Athletic shoe behemoth Nike has canceled an American flag-themed shoe line after former NFL quarterback…
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Gucci creates more culturally offensive designs
Gucci is back at it again, insulting people of color’s cultures with their designs and…
Why Black women are disappointed in SheaMoisture
Over the past couple of days, the SheaMoisture brand has worked tirelessly on social media…
Spike Lee bans Chrisette Michele from new series over Trump performance
Chrisette Michele is the latest Black celebrity to receive backlash over her affiliation with President-elect Donald…
What’s beef? Drake vs. Meek Mill proves the game has changed
Drake vs. Meek Mill continues to rage on, with Drizzy looking more and more like the victor each day as Meek issues response after response to yawns and scoffs from the general public.
Anthony Mackie responds to backlash over statement about racial profiling
During an exclusive interview with rolling out, Anthony Mackie addressed the controversy — but held firm to his position regarding profiling and perception.
Will VH1’s ‘Sorority Sisters’ survive?
It’s been exactly seven days since VH1’s premiere episode of “Sorority Sisters” aired, and to say…
Ferguson’s looters propel the racist police’s agenda
Ferguson’s looters work for racists and oppressors and they don’t even know it. When Dr.…
Nicki Minaj’s backside backlash highlights hip-hop’s hypocrisy
Young Money rapper Nicki Minaj debuted the artwork for her new single “Anaconda.” The racy pic immediately drew attention and criticism: it features Minaj in only a pink bra, some Jordan sneakers, and her infamous backside is prominently featured in only a G-string.
Usher addresses Justin Bieber backlash: ‘I’m in it with him’
Usher shared his thoughts on the situation and says that he stands by his protege as videos of pop star Justin Bieber making racist jokes as a teenager have surfaced.