These New Harry Potter Covers In GIF Form Are Magical
Harry Potter first encounters Sirius Black when he opens an issue of the Daily Prophet, the wizarding world’s most popular news source. “MASS BREAK OUT FROM AZKABAN” splashed across its…
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Charlie Sifford, First Black Player on PGA Tour, Dies at 92
Charlie Sifford, who broke pro golf’s racial barrier as the first black player in a PGA Tour event and became the first black in the World Golf Hall of Fame,…
Jimmy Kimmel Asks White People If They Have Black Friends, You Can Guess The Results
In honor of Black History Month, Jimmy Kimmel decided to put white people on the spot by asking the age-old question, “Do you have a Black friend?” In the past,…
Serena Williams: I’m Going Back To Indian Wells
We were outsiders. It was March 2001, and I was a 19-year-old focused on winning and being the best I could be, both for me and for the kids who…
Ferguson Voters Have Historic Chance To Overhaul Town Government
FERGUSON, Missouri — The Ferguson City Council is heading for a historic election this spring. Less than a year since the nation focused on racial tensions in this small St….
100 LGBTQ Black Women You Should Know: The Epic Black History Month Megapost
Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and transgender women represent a vibrant and visible portion of the LGBTQ community. In addition to the legends of the Harlem Renaissance and the decades…
These Kids From The Bronx Inspired Verizon’s Black History Ad
During a month in which schools around the country will open their textbooks to explore the lives of the first black inventors, scientists, or astronauts, there are six black and…
D’Angelo And Band Wear ‘Black Lives Matter’ Shirts In ‘SNL’ Performance
D’Angelo used his debut “SNL” performance — and first live TV appearance since releasing his surprise album “Black Messiah” in December 2014 — to make a powerful statement. – Watch…
NAACP Image Awards Fast Facts
History:The Image Awards were established in 1967 “to honor outstanding black actors, actresses, writers, producers, directors, and recognize those working in Hollywood who supported those artists.” The Image Awards are…
The Black Panthers and the Rise of Revolutionary Culture
Long before Black Lives Matter became a rallying cry for justice, the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense was demanding a similar call to action with “All power to the people.”…
Eugene de Kock, South African Death-Squad Leader, Is Granted Parole
South Africa has granted parole to Eugene de Kock, the convicted death-squad leader widely known as Prime Evil because of his abuses of black activists during the apartheid era, after…
Gunman storms Dutch TV station
Video from inside the studio shows a man with a weapon, pacing and wearing a black suit with a white shirt, black tie. Police can then be heard shouting and…
Soon, Not Even 1 Percent Of Fortune 500 Companies Will Have Black CEOs
When McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson officially steps down in March, there will be just four black CEOs in the Fortune 500. Even as politicians, pundits and the business community work…
Lessons From Beyoncé And Nicki Minaj’s Feminist Friendship
Anyone paying attention to the world of pop culture knows that it’s a hostile one, with feuds and rivalries between artists being the norm. When it comes to relationships between…
South Carolina Court Clears ‘Friendship Nine’ Of Civil Rights Crimes 54 Years Later
Jan 28 (Reuters) – A South Carolina judge on Wednesday vacated the 54-year-old trespassing convictions of a group of black civil rights protesters credited with reinvigorating the 1960s U.S. sit-in…
3 Dinners That Will Give You A New Appreciation For Black Beans
A trio of fabulous, simple-enough-for-a-Wednesday dishes using three staples: black beans, lime and sweet potatoes. Recipes created by Marcia Kiesel
McDonald’s CEO retires as sales suffer
His promotion to CEO in 2012 made Thompson one of three black CEOs among the Dow 30 companies at the time. – Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is the…
Benedict Cumberbatch apologizes for ‘colored actors’ remark in U.S. interview
Cumberbatch, 38, told Smiley: “I think as far as colored actors go, it gets really difficult in the UK, and I think a lot of my friends have had more…
Natalie Portman Makes Her Couture Debut at Dior
PARIS — It was day two at Haute Couture, and Natalie Portman was beaming. She was sitting in the front row at the Dior show, on the grounds of the…
White Clergy Spark Debate By Telling Cops #UseMeInstead For Target Practice
A group of clergy members wanted to change the conversation when they heard that a Florida police department was using mug shots of young black men as targets for shooting…
When You Say You ‘Don’t See Race’, You’re Ignoring Racism, Not Helping To Solve It
People love to tell me that they often forget that I’m black. They say this with a sort of “a-ha!” look on their faces, as if their dawning ability to…
Ava DuVernay’s Passion Project
More than most other black filmmakers in Hollywood today, Ava DuVernay elicits a certain giddiness in black moviegoers. Her path to stardom as the director of the Oscar-nominated Martin Luther…
‘Orange Is The New Black’ Beats ‘Modern Family’ At PGA Awards
Orange is most definitely the new black when it comes to awards praise. – The 21st annual SAG Awards air on Sunday at 8:00 p.m. ET on TBS and TNT.
Diversity In The Classroom: How To Solve The Black Male Teacher Shortage
America’s K-12 students have never been more diverse, with students of color now outnumbering white students. But that diversity ends at the front of the classroom. As a group, U.S….
Campaigners Call For State Investigation Into Fatal New Jersey Police Shooting
National police reform advocates have called for a state investigation into the fatal police shooting of Jerame Reid, a 36 year-old black man who was confronted by two officers –…
Violence Against Black Transgender Women Goes Largely Ignored
Elle Hearns was hoping to share in the collective pain other black people were feeling during a Trayvon Martin rally in Columbus, Ohio, in April 2012. But instead of feeling…
Jennifer Aniston Keeps It Simple In A LBD For ‘The Daily Show’
Jennifer Aniston was simple yet sophisticated in a little black dress when she stopped by “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” Thursday in New York City. The 45-year-old paired the…
Less Is More On This Week’s Best Dressed List
This week’s best-dressed list was a study in less is more. Keri Russell stunned in a pared down black jumpsuit, Emmy Rossum wowed in a simple turtleneck and FLOTUS stole…
Snow blankets portions of Southwest, forces closings
On Thursday, snow continued to fall in eastern New Mexico and El Paso, where several road closures and school closures were announced. The Texas Department of Transportation was warning motorists…
How Nelson Mandela’s Words Apply To The Ferguson Movement
What do the young leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement have to teach renowned global leaders at the World Economic Forum? – Watch Rev. Jim Wallis’ talk link Nelson…