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While the “Star Spangled Banner,” America’s national anthem, has been sung for nearly two centuries, many African-Americans throughout the years sang a different tune. “Lift Every Every Voice And Sing,” a poem written by literary pioneer James Weldon Johnson, is often dubbed “The Black National Anthem.” The poem was originally performed in honor of Abraham […]

While the Fourth of July is a time to commemorate America’s independence, tragic accidents happen far too often during the holidays. To ensure that your weekend is a safe one, here are ten tips to stay in the clear. See The List On BET.com RELATED: VIDEO: President Barack Obama’s 4th Of July Message

LOS ANGELES — Randy Jackson, Michael Jackson’s brother and a member of the Jackson 5, is claiming that Tina Turner once shot Michael when he walked in on her and his wife in what he alleged was a lesbian encounter in the 1980s. Yes, Tina Turner shot me. I have the scar to prove it. […]

Ginuwine definitely had the ladies going crazy back in the 90s with his sexy videos and love songs, and from the looks of it, he’s still got a little “something something” going on that is making the ladies smile. However, his wife, Sole, isn’t having that, and showed that she means business recently when she […]

The Soul Train has finally made its last stop, and what better place than the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture for the show’s 40th anniversary? Last night, the Smithsonian showcased an exhibit featuring a collection from what many know as the “hippest trip in America.” One of the first Black shows […]

LOS ANGELES — Film Director Spike Lee was recently interviewed by the Hollywood Reporter and criticized both Hollywood actors and The Oscars. “In 1989, ‘Do the Right Thing’ was not even nominated,” he said. “What film won best picture in 1989? ‘Driving Miss Mother F*cking Daisy!’ That’s why [Oscars] don’t matter. Because 20 years later, […]

Though the conditions of confinement have many negative effects on African-Americans, there seems to be at least one positive outcome of imprisonment: better health care. A research study published by Vanderbilt University sociologist Evelyn Patterson in 2010 shows state prisons are having a positive effect on the mortality rates of Black men. The Grio Reports: […]

Don Cornelius’ “Soul Train” undoubtedly forever changed the scope of soul music. Today the show is an ubiquitous presence in music culture, and has solidified itself as an American phenomenon as the Smithsonian Museum will be the repository of some of the show’s memorabilia. An article from The Grio Reports: Soul Train accomplished one other […]

As a mother of a teenage son, I can’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve walked into a room and turned off a video game or TV program that I felt was inappropriate for a still developing child. But despite how often I pull the plug or refuse to let him buy certain […]

With the rise of Black mayors in the nation — more than 500 to be exact —more provisions could be made to decrease the rate of Black unemployment. The unemployment rate among African-Americans is currently 16.2 percent, as opposed to the national rate of 9.1 percent. BET.com Reports: The Black unemployment problem remains the cause […]

DALLAS — The vice president of the Former Majority Association for Equality awarded a $500 “whites only” scholarship to 27-year-old Brendan Baird — and it was awarded by Marcus Carter, a Black man. Carter said he joined the group because he served two tours of duty in Iraq and thinks awarding college scholarships to anyone […]

Ray Nagin, who was mayor of New Orleans during the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, called in to the Tom Joyner Morning Show today to talk about his new book “Katrina Secrets.” In case you missed the interview, listen as Roland Martin and Ray Nagin discuss the book and the impact of Hurricane Katrina years later. […]