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Steve Harvey didn't expect such a 'vicious' backlash. He explains why he met with Donald Trump.

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According to a friend, Kamiyah Mobley discovered that she was abducted when she applied for a job two years ago.

“I’m now past bitter and on my way to better,” the rapper wrote in a lengthy letter ahead of Friday’s inauguration ceremony.   Just days after scripting an emotional tribute to President Obama, rapper Clifford “T.I.” Harris wrote an open letter to President-elect Donald Trump, urging for understanding and transparency. In a submission for Rolling Stone, […]

The same Bible that is used against women, LGBTQ individuals and other marginalized identities is simultaneously used to shame survivors and privilege harm-doers.   On Sunday, January 15, Bishop Eddie Long passed away. Long was the prominent Atlanta pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, which at its height, boasted a congregation of over 25,000. […]

On January 21, 2017, one day after the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, thousands are expected to gather in Washington D.C., in yet another march for women's rights.

Barbara Bush and Jenna Bush Hager wished the First Daughters well as they embark on their new life outside of the White House.   Barbara Bush and Jenna Bush Hager, the fraternal twin daughters of former President George W. Bush, recently wrote an endearing letter to Malia and Sasha Obama. The letter, which was published in […]

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He says Rep. Lewis should “spend more time on fixing and helping his district.”

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Two officers who were involved in the death of Tamir Rice are facing disciplinary charges.

UPDATED 1/12/17, 11:10 a.m. ET: Chargers owner Dean Spanos confirmed that he will be moving his team to Los Angeles in a letter released on Thursday morning: https://twitter.com/Chargers/status/819575906196824065 The team also changed their Twitter name immediately after the letter went out: https://twitter.com/ArashMarkazi/status/819575667339628544 See original story below. After five and a half decades, the San Diego Chargers […]

Another major Black figure decides to visit Trump Tower.   Following rapper Kanye West’s highly publicized visit to Trump Tower, and the announcement that singer Jennifer Holliday will be performing for the president-elect for inauguration, host Steve Harvey joins the ranks of Black people clamoring to connect with the reality star/mogul turned politician, Donald Trump. Harvey, who […]

The more logical expection for the repeal would be moving “smaller pieces of legislation” instead of a complete overhaul at once.   WASHINGTON, D.C.– The House of Representatives began the process of dismantling the Affordable Care Act on Friday, approving a budget resolution on a mostly party line vote. The vote was 227-198. The Senate […]

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Jennifer Holliday's publicist says the star has not yet confirmed participation at inauguration.