Many 9 11 conspiracy theories surfaced shortly after the September 11th attacks, some bringing compelling arguments, and some not holding up at all. Theorists believe…
VIA Newsone Protesters are outraged at the lack of Afro-Brazilian and Black models in this year’s São Paulo fashion week. “We cannot accept the world of fashion insisting on being a stronghold for the Eurocentric,” said Frei Davi Santos, the Brazilian race campaigner behind the protests. The protesters are calling for a 20% quota of […]
WASHINGTON — President Obama announced yesterday that June will be African-American Music Appreciation Month . Read the full proclamation from the President below: The…
OAKLAND, Calif. — Tyler Thompson is an unlikely star in the world of Chinese opera. The black teenager from Oakland has captivated audiences in the…
This week, a judge in Chicago gave NBA star Dwayne Wade sole custody of his two sons. The decision was made after a prolonged legal battle between Wade and his ex-wife, Siohvaughn. The boys are currently 8 and 3 years old. Wade has argued that his ex-wife has become violent toward him and falsely accused […]
Tonya Pendleton, a writer for AOL Black Voices has written an article inspired by VH-1’s “Basketball Wives” that criticizes the entertainment industry for not showcasing Black women with “class,” comparing the Black women on TV to the Cosby Show’s Claire Huxtable. RELATED: Gary Coleman or Emmanuel Lewis Evelyn, Shaunie, Royce, Tami and Jennifer were all […]
Def Jam Rapstar, BET Networks, and the Get Schooled Foundation have collaborated to unveil a nationwide video contest for high school students.
BALTIMORE-The creator of “The Wire,” David Simon has written a piece in Slate Magazine about the recent arrest of Felicia “Snoop Pearson.” RELATED: Black Presidents in the movie theaters First of all, Felicia’s entitled to the presumption of innocence. And I would note that a previous, but recent drug arrest that targeted her was later […]
Watoto From the Nile, the young sisters from Baltimore who created the “Open Letter to Lil Wayne” video that went viral on the Internet last week, have finally given their first on-camera interview. In this NewsOne exclusive, meet 10-year-old Nia, 9-year-old Nya, and their father Jabari Natur, who reveal how they conceived the song and […]
ATLANTA – “Real Housewives Of Atlanta” Kandi Burress’ deceased fiance A.J. Jewell’s daughter, Asheley Jewell, was shot in head on Saturday according to Hello Beautiful. RELATED: Emanuel Lewis or Gary Coleman? Read more breaking details and video at HelloBeautiful RELATED: Kandi Burress addresses sleeping with Jermain Dupri and Xscape break-up
Las Vegas — Members of PETA are planning to protest the new Animal Planet show, “Taking On Tyson,” which stars legendary boxer Mike Tyson. RELATED: 25 reasons we loved “A Different World” The show features Tyson’s affinity for pigeons and his entry into competitive pigeon racing. The racing aspect of the show hasn’t thrilled everyone. […]
