Politics

Pharrell Williams Breaks Down the Real Meaning Behind His 'I Hate Politics' Comments at FN Awards

The producer used his Shoe of the Year moment to address the backlash head-on and explain why his message about DEI leveling the field still stands.
12/04/2025

Cory Booker and Alexis Lewis Tie the Knot in Two Heartfelt Ceremonies

The couple said “I do” in Newark and Washington, D.C., sharing intimate celebrations and heartfelt Instagram posts that captured their love and gratitude.
12/01/2025

Disaster Funds Scandal Rocks Florida Lawmaker: $5M Allegedly Misused for Campaign

Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick and her brother are accused of laundering millions in COVID relief contracts while attempting to hide the trail with straw donors and false tax filings.
11/20/2025

U.S. Visas Can Now Be Denied for Obesity, Cancer, and Diabetes

With obesity and diabetes now visa red flags, immigrants face new hurdles as America wrestles with soaring medical costs and unequal care access.
11/14/2025
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BET Talks
Joy-Ann Reid

Joy-Ann Reid sits down for a frank conversation about her bold move from mainstream news to an independent podcast, navigating free speech in today's complex political climate and more.
10/03/2025

Alabama County Ordered to Fix Racially Skewed Voting Map

The county packed nearly half its Black residents into only two districts, but a federal judge clapped back.
09/22/2025

Opinion: Stop Playing Checkers on a Chessboard

If Democrats want to win, they’ve got to stop reacting to every move and start running the table.
08/20/2025
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The Impact Report: DEI, Voting Rights ACT Anniversary and Disinformation Lab

We’re breaking down the latest in public affairs and how every move affects Black communities.
08/08/2025

How Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Found His Voice As a Stuttering Advocate

The former NBA star is dedicated to empowering the stuttering community through impactful legislation.
08/08/2025
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BET Awards Lookback - Legendary Acceptance Speeches
BET Awards 2025

Revisit some of the best BET Awards speeches, featuring wise words from Queen Latifah, Megan Thee Stallion and Lil Wayne, plus the Whitney Houston speech that launched a million memes.
05/08/2025

When Apathy Becomes Power: What Should the 92% Do With It?

In a system that rarely speaks for us, is silence our resistance—or our surrender?
04/07/2025