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Earlier this month, results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) showed that while national test scores are slightly improving, most fourth- and eighth-graders around the country are not proficient in math and reading, and a sizable portion only have a basic understanding...

After Theta Xi, a fraternity at University Of Michigan thought it was a good idea to throw a “Hood Ratchet Thursday” party ...

Julia Craven of the Daily Tarheel published an article on October 14 noting that only 98 black undergraduate men were enrolled in the class of 2017 at the University of...

Over the years, African Americans have been accused of being a culturally suspicious group to a fault. The actions throughout the decades by the U.S. government toward Blacks, i.e., slavery and syphilis, have often justified our suspicions. One of the most talked about conspiracy theories of...

The ’90s was a time when being Black was kind of cool: There were a slew of popular Black TV shows, plenty of Black movies that hit the scene, rap even earned its spot as a respected art form, and we elected our first “Black” president with Bill Clinton! Yet with all of the good...

Back in the fall of 1996, a rumor involving famed fashion mogul Tommy Hilfiger (pictured) had a cyber explosion. The rumor accused Hilfiger of being a staunch racist, and alleged that the designer made racist comments while on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” stating that if he’d known...

Dave Chappelle (pictured) is a man whose comedic genius propelled him to new heights when his outlandish comedy series, “Chappelle’ Show,” premiered on Comedy Central on January 22, 2003. The show, which was an instant hit, drew audiences from every walk of life. The sketches...

In celebration of LGBT History Month and the journey and struggle of the past 40 years, check out the slideshow below of 21 influential black LGBT icons.

In celebration of LGBT History Month and the journey and struggle of the past 40 years, check out the slideshow below of 21 influential black LGBT icons.

View the Entire Bracket of the 128 Greatest Black Films of ALL-TIME here!

Dr. Martin Luther King’s family and his personal friend and attorney, William F. Pepper, won a civil trial that found US government...

While February was declared Black History Month to recognize the many accomplishments and contributions of African Americans, the lives of black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) people are often left out of the picture. From civil rights leader Bayard Rustin to...

Today’s photo was taken on January 14, 1980, showing Coretta Scott King giving Rosa Parks a kiss on the cheek as Parks received the Martin Luther King, Jr. Non-violent Peace Prize in Atlanta. Parks, who was the first woman to receive the award, was also honored by the U.S. Postal Service this week with a postage stamp commemorating her 100th birthday.

The majority of the channel’s programs devoted some attention to the Justice Department white paper obtained by NBC News, which says the government can order the killing of...

“Why are we mute? Where are our leaders, our legislators? Where is the church?” - Harry Belafonte 

With 12 number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100, The Supremes hold the title of America’s most successful vocal group blazing the trail for future acts like En Vogue, TLC and Destiny’s Child.

Families experiencing homelessness are similar to other, housed families living in poverty. In fact, many poor families – homeless or not – share similar characteristics: they are usually headed by a single woman with limited education, are usually young, and have high rates of domestic violence...