Ferguson: Students Return to School Following Brown Funeral

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Shantana Stewart of NewsOne.com is reporting that Ferguson school officials have welcomed back students following the internationally televised burial services for unarmed teen Michael Brown....

OITNB: Uzo Aduba Wins First Emmy

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Michael O'Connell and Bryn Elise Sandberg of The Hollywood Reporter are reporting that Orange is the New Black's Uzo Aduba has won her first...

Mya Aeten-White: Howard University Student Shot During Ferguson Protests

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Manny Fantis of WUSA is reporting that Mya Aeten-White, a 2012 Howard University graduate, who was shot during the Ferguson protests, will recover from...

Michael Brown: 32 People Arrested Following Ferguson Uprisings

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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that 32 people were arrested following uprisings by crowds protesting the killing of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown. Brown was shot...

Author James Hardy: 20th Anniversary of ‘B-Boy Blues’ Makes ATL Stage Debut

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This year marks the 20th anniversary of author James Earl Hardy releasing his debut literary masterpiece, B-Boy Blues. His groundbreaking, best-selling novel tells the story...

RE2PECT: Jordan Brand Commercial Honoring Jeter is Pretty Awesome

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The blogosphere is lit up over the Jordan Brand Commercial honoring baseball legend Derek Jeter. The ad shows a multitude of people from all...

R.I.P.: ‘The Roots’ Manager Rich Nichols Dies

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Rich Nichols, the legendary hip-hop writer, producer and manager of iconic hip-hop group The Roots has died. Nichols, who managed and produced The Roots...

ESPY Awards Must-See: Stuart Scott’s Award Speech

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ESPN Broadcaster Stuart Scott is the recipient of the 2014 Jimmy V Perseverance Award. Named for legendary North Carolina State basketball coach Jim Valvano...

Atlanta’s Center for Civil and Human Rights: A Special Place

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After nine years of strategic planning and construction, downtown Atlanta’s Center for Civil and Human Rights (CCHR) opened its doors to the public this...

Buzz: The Kenyan ‘Erin Brokovich’ & Beyoncé Drops $7M to House Homeless

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These two ladies are making it happen in their communities. Read about environmental activist Phyllis Omido, who faced death threats to tackle lead-poisoning in her...