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Sheila Abdus-Salaam: Judge Found in Hudson River Committed Suicide

*Judge Sheila Abdus-Salaam, the first African-American woman on the New York Court of Appeals, was found dead last month in the Hudson River. At...

CBCF ALC Honors Spike Lee, Yolanda Adams, Simone Paulwell Hosted by Tichina Arnold

*The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) and the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses will recognize the contributions of African Americans that have made substantial...

Rapper Doitall from Lords of the Underground Running for Newark City Council

*A member of the 90s rap trio Lords of the Underground, best known for their hits “Chief Rocka” and “Tic Toc,” has revealed his...

Video: Black Thought in ‘Visit Philly’ Tourism Campaign Targeting Black Folk

*Tarik “Black Thought” Trotter, the lead MC of The Roots, also takes the lead in a new marketing campaign designed to attract more African-American...

The Pulse of Entertainment: New Talk Show ‘Sister Circle’ Premiers September 11, 2017 on TVOne, TEGNA

*“This is the one and only African-American talk show ever,” said Quad Webb-Lunceford reality star of “Married to Medicine.” “We would like to have...

American Heart Association Offers Financial Reward for Business Solutions to Urban Health Issues

*The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, is seeking startup companies,...

#BlackLivesMatter Co-founder (Patrisse Cullors) on Why the Movement Still Matters Under Trump

*Black Lives Matter was birthed following the 2012 murder of Trayvon Martin by neighborhood watch psycho George Zimmerman in Sanford, Fla. The group, which is reportedly...

Rep. Maxine Waters Speaks Fondly of Tupac on ‘The Breakfast Club’ (WATCH)

*Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif) stopped by "The Breakfast Club" yesterday to chat about her favorite subject: Donald Trump. The Millennial hero hit the airwaves...

Louis Farrakhan to Keynote Family-Summit Conference

*The highly anticipated Family Summit and Conference will take place in Atlanta, Georgia., on August 25-27 at the Sheraton Atlanta. The three-day summit and conference will...

J. Cole Chills with San Quentin Inmates – Corey Booker Wants to Legalize Marijuana

*J. Cole took time off from his 4 Your Eyez Only tour to visit inmates at San Quentin State Prison in the Bay Area...

The Pulse of Entertainment: The Movie ‘Detroit’ is the Brutal Truth of Reality Unrestrained

*The Annapurna/MGM Pictures presentation of "Detroit," based on a 1967 police raid, is the brutal truth of reality unrestrained. Directed by Academy Award winner...

EUR Exclusive: ‘Danny Glover’s Human Justice Launch’ Gathers Celebs, Civic Leaders, and the Social Justice Community (Video/Photos Galore!)

*Oh what a night! That is what many of the invite-only crowd was heard saying as they exited the beautiful View Park estate where actor...

HBO Confirms Mahershala Ali for ‘True Detective’; Talks ‘Confederate’ Backlash, ‘Baltimore Rising’

*During HBO’s presentation at the Television Critics Association Press Tour on Wednesday (July 26), Mahershala Ali was confirmed to star in “True Detective” season...

FL Mayoral Candidate Tells Rival’s Backers to ‘Go Back to Africa’ + Ulysha Renee Hall is Dallas’ First Female Police Chief

*A St. Petersburg, Florida mayoral candidate went on a racial tirade this week when he told members of the Uhuru Solidarity Movement and backers...

Bipartisan Mayors Call on Senators From Key States to Vote No on Flawed Health Bill

U.S. Conference of Mayors President Mitch Landrieu, Mayor of New Orleans, Convenes Mayors from Major Population Centers in OH, NV, ME, SC WASHINGTON, DC—Tomorrow, Tuesday,...

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