NewsOne Featured Video CLOSE Source: Paras Griffin / Getty All eyes were on Chloe Bailey tonight as she graced the 6th Annual Urban One Honors: Best in Black red carpet in Atlanta. The “In Pieces” artist was in the Peach City to receive Urban One Honors’ Generation Next Award. Chloe was one of several Black […]
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‘Don’t Stress Yourself Out’: Eve On Women Having Children Over 40
NewsOne Featured Video Source: Rodin Eckenroth / Getty Eve is happy to have had children later in life and encourages other women to pace themselves and live on their own terms. The Philly-born rapper said as much during a new interview with BBC radio. “I have a lot of things that I think I would […]
Read MorePRAYERS: Michael Strahan’s Daughter, Isabella, Diagnosed With Brain Tumor
NewsOne Featured Video Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty The daughter of NFL hall-of-famer and Good Morning America co-host Michael Strahan has opened up about her recent health diagnosis. MORE: FDA Seeks Ban On Hair-Straightening Products After Chemicals Linked To Cancer In Black Women On Thursday’s episode of GMA, Isabella Strahan revealed that she is undergoing treatment for a common […]
Read MoreThe Black Heroes Of The Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
NewsOne Featured Video Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman pays his respects to the late U.S. Capitol Police officer William “Billy” Evans as he lies in honor in the Rotunda at the U.S. Capitol on April 13, 2021, in Washington, D.C. | Source: Drew Angerer / Getty UPDATED: 6 p.m. ET, Jan. 5, 2024 Three years […]
Read MoreIs Rich Paul Becoming The Most Powerful Man In Sports?
NewsOne Featured Video Source: Michael Reaves / Getty UPDATED: 4:00 p.m. ET, Jan. 2, 2024 Rich Paul might be the most influential person in all of sports outside of Lebron James and he can’t dunk to save his life. The man is literally taking over the NBA with a cell phone. The mega-millionaire sports agent […]
Read MoreClaudine Gay Cites ‘Racial Animus’ As Harvard’s First Black President Resigns
NewsOne Featured Video Source: Kevin Dietsch / Getty Harvard’s first Black President, Claudine Gay, resigned Tuesday afternoon after claims of plagiarism and backlash from a congressional hearing. During the hearing, she discussed the university’s code of conduct policy about hate speech centered around Jews. In her resignation letter, Gay said it was an honor to hold […]
Read MoreHow To Throw A Vision Board Party With Trusted Friends To Ring In 2024
NewsOne Featured Video Source: Biserka Stojanovic / Getty What better way to welcome 2024 than with a vision board party?The end of the year wind down is prime time for rest, reflection, and goal setting for the new year. The holiday season usually brings lots of food, celebration, and feelings, but it’s also a good […]
Read MoreHow To Throw A Vision Board Party With Trusted Friends To Ring In 2024
NewsOne Featured Video Source: Biserka Stojanovic / Getty What better way to welcome 2024 than with a vision board party?The end of the year wind down is prime time for rest, reflection, and goal setting for the new year. The holiday season usually brings lots of food, celebration, and feelings, but it’s also a good […]
Read MoreMaurice Hines, Broadway Actor, Choreographer & Dancer, Dies at 80
NewsOne Featured Video Source: Dominik Bindl / Getty Legendary Broadway dancer, choreographer and actor Maurice Hines has died at the age of 80. His cousin and rep, Richard Nurse, confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that Hines, the older brother of fellow dance legend Gregory Hines, died on Friday (Dec. 29) of natural causes at the Actors Fund […]
Read MoreCan The US Economy Avoid A Recession In 2024?
