We Need More Black Comic Book Writers

12/15/2015

The lack of diversity in the comic book world.

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01:22

Protesters Demand Change After Chicago Shooting

Members of one Chicago community say the police department is conducting a cover-up after the shooting death of Laquan McDonald. BET's Andre Showell has more.
12/07/2015
04:26

Hip Hop Pioneer DMC Turns Super Hero

The legend on going from the rap game to comic books.
12/07/2015
01:36

BET Breaks: Ronda Rousey Reveals Serena Williams's Encouraging Words to ESPN The Magazine

The UFC fighter explains how the tennis champ inspires her.
12/08/2015
02:43

#Kobe8 vs. #Kobe24 Has Los Angeles Divided

Billy Sorrells hit the streets of LA to settle the great debate.
12/09/2015
01:47

Officer In Freddie Gray Trial Takes Stand

The first officer in the Freddie Gray case defends himself on the stand. But as BET's Andre Showell reports, prosecutors say he's to blame for not getting Gray medical help.
12/10/2015
03:02

Marc Lamont Hill's Commentary on Donald Trump

BET News Correspondent Marc Lamont Hill argues that America's foreign policy is just as troubling as Donald Trump.
12/11/2015
01:30

Laquan McDonald Protesters Call for Mayor's Resignation

The call is growing louder for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to step down. And as BET's Andre Showell reports, some say he helped cover up the police shooting of Laquan McDonald.
12/11/2015
01:34

BET Breaks: NBA Referee Bill Kennedy Comes Out After Rajon Rondo Hurls Homophobic Slur

The basketball star was suspended for one game due to his behavior.
12/14/2015
01:54

BET Breaks: Serena Williams Named Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year

Tennis's queen redefines #BlackGirlMagic again!
12/14/2015
01:54

33 Shots: California Police Gun Down Black Man on Camera

A Lynwood, Calif., community is in shock after a Black man was fatally shot on camera. BET's Andre Showell has more on the call for an investigation.
12/14/2015
03:29

We Need More Black Comic Book Writers

DMC and some of Comic Con's patrons weigh in on Black comic book superheroes and the lack of Black writers.
12/15/2015
01:41

No Verdict: Freddie Gray Jury Deadlocks

After three days of deliberations, the jury failed to come to a verdict in Officer William Porter's trial. BET's Andre Showell has the breaking details.
12/16/2015
02:08

Freddie Gray Jury Deadlocks: Now What?

The journey toward justice takes a turn in the Freddie Gray case. BET's Andre Showell explains what the jury deadlock means.
12/17/2015
01:18

Parents Outraged After Teen Girl Slammed by Cop Faces Criminal Charges

A female student is assaulted by the police and parents want to know why she's the one who's in trouble with the law. BET's Andre Showell explains.
12/18/2015
01:26

Woman Plows Into Crowd of Pedestrians

One person is dead after a woman's weekend rampage. BET's Andre Showell has more on what police are learning about the woman who turned her car into a weapon.
12/21/2015
01:31

BET Breaks: NBA Superstars vs. Gun Violence

Ballers take a stand to stop senseless shootings.
12/22/2015
01:57

BET Breaks: The Odell Beckham Jr. and Josh Norman Saga Continues

Has a feud begun?
12/22/2015
01:14

No Indictment for Cops in Sandra Bland's Death

The family of Sandra Bland is devastated after a jury failed to indict anyone in connection with Bland's death. BET's Andre Showell has the story.
12/22/2015
01:54

BET Breaks: No Indictment In the Case of Sandra Bland

America calls for the system to #SayHerName.
12/23/2015
01:28

Marine Corps Lifts Ban on Certain Black Hairstyles

The Marine Corps loosened its rules about twists and locks after complaints from Black soldiers. BET's Andre Showell takes a look.
12/23/2015
01:35

No Charges Against Cops Who Killed Tamir Rice

Protests are underway after a grand jury's decision not to press charges against the Cleveland officers who killed a boy with a play gun. Andre Showell has more.
12/28/2015
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