Racism

Amy Schumer Responds to "Formation" Backlash

Joan Cusack, Raven Goodwin, Goldie Hawn and Wanda Sykes also filmed the video tribute to Beyoncé

October 28, 2016

Jay Z Calls War on Drugs an "Epic Fail": "It's Time to Rethink Our Policy and Laws"

Rapper highlights racial injustice and problems with incarceration in politically charged video

September 15, 2016

Miss Teen USA Karlie Hay Defends Keeping Her Crown: "I've Grown From Then"

"I'm just going to try to learn from it and move forward," she says of using racial slurs in 2013 and 2014

August 2, 2016

Michael Jordan "Can No Longer Stay Silent" on Police Shootings, Makes $2 Million Donation

NBA legend is "saddened and frustrated by the divisive rhetoric and racial tensions that seem to be getting worse as of late"

July 25, 2016

Justin Timberlake Accused of Appropriating Black Culture: "I Feel Misunderstood"

Actor praises Jesse Williams' speech at the 2016 BET Awards and gets flak on Twitter

June 27, 2016

Paul McCartney Admits He Was Unintentionally "Racist" as a Kid

Musician explains that he didn't understand certain phrases

June 6, 2016

J.K. Rowling Slams "Racists" Unhappy Black Actress Will Play Hermione in Harry Potter Play

The production, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, opens in previews this week

June 5, 2016

Azealia Banks Calls Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift "Basic"

Rapper goes off on Twitter rant following 2015 MTV VMAs and even takes an indirect dig at Beyoncé

September 2, 2015