Dr. Stacey Patton discusses the injustice in the DOJ decision to sentence Brett Hankinson to one day in jail for his role In Breonna Taylor's death.
Edi Gathegi called his role as Mister. Terrific a “pendulum swing in the opposite direction” from how his other superhero character was treated in 2011’s X-Men: First Class.
Studies show that Black men who have experienced incarceration have higher rates of PTSD, depression and psychological distress.
Fox News hosts Greg Gutfeld and Lisa "Kennedy" Montgomery mocked Black people by reclaiming Nazi, saying, "What up, my Nazi."
Dr. Stacey Patton reminds us that racial violence as entertainment has deep roots in American history. Alligator Alcatraz is the latest example.
Sgt. Mark Hanneman, the Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Amir Locke, is now a police use-of-force trainer.
Groveland City Council member Judi Fike filed a lawsuit against the council for suspending her over racist and homophobic tweets.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's One Summer Chicago program is offering thousands of young people in the city the chance to gain work experience.
Dr. Stacey Patton's latest op-ed addresses Fox News host Greg Gutfeld attempting to turn the word "Nazi" into white people's N-word.
The Mamdani surname tells a story of migration, resilience and community-building that spans centuries and continents.
Black man Reginald Butler was arrested after shooting a white man who attacked him in Adams County, Mississippi.
In the wake of this disaster, what have our political leaders offered in response? A flood of “thoughts and prayers.”
Black women are disproportionately affected by heart disease, but how can we change this alarming disparity? It starts with knowledge.
There is a ghost roaming the halls of Pickens County Museum in South Carolina and his name is Willie Earle.
During a recent appearance on the 'Off The Record' podcast, Shaquille O'Neal made it very clear that he does not play when it comes to Reese, who he has been a mentor to since she was a college athlete.
Under the glimmering lights and the hum of soulful celebration at this year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture, Rashad Robinson, former president of Color of Change and longtime civil rights strategist, shared a serious and sobering sentiment: in between our rebellious joy, we must remember that the stakes for Black America have never been higher. “ESSENCE […] The post From Soulful Sounds To Black Joy & Sobering Truths: Rashad Robinson Speaks Strategy At ESSENCE Fest [Exclusive] appeared first on Bossip.
The Curb Your Enthusiasm star has teamed up Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company to create an HBO sketch show.
In this op-ed, Dr. Stacey Patton picks apart Fox News host Lisa "Kennedy" Montgomery's latest insults against Rep. Jasmine Crockett and calls them what they are.
The racist, Islamophobic tirade aimed at Rep. Ilhan Omar demands we stop allowing hate to masquerade as political discourse.
Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" brings to Black women, including limiting reproductive care, maternal healthcare, and access to supplemental assistance programs such as WIC and SNAP.
She made it her mission to accurately document the terrorism of lynching in America.
Spanning over two centuries—from the 1800s through the 2000s—the EJI’s "A History of Racial Injustice" calendar is a tool designed to shed light on critical but often overlooked moments in American history.
Xavier Davis is suing Jefferson Lines after a white bus driver made Black men sit in the back of the bus headed to Minnesota.
Veteran journalist and former 'ESSENCE' editor Cori Murray has been appointed Executive Vice President of Editorial Content at 'EBONY Magazine,' marking a powerful new chapter in the brand’s legacy of amplifying Black women's voices.
With just under $25,000 left to raise, this campaign is more than a fundraiser; it’s a community call to action to honor Tamir Rice by building something for the next generation.
Willow Newell, 22, hailing from Racine, earned the title of 'Miss Wisconsin' on June 21, beating out 29 contestants.
On the fifth anniversary of the death of John Lewis, tens of thousands of people will gather across the country in his name to protest.
A 60-year-old Black man reflects on aging, politics, and holding his own. Sixty is the weight of old scars and the surprise of new joys.
Fox News attacked Rep. Jasmine Crockett after a poll showed her leading Democrats as a potential candidate for the Senate.
HUD’s proposed changes for subsidized housing would largely affect working families with children and income below their state’s median.
This is the fifth lawsuit in two weeks accusing the NYPD of fostering a culture of corruption and cronyism under the leadership of Mayor Eric Adams.
You might be surprised to discover that some of the brands most closely associated with Black culture aren’t actually Black-owned.
During a press conference, a reporter asked Noem about ICE raids that seemingly target individuals “based on their skin color.”
The Young Doctors Project partners with Howard University to guide high school boys of color toward futures in health professions.
The former head of the University of Michigan's diversity, equity, and inclusion office (DEI) says she was accused of making antisemitic remarks.
T-Mobile had two big deals on the table that were approved by the FCC after it announced the removal of its corporate DEI programs.
A quiet crisis has steadily eroded Black landownership across generations, known as heirs’ property. Here's how you can protect your land from this vicious loophole.
Abrams' comments come as several companies have phased out their DEI initiatives to comply with the Trump administration’s ongoing crackdown.
