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28 Days of Black History: Fighting for the Crown, the History of Black Beauty Pageants

Since the 1960s Black beauty pageants have served as a platform for displaying the leadership and talent of Black women.
02/12/2025

A$AP Rocky Waives Right to Testify

Closing arguments in the rapper’s assault case are expected to come Thursday.
02/12/2025

DAVE CHAPPELLE NAMED PRESIDENT'S AWARD RECIPIENT FOR '56TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS'

The “56th NAACP Image Awards” will take place during an extended 2.5-hour live TV special, airing Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 8 PM ET/ PT on BET and CBS.
02/11/2025

28 Days of Black History: The Influence of Black Designers in Fashion and Beyond

From Anne Lowe to Dapper Dan, these visionaries changed the style of the game forever.
02/11/2025

Joy and Pain: Explaining the Generational Bond of Eagles Fandom

In Philadelphia, Eagles fandom isn’t a choice—it’s a birthright that unites generations through joy, heartbreak, and triumph.
02/10/2025

28 Days of Black History: 7 Legendary Black Couples Who Changed the Game in Love and Legacy

These timeless love stories proved that love, commitment, and shared vision can transform the world.
02/10/2025

28 Days of Black History: From Juke Joints to Arenas, The Evolution of Black Music

The worldwide impact of Black artists, spanning many genres and years, cannot be denied.
02/09/2025

This Week in Good Black News: T.I. and Tiny's $70M Lawsuit Payment Reinstated, Travis Scott Taps HBCU Talent for Coachella, and Noname’s Book Club Dodges Closure with Community Power

Plus, Black talent dominates the 2025 Grammy Awards.
02/07/2025

28 Days of Black History: Trailblazers in Medicine: 5 Black Doctors Who Paved the Way

Doctors including Dr. Charles R. Drew and Dr. Patricia E. Bath worked tirelessly to make medical breakthroughs.
02/07/2025

A$AP Rocky Trial Detective Testifies That Real Gun Was Fired

LAPD Detective Frank Flores claimed that “the distinct sound of a firearm” was heard in surveillance footage.
02/07/2025

The Super Bowl is Again in New Orleans: Remembering the 2013 Blackout

As New Orleans prepares for Super Bowl LIX, we revisit one of its most infamous moments—the 34-minute blackout during Super Bowl XLVII in 2013.
02/07/2025