NewsOne Featured Video Good things are in store in 2024. Sakorn Sukkasemsakorn/iStock/Getty Images Plus With economic forecasters rewriting their 2024 outlooks following recent moves from the Federal Reserve, The Conversation turned to two financial economists to share their thoughts on the upcoming year. D. Brian Blank and Brandy Hadley are professors who study finance, firm […]
Read More8 New Year Superstitions To Spark A Successful 2024
NewsOne Featured Video Source: Oleksandr Sytnyk / Getty The transition from one year to the next is a time steeped in tradition, filled with hopes, resolutions and a dash of superstition. Around the world, various cultures embrace unique customs and beliefs as they bid farewell to the old year and usher in the new. Let’s […]
Read MoreBlack New Year Traditions That Will Bring You Good Luck
NewsOne Featured Video Source: andreswd / Getty This year, Americans have battled a plethora of issues including inflation, an unaffordable housing market, and even lingering COVID cases that have seen an uptick this winter. Black Americans in particular have been drastically impacted by many of these issues. But, at the end of every year, there […]
Read MoreWhy Do Black Moms Make Us Eat Black-Eyed Peas On New Year’s Day?
NewsOne Featured Video Source: ollo / Getty UPDATED: 8:00 a.m. ET, Dec. 26, 2023 — New’s Year’s Day is upon us and ahh…I can smell it now. The buttery aroma of black-eyed peas simmering away in Mom’s special crockpot as she gears up to stir in a generous helping of rice. Now, if your family […]
Read MoreTrials, Triumph and Sisterhood: Oprah, Fantasia, Taraji P. Henson, Talk The Color Purple
The Color Purple cast joins Erica Campbell of Get Up Mornings for a highly-anticipated exclusive interview! Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple novel, once wrote, “I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple…and don’t notice it.” It rang true in 1982, 1985, and still does in 2023. While many […]
Read MoreFestive Family-Friendly Activities To Do For The Holidays
NewsOne Featured Video As much as we all love to spend our money and buy presents for others, the joy of the holidays is about Christ’s birthday and a reminder of the importance of family. Christmas hits differently when you have children. As a mom of two, it’s less about me and my fiance, and […]
Read MoreWhat Was The Black Christmas Boycott Of 1963?
NewsOne Featured Video Source: Archive Photos / Getty During the winter of 1963, while America celebrated the holidays, Black people in Greenville, North Carolina decided to take action, challenge the status quo and demand change. This was the birth of the Black Christmas Boycott of 1963, also known as the Christmas Sacrifice. The Black Christmas […]
Read MoreThe Sordid History Of Sundown Towns In America
NewsOne Featured Video Source: Bettmann / Getty Sundown towns, places where Black and non-white Americans face the threat of harassment and violence for simply existing, are an under-discussed part of American history. This makes sense as America can’t help but sugarcoat its history. Lies are easier to swallow than the truth, especially when they reinforce […]
Read MoreOprah Credits Medication And Lifestyle Change For Latest Weight Loss
NewsOne Featured Video Source: Taylor Hill / Getty With the help of weight loss medications, Oprah Winfrey is now seven pounds away from her goal of 160 lbs. She admitted to using prescriptions and other weight management tools with PEOPLE magazine this week. Queen Oprah is this week’s PEOPLE cover girl. “The fact that there’s a medically approved prescription […]
Read MoreWhat Was Christmas Like For Slaves In America?
