Reuters – Director Spike Lee on Tuesday denounced the state of race relations in the United States three decades after he first shook audiences in Cannes with films on bigotry and violence, drawing parallels with the 2020 killing of George Floyd. Lee, the first Black person to head up the …

Photo: Christian Petersen (Getty Images) Well, hello there. When last we left you, the Milwaukee Bucks mauled the Miami Heat in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, only to decapitate the Brooklyn Nets and the Atlanta Hawks on their way to the NBA Finals. That’s super cute and all, …

The BET Awards ’12, the hottest show on TV is set to turn up the heat to blazin’ with their TOO hot to miss post-show party! Media aficionado Big Tigger and The Game star Wendy Raquel Robinson are set to co-host, and with this sexy duo we are sure to be blown away! …

A young and promising Philly-based designer who was celebrating the Fourth of July at his Premiére Bande clothing store with family and friends, was killed in a hail of gunfire that tore through the storefront and claimed the life of  Sircarr Johnson Jr.  Sircarr Johnson Sr., the father of 23-year-old Sircarr Jr., cradled his son in his arms Sunday night after bullets penetrated his body, killing him, and narrowly missing Johnson Sr, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.  “How the bullet don’t hit me? How …

Issa Rae has launched a new collection of sneakers with inspirational messages.  Called “Issa Rae By You,” the 36-year-old partnered with artist Nick Fulcher for the brand’s popular Chuck 70s. The shoes include inspirational phrases like “Run With It,” “Celebrate the Wins,” “Do It All,” and “Walking in Your Purpose.” …

Screenshot: Justice for Lindani Myeni/ YouTube Last month, The Root reported that 29-year-old South African man Lindani Myeni was fatally shot by Honolulu, Hawaii, police officers after he removed his shoes and then entered the home of two tourists who then called the police even though he is seen on …

Naturi Naughton is coming to Phylicia Rashad’s defense over her recent celebration of Bill Cosby’s release from prison. Taking to her Instagram Story on Monday (July 5), the 3LW singer wrote, “Why are Black People so quick to #Cancel each other!” Naughton went on to say that she sides with …

On Tuesday, January 28, President Obama will address the nation with his annual speech on the current state of affairs in the country. BET News will provide a candid analysis of the Address via a live video stream, hosted by journalist Marc Lamont Hill. In addition, BET.com’s White House correspondent …

The BET Awards ’12, the hottest show on TV is set to turn up the heat to blazin’ with their TOO hot to miss post-show party! Media aficionado Big Tigger and The Game star Wendy Raquel Robinson are set to co-host, and with this sexy duo we are sure to be blown away! …

Hollywood creative Issa Rae has unveiled a new collection of sneakers in collaboration with Converse. The 36-year-old writer, actress, and producer is taking her creativity to the next level with her inspirational footwear. “It was all about empowering the next generation to get up and DO what it is they …