From NBC BLCK: The U.S. Department of Justice will lead a civil rights investigation into the death of a black man shot multiple times by police during a confrontation at a Louisiana convenience store. Graphic cellphone video circulating online, filmed by a witness early Tuesday, appears to show 37-year-old Alton Sterling being tackled and shot as two cops pin him to the … [Read more...]
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Is White the New Black? This Celebrity Says Skin Bleaching is Just Like Having Weave
Let me say this. I’m not shocked. Skin bleaching has been around forever. Throughout history, there has been this persisting perception that “white was right.” A lighter skin tone implied wealth, prestige and superiority. There is evidence of skin whitening dating back as early as the ancient Egyptian and Roman eras. And it has sustained today, becoming quite commonplace in … [Read more...]
You Go, Girls! 7 of the Most Powerful Women in Professional Sports
Of course, we knew Serena Williams had to make the list. Remember, she became the highest-earning female athlete this year. But we were surprised to hear that there were more black women serving as power players in the professional sports world—a few even occupying positions in the male sports. See the list from NBC BLCK below: 1. Serena Williams This year, the 35 year-old … [Read more...]
The Key to Success for This Mom and Daughter Duo is Accountability
Would you trust your 9-year-old child to be the C.O.O. of your company? Well, mom and inventor of GaBBY Bows, Rozalynn Goodwin did. And for good reason. Daughter, Gabrielle Goodwin was not only the inspiration for the company, but the then 5-year-old was the driving force to see the company into fruition. It all started with Rozalynn's Twitter rant, in which she … [Read more...]
The Best Social Media Reactions from the BET Awards
We can all agree this Prince tribute was a much better homage to the late great Prince than that other one. But there were plenty of highlights throughout the night. And the Twitterverse caught them all. Well, here you … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why We’re Here for President Obama’s Basketball Team
According to a Washington Post story, President Barack Obama has purportedly expressed interest in buying ownership in a NBA franchise after he leaves the White House. We know it's not set in stone. But once the news hit the web, we all instantly warmed up to the idea. We began picturing all the possibilities—and they look good. So here are our top 10 reasons why we're here … [Read more...]
The Sweetest Yet Rudest Display of Black Love Goes Viral
Do you send your husband sweet messages throughout the day? Do you tag your wife underneath a loving quote on Instagram? Do you tell your spouse that he looks dusty? Well, this woman did in an epic love note, which went viral...Read more below. https://twitter.com/miketphotog/status/743790479230173184 https://twitter.com/miketphotog/status/744156628048502784 What … [Read more...]
4 Relationship Things You Need To Stop Faking for Facebook!
“Don’t believe the likes!” I don’t know about you, but sometimes I feel like when it comes to dating and in relationships, we put more effort to make ourselves look happy than we put into actually being happy. I get it; there is a certain level of gratification that comes with the public recognition. But at the end of the day, we have to get from behind the computer screen and … [Read more...]
See What These Sextuplets Look Like Now at Age 6 in the Best Family Photo Ever
Oh my gosh we're in cuteness overload. Isn't this the best idea for a family photo? We think the McGhee might be one of the cuteness family's ever. That said, we would never offer to babysit all six kids at once, lol. More power to them. NBC BLCK has more below... The Ohio-based McGhee family, who welcomed sextuplets in 2010, recently posed for an updated … [Read more...]
Roots Remake Breaks Records and 6 Other Blackbusters to Watch
[tps_header] When I saw the promos for the A&E’s reboot of the Roots mini-series, I immediately thought, “Why not run this for Black History Month.” Further perplexing, the miniseries debuted over Memorial Day week at that. I mean there are cookouts, the NBA playoffs and the kickoff to the usual summer shenanigans; surely people would rather flock to more fun-filled, far … [Read more...]
Camille Cosby Still Stands by Her Man, But Could You?
The judge recently unsealed Camille Cosby's February 2016 deposition, in which she was asked several questions regarding the alleged drugging and rape of multiple women by her husband comedian Bill Cosby. In the lawsuit deposition, Camille Cosby refused to answer several questions, invoking spousal privilege at times. Based upon her answers and non-answers, she appeared to … [Read more...]
Watch This 100-year-old Woman Set Running Record; You Now Have NO Excuses to Slack
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports month. In addition to your doctors, trainers and health experts, President Obama is even encouraging you to get out and start an active lifestyle this month. But if a push from the POTUS himself isn’t enough to get you motivated, maybe this will. Here are five reasons to stop with all the excuses and get active today! 1) Because … [Read more...]
Date Night? 7 Must-See Concerts to Catch with Bae This Summer
[tps_header] Need some date night suggestions? Here’s one suggestion: don’t wait until the last minute to plan it. Here’s our second suggestion: try a summer concert. Below are some of the hottest summer concerts coming to a city near you. They are a great opportunity for you and your significant other to get dressed up, go out and sing along to some of the very … [Read more...]
We’re So Sorry for the Mother of Trayvon Martin After We Heard What George Zimmerman is Up To Now
UPDATE: Zimmerman's gun has been removed from auction on the website. Late last night, George Zimmerman supposedly announced he was auctioning off the gun that killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. He is quoted, saying about the gun: I am honored and humbled to announce the sale of an American Firearm Icon...The firearm for sale is the firearm that was used to defend my … [Read more...]
She’s BACK!!!! In the Cutest Way Possible, Riley Curry Out MVPs Her Dad Steph, Again!
He's amazing, right? In less than 24 hours, Stephen Curry returned from injury, dropped 40 points, scored a record-breaking 17 of them in overtime, clenched the overtime win and broke another record, becoming the first NBA player to be unanimously voted MVP (not even Jordan did that). During Monday's Playoff performance, he made it known to anyone who still doubted he's … [Read more...]