The Grammy Awards, and pretty much any other “mainstream” (read white dominated) music awards show, tends to give black artists ghettoized accolades--“urban” “R&B” and “hip-hop” awards but never the “pop” awards – “Video of the Year” “Song of the Year,” “Album of the Year,” etc.

As the time has come again for us to honor those whose work in the fields of television, music, literature, film and social justice shone so brightly via the 48th Annual NAACP Image Awards, we’d like to take a moment to express our gratitude for those who made a tough year so much easier to survive.

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For the past eight years, the Obamas gave rap and Black music a place to call home.

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After meeting on Tuesday afternoon, GOP members collectively agreed not to move forward with their proposed changes.

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The president and Mrs. Obama have shown their love for black art (and artists)—from poetry and spoken word to actors and singers— throughout this most historic presidency.

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NBA star Kevin Durant has been the focus of the league’s free agency talks after he announced he would be leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder to sign with the Golden State Warriors on Monday.

Joseline Hernadez shook up the Internet last night when she posted a photo of what appears to be a baby bump. https://www.instagram.com/p/BHet_hbBtfp/ The reality star also posted a photo of red wine with the caption, “Red wine only,” which is reportedly “safe” to drink in moderation during pregnancy. https://www.instagram.com/p/BHVemI3jI8j/?taken-by=vh1joselinehernandez However, if you’re familiar with the […]

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During a meeting in Milwaukee on Thursday, Obama shared that he and his family will remain in Washington for a few years so that his youngest daughter, Sasha, can complete high school.