“The Have and the Have Nots” has been absolutely destroyed by critics for horrific writing, acting, and its adherence to racist themes and stereotypes. Everyone from the L.A. Times to the Crunk Feminist Collective has condemned nearly every element of the show .
A comprehensive analysis of Latino youth engagement in the 2012 presidential election. Results include: an increased turnout for a third year in a row, strong mobilization rates, a highly polarized view of the Democratic and Republican tickets, and overwhelming support for Barack Obama.
At a hearing this morning, judge Debra Nelson has ruled that discussion of Martin’s alleged drug use and fighting will not be admissible in court.
In a recent interview with MTV News, critically-acclaimed emcee Kendrick Lamar took today’s Hip Hop to task for its infatuation with the drug “molly.”
Forbes has released its annual “Most Powerful Women” list, and we are so proud of the many women of color who made the cut. Congratulations to all of these incredible and inspirational women!
Earlier this week Chief Keef was arrested in Atlanta. Now, he’s embroiled in a bit of a beef with pop singer Katy Perry, threatening to “slap the s— out her” after he learned that she dissed his song
After losing their mother to cancer, Makia Underwood, 32, Zakia Clark, 29, and Tasha Clark, 27 began wearing shirts and hats with “F— Cancer” emblazoned on the front. A security guard at a Philly mall took issue w/ the language, and kicked them out.
After making headlines across the country, Kiera Wilmot has spoken out on her harrowing ordeal.
Some parents of Spelman students are outraged after being denied entry to their child’s graduation because of tardiness.
NYC bus tour Real Bronx Tours reportedly takes foreigners on a tour of the Bronx to learn what a “real ghetto” looks like. Past patrons say the tour guide, Lynn Battaglia, pokes fun at the borough and its residents throughout the tour; lambasting the Bronx as a crime and poverty-infested nightmare.
14 year-old D’Asia Robinson was killed last Saturday after being shot in the head by a stray bullet while riding a city bus. Friends and family have created memorials and had vigils for the slain young lady, and the tragedy has sparked renewed calls from community leaders and residents for an end to the senseless violence.
23 year-old soul powerhouse Candice Glover was crowned the winner of American Idol last night. Glover is the first woman – and the first black woman – to win since Jordin Sparks in 2007. From NewsOne: The booming 23-year-old R&B vocalist from St. Helena Island, S.C., won the Fox singing competition after auditioning a trio […]
