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It only less than three hours for a jury to sentence Dylann Roof to death. Roof was found guilty of murder for massacring nine black worshipers who’d invited him to Bible study at Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC. Roof represented himself in the trial and failed to offer witnesses or evidence to clear him of the charges. […]
Starting this summer, North Carolina food stamp recipients will be required to prove that they are either volunteering, working or taking classes for 20 hours a week in order to receive benefits. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! It’s actually a federal requirement for people under age 50 without children, but it was suspended in 2008 […]
Kanye West is known for being controversial and 2016 was no different. Yeezy made national headlines on several occasions during the year, each time giving us more reason to question his sanity. Here’s our list of the top 10 times we had to step back and wonder – why do we still f*uck with ‘Ye? […]
For better or for worst, 2016 is drawing to an end and with it, the good, the bad and the ‘OMG, I must have it.’ What an incredible and expressive year for fashion! Was it all worth going ‘gaga’ over? Nope, absolutely not! Trends like flash tattoos and septum piercings deserved nothing more than a […]
Cam Newton had everyone hitting the dab in 2015, making it arguably the biggest dance of the year. This year the biggest dance craze wasn’t just one dance; it was a compilation of all the most popular dances all rolled into full-fledged dance routines turned dance challenges. Here are the most popular dance challenges, in […]
Brother & sister Reggie and Denada  have been watching movies together since Reg was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. They’ve turned their passion for movies into a more than just a date between siblings. They now rate the movies they see at Sibling Filmary. Since they are the hood’s favorite movie critics, we have asked them […]
Commentary I thought I was ready for the Smithsonian’s newly opened The National Museum of African American History and Culture. Afterall, I’d seen the original “Roots,” “Twelve Years A Slave” and “Django.” I’ve immersed myself in Black history from visiting arts museum, Civil Rights Museums and reading countless books. I know my Black history. Still, […]
The year of 2016 promises not to end quietly. Another acting favorite has died. TMZ broke the news that actor Alan Thicke, a beloved TV dad and the father of R&B star Robin Thicke, died at age 69. Thicke’s agent confirmed the news with CNN. His widow, actress Gloria Loring, confirmed his death on Facebook. […]