She argued that community represented a “new plutocracy” around the world, one that was preoccupied with creating wealth, starting philanthropic foundations, and combatting economic regulations. “America really does need many of its plutocrats,” she wrote, but what it needed them to do most is what they least wanted to: share …

R. Kelly’s legal troubles continue to mount. The disgraced R&B singer is facing new charges by prosecutors from the Eastern District of New York, including crimes against a minor. According to TMZ: Kelly’s been hit with a new indictment related to 2 new alleged victims, one of whom was under …

When it comes to relationships, most people feel like the rules are black and white – and it’s not often Black people are encouraged to cross it. At least not in the world of traditional Hollywood romance films. Recently BET.com spoke to one of the stars of BET’s original film, OPEN, a romantic …

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Recently BET.com spoke to actress and producer Essence Atkins, who not only stars in the latest BET original “OPEN,” but also helped produce it as well. The film, which Atkins reveals was shot in 15 days, explores the yeses, woes and no’s of a polyamorous relationship, as it pertains to …

Even though the president partially reversed course yesterday by declaring a national emergency, the damage may be done. Republicans are, overall, older and more at risk from the disease, but they are also the least likely to take the virus seriously. A March 5 poll found that Republicans were almost …

The coronavirus has Broadway shut down, the NBA season suspended and schools closing across the country.  And if you need some inspiration to navigate the pandemic and follow experts recommendations to wash your hands, disco legend Gloria Gaynor has the soundtrack for you—her 1978 classic “I Will Survive.” In a …

Josie Harris, the ex-girlfriend and mother of boxer Floyd Mayweather’s three children, was found dead in her driveway on Tuesday (March 10) evening. Now, homicide detectives are investigating her untimely demise. Originally, it was reported that police were conducting a death investigation as opposed to a homicide investigation. However, according …

COVID-19, popularly known as Coronavirus, has effectively brought the world to a halt. But Serena Williams plans to take advantage of the government’s urging for people to self-quarantine. The tennis icon, who has not been diagnosed with the virus, shared her precautionary plans with her followers. “Spending the next 6 …

Photo: MANDEL NGAN/AFP (Getty Images) “I really believe that we’ve reached a point in this country where African American women need to be rewarded for the loyalty that they’ve given to this party. So I would really be pushing for an African American female to go on the ticket.” These …