Black Lives Matter

When the disappointing and outrageous news broke today that all of the officers tried in the Freddie Gray murder case had been acquitted, most people were shocked, saddened and disheartened by another injustice of a black man being murdered with no one held accountable. However it wasn’t just regular citizens who were highly upset, as […]

On the second night of the Democratic National Convention, the Mothers of the Movement took the stage to share why they are supporting Hillary Clinton for president during an emotional and heart-wrenching address to delegates. Geneva Reed-Veal, the mother of Sandra Bland – who was found dead hanging in a jail cell after an “unlawful traffic stop” […]

But this RNC feels different. Dangerous. And that concern is not stemming from the militarized police forces surrounding the convention center, no matter how unsettling.

But this RNC feels different. Dangerous. And that concern is not stemming from the militarized police forces surrounding the convention center, no matter how unsettling.

It was just last week that a Yale employee made national news when he destroyed a glass panel in the campus dining hall that depicted slaves picking cotton. Corey Menafee was arrested and fired after destroying campus property, but today he got some good news involving the incident.   ABC News is reporting that Corey […]

At Interactive One (Hello Beautiful, NewsOne, Global Grind, The Urban Daily and BlackPlanet) we champion diversity and commonly say, “Culture starts here.” But the news of the day is damning. What is the value of diversity when we live in an insanely, divided world? What is the point of celebrating culture if the very culture […]

It’s not uncommon for someone to voice their disgust and general disbelief for the things said by those on the Fox News network, but the point is driven home further when that someone happens to be a celebrity. Actor, comedian and activist D.L. Hughley was a guest on news anchor Megyn Kelly’s show and things […]

Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James spoke out about racial profiling and police violence.

Almost a week after the tragic events that took place in Dallas and claimed the lives of five police officers, a memorial service was held today to formally lay them rest and attended by President Obama. The President gave a moving speech about the fallen officers and also the state of violence and guns in […]

Muflahi was one of two people to come forward with footage of Sterling's shooting last Tuesday. The store owner released his video exclusively to The Daily Beast on Wednesday. Since Sterling's death, a man he considered a friend, problems have mounted for the Triple S Mart owner.