Djimon Hounsou on battling ‘systemic racism,’ and reconnecting Black people to their African roots
Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou talks about his philanthropic work, and how ‘systemic racism’ means he’s still ...
Rep. Maxine Waters slams media ‘playing politics’ over wildfires and begs people to uplift Altadena’s Black community
"Don't use up this precious time to do petty politics," Congresswoman Maxine Waters said in an interview with NewsNation's ...
Video Shows Black People Helping — Not Looting — During LA Wildfires
Online users falsely alleged a video of Black family members and friends moving items from a home during the January 2025 ...
Shattered in the Fire: A Historic Black Haven
For Black residents, Altadena represented something more than suburban living. It was a foothold in generational prosperity.
‘Nickel Boys’ Awakens Black Cinema’s Time Revolution
RaMell Ross, A.V. Rockwell, Raven Jackson and Garrett Bradley are the new Black directors chronicling Black life at a ...
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In Altadena, where many Black families became homeowners, displaced residents grapple with grief and uncertainty
The community has been a sanctuary for Black residents. Homeownership for African Americans in Altadena is about 81% — close ...
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The Mystery Of Why So Many of These Black Superstars Hail From Racially-Charged South Carolina... Explained
From Viola Davis to Charlamagne Tha God, there is a good reason why troubled South Carolina is home to Black excellence.
Egg Freezing Is More Accessible Than Ever — Why Are Black Women Utilizing It Less?
Black women have more difficulty getting pregnant, so why aren’t more undergoing egg freezing procedures? Here’s how systemic ...
A D.C. artist’s glowing monuments to Black lives
Tsedaye Makonnen’s ethereal pillars at the African Art Museum pay tribute to victims of violence and the perils of migration.
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[Opinion] Take a Peek Inside the Homes of Alicia Keys and Swizz Beats; Meagan Good, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Kendrick Lamar; See Childhood Homes of Some of …
Meagan Good is known for her iconic movie roles, but when it’s time to go home, the actress told EBONY Magazine she finds ...
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Generations of Black families built their lives in Altadena. Then the Eaton Fire swept through LA
During the illegal and discriminatory practice of redlining, generations of Black families put down roots in Altadena where ...
Generational Black Homes in LA Reduced to Ash Amid Growing Wildfires
Throughout Los Angeles, ash, smoke, wind, and flames are rewriting the landscape and, although less publicized, Black history ...