Black America Breaking News for the African American Community

Rep. Maxine Waters, a California Democrat and chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, said that her sister is dying of coronavirus in a hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. “I’m going to take a moment to dedicate this legislation to my dear sister who is dying in a hospital …

In an effort to demonstrate how much they want to “reopen the economy” (or perhaps how badly they hate social distancing and other protective measures in place to ensure people aren’t out here catching the coronavirus), some white folks across the U.S. are protesting outside in the middle of a …

A judge has denied R. Kelly’s second request to be released from prison amid the coronavirus pandemic.  Kelly’s attorney’s requested a motion that asked for a bail hearing and an order for his temporary release, according to the Chicago Sun Times.  U.S. District Judge Ann M. Donnelly, of the Eastern …

Drake wasn’t kidding when he said he only loves his bed and his mama … his bed costs more than most people’s houses! The rapper has been giving the world quick glances at his massive, 50,000 square-foot-mansion in his hometown of Toronto in music videos like “When to Say …

The pandemic has grounded humankind Straughn’s team was only kidding, she later told me. As absurd as the scenario might seem, it would be nearly impossible for a cat to briefly become a spacecraft-operations engineer, whether at NASA or ESA. I reached out to people working on an assortment of …

The twelfth season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta has ended but the after show is still spilling all the tea.  On Sunday’s (April 19) season finale, there was some drama between Todd Tucker and his mother-in-law Mama Joyce.  Kandi Burruss gave the background info on the situation on Bravo’s …

Antonia ‘Toya’ Johnson and Reginae Carter are a dynamic mother-daughter duo who are intentional about supporting one another as they do business and pursue their dreams. Many know Johnson as a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and reality TV star. And Carter for being a social media influencer, actress, and the daughter …

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Women of color are destined to be the future leaders of America.  The Emmy award-winning Ava DuVernay is set to executive produce the POV two-part docuseries And She Could Be Next, highlighting the stories of women of color who are transforming American politics, according to Deadline.  “If ever there was …

Actor Jason Mitchell was arrested in Mississippi on felony weapons and drug charges. Online arrest records show that the former The Chi star was booked into Harrison County Jail Wednesday afternoon (Apr. 23). He’s facing a total of four felony charges—two for possession of a controlled substance with intent …