Kwanzaa is a week long celebration honoring African-American heritage and culture that is celebrated by millions across the United States.
Dwight Meyrs known as Heavy D, died from a pulmonary embolism caused by deep leg vein thrombosis.
The autobiographical film by Dee Rees explores the issues of identity, alienation, and sexuality among black girls.
An autopsy conducted of Florida A&M University student and drum major who died last month showed he had extensive bleeding in his back and right shoulder.
Arizona police say they now believe 5-year-old missing Jhessye Shockley was discarded in a Tempe dumpster and now may be in a local landfill.
Chicago police are investigating a picture a girl shown tied up, bound, with her mouth, arms, and legs covered in duck tape.
The death of FAMU drum major, Robert Champion, has been ruled a homicide by The Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Singer Etta James, best known for her great rendition of "At Last" is terminally ill, doctors are asking for your prayers.
In the documentary 25-to-life, directed by Mike Brown, 27-year-old William Brawner comes to terms with the consequences of his secret of having HIV.
A teen who was spanked by his uncle for boasting about gang ties on his Facebook was found shot to death nearby his New Orleans home.
