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Women’s Health: Supporting Community-Based Efforts to Help Families Eat Healthy Food

May is Women’s Health Month and it's never too early or late to make healthy changes so you look and feel your best! You can take control of your health and help others in your family too!

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New Ford CEO's Resume Includes Furniture And Football

Hackett, 62, was named Monday to replace Mark Fields, who was ousted after a three-year tenure. The stock price fell almost 40% with Fields in charge, and Ford fell behind competitors in the race to develop electric and later self-driving cars.

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TV One Special "National Urban League Presents: State of Black America Town Hall" Sparks National Conversation On Racial and Economic Justice, Premiers Wednesday, May 31 at 8pm ET

Moderated by News One’s Roland Martin, Historic TV Presentation Is Supported by AT&T, Bank of America, Eli Lilly and Company &Toyota

For the first time in Urban League history, its annual State of Black America® report is the basis for a nationally-televised special.

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How Facebook Decides What Violent And Explicit Content Is Allowed

As the company scrambles to deal with videos of suicide and murder posted on its platform, a report from The Guardian gives new insights into the uncomfortable role the social media giant now plays as a content regulator.

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Red Nose Day Founder Says 'Love Actually' Short Was An Easy Sell

In just a few days, "Love Actually" fans will find out what has happened to their favorite characters since the film first turned audiences into absolute mush 14 years ago.

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Black Lawmaker Received Racist Threats After Calling for Impeachment

Rep. Al Green played recordings at a town hall on Saturday of racist threats he received after recently calling for President Donald Trump's impeachment.

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Trump Is Proposing Massive Cuts to Food Stamps. His Voters Might Not Like That

The budget President Donald Trump is expected to unveil this week will include massive cuts to Medicaid, to child tax credit, to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families -- and to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) aka food stamps

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Chris Christie: I warned Trump about Flynn

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said on Monday that if it were up to him, retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn never would have had a White House job.

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Letterman Doesn't Regret Hosting Trump On Set

Longtime TV talk show star David Letterman, now in retirement, has no regrets about playing host to then-businessman and reality TV boss Donald Trump time and time again over the years.

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When The Circus Leaves Town Forever And You're Looking for Work

Benny Ibarra has worked in a circus for as long as he can remember. When most kids his age obsessed over bicycles and bubbles, he was a 5-year-old clown, scampering around in an oversized pants as pants-less adult clown chased after him.

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Beyonce Shows Off Baby Bump At "Carter Push" Baby Shower