Late Sen. Strom Thurmond was so racist that in 1957 he stood for 24 hours and 18 minutes to filibuster against civil rights. On Tuesday, Sen. Cory Booker broke Thurmond’s record by holding the longest speech on the Senate floor to protest  President Donald Trump and his racist regime.  Politico reports that the New Jersey Democrat took the floor around 6:59 p.m. Monday, noting that […]

Source: Allen J. Schaben / Getty Actor Val Kilmer, most notable for his roles as the Caped Crusader in “Batman Forever” and portrayal of rock legend Jim Morrison of The Doors, has passed away. He was 65. The cause of death is being reported as pneumonia, according to his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer. RELATED: Notable Black Folks We Lost in 2025 TRENDING: 50 Sexiest Cowgirl Looks at Rodeo Houston Born in […]

Source: Kevin Dietsch / Getty You’re out with your family, soaking up the spring vibes under D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms. The kids are striking a pose, the camera’s clicking, and boom—President Barack Obama, one of the most history-making presidents to ever do it—casually strolls into your shot like it’s no big deal. Yes, that happened to one family recently. President Obama, the blueprint for “cool, calm, and collected,” unintentionally walked […]

Source: Jeff Spicer / Getty We’re just a little over a week away from the release of the upcoming espionage thriller The Amateur. Earlier this week (March 31st), the cast and filmmakers of the 20th Century Studios film linked at London’s Odeon Luxe Leicester Square to celebrate the movie’s European premiere. Continue reading to check out photos from the star-studded event.  The Amateur follows Charlie Heller (played by Rami Malek), a brilliant, but […]

View this post on Instagram A post shared by @georgia_naacp On April 5, people nationwide are planning a series of protests as part of what they call “Hands Off! A National Day of Action.” According to the Hands Off 2025 website, the protests serve as a direct response to the divisive policy stances upheld by President Donald Trump on health care, education, immigration, the environment and more. “Donald Trump and Elon Musk […]

Source: John Nacion / Getty Kevin Hart pulled off a crazy April Fools’ stunt when he dropped a Tiny Desk NPR performance as his rap alter ego, “Chocolate Droppa.” Nobody saw it coming, but Hart went all in, delivering what he called “real rap RAW” with all the energy and humor you’d expect from him. For those who forgot, it’s been over nine years since Droppa dropped his debut mixtape, […]

Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Cardi B is fulfilling a lifelong dream with her new partnership alongside California-based fashion and lifestyle retailer Revolve Group. The Grammy-award-winning rapper is gearing up to launch her own apparel line along with several beauty brands under the new venture, and she has her eyes set on “becoming a billion-dollar fashion and lifestyle” powerhouse, according to her latest interview with WWD. “People have been expecting both […]

Source: m-imagephotography / Getty Despite the threat of book bans and the disinvestment in marginalized stories, the bookshelves at your local bookstore will still be lined with Black stories this Spring. Dozens of Black authors are turning their struggles, triumphants and unique journies into Black memoirs that will inspire you all year long. From Hollywood matriarch Tina Knowles to civil rights activist Tamika Mallory, their personal diaries will become open […]

Source: Drake / Youtube To say that 2024 was a rough year for Drake would be an understatement. From taking the most devastating “L” of his career at the hands of Kendrick Lamar to being mocked for suing anyone he could for promoting “Not Like Us,” 2024 was less than a banner year for the King of The North. Still, Drizzy isn’t throwing in the towel on his career and […]