By Kat Tenbarge A lawyer representing Bishop T.D. Jakes, the celebrity pastor, is going to new lengths to try to combat artificial intelligence-generated misinformation posted about his client on YouTube, saying the platform has failed to effectively uphold its own policies. On Thursday, Dustin
By Chloe Melas You know Daymond John as a powerhouse entrepreneur as well as a judge on “Shark Tank” and DJ Spinderella as part of the groundbreaking female rap group Salt-N-Pepa, but behind the scenes, they are busy giving back. The stars were honored
By Chloe Melas, Elaine Welteroth announced that she is leaving “The Talk” after just one season on the show. “It is an absolute honor for anyone, but especially a young Black woman, to occupy space on-air where our perspectives are largely underrepresented,” Welteroth said in
By Marianne Garvey, “Candyman” director Nia DaCosta has become the first Black female director to have a film debut in the top spot in the US box office, Universal Pictures announced Tuesday. According to Box Office Mojo, the horror film, a sequel of the 1992 movie,
By Megan Thomas Actress Letitia Wright was injured overnight during production of Marvel’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” a source close to the production tells CNN. The news was first reported by Variety. “Letitia Wright sustained minor injuries today while filming a stunt for
By Jacqui Palumbo Aaliyah’s velvety smooth vocals redefined R&B in the 1990s, and her sporty, edgy style celebrated individuality in a decade that saw the rise of matchy-matchy pop groups. During her all-too-short career, the singer and actress — full name Aaliyah Dana
By Toyin Owoseje Beyoncé has made fashion history as the first Black woman to wear the iconic 128.54 carat Tiffany Diamond. The Grammy-winning performer wears the stunning piece of jewelry, which features one of the world’s largest yellow diamonds, as she and her
By Leah Asmelash Legendary Black entertainer Josephine Baker is set to become the first Black woman to have her remains buried in the Panthéon monument in Paris — one of the highest honors in France. French president Emmanuel Macron made the announcement on
Review by Brian Lowry “The Chair” lays out an interesting exercise by examining generational divides through the prism of a college English department and the first woman of color leading it, played by Sandra Oh. Yet an exceptional cast mostly outshines the
By Leah Asmelash Since rising to fame with her inauguration poem, Amanda Gorman has stayed busy — appearing on the cover of magazines and preparing to drop her debut poetry collection. Now, the former National Youth Poet Laureate is giving back, with
Analysis By John Blake The “Yes We Can!” bumper sticker that seemed to be plastered on every passing car. The “fired up, ready to go!” chant that once rocked arenas. And, of course, those iconic photos of Black, White, and brown people