NewsOne Featured Video Source: MPI / Getty When Americans think of Christmas, it usually involves positive thoughts of family, friendship and love. But as we immerse ourselves in the holiday spirit, it’s important to reflect on the history of Christmas from perspectives that have been lost in time. One of American history’s most poignant and […]
Read MoreThe Ultimate Gift Guide For The Black Intellectual Man
NewsOne Featured Video Source: andreswd / Getty ‘Tis the season of gift-giving, but sometimes it can seem nearly impossible to find the right gift for the important Black men in our lives. They love all kinds of things, from working hard to provide for their loving families to reclining in their cozy chairs for a […]
Read MoreNever Forget: The ‘Vicksburg Massacre’ Lynched Hundreds Of African Americans Defending Black Sheriff In Mississippi
NewsOne Featured Video Source: Buyenlarge / Getty UPDATED: 9:30 a.m. ET, Dec. 7, 2023 On this day in history, hundreds of African Americans were lynched for coming to the defense of the first Black sheriff in a Mississippi county in 1874. It is one of the more shameful aspects of American history that has seemingly […]
Read MoreThe Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide For Your Best Friend
NewsOne Featured Video CLOSE Source: Various brands / Website If shopping for your best friend produces an alarming amount of anxiety, then this holiday gift guide is for you. When I think of gifts for my BFF, I default to things that will make her life easier. Women wear many hats in life, and alternating […]
Read MoreSean “Diddy” Combs To Temporarily Step Down as REVOLT Chairman
NewsOne Featured Video Source: Phillip Faraone / Getty Following a string of sexual assault accusations and lawsuits, Sean “Diddy” Combs is temporarily stepping down as chairman of REVOLT TV. In a TMZ exclusive, sources say that the embattled music mogul made this difficult decision last week. Combs’ goal in this decision was to not allow the […]
Read MoreGiving Tuesday: Contrary To Popular Belief, Black Folks Have Been Philanthropists ‘Since The Beginning Of Time’
NewsOne Featured Video Source: Frederick M. Brown / Getty UPDATED: 2:00 a.m. ET, Nov. 27, 2023 — Original story: Nov. 27, 2018: Black people — despite finding themselves at the bottom rung of the nation’s economic ladder — are collectively among the top ranks of financial contributors to charitable causes. As Giving Tuesday arrives this […]
Read MoreCyber Monday: Lifestyle Deals You Need To Shop ASAP
Source: Courtesy of Dosso Beauty / Courtesy of Dosso Beauty Would you believe me if I told you that 2023 is almost in the history books? It’s a bit crazy to wrap our minds around such an intriguing year coming to an end, but here we are. That said, Turkey Day is less than a […]
Read MoreA Comprehensive Guide To Buying Black During The Holidays
NewsOne Featured Video Source: Portra / Getty Black-owned businesses are a very important aspect of Black culture. They give us jobs, foster products that are geared towards us, and promote entrepreneurship in our communities. But without our support, many Black businesses wouldn’t be able to survive. In this day in age, it might seem difficult […]
Read MoreHere’s A List Of Black-Owned Businesses For Your Black Friday Shopping
NewsOne Featured Video Source: JGI/Jamie Grill / Getty It’s that time of year again! Black Friday is upon us, and I’m sure your email is popping up with deals. Weeding through all the spam can be stressful, especially to find the best products that suit your fancy. And if you’re one of those people who get […]
Read MoreTips For Managing Grief During The Holidays
NewsOne Featured Video Source: miniseries / Getty UPDATED: Nov. 23, 2023 Grief can have a particular sting during the holidays. Whether it’s the first year without a special someone or it’s been years, grief can take many forms. And the loss of a loved one or the end of a meaningful relationship can impact our […]
Read MoreDozens Of The Most Hilarious ‘Thanksgiving With Black Families’ Memes And Gifs
NewsOne Featured Video CLOSE Source: Granger Wootz / Getty UPDATED: 10:00 a.m. ET, Nov. 23, 2023 The holidays are here again and there is nothing like a good ol’ black folks Thanksgiving! A time when the family from all over the country get together to enjoy a good meal and even better conversation that is […]
Read MoreBlack Business Love: Support These Black-Owned Brands On Black Friday
NewsOne Featured Video CLOSE Source: HECTOR RETAMAL / Getty Black Friday is around the corner! It is the perfect time to recognize, encourage and celebrate the Black-owned businesses in our community that span across the nation. Check out a list of Black-owned accessory and clothing brands to support this upcoming Black Friday inside. MORE: The […]
Read MoreKeke Palmer Will Host ‘BET’s 2023 Soul Train Awards,’ And We Can’t Wait
NewsOne Featured Video Source: Mike Coppola / Getty Keke Palmer has been named the next host of BET’s Soul Train Awards. And we can’t wait. The multihyphenate bombshell will join the ranks of Deon Cole, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold, and Erykah Badu, who have all hosted the Night of Soul. BET announced her selection, as well as the night’s […]
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