Black America Breaking News for the African American Community

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky kicked off the week by breaking the internet with their pregnancy announcement. One of music’s favorite couples is expecting a bundle of joy. It’s the first child for Rih and Rocky, who have been longtime friends before finally giving a serious relationship a try. The Grammy …

While America boasts big, attractive metropolises like New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami, when looking to get away, the United States certainly does not lack alternative travel options. With Black History Month now upon us, it is a perfect time to visit locales rich in melanin and culturally relevant …

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The PRSA Foundation and Mission North announced today the launch of “The Future Is” fellowship — a program for black, indigenous, people of color (BIPOC)-identified females interested in the tech industry. In partnership with Mission North, this marks the PRSA Foundation’s largest financial offering to date for an individual student. …

Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter and philanthropist Ciara penned a beautiful letter calling for Black women to “champion a new narrative” when it comes to cervical cancer. “As we conclude Cervical Health Awareness Month and enter Black History Month, we should use this moment to prioritize our self-care by taking action to …

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin remains the only Black man in his position in the NFL, but works in a city where quality of life for Black residents ranks at the bottom among major cities.Photo: Ed Zurga (AP) Although they play in America’s worst city for Black people, the Pittsburgh …

“I want people to know it’s more than red envelopes,” said Chef Jerome Grant when asked about the traditions and meanings surrounding the Lunar New Year, which kicks off today, January 31. Chef Jerome may be best known for his James Beard Award-nominated work as the inaugural chef of Sweet …

Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, in partnership with the Getty Family and Stand Together, a philanthropic community tackling some of the biggest challenges of our times, today announced the recipients of the inaugural Getty Images Photo Archive Grant for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The …

U.S. President Joe Biden signs an executive order related to American manufacturing in the South Court Auditorium of the White House complex on January 25, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Black and Brown employees of federal contractors are expected to see as much as $3,500 per …

Anthony Hamilton, left; Musiq SoulchildPhoto: Jon Kopaloff/Bennett Raglin for BET (Getty Images) Much like Anthony Hamilton, sometimes “I cry.” But on days like today, I’m shouting with joy from the mountaintops over this latest Verzuz announcement. On Monday, the official Verzuz platform released a new flyer promoting the next upcoming …