Between the World and Me, a novel penned by author Ta-Nehisi Coates, has been nominated for a National Book Award.
Vanessa Williams made history 32 years ago, when she became the first African-American woman to win the Miss America pageant. Almost a year after she…
President Obama on Thursday will honor visionaries who have made their mark in the realm of arts and humanities. Eighteen people, including author Stephen King…
Rev. Jesse Jackson’s mother, Helen Burns Jackson, passed away Monday. Since the news of her death, Jackson and his family have received an outpouring of…
According to reports, President Obama has received enough votes to move forward with his Iran nuclear deal.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced yesterday, Spike Lee will receive an honorary Academy Award for his work.
According to a new study, African-American students get suspended or expelled at higher rates than White students in southern states.
It’s been over a year since comedian Tracy Morgan was badly injured in a highway car crash, but things are finally looking up. Yesterday, Morgan…
One of President Obama’s staffers was arrested for allegedly pulling a gun on her boyfriend after suspecting him of cheating.
The FBI has launched an investigation to take a closer look at Hillary Clinton’s private email account.
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act and although our country has come a long way, there are still issues
According to reports, Nigerian military officials have rescued 178 people who were kidnapped by the Boko Haram Islamist militant group. The military released a statement…
