Ranzeno Frazier, the first African-American (and youngest) chair of the board of trustees of the LGBT Community Center of Charlotte, North Carolina has experienced some pretty terrible
The restaurant chain Bar Louie may be a popular hangout in many cities, but the one in Minneapolis has created a new discriminatory dress code
Laverne Cox has been nominated for an Emmy in the “Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series” category for her role as Sophia Burset — an
University of Mississippi student Sierra Mannie just opened one big can of worms. Recently, Mannie, a senior majoring in classics and English as well as
Ava DuVernay, an award-winning writer, producer, director and distributor of independent films, was recently inducted into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. as an honorary member.
The Rev. Al Sharpton was honored on Sunday, July 6 during the Essence Festival with the Icon Award. Rev. Sharpton was surprised in front of a packed
A black woman nearly died after receiving homemade butt injections. According to a report by CNN, Apryl Brown wanted to receive butt injections after years
The Fourth of July holiday tends to always bring out the best (or worst) BBQ, booze, live performances, fireworks and general fellowship with loved ones.
This Independence Day, people across the nation are going to be celebrating freedom, family and good food, but for minority communities like the LGBT community,
Tameka Lawson, executive director of I Grow Chicago has started a new yoga program in an unconventional area. Located on the streets of a rough
Thomas M. Law of the Voyageur Media Group is working with the Kentucky Archaeological Survey and Kentucky Heritage Council to publicize a significant civil rights
This Fourth of July, we might find ourselves surrounded by family, barbecuing, and enjoying our precious independence. But the Fourth of July is also a
On the “A” w/Souleo… It is the presence of strong women in the Broadway musical, ‘Holler If Ya Hear Me’ that attracted Saycon Sengbloh to
America. Land of the free. Home of the … culturally insensitive? Six months into the year and there have been enough racially-charged public occurrences to
At Harlem’s Schomburg Center For Research In Black Culture, the 7th annual Blogging While Brown conference gathered bloggers of color from around the United States for the purpose of connecting and educating those in attendance in regards to how to maximize their online space.
Tomorrow marks 50 years since the signing of the Civil Rights Act in the United States. This pivotal piece of legislation outlawed discrimination based on race,
During the show, BET’s head-woman-in-charge took a slight break from the entertainment to recognize a pivotal moment in American history — the upcoming 50 year
Entertainment group 30 Something Dallas recently presented “Fantasy Island, Return to Paradise” at Salt, Dallas. Partygoers were treated to a fantasy of sorts, with a
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the critically acclaimed film Do The Right Thing, director Spike Lee is hosting a free block party in Brooklyn. The 1989 film was
5 reasons you should visit the National Center for Civil and Human Rights Tony Award-winning director and playwright George C. Wolfe (Angels in America: Millennium
