Macy’s celebrates Black History Month with BJ the Chicago Kid and Kamau

Retail giant Macy’s has put together several events throughout the U.S. to commemorate Black History Month. Macy’s sector of Diversity and Inclusion Strategies aims to celebrate African-American culture, entertainment, and highlight the upcoming wave of artistic luminaries within the community

BET’s ‘The Quad’ is a hit: 10 signs you attended an HBCU

Social media is singing the praises of BET’s new series “The Quad,” which premiered Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 10 p.m. ET: Angel C. Dye (‏@blkgrlpoet) shared, “I predict a spike in HBCU applications and enrollment after this lit yet tea-filled

Shanti Das named newest ambassador for the American Heart Association

Shanti Das is starting 2017 on a health kick. Recently, the hip-hop professional partnered with the American Heart Association where she will proudly serve as the newest ambassador for the organization’s EmPOWERED To Serve initiative. To celebrate her latest achievement, Das

10 Dr. Martin Luther King quotes to reflect on during presidential transition

America has experienced great progress both domestically and globally during President Barack Obama’s eight-year tenure in the White House. Under his leadership, citizens have witnessed the passing of health care reform, employment opportunities triple, the expansion of hate crime protection, the end of

Find out how Oprah shed 42 pounds before the new year

Oprah Winfrey has been vocal about struggling with her weight for the majority of her life but now says she has discovered the point isn’t simply to gain a slimmer figure, but to obtain a healthier lifestyle. The media mogul shared

2016 celebrity deaths that shocked the Black community

Natalie Cole (Feb. 6, 1950 – Dec. 31, 2015) Grammy award-winning singer Natalie Cole died on New Year’s Eve in 2015 at 65. Sources hadn’t made the announcement until January of this year. The specific cause of death was never confirmed.

Celebrities who got engaged in 2016

Adrienne Bailon, Israel Houghton Adrienne Bailon got engaged to her boyfriend, Israel Houghton, while on a whirlwind trip to Paris. The former Cheetah Girl revealed this to her followers via Instagram on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. Houghton gave her with a

Clippers’ DeAndre Jordan in car accident; Chris Paul nearby

Los Angeles Clippers player DeAndre Jordan was involved in a minor, two-vehicle crash Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, in Playa del Rey, California that left another person hospitalized. The crash occurred around noon at the intersection of Vista del Mar and

Young Thug sued for $18K

The 2016 holiday season has been quite eventful for Young Thug. One week ago, the Atlanta rapper was arrested in Lenox Square Mall by U.S. Marshals due to an outstanding warrant. Following the incident, Thug is now getting sued in

Fantasia renewed her vows in ‘the right way’ at wedding ceremony

“American Idol” season three winner Fantasia Barrino celebrated over Christmas weekend by walking down the aisle a second time around with husband Kendall Taylor. The lovely couple renewed their vows on Dec. 25, 2016 following their previous engagement in July 2015, but

Young Jeezy engaged to child’s mother

There comes a time in every rapper’s career when they realize being a “player” is simply overrated. It seems Jeezy is ready to retire from the glorification of polygamy to settle down with a special lady who has been supporting