Source: Michael Putland / Getty “Do you remember the 21st night of September?” If someone happens to asks you this at some point today, please don’t be alarmed: it’s Earth, Wind & Fire Day! The legendary funk/soul band’s 1978 hit, “September,” is officially being recognized today by fans everywhere for the opening line of the song that just so happens to coincide with today’s date. R&B fans everywhere are sure […]

Mark Robinson, Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina and candidate for Governor, delivers remarks prior to Donald Trump speaking at a campaign event on August 14, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina. | Source: Grant Baldwin / Getty A Donald Trump-endorsed gubernatorial candidate who’s been highly critical of the LGBTQ community was linked to two adult websites he used before his political career, including one on which he “enjoyed watching transgender pornography” […]

James Earl Jones preps in the dressing room before performing as Jack Jefferson in ‘The Great White Hope’ in December 1968. The death of James Earl Jones has forced me to consider the end of an era. Harry Belafonte, Sidney Poitier and Jones were giants in my industry. They were Black performers whose ascents to stardom occurred in the tumultuous 1960s, when I was an infant. All three were politically […]

Behind the scenes at Sesame Place, Elmo and Rosita get a lift to the nighttime parade on Aug.4, 2011, in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. | Source: The Washington Post / Getty A jury has cleared a popular children’s amusement park in Pennsylvania of allegations of racial discrimination that stemmed from a viral video showing Black girls being snubbed by workers dressed as characters from the Sesame Street television show. Sesame Place on […]

Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, delivers remarks at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s 47th Annual Leadership Conference at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center on September 18, 2024, in Washington, D.C. | Source: Kevin Dietsch / Getty Dozens of football legends from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) banded together to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris‘ presidential candidacy by releasing a public letter pledging their support […]

Source: Shareif Ziyadat / Getty The arrest video of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has made its way to the internet. TMZ was the first to report the moment Diddy, 54, was placed in handcuffs inside the lobby of Park Hyatt New York in Manhattan. In the video, you see Diddy casually walking into the hotel with several people. Moments later law enforcement emerges and quickly apprehends their suspect. STAY INFORMED! CLICK […]

It’s always a joy when your favorite R&B singer suddenly pops up on the big screen! There’s something magical about seeing artists who’ve serenaded us with soulful tunes now delivering monologues, punchlines, stunts, or heart-wrenching scenes . The crossover from studio to cinema allows fans to experience a deeper connection with these artists, minus the beat. When they step into roles and fully transform into characters, it’s downright mind-blowing. Let’s […]

Source: Getty / Getty Ever since the 90s, I’ve wanted to be on top – of America’s Next Top Model, that is. I remember watching the show vividly as a young girl and loving it. (I sang the song and everything). To many young viewers like me, the series pulled back the curtain on the modeling industry in ways never shown on television before. Each week, I felt like I […]

Source: ETIENNE LAURENT / Getty When it comes to the lethal combination of talent and beauty, very few fit the mold in the way that Sanaa Lathan does. To celebrate the 53rd birthday of one of the culture’s all-time favorites, check out a gallery of some of her most breathtaking photos over the years. Sanaa McCoy Lathan was born in New York City. Her career path was heavily influenced by […]