President Barack Obama’s (pictured center) new “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative, aimed at addressing employment and education challenges for young men of color, has been lauded…
Successful producer, and ex-wife of singer Babyface, Tracey Edmonds says that while she likes ABC’s “Scandal,” one diverse show on a major network isn’t sufficient…
W.E.B. Du Bois and collaborators put on an exhibition on the state of black American life for the 1900 Paris Exposition. According to reports, the exhibit consisted…
Sunday’s Academy Awards was championed by many for its diversity. The program had big wins for people of color. Quite a few also presented awards.…
A brand new infographic highlights just how white and male the Academy Awards really are. According to research by book publisher Lee & Low, since the…
Friday, some of the entertainment industry’s top black public relations experts joined Roland Martin to break down the business of getting exposure for black clients…
In celebration of Black History Month, “Saturday Night Live” writes a comical and catchy song. They talk ’28 reasons’ to appreciate and show love to Black people today with most of their reasoning being the same–slavery. Watch Jay Pharoah, Kenan Thompson, and Sasheer Zamata present “28 Reasons To Hug A Black Guy Today.” Meanwhile, a […]
We have many racial mixes of folks in this country. Times have changed, no doubt, but still, if you have any “black” blood in your family line, you are considered “Black”, no matter what you consider yourself. That’s not my personal feeling, but it’s the truth when it comes to America and race. Singer Miquel, […]
A couple of years ago, I questioned Wayne Brady about his perceived lack of blackness and whether the Dave Chapelle tough guy bit might have given him some credibility in the hood. He got rather upset with me initially, then, he realized I wasn’t judging him, just wanted to know if he was getting more […]
Bessie B. Stringfield, a.k.a. “BB,” was the first black woman to make eight long-distance solo tours across the U.S. on a motorcycle. In the 1930’s, BB Stringfield rode her hot rod through areas known for racial violence and prejudice. She earned the nickname “The Negro Motorcycle Queen.” On her tours, Bessie Stringfield traveled through Brazil, […]
