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Afroman Now Suing Ohio Deputy Who Accused Him of Defamation in Latest Legal Twist
After defeating Ohio sheriff's deputies in court over his viral raid videos, Afroman is now suing one deputy for malicious prosecution.
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Inside the ‘Children of Blood & Bone’ Movie Deal Nightmare
Tomi Adeyemi is once again speaking out against the upcoming film adaptation of her book, 'Children of Blood and Bone.' Here's how this exciting news turned into a whole heap of drama.
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Professor: Why Are Our Gospel Icons Now Performing on the Las Vegas Strip?
OPINION: Confusing a Las Vegas payday with divine favor proves Christians have bought into the market’s gospel.
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David Jonsson Films to Watch Before Black Panther 3
Before Black Panther 3 hits theaters, get to know the new star David Jonsson and the stellar projects you may have seen him in!
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Who Is Mumia Abu-Jamal? The Black Man Behind One of America’s Most Polarizing Racial Bias Cases
Almost 45 years after his conviction, Mumia Abu-Jamal's fight for freedom has reached the international stage at last.
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Who Is Mumia Abu-Jamal? The Man Behind One of America’s Most Polarizing Racial Bias Cases
Almost 45 years after his conviction, Mumia Abu-Jamal's fight for freedom has reached the international stage at last.
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Will Hollywood Face the Complicated Truth About Harry Belafonte?
As John Legend prepares to portray Harry Belafonte in The Road Home, Hollywood must confront the icon's views on Black women.
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Marvin Sapp Partners With Jay-Z’s Roc Nation—Gospel Fans Are Not Happy
Marvin Sapp's new deal with Jay'Z's label Roc Nation has church folks online speaking out. But is it really warranted given certain gospel and hip-hop collabs in the past? Let's get into it!
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Obama’s Answer to Matt Barnes’ Race Question Is a Reminder That Blackness Isn’t a Monolith
When Matt Barnes asked Barack Obama when he realized the world would always see him as a Black man, the former president didn't respond with a story about exclusion. Instead, he reflected on his upbringing and the lesson that showed him there is no single way to be Black.
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Louisiana Men Convicted After Secretly Taking Out Millions in Life Insurance Policies on Aspiring Rappers
Chevez Robillard named himself a beneficiary on numerous multi-million life insurance policies on unsuspecting aspiring artists. Now, he and Calvin Kemp was just convicted for it.