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UPDATE: Jay-Z and Beyonce’s Cuba Visit Was Approved by U.S. Treasury Dept.

Harvard Students Protest Tyga Concert; Accuse Him of Promoting Sexism and Rape Culture

Tyler Perry Partners w/ Oprah’s Own Network; Makes ‘Madea Meets Sofia’ Video

From HIV to Sexual Assault, Tyler Perry’s Latest Film is ALL KINDS of Problematic

Actor Wendell Pierce Launches Grocery Store Chain in New Orleans Food Deserts

Happy Birthday to Soul Icon Marvin Gaye!

Magic Johnson’s Son Goes Public With Boyfriend; Parents ‘Very Proud’

Wu-Tang Clan’s GZA Uses Hip Hop to Teach Science in NYC Public Schools

India Arie Accused of Lightening Her Skin for Promotional Photo

Roland Martin: CNN Executives Hold Back Black Anchors

Forest Whitaker To Direct and Produce Richard Pryor Biopic

Rick Ross Responds to Rape Lyrics Controversy: ‘It Was a Misinterpretation’

Spike Lee and Harry Belafonte to Induct Public Enemy into Rock Hall of Fame

A$AP Rocky Addresses Homophobia in Hip Hop: “It’s Crazy that This is Still an Issue”

CAMPAIGN: Upload A Video Letting Rick Ross Know that RAPE Lyrics will NOT be Tolerated

Rick Ross Raps About Committing Date Rape in New Song

Happy 71st Birthday to The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin

‘Things Fall Apart’ Author Chinua Achebe Dead at 82

Common Discusses His Efforts to Give Back to His Hometown

Michael Vick Cancels Book Tour After Receiving ‘Threats of Violence’

Kelly Rowland Talks Learning to Love Her Brown Skin

Zoe Saldana Responds to Nina Simone Controversy

Lisa Lampanelli Sparks Outrage Over Use of the N-Word; Says Context Matters

Beyonce Nails National Anthem at Super Bowl Press Conference; Asks “Any Questions?”

Chris Brown Is Being Investigated for Assault…Again…With Frank Ocean?!

Django Unchained Dolls Pulled From Shelves; Now Selling For $300 on eBay!

Today is Muhammad Ali’s 71st Birthday!

Dick Gregory Calls Spike Lee A Thug and a Punk For Criticizing Django Unchained

Destiny’s Child To Reunite At The Super Bowl?!

Rapper Shawty Lo and His 10 Baby Mommas To Star in New Reality Show

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