Black Lives Matter

Kendrick Sampson, Tessa Thompson & 300 Black Artists Call on Hollywood to Divest From Police

Developed alongside Black Lives Matter co-founders Patrisse Cullors and Melina Abdullah, the letter also demands that Hollywood divest from anti-Black content

June 23, 2020

E!'s Justin Sylvester Weighs in on Matt James' Bachelor Casting & Vanderpump Rules Firings

Heather McDonald and Justin Sylvester had an in-depth conversation about race in Hollywood on her Juicy Scoop podcast

June 23, 2020

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NASCAR's Bubba Wallace Responds to Claims Noose Incident Was a Hoax or Staged

NASCAR's only black full-time racer addresses doubters and opens up about the FBI investigation into what he calls a "despicable act of racism"

June 23, 2020

Activist Oluwatoyin Salau Death Investigation: Man Allegedly Confesses to Rape, Killing

Following the death of Black Lives Matter activist Oluwatoyin Salau, more details have been released regarding who allegedly killed her and how.

June 23, 2020

Alicia Keys Hosting Nick News Special About Race for Nickelodeon

Alicia Keys will host Kids, Race & Unity: A Nick News Special for Nickelodeon.

June 23, 2020

Lena Waithe Says It's Been a "Humbling" Experience Helping People on Instagram Pay Bills

Amid the Black Lives Matter movement, Lena Waithe has been helping those on the "front lines" by paying their bills.

June 23, 2020

E!'s Justin Sylvester Talks Race & Inclusion With Elaine Welteroth, Cynthia Bailey & Dr. Jackie Walters

Daily Pop co-host Justin Sylvester moderates an open dialogue with Bravo's Elaine Welteroth, Cynthia Bailey and Dr. Jackie Walters

June 23, 2020

Michelle Obama on Rooting Out Racism: "We've All Got to Do the Honest, Uncomfortable Work"

Michelle Obama shared with Shonda Rhimes for Harper's Bazaar what gives her hope amid this current time and how to fight "for real justice."

June 22, 2020

Jessica Mulroney's Husband Ben Steps Away From Talk Show Following Sasha Exeter Controversy

Jessica Mulroney's husband Ben announces he will no longer co-host eTalk after his wife allegedly made threatening remarks to Black influencer Sasha Exeter

June 22, 2020

Russell Wilson Addresses Black Lives Matter Movement in Personal 2020 ESPYS Opening

Co-host Russell Wilson kicks off the 2020 ESPYS by pleading for change. Hear his about the Black Lives Matter movement.

June 22, 2020

X-Factor's Alexandra Burke Recalls Being Told to "Bleach" Her Skin

X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke detailed her experiences in the music industry in an emotional Instagram video.

June 20, 2020

Beyoncé Blesses Fans With a New Song That Also Supports Black-Owned Businesses

In true Beyoncé fashion, the iconic songstress surprised released a new song on Juneteenth, which also supports Black-owned businesses.

June 20, 2020

Gabrielle Union, John Legend Among 1,000 "Black Artists for Freedom" Calling for End to Racial Inequality

Gabrielle Union, John Legend and over 1,000 more artists sign demands from the Black Artists for Freedom collective, in order to end racial inequality

June 20, 2020

Willow Smith Expresses Hope in Younger Generation's Ability to Achieve Racial Equality

During Friday's Red Table Talk, Willow Smith weighed in on the younger generation's fight for racial equality

June 19, 2020

The #VogueChallenge Reimagines the Fashion Industry With More Representation

The viral #VogueChallenge has become a movement, with creatives across the world reimagining the magazine's covers to show more diversity.

June 19, 2020

Kim Kardashian, Gabrielle Union and More Stars Honor Juneteenth

Hollywood is marking Juneteenth on social media. See what Iman, Sarah Hyland, Lupita Nyong’o and more stars have to say about the special day.

June 19, 2020

RHOA's Porsha Williams Calls on All Americans to Celebrate Juneteenth in Powerful Essay

The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams discusses the importance of Juneteenth on Today.com

June 19, 2020

Police Officer Involved in Breonna Taylor's Death to Be Fired

Brett Hankison was served a letter about his employment status following the March death of Breonna Taylor. Read the letter regarding the officer's termination.

June 19, 2020

Taylor Swift Gives Employees the Day Off as She Calls for Juneteenth to Be a National Holiday

In honor of Juneteenth, Taylor Swift shared that she has given her employees the day off and called for it to be recognized as a national holiday.

June 19, 2020

Don Cheadle Recalls Being Stopped By Police "More Times Than I Can Count"

Don Cheadle opened up about his past experiences with racism and the police during a candid interview on The Tonight Show.

June 19, 2020

Watch Marlo Hampton Lead Bravo Stars in a Powerful Black Lives Matter PSA: "We Can No Longer Be Silent"

The Real Housewives of Atlanta star was joined by Kandi Burruss, Nene Leakes, Ashley Darby, Dr. Jaqueline Walters and more Bravo stars

June 19, 2020

Jeffree Star Speaks Out After "Offensive" and "Derogatory" Website Resurfaces

Jeffree Star says the person who used to post "offensive" and "derogatory" images is "long gone," despite recent spat with Kameron Lester

June 19, 2020

Sue Bird Promises the 2020 ESPYs Will Not "Shy Away" From Addressing Racial Inequality

Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe and Russell Wilson discuss how the ESPYs will contribute to the current conversation around race in a pre-show conference hosted on Thursday

June 18, 2020

Jennifer Lawrence Joins Twitter for a Good Cause

The "X-Men" actress is using the social media platform to support the Black Lives Matter movement and to highlight an anti-corruption campaign called RepresentUs.

June 18, 2020

Gabrielle Union Shares How Her Upbringing Changed the Way She's Raising Her Kids

Gabrielle Union explained how she teaches her children their worth and that they are not responsible for educating ignorant people.

June 18, 2020