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One man’s attempt to hide from police failed miserably when he tried to spray paint his face and blend into “the background” after stealing a…

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Rihanna may be making fans wait on her latest album, but the singer has a great excuse — she’s busy making history as the first black woman to be…

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UPDATE: 3/11/15 5:40 P.M. Police Chief Thomas Jackson will officially step down from the position effective March 19. Jackson sent in his resignation email this afternoon,…

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The body of an Egyptian woman, who died more than 3,000 years ago, was discovered recently. On her head were about 70 or so hair…

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NYPD’s aggressive policing of quality-of-life offenses to prevent more serious ones has created a tale of two cities. A city primarily populated by whites who…

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Ten years ago, a bad relaxer led a teen girl to launch her own natural hair product company. Jasmine Lawrence appeared on “The Oprah Show” back…

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  As part of its “I Will What I Want” campaign, apparel company Under Armour tapped black ballerina Misty Copeland to show off her amazing athleticism while…

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Your local barbershop probably consists of TVs broadcasting ESPN, animated banter on almost any subject and music to match the vibe of the shop. The…

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LGBT Center’s 26-Year-Old First Black Chair Faces Racial Hostility According to North Carolina’s Charlotte Post, the LGBT Community Center of Charlotte has elected Ranzeno Frazier as…

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How often have you heard it said that black Americans don’t support each other economically? It’s a common refrain in conversations around sociopolitical uplift for…

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Study: Eviction Rates for Black Women on Par With Incarcerations for Black Men A MacArthur Foundation “How Housing Matters” study reveals that while black men face…

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Texas Board Passes Resolution On Reparations Without Even Realizing It Leaders in a North Texas county passed a resolution this week supporting reparations to African-Americans…