‘American Idol’ finalist Rickey Smith killed in car crash
On Friday morning, former “American Idol” finalist Rickey Smith was killed in a car crash, according to multiple reports. He was 36 years old. Smith was involved in a multi-car, wrong-way accident…
Irish politician apologizes for ‘Django Unchained’ N-word tweet
On Sunday night, Gerry Adams, president of Irish republican political party Sinn Fein, was watching Django Unchained when he decided to tweet out, “Watching Django Unchained — A Ballymurphy N—-r!” The tweet sparked…
AME Churches Employ ‘Gatekeepers’ Security Teams in Wake of Charleston Shooting
(credit: Cherri Gregg) “I work at DuPage AME Church in Lisle. AME is an acronym for African Methodist Episcopal. It is a predominantly African-American denomination, and we got a lot…
Civil Rights Commissioner says Obama’s Commutations of Inmates’ Sentences Increases Black-On-Black Crime
Peter Kirsanow A member of the Commission on Civil Rights sent a letter to Senators Thursday warning them of an increase in black-on-black crime due to sentencing reform. “I live…
Photo of Black West Point Cadets Giving ‘Black Power’ Sign Causes Controversy
Sixteen black West Point cadets raise their fists in this photo, which is causing controversy among military circles. Critics claim they are violating military policies. A photo of 16 black…
U.S. Representative John Lewis Receives U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Elie Wiesel Award
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum conferred the 2016 Elie Wiesel Award, the institution’s highest honor, on United States Representative John Lewis, of Georgia. AP The United States Holocaust Memorial…
Black woman who stood up to Swedish neo-Nazis inspired by Mandela
STOCKHOLM (AP) — A black woman who stood up to 300 neo-Nazis in Sweden hopes her gesture will draw attention to the fight against racism in the Scandinavian country. Tess…
Arsenio Hall sues Sinead O’Connor for millions for claiming he hooked Prince on drugs
Arsenio Hall is suing Sinead O’Connor for $5 million for defamation after she said that he hooked Prince on drugs. -Prince Penned Sensual Ballad Called Donald Trump (Black Version) On…
‘Grim Sleeper’ serial killer convicted for murdering black women for over two decades
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former Los Angeles trash collector was convicted Thursday of 10 counts of murder in the “Grim Sleeper” serial killings that targeted poor, young black women…
Nia Long responds to J. Cole’s shout-out: ‘He’s really not too young’
Nia Long got love for hip-hop. Hip-hop definitely has love for Nia Long. The actress discussed the connection she has with the culture with Larry King recently. Basically, she says her and…
