Rapper Kanye West, on the receiving end in the music world after backing President Donald Trump, sparked fresh outrage Tuesday when he called slavery “a choice.” The rapper, never shy about expressing himself, made the…
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Danielle Herrington becomes third black woman to be on Sports Illustrated cover
Danielle Herrington is “beyond speechless” after she was chosen as the cover girl for this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. The 24-year-old beauty has taken to her Instagram account to reflect on her success, thanking…
DNA shows first modern Briton had dark skin, blue eyes
The first modern Briton had dark skin and blue eyes, London scientists said on Wednesday, following groundbreaking DNA analysis of the remains of a man who lived 10,000 years ago. Known as “Cheddar Man” after…
Chinese rapper accused of sexism blames ‘black music’
After drawing public criticism for lyrics deemed sexist and promoting drug use, one of China’s best-known rappers has dug an even deeper hole by blaming the influence of “black music”. PG One came under fire…
#Conservation: Sanctuary celebrates first Black Rhino birth
The Sera Community Rhino Sanctuary in Kenya celebrated the first Black Rhino calf being born in the community-owned sanctuary on 11th of March, 2016. The calf made history by being the first black rhino to be…
Do black actresses really have it tough? Chris Rock speaks out.
Chris Rock thinks black women have the “hardest gig in show business”. The 50-year-old comic insists Jennifer Lawrence – who sparked debate last year when she revealed she was paid less than her male ‘American…
Time for black or gay 007, says Brosnan
The next James Bond could be black or gay, argues 007 veteran Pierce Brosnan. “Sure. Why not?” the Irish star was quoted as telling men’s magazine Details when asked if he could picture a gay…
Black Miss Japan fights for race revolution
Ariana Miyamoto entered the Miss Universe Japan beauty contest after a mixed-race friend committed suicide. And she endured abuse after winning the crown because of her skin colour. Far from being put off by the…
African company creates the first black emoticons
A Mauritius-based app company called Oju Africa has created the first black emoticons adding racial diversity by introducing its own set of Afro emoticons on Google Play Store. Oju Africa is sharing with the world, “African…
Hip-hop musician Emmanuel Jal nominated for Best African Style
The Diversity Advancement Network will be hosting the Black Canadian Awards ceremony on 7 June 2014 at the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Theater in Toronto, Canada. This diversity event, celebrates success stories and achievements of trail-blazers…