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Former Ku Kulx Klan Grand Wizard David Duke is planning a tour of the United States to see if he can get enough support for a presidential run in 2012. The Daily Beast reports: A former grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, member of the Louisiana House of Representatives and Republican executive-committee chairman in […]

Tia Mowry delivered her baby boy last week, making she and hubby Cory Hardrict first-time parents. But that doesn’t mean her new experience is any less note-worthy. In fact, Tia Mowry has already landed a book deal about parenting. Her first book is called “Oh, Baby!” Here’s what she announced on Twitter: “Great News!!!!! I […]

Shaunie O’Neal, ex-wife of Shaquille O’Neal and executive producer of VH1’s reality show “Basketball Wives,” recently wrote a letter to CNN about how she feels shows like “Basketball Wives” are meant to “uplift” African-American women, despite many critics negative opinions of the show. O’Neal says that the show was made to “strike a balance” in […]

On this Independence Day, I would like us to pay homage to nine African-Americans who have not only fought for our Independence and civil rights, but have also opened doors for African-Americans in military and political offices.

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 […]

Shaunie O’Neal, producer and creator of Vh1’s “Basketball Wives” , recently wrote a post for CNN.com and touched on the negative images of black women in reality TV. Interestingly enough, Shaunie is the creator of one of the most popular and most dramatic reality shows to date, which definitely portrays black women in an image that […]

Amber Rose is known for being sexy, blonde and most importantly bald. This weekend however, she decided to switch up her distinguishable look. She wore a huge, curly, blond wig, making her almost unrecognizable. Amber hit Atlantic City for Jamie Foxx’s Celebrity Weekend and attended Ceasar’s for the big party. Her tight fitting black and white dress showed off her curves […]

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 […]

ANN ARBOR — The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit overturned Michigan’s 2006 ban on affirmative action. The New York Times reports: The court’s 2-to-1 ruling, which is likely to be appealed, said the voter-approved ban “unconstitutionally alters Michigan’s political structure by impermissibly burdening racial minorities.” Read The Whole Story At The […]