Black America Breaking News for the African American Community

After being on lockdown for over a year, it’s safe to say that many are optimistic to get back to traveling. And while your ideal gift may be an all-expense-paid vacation for you, your family, friends, or boo, the next best thing to get prepared for vacationist activities is to …

Last year, TV became essential. When the stages we used to go to—concert halls, movie theaters, sports arenas—closed amid the pandemic, the small screen became the only outlet for safe viewing entertainment. Things have begun to change this year: Artists are announcing tours, people have trickled back into cinemas, and …

Whether Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah (yes, Black folks are Jewish, too), or other celebrations fill your home this season, holiday time is a great opportunity to refresh little readers’ book lists. Consider one of these books about Black children — written by Black authors — as holiday gifts for the young …

Following a battle with COVID-19 earlier this year, Kelly Price is updating her fans about her current health status. Posting on her Instagram on Thursday (Oct. 14), the gospel singer shared a lengthy caption to share how she is feeling.  “Sis is following dr’s orders. Sis is getting stronger everyday. …

IMG Academy announced today that it has named Michael Lehan as its new Head of School. As part of his duties, he will oversee, organize, and grow the infrastructure of the school’s academic programs while assisting with various aspects of the athletic program. He will assume his role in February …

Lil’ Mama, left; Jay-Z and Alicia Keys onstage during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City.Photo: Christopher Polk (Getty Images) Though it’s been 12 years since “Lip Gloss” rapper Lil’ Mama crashed Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ performance of …

A poster in the window of Cahoots Corner Cafe—great potatoes, good coffee—advertised a family event at the Oakdale, California, rodeo grounds. There would be food trucks, carnival games, live music, a raffle, and the opportunity to support the cause of “freeing child sex slaves.” From our January/February 2022 issue Check …

Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges is one of our greatest representations of hip hop. Besides being a multi-award winning rapper, he has taken on numerous acting roles, and is now producing with Netflix behind the scenes. His greatest achievement, however, will always be that of fatherhood. Dad to four daughters, Bridges is …

When we think about working out our muscles, it’s generally reserved for problem spots on our bodies. You know, the stubborn pouch of fat that refuses to leave your abdominal area, or the love handles that just won’t go away. The face isn’t a part of our body that receives …

Photo: Ascannio/Shutterstock (Shutterstock) The Students at an Oregon high school had enough. According to NBC News, hundreds of students at Tigard High School walked out of their classrooms a week ago to protest a Tiktok video made by a white female classmate. In the video, a white student ticks off …