Opinion: Netflix and Pills — #BlackAF and The Downside of Popping Molly on TV
Chida Rebecca, California Black Media The Netflix series #blackAF ended its first season this spring, but its episodes live on, accessible to anyone who wants to... Read More
Donations Continue to Pour in for BLM, Social Justice Causes
By: Manny Otiko, IVN Staff Writer The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement still has the wind behind its sails. The diversity of the crowds in... Read More
PBS’ NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT: America ‘s Night Of Remembrance Cynthia Erivo and CeCe Winans Set to Perform
Washington, DC — PBS’ multi award-winning NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT returns for a special presentation hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise with new performances and tributes filmed... Read More
Award Winning Artist Kierra Sheard Releases New Album KIERRA
Nashville, TN – GRAMMY® and Stellar Award-winning artist, actress and entrepreneur, Kierra Sheard, released her highly anticipated album KIERRA (Karew Entertainment / RCA Inspiration). Marking her... Read More
Essence Fest 2020 Is Officially Canceled
New Orleans, LA: In a year in which the outbreak of COVID-19 has not only threatened the lives of millions but life as we’ve known... Read More
California: COVID-19 Curve Flattens, But ‘Pandemic Parties’ Don’t Stop Despite Celeb PSAs
California is beginning to show progress in flattening the curve, thanks to shelter in place orders placed by cities and counties. According Dr. Deborah Birx,... Read More
35th Anniversary Stellar Gospel Music Awards Nominations Announced
Las Vegas, NV — Donald Lawrence Presents the Tri-City Singers Tops the List With Nine, Followed By Kirk Franklin, Tasha Cobbs Leonard And JJ Hairston... Read More
Black Lives Matter Founders Grace Cover of Time 100 Women of The Year Issue
By: Brooklyn Baldwin, The Root Nationwide — Today is International Women’s Day and to commemorate the occasion, TIME magazine has released a special double issue... Read More
Zaya Wade Made Her Red-Carpet Debut with Support From Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union
By: Corey Townsend, The Root Nationwide — The Truth Awards were created to celebrate the accomplishments of the black LGBTQ+ community and its allies, and... Read More
Royal Farewell: Harry, Meghan On Final Duty Before New Life
By: Danica Kirka, Associated Press London, England (AP) — It’s definitely a farewell. But will it be fond? Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the... Read More
