Opinion: World Cup and Black Friday carnage in 2022?
This is “Black Friday” and then some. Thanks to the huge numbers of office Christmas parties, paramedics, bouncers and doctors are struggling to scrape binge drinking Britons off the pavement….
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Ron Paul: Congressional Black Caucus Opposed War Because They Wanted To Spend Money On Food Stamps Instead
Former Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) said earlier this month that members of the Congressional Black Caucus opposed war because they wanted to spend money on food stamps instead. – Listen…
Bratton Says Police To Blame For ‘Worst Parts’ Of Black History, But Reform Advocates Are Unimpressed
New York City Police Commissioner William Bratton acknowledged on Tuesday that police were to blame for “many of the worst parts of black history” in the United States. Yet advocates…
‘Pull yourself up a chair’: New Pee-wee project coming to Netflix
BOWTIE IS THE NEW BLACK: ‘Pee-wee’s Big Holiday’ To Premiere On Netflix! http://t.co/8Usb8f5zAM pic.twitter.com/uoc7sANNE6 – “Judd and I dreamt up this movie four years ago. The world was much different…
‘Guardians’ Director James Gunn Defends Superhero Movies After Oscars Diss
“Guardians of the Galaxy,” last year’s highest-grossing comic book movie, was nominated for two Oscars during Sunday’s ceremony. But despite the inclusion, “Guardians” and its brethren were on the receiving…
10 best cities for black entrepreneurs
But Harry Alford, president of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, argued that this methodology left out some important hubs. He agreed that Atlanta is a top spot for black…
Margot Robbie’s Lush Locks & More Celebrity Beauty Looks We Loved This Week
Many actresses have portrayed Marilyn Monroe, from Nicole Kidman to Lindsay Lohan. And if there were to be another film or magazine shoot that pays homage to the blonde bombshell,…
Margot Robbie’s Lush Locks & More Celebrity Beauty Looks We Loved This Week
Many actresses have portrayed Marilyn Monroe, from Nicole Kidman to Lindsay Lohan. And if there were to be another film or magazine shoot that pays homage to the blonde bombshell,…
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Nominee Allegedly Sent Racist Email
The nomination of a Pennsylvania judge to the state’s Supreme Court hit a road block on Friday after the Centre Daily Times reported that he once sent an allegedly racist…
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Nominee Allegedly Sent Racist Email
The nomination of a Pennsylvania judge to the state’s Supreme Court hit a road block on Friday after the Centre Daily Times reported that he once sent an allegedly racist…
How America’s First Black Film Defied Racism 100 Years Ago
The 87th annual Academy Awards on Sunday will honor Hollywood’s biggest achievements of the year, but many have already taken note of who’s been left off of the nomination list:…
When did racism become part of a ‘lads’ day out?’
“We’re racist, we’re racist, and that’s the way we like it,” chanted a group of Chelsea football fans as they shoved a black man off a Paris Metro train. Again…
When did racism become part of a ‘lad’s day out?’
Follow us at @CNNSport and like us on Facebook “We’re racist, we’re racist, and that’s the way we like it,” chanted a group of Chelsea football fans as they shoved…
Dad Commemorates Black History Month With A Heartwarming Video About His Own Father
In the latest installment of his “New Father Chronicles” video series, dad La Guardia Cross is observing Black History Month. Titled “His Father Left, My Father Stayed — My Black…
It’s Time To Toss Out Your Boring Ponytail Holders And Get Cooler Hair Accessories
When we’re having a not-so-good hair day, a ponytail is our saving grace. But after attempting to wrap our locks with black elastic ponytail holders that have gone ratty, we…
10 Trans Women Of Color In Love
our love of self and our love of other women of color who are trans, queer, and cis. We joined forces with dynamic trans community leaders of color and grassroots…
Brian Williams Used ‘Thuggish Kids’ To Dramatize Hurricane Katrina Story
Brian Williams has been accused of many things, but being racist has not been one of them. Yet one of the stories Williams told whose authenticity has been called into…
Björk’s ‘Black Lake’ Teaser Is Perfectly Dark And Beautiful
Björk just took her “Earth Intruder” status to the next level. – “Black Lake” will be on display from March 8 to June 7.
#BVLove Celebrates Valentine’s Day In Photos
Whether you’ve got a valentine or not, you can’t deny that love is a beautiful thing. We asked the Black Voices family to celebrate Valentine’s Day with us, showing us…
A Valentine for black men
They say love can heal all wounds. So on this Valentine’s Day I’m sending a love letter to black men with a prayer that in the coming years the black…
Workers Awarded $15,000,000 After Bosses Called Them ‘N–gers’ And Separated Them By Race
Seven Denver, Co. warehouse workers were awarded some $15 million after a federal judge found that their bosses separated them from other workers because they were black, called them n–gers…
Dapper Black Men Are Reclaiming Their Narratives With Style
Despite what you might see in the media, the true stories of the black male experience are much more diverse than violence and mass incarceration. HuffPost Live discussed how black…
End Blackheads With These Genius Skin Tricks
You’ve seen the YouTube tutorials (google “Blackhead Removal SHOCKING Video” — or don’t), the DIY facial-scrub recipes, and yes, even the little black dots all over your nose in your…
Alone On Valentine’s Day? South Korea Has A Holiday Just For You
Should this Valentine’s Day pass you by without anyone to share it with, there’s still ample time to make it to South Korea for Black Day. It’s the unofficial holiday…
Blake Lively Looks Absolutely Gorgeous At New York Fashion Week
Blake Lively is one hot mama. On Thursday, Lively made her first public appearance since giving birth to her daughter over the holidays. The 27-year-old stepped out for the Gabriela…
‘Of Course It’s All Nonsense’: People Share Their Friday The 13th Superstitions
Get ready for superstition — times three. Friday is the first of three Friday the 13ths this year. Each year has at least one Friday the 13th, but there can…
Black History Heroines Brought Back To Life In Stunning #WeAreBlackHistory Photos
When it comes to torches of strong Black women civil rights legacies, there are a lot to carry. Fortunately for us there are plenty of contemporary black women up for…
Patacon Pisao on the Lower East Side
The patacón, the formidable sandwich of Maracaibo, Venezuela, is the headliner at Patacon Pisao. Here, the patacon paisa with grilled steak, chorizo, avocado and sunny-side-up egg.” The cachapa is enormous…
F.B.I. Director Speaks Frankly About Police View of Blacks
James B. Comey, the director of the F.B.I., made a speech at Georgetown University in which he called for an honest discussion about race and the attitudes of law enforcement….
America’s “Prince” Problem: How Black People — And Art — Became ‘Devalued’
Near the end of the 2015 Grammy Awards, which aired on Sunday, musical icon Prince presented the Grammy for Best Album, with this preamble: “Albums still matter. Like books and…