‘The Shield’ Actor Michael Jace Arrested for Suspicion in Murder of Wife
The blogosphere is lit up over reports that film and television actor Michael Jace has been arrested for suspicion in the murder of his...
Brandon Marshall Signs Extension and Pledges $1M to Fight Mental Health
Chicago Bears wide received Brandon Marshall has signed a $30 million contract extension with the Chicago Bears. Marshall, who says he "may" retire as...
Black-Ish: Watch Trailer for New Show; Will You Be Watching?
The trailer for ABC's new sitcom 'Black-ish' is making its rounds on the blogospere, so we thought we'd bring it to you on The...
Nigeria’s President to Make First Visit to Chibok Since Kidnappings
Reuters is reporting that Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan will visit Chibok, the northeastern village from where more than 200 schoolgirls were abducted a month...
U.S.: Oldest Black-Owned Bookstore Closes Its Doors
The Root is reporting that Marcus Books, the nation's oldest black-owned bookstores, is closing after 44 years of operating. Lynette Holloway of The Root...
Nigeria: First Lady Orders Arrest of ‘Bring Back Our Girls’ Protest Leader
Al Jazeera is reporting that First Lady Patience Jonathan has accused 'Bring Back Our Girls' protest leaders of fabricating some of the abductions of the...
‘A Fragile Trust’: Documentary on Rise and Fall of Jayson Blair Airs Tonight
A Fragile Trust: Plagiarism, Power and Jayson Blair at the New York Times is the 75-minute feature documentary directed by Samantha Grant that recounts...
Maurice Hines: Tap Dance Legend Talks Manzari Bros. & ‘Tappin’ Thru Life’
After more than 60 years in show business, Maurice Hines sets the standard for performers that are as equally passionate about family as they...
NC A&T University Lockdown Lifted: Where Was the National Media Coverage?
Yesterday, NC A&T, an HBCU in Greensboro, NC was locked down after reports of a gunman carrying a rifle was reported. Tom Foreman, Jr....
Don Sterling: Keep Calm America, It’s Just Racism
The uproar over the alleged racist comments of Los Angeles Clippers owner Don Sterling continues with folks launching petitions and calling for his head...






