Five Black athletes who were targeted by the FBI for being Black
It turns out a Black athlete didn't actually have to do much to be considered a potential threat back then. All he had to do was be successful. Here are the stories of five Black athletes who were targeted by the FBI — some without ever knowing it.
Lee Daniels, 'Billie Holiday' cast on government's racist harassment of legendary singer
Lee Daniels, star Andra Day and cast talk about acclaimed new drama "The United States vs. Billie Holiday" — and point out double standard of how she was investigated for drug use while white peers like Judy Garland were not.
Footaction debuts #No1WaySeeingBlack collection in celebration of Black History Month
The capsule highlights the efforts of Black creatives and Black-owned businesses championing cultural pride through product, advocacy and community engagement.
Mary J. Blige on how 'reliving' her pain helps others heal: 'I don't mind that being my job on this Earth'
"When you sing those lyrics, it lives again. And I think I've been blessed with the gift to do that and not get harmed by it."
Under Armour's Black History Month collab aims to capture the 'beauty in the struggle'
Photographer, activist and Under Armour designer Devin Allen joined Yahoo Finance Live to discuss his new UNDR ARMR x DVNLLN Collection, celebrating Black History, Baltimore, and what he is doing to lift up the Black community.
Activist Asanni Armon Reminds Us To Show Up For Black Transgender Women
Host Shaquille Romblay talks to the founder of For The Gworls about the importance of declaring “Black Trans Lives Matter.”
How to stay committed to Black allyship: 'Prepare for a marathon, because this isn't a sprint'
Rectifying 400 years of systemic inequities plaguing the Black community will be long and arduous work.
Netflix pledges $100 million to improve the diversity in its shows
Based on a study conducted by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, while Netflix's shows had made progress towards inclusion, there are still improvements to be made. To do that, Netflix announced a Fund for Creative Equity that will see it invest $100 million over five years.
Ex-Jazz F Elijah Millsap says he's doubtful NBA investigation into racism allegations will be fair
Millsap doubled down on what he claims Jazz executive Dennis Lindsey said to him.
Black Lives Matter helped elevate Black content creators on social media — who now feel an 'obligation' to educate, inform
Months after black squares filled social media feeds, Black content creators are working to keep allies accountable.
It's so fitting that Renee Montgomery helped rid the WNBA of Kelly Loeffler
There is something so satisfying about a Black woman being part of the ownership group.
'Married to Medicine' star Dr. Imani Walker says mental health crisis in the Black community is 'dire'
Dr. Imani Walker noted the higher rate of mental illness in the black community.
How LeBron James helped Renee Montgomery buy the Atlanta Dream
Thanks to LeBron James and "More Than A Vote," Renee Montgomery was able to join the ownership group that purchased the Atlanta Dream.
While Chris Webber waits for the Hall of Fame, he's helping minorities in the cannabis industry
While Webber waits for the call, he’s joined with JW Asset Management to launch a $100 million private equity cannabis fund that will invest in companies led by minority entrepreneurs pursuing careers in the cannabis sector.
Lingerie boutique CEO caters to breast cancer survivors with customizable prosthetics, post-surgical bras
Jasmine Jones, CEO of Cherry Blossom Intimates, a lingerie boutique near Washington, D.C. discusses offering breast cancer survivors customizable prosthetics and post-surgical bras.
Renee Montgomery part of ownership group buying Dream from former Sen. Kelly Loeffler
Renee Montgomery, a two-time WNBA champion, announced her retirement this month.
Polls show less enthusiasm for reopening schools without teacher vaccinations among minority and lower-income communities
New polling has found that some of the communities most affected by COVID-19 are more likely to support waiting for teachers to be vaccinated before reopening schools.
Black coaches advocacy group urging athletes to weigh Tennessee GOP anthem push before committing to schools in state
After a recent push by Tennessee legislators to prevent players from taking a knee during the national anthem, Black Coaches United is urging players to take the move into consideration before committing to a school in the state.
Why allyship means 'creating space' for the oppressed, then 'getting out of the way'
Day 4 of our challenge to be a better ally is about creating space for those who are oppressed, and then getting out of the way.
Black History is American History: Why Black History Matters
Black History is American History: Why Black History Matters
UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis opens up about being a young Black athlete: ‘I was always told that I didn’t have the look’
The 22-year-old gets candid about her struggles of coming to terms with her identity.
Nike teams up with kids' financial literacy platform to help address racial inequality
Nike and youth-focused financial platform Goalsetter are teaming up to help young Americans with financial literacy.
Kelly Rowland talks heart health and why being pregnant during the pandemic 'actually helped': 'I was already inside the house'
The singer opens up about staying healthy, managing parenting stress and counting to keep her cool.
'Can’t ignore the racial disparities:' Black Americans' net worth is one-seventh of whites
The median net worth of Black families is $142,330 — or just one-seventh of the $980,550 in wealth accumulated by white Americans, according to a new study from LendingTree.
Dwyane Wade had 'great day' golfing with Tiger Woods day before car crash
Wade is grateful that Woods took the time to golf with him and give him pointers.
Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall reveal the MAGA joke they cut from 'Coming 2 America'
The gag in question would have taken place in the Queens establishment that served as the location for some of the funniest moments in the original movie.