New York Attorney General Letitia James sits in court during the civil fraud trial of Donald Trump at the New York State Supreme Court on October 24, 2023, in New York City. | Source: Pool / Getty Donald Trump was dealt a sobering dose of reality on Tuesday when the New York Attorney General’s office said there was “no basis” to drop a mammoth civil fraud judgment against the president-elect. […]

Source: Kristina Bumphrey / Getty When it comes to the most talented and creative artists in the industry, Teyana Taylor has to be one of the first names that comes to mind. Today (December 10th), the singer, songwriter, actress, model, dancer, choreographer, and music video director celebrates her 34th birthday! Continue reading to check out a gallery of some of our favorite photos of her over the years that prove […]

Source: KENA BETANCUR / Getty It never hurts to splurge on yourself every now and then, especially if you happen to be a GRAMMY-winning, Hollywood-certified triple threat like Coco Jones. In this week’s “My First Time,” the Bel-Air actress took us back to a time when she had to actually be pressured into dropping dollars on a designer bag for herself. That alone says a lot when considering her chokehold […]

Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty   Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Armani Latimer (23) is redefining beauty. To raise alopecia awareness, she took on a new look, performing without her wig at the Dec. 9th game (Cowboys v. Bengals).   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (@dccheerleaders)     Latimer spoke with Women’s Health about struggles of her diagnosis, the pressure of combating beauty standards, and […]

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Jason Mendez / Getty World-renowned American poet, author, and educator Nikki Giovanni has died at the age of 81. According to AP, Giovanni died with her lifelong partner, Virginia (Ginney) Fowler, by her side, which was confirmed to AP by friend and author Renée Watson. “We will forever feel blessed to have shared a legacy and love with our dear cousin,” Allison (Pat) […]

Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Jay-Z and Beyoncé were all smiles as they attended the premiere of Mufasa: The Lion King, showing major support for their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter. The event was held in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre, where Blue Ivy, who’s 12, was there for her role in the new Disney movie. Mufasa: The Lion King is a prequel to the classic Lion King film and focuses […]

The Roots have always shown reverence to Hip-Hop en route to becoming stalwarts of the culture themselves, and a newly announced event solidifies that stance. The Roots announced on Monday (Dec. 9) the “A Roots Picnic Experience: Class of ’95” with Lil’ Kim, Method Man, and Redman among the stacked lineup for the concert that kicks off next year. Hosted by Live Nation Urban and the LA Phil, “A Roots […]

Source: Jason Mendez / Getty World-renowned American poet, author, and educator Nikki Giovanni has died at the age of 81. According to AP, Giovanni died with her lifelong partner, Virginia (Ginney) Fowler, by her side, which was confirmed to AP by friend and author Renée Watson. “We will forever feel blessed to have shared a legacy and love with our dear cousin,” Allison (Pat) Ragan, Giovanni’s cousin, said in a […]

Source: Courtesy of Essence Essence Magazine has dropped its 2025 January/February Issue, featuring Sha’Carri Richardson striking a commanding pose (on the exclusive subscriber’s cover) in a bold, red frock. Her photographic stance shows that she is entering a glow-up era that can’t be denied. Her aura on the cover is giving “still standing tall” after all she has endured. Source: Courtesy of Essence Richardson talks about her spiritual growth, self-love […]