National News, News

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors discussed two separate fixes for an ignition switch defect in 2005 but canceled both of them without taking action, according to a memo released Sunday by the House subcommittee investigating GM’s handling of the defect and a subsequent recall. GM last month recalled 2.6 million small cars because their ignition […]

National News, News

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Two miles beneath the sea surface where satellites and planes are looking for debris from the missing Malaysian jet, the ocean floor is cold, dark, covered in a squishy muck of dead plankton and — in a potential break for the search — mostly flat. The troubling exception is a […]

Ever since “Saturday Night Live” hired comedienne Sasheer Zamata and two new Black writers, the comedy sketch show has been funnier than ever. And, last…

Entertainment

If you went to see more than one movie in 2013, then you are not alone. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a recent study from the Motion Picture Association of America found a significant increase in African-American attendance at movie theaters last year. The MPAA estimates that more than 170 million African-Americans went to the movies […]

Judging by his high-profile clients, Lenny Kravitz’s interior design company is definitely making him a pretty penny. According to reports, the actress Jennifer Aniston recently…

Gossip, Newsletter

Now we sure hope black folk won’t take this the wrong way, but actor Jeffrey Wright does not consider himself a “black man in Hollywood.” That’s probably because he lives in Brooklyn. The 47-year-old actor, who is part of the “Hunger Games” franchise, lets his work speak for itself. And although he’s not considered a household name, […]

Gossip

According to  WCVB, Love & Hip Hop Atlanta star Benzino’s 36-year-old nephew, Gai Scott has been charged with his shooting earlier today. Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz…

Life & Style

Here’s a healthier twist on a Southern staple, highlighting the bold flavors you love. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients…