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Ketanji Brown Jackson Becomes First Black Woman To Serve On Supreme Court

After several days of grueling testimony and notable bipartisan support, she is now the 116th justice of the supreme court.

04/08/2022

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Ketanji Brown Jackson Becomes First Black Woman To Serve On Supreme Court

After several days of grueling testimony and notable bipartisan support, she is now the 116th justice of the supreme court.

Beloved Georgia Pastor Stabbed To Death, Set On Fire By Inmate She Was Mentoring: Report

Rev. Marita Harrell mentored Christopher Devonta Griggs when he reportedly stabbed her and set her body on fire.

Dean Of NCCU School Of Law Found Dead In Hotel Room

Browne C. Lewis, accomplished attorney, legal scholar, and mentor, died just a month shy of her 2-year anniversary with NCCU.

Woman Arrested For Allegedly Throwing Boyfriend's Mother's Ashes Into Texas Lake

A TikTok video purportedly showed Augustine Gladney throwing the ashes in a lake with the caption, "He cheated so I threw his mom ashes in the river."

Taraji P. Henson Serves Cleopatra Vibes at the BET Awards 2022

Taraji P. Henson shouts out black men, acknowledges Lizzo's $1 million pledge to Planned Parenthood and expresses her opinion on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Sen. John Cornyn Compares Reversing Roe v. Wade To Segregation

He tweeted: "Now do Plessy vs Ferguson/Brown vs Board of Education."

Weather Channel Apologizes For N-Word Appearing On TV Broadcast In Iowa

The network, which is under Black ownership, insists the offensive TV graphic ’did not originate with us.’

Family Of Brutally Slain Philadelphia Mother Of 6 Create GoFundMe

Ashley Lockhart was found stabbed multiple times in a gruesome killing, and her fiancé has been charged.

A Conversation With Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot: Running The Windy City Post Pandemic, Focusing On The Future

The first Black woman to lead the city is dealing with issues of crime, the economy and facing a coming election challenge. But she says she is focused on her mission.

California High School Cancels Football Season After ‘Slave Auction’ Prank Was Filmed By Athletes

The school district superintendent called the video “unacceptable” and “deeply offensive.”

Daniel Smith, One Of Last People Born To An Enslaved Parent, Dies At 90

His father, Abram Smith, was born around 1862. Slavery was abolished in 1865.

Black Twitter Disturbed By ‘Jeopardy!’ Contestants Who Have No Clue Who Ketanji Brown Jackson Is

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman appointed to the Supreme Court.

Texas Middle School Teacher Caught On Video Telling Students White Race Is Superior

School officials placed him on administrative leave for the ‘inappropriate conversation.’

Ex-Virginia Football Player Arrested For Killing Three Active Players

Chris Darnell Jones Jr. is in custody over the deaths of current UVA football players Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr., and D’Sean Perry.

Father Of Accused UVA Mass Shooter Breaks His Silence: 'I Can't Believe It Was Him'

Christopher Jones Sr. recalled his son being troubled by people at school "giving him a hard time."

2-Year-Old Boy Starves To Death Following Fatal Heart Attack Of Father

David Conde Sr, 59, and David Conde Jr. were found dead in their Upstate New York apartment.

Deitrick Haddon - "The Bells Are Ringing"

Gospel singer-songwriter Deitrick Haddon delivers traditional Motown sounds and aesthetics in the music video for his cheerful holiday tune "The Bells Are Ringing."

Soul Train Awards 2022: Five Times Luenell Gave Us Life

At the Soul Train Awards, she brought fun and comfort in her brightly colored outfit and accessories.

Summer Walker Responds To Backlash Over Post Looking For ‘White Or Gay’ Assistant

The Atlanta singer also had required applicants be at least 25 years old and know how to “build stuff.”

Wendy Williams' Son, Kevin Hunter Jr., Reportedly Owes $70,000 in Back Rent, Faces Eviction

The lawsuit contends that the last time Hunter paid rent was in February 2022, according to PEOPLE.com.

Keke Palmer Calls Out Trolls Calling Her ‘Ugly’ Without Makeup: 'I'm Beautiful in Real Life'

“I’m beautiful in real life, because of who I am, not what I look like,” the ‘Nope’ actress wrote on Twitter.

Pastor Jamal Bryant Wants To Bring Black Men Back To Church By Growing Weed

“I’m looking for people that smell like weed," he said.

Cardi B Opens Up About Removing Butt Injections, Offers Advice

The rapper details the importance of researching and listening to your doctor before any cosmetic procedure.

Ambré - "Drake and Drive"

New Orleans R&B singer-songwriter Ambré reminisces and pulls up on her ex in the music video for her mellow and aptly-titled song "Drake and Drive."

Ruthless Season 3 Is Streaming Now

Ruth continues the fight of her life as things heat up at the Rakudushi compound on the latest season of Tyler Perry's Ruthless, now streaming on BET+.

Brittney Griner Finally Released From Russian Prison

President Joe Biden approved a prisoner swap between Griner and international arms dealer Viktor Bout.

Soul Train Awards 2022: Get To Know Atlanta Artist Baby Tate

The emcee gave a high-energy performance of her single, ‘Do Better.’

Arkansas Small Town Elects 18-Year-Old Jaylen Smith, Becoming The Youngest Black U.S. Mayor Ever

A recent high school graduate who still lives with his parents ran on a progressive platform.

Fans Want Ashanti And Nelly Back Together After Steamy Weekend Performance

The former couple hit the stage at the ‘Under The Mistletoe’ concert series in Glendale, Arizona on Dec. 4.

Lizzo Shared Her Shining Moment At 'The People's Choice Awards' With Her 'Mama' and 17 Changemakers

The “Truth Hurts” singer dedicated the award and her acceptance speech to 17 activists, calling each one by name.

Janis Hunter Gaye, Wife of Marvin Gaye, Dies At 66

She died of an unknown cause at her home in Rhode Island.

For Will Smith, ‘Emancipation’ Means More Than Escaping Slavery

The actor talks about the inspiration behind the movie and how he’s emancipated himself.

Tyler Perry's Sistas 100th Episode

The cast of Tyler Perry's Sistas expresses amazement and gratitude at reaching 100 episodes, praising the show's fans for continuing to follow their characters' journeys.

Rotimi - "Make You Say"

R&B artist Rotimi spotlights life in Lagos, Nigeria, for his dancehall and Afrobeats-infused track "Make You Say" featuring Nektunez.

Behind the Scenes of the 2022 Soul Cypher

Go behind the scenes with the Soul Cypher artists at the BET Soul Train Awards 2022 as they record their performances and share thoughts about being on the biggest R&B stage.

‘Emancipation’s’ Charmaine Bingwa Discusses Why It’s More Than About Slavery

The actress plays ‘Whipped Peter’s’ wife in the film in theaters now and streaming on Apple TV+ on Dec. 9.

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Deitrick Haddon - "The Bells Are Ringing"

Gospel singer-songwriter Deitrick Haddon delivers traditional Motown sounds and aesthetics in the music video for his cheerful holiday tune "The Bells Are Ringing."

Soul Train Awards 2022: Five Times Luenell Gave Us Life

One thing about Luenell, she's going to have a good time.

Summer Walker Responds To Backlash Over Post Looking For ‘White Or Gay’ Assistant

“How about we mind our business," she asked on Instagram.

Wendy Williams' Son, Kevin Hunter Jr., Reportedly Owes $70,000 in Back Rent, Faces Eviction

He was hit with a lawsuit requesting $70,000 in back rent.

Keke Palmer Calls Out Trolls Calling Her ‘Ugly’ Without Makeup: 'I'm Beautiful in Real Life'

“I wish I could bottle how I feel about myself and sell it,” she tweeted.

Pastor Jamal Bryant Wants To Bring Black Men Back To Church By Growing Weed

“I’m looking for people that smell like weed," he said.

Cardi B Opens Up About Removing Butt Injections, Offers Advice

She revealed she received silicone shots in a basement.

Ambré - "Drake and Drive"

New Orleans R&B singer-songwriter Ambré reminisces and pulls up on her ex in the music video for her mellow and aptly-titled song "Drake and Drive."

Ruthless Season 3 Is Streaming Now

Ruth continues the fight of her life as things heat up at the Rakudushi compound on the latest season of Tyler Perry's Ruthless, now streaming on BET+.

Brittney Griner Finally Released From Russian Prison

Here's everything we know.

Soul Train Awards 2022: Get To Know Atlanta Artist Baby Tate

She’s signed to Issa Rae’s record label Raedio.

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