Throughout the history of Black entertainment, comedy has remained one of the primary sources of joy when we all just need a good laugh. Whether in standup form or featured on film, the art of mastering comedic prowess is a skill reserved for only a select set of kings and queens that’ve made a career out of telling jokes. It doesn’t hurt that some of the best the genre’s ever […]

Cartoon Network Black animation has gone through many eras, each elevating the ways that Black culture can be expressed from an artistic expression. Rising from the early days when Little Black Sambo and the now-“Censored Eleven” were our only representation here in America, we’ve thankfully since moved on to more realistic depictions of our people and the overall cultural experience. We had Fat Albert, Harlem Globetrotters and Jackson 5ive in […]

Source: Justin Sullivan / Getty In this GED Section, D.L. Hughley tackles the political climate following the swearing-in of the 47th President (on this past Martin Luther King Jr. Day)—dissecting the disloyalty and double standards regarding billionaires and black entertainers. RELATED: As ADL Defends Elon Musk’s ‘Nazi Salute,’ Where Was The Same ‘Grace’ For Kyrie Irving? How is it that Elon Musk and his “nazi salute”—done not once, but twice—garnered no […]

Source: Courtesy / Netflix Netflix brought Hollywood to Houston for the highly anticipated premiere of “Mo” Season 2, celebrating the critically acclaimed series with an intimate gathering of cast, creatives, and special guests. Check out a gallery from the star-studded event inside. The Season 2 premiere of “Mo” was hosted in partnership with the Houston Film Commission. The evening was a star-studded tribute to the city that serves as the […]

Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Black History Month will begin in a couple of days, but since the current presidential administration has already indicated that it will spend the next four years serving as a white nationalist regime — with President Donald Trump rolling back federal DEI initiatives because he has convinced himself and his supporters that they’re the anti-white equivalent of Jim Crow — there’s now a huge question […]

Source: kali9 / Getty It’s frightening to consider that the government can dictate whom you are allowed to love. Yet, America has a long history of policing Black, brown, and mixed-race families. With Trump’s administration seemingly intent on dragging us back to the 1940s and ’50s, could interracial marriage be at risk? NewsOne explores interracial marriage and how Trump and his allies might undermine an institution that has been legal […]

Source: Reach Media / Urban One   To those who feel uncomfortable shopping in stores due to stigmatizing policies that are in a position to deter shoplifting, I want you to know that your feelings are valid.  It’s kind of disheartening to be treated with suspicion, you know when you’re just trying to shop, you’re not there to steal.  But at the same time, it’s important for us to recognize […]

Source: Najlah Feanny / Getty The Grammy Awards are regarded as the ultimate recognition of musical excellence, celebrating the artists, songs and albums that define generations. RELATED:Black Artists Like Beyoncé, SZA & Kendrick Lamar Lead In Major Categories For The 2025 Grammys However, the history of the Grammys is filled with surprising snubs—legends whose impact on music far surpasses the accolades they’ve received. Some of the most iconic names in […]

NFL History – Super Bowl Winners & Scores The Super Bowl, a pinnacle event in American sports, has a rich history that dates back to the merger of the NFL and AFL in 1966. The first four Super Bowls were played before the merger, with both leagues earning two victories each. The inauguration of the Super Bowl in 1967 witnessed the Green Bay Packers triumph over the Kansas City Chiefs, […]