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Meta Scraps AI-Generated Profiles of Characters Posing As Real People

The AI profiles represented themselves as a dating coach, businessman and a “proud Black queer momma.”
01/06/2025

Former Facebook Diversity Executive Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Company Of $4M

Federal authorities say Barbara Furlow-Smiles’ scheme involved fake charges to associates and kickbacks.
12/15/2023

Did 2023 Become the Year of the Social Media Influencer?

Viewpoint: A look at how five top social media influencers have impacted our everyday lives throughout the year and why.
12/13/2023

BLM Sacramento Says It Was 'Bullied' Into Apology to Settle Lawsuit

Karra Crowley sued the organization and its leader Tanya Faison for sharing her information and labeling her as a racist.
08/21/2023

These International Black Content Creators Are Making Their Voices Heard In 2023

Get insight into different cultures and countries through the eyes of these influencers.
08/07/2023

‘Red Table Talk’: 5 Memorable Moments As The Show Parts Ways With Facebook Watch

This week, Meta announced the cancellation of all Facebook Watch original programming.
04/28/2023
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New Jersey Man Convicted In Brutal Torture And Killing Of Two Children, College Student Over Facebook Post

Jeremy Arrington stabbed the two kids with kitchen knives.
03/08/2022

‘It’s More Than A Moment. It’s A Movement’: Elaine Welteroth Discusses Her '#BuyBlack Friday Show' On Facebook

The New York Times best-selling author, journalist, and television host shares details about the final episode on Friday (Nov. 26).
11/24/2021

Facebook Apologizes For A.I. ‘Primates’ Label On Video Of Black Men

The social giant called the error “unacceptable.”
09/05/2021
Adrienne Banfield-Norris, Willow Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith on BET Buzz 2021
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Well Done! Red Table Talk Wins First Emmy

The show won for Outstanding Informative Talk Show.
06/28/2021

BET And Facebook Elevate Partner For Fireside Chat Series On Black Tech Entrepreneurship

Leslie Miley and Ian Michael Brock lead the conversation.
02/26/2021