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Bring That Week Back: Eve’s Celebrates Her Son’s Birthday, Atatiana Jefferson’s Sister Dies And AP African American Studies Is Gutted In Florida

Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the funeral for Tyre Jefferson.
02/03/2023

Los Angeles Activists Demand Justice After Police Shoot Double-Amputee

Anthony Lowe Jr. was 36 years old.
02/01/2023
5:43

54th NAACP Image Awards
Icon Livin' - Jenifer Lewis

With a prolific career that includes appearances in over 60 movies and on 400 television shows, Jenifer Lewis proves hard work, determination and authenticity are a winning combination.
01/27/2023

Black Mayors For NYC, L.A., Houston Say Public Safety, Homelessness Are Biggest Issues

‘It’s a moment for us,’ says Mayor Eric Adams about this historic time.
01/23/2023

City National Bank Settles Racial Bias Complaint In L.A. County Home Loans

Federal prosecutors accused the bank of redling in majority-Black and Latino neighborhoods.
01/13/2023

L.A. City Council Eyes Additional Punishment Against Kevin De León As Fallout Continues From Racism Scandal

The disgraced councilman was caught in a leaked recording of racist comments and a plot to diminish Black political power.
01/12/2023

2022 In Review: BET.com Reveals Biggest News Stories Of The Year

Amongst the millions of articles, photographs, videos, and social media posts out there, here are the stories that mattered most to our readers.
12/22/2022
13:28

The BET Soul Train Awards 2022
I Was a Soul Train Dancer - Joyce Tolbert & DeMonica Santiago

Joyce Tolbert and DeMonica Santiago share their experiences dancing on "Soul Train" in the 80s, which led to a recording contract and an official performance on the show as The Good Girls.
12/21/2022

Karen Bass Officially Takes Over As Mayor Of Los Angeles: 3 Major Issues The City Is Facing

The nation’s second largest city has seen a surge in post-pandemic homelessness and violent crime.
12/12/2022
13:47

The BET Soul Train Awards 2022
I Was a Soul Train Dancer - Rick Carson and Manuel Reed

Rick Carson and Manuel Reed share what attracted them to dancing, memorable times from their "Soul Train" days, how they brought popular dances to the show and more.
12/06/2022

Karen Bass Will Be Sworn In As Los Angeles Mayor By Vice President Kamala Harris

The congresswoman is the first woman and first Black woman to be elected as mayor of Los Angeles.
12/06/2022