Not every black person makes it to college, and among those that do, not everyone graduates. But for the ones who go on to get that important credential, representing for their alma mater can become a big part of their lives. And there’s no better time to rep for your school than during college football […]

British actor Idris Elba is planning to open a healthcare clinic in Sierra Leone to provide support for sick families in his father’s homeland. The actor was born in England to African parents and admits he’s “embarrassed” he’s never visited his father’s birthplace or his mother’s hometown in Ghana. So he’s putting together plans to […]

World Champion Boxer Laila Ali and husband Curtis Conway welcomed their second child Sydney Conway early Monday morning.  She tweeted the good news about her new bundle of joy later Monday afternoon.

Make no mistake about it: Monday’s re-election announcement by President Obama is about the money. By filing papers with the Federal Election Commission, the president can begin to fundraise for his re-election campaign. In fact, his campaign has quietly been lining up events across the country for the next few months. Expect, for instance, to […]

Former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star DeShawn Snow has lost 30 pounds. Her weight loss kicked off after her very public divorce from NBA player Eric Snow. “I felt everything was out of my control,” Snow, 37, tells UsMagazine.com. “I had no control over anything that was happening in my life and the weight and […]

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Our favorite family matriarch Madea returns to the big screen in April and this times she’s bringing the whole family. Even with all the dysfunction and drama family brings to our lives, there is no denying the unconditional love that comes with them. As someone who recently participated in my own family reunion and as […]

Jalacy “Screamin’ Jay” Hawkins was a rock star musician who brought a gritty new sound to the stage with his hit song, “I Put a Spell On You.” http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/the_black_diaspora_news/27257

*Just when you thought you wouldn’t hear from Sade for another decade, the group (Sade and them) announces a release of “The Ultimate Collection” set to drop May 3. http://www.eurweb.com/?p=93539

Laila Ali gave birth to a baby girl on Monday, April 4. Her brand new daughter Sydney joins big brother Curtis “C.J.” Muhammad, age 2 1/2. Ali posted a message on Twitter: “I had my baby girl this morning! Sydney arrived on her due date at 3am! Everyone is happy and healthy.” Congrats! Mariah Carey […]

Studies show that a male peacock flares out its feathers when it is trying to get the female’s attention. Maybe this sweater by Motel will work some magic for you, too! Mohair blend (50% Acrylic, 25% Nylon, 15% Mohair, 10% Wool) Elbow length sleeves Cold hand wash $68.96 as ASOS Check out this week’s other […]

Daytime talk show host Wendy Williams’ feet are taking a beating on “Dancing With The Stars.” Wendy recently tweeted a pic of her busted up feet, and let’s just say it’s not pretty. The TV host survived the first round of cuts on Tuesday night in the dancing competition with partner Tony Dovolani. But it […]

Bobbi Brown is out with another pretty eye palette for Spring 2011. It contains six beautiful lilac to deep purple spring shades that are quite wearable including lid and liner shades, as well as a mini eye shadow brush and mini eye smudge brush. Runway to real life, a day at work to a night […]