For the latest contribution to the artistic series of Hennessy V.S. Limited Edition bottles, the world’s top-selling cognac brand enlisted support of renowned American contemporary
On the “A” w/Souleo… Beverly Johnson is busy these days. She’s celebrating the 40th anniversary of becoming the first black woman on the cover of
A woman in Canada visited a fertility clinic and was told she could only use sperm donors with whom she shared the same race. The lab’s
On Aug. 2, Dreamz Youth Foundation of Chicago preps to Swag the runway, hosting their fifth annual fashion show, “Creativity on the Runway,” to showcase the
Chicago continues to make national headlines because of its overwhelming violence. However, there are dozens of people in the city who are fighting to take
Aaron McGruder surely does not have a problem pushing people’s buttons. “Black Jesus” is sure to do that. Although no longer affiliated with “The Boondocks,”
As an African American man who has lived in Harlem my entire life, I have read in newspapers, watched on television, talked with friends, and
Just 96 years ago, former South African president and anti-apartheid revolutionary Nelson Mandela was born. In honor of Mandela’s 96th birthday, we’re highlighting 10 of
David Nicosia seems to have gotten beside himself a bit. According to the Chicago Tribune, Nicosia is facing some serious charges after allegedly spitting on
As the end of summer countdown begins, there are a few events and adventures you just don’t want to miss your opportunity to really explore
Pamela Swanigan, a graduate student at the University of Connecticut, claims she was lied to by campus administrators who told her they’d given her a
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,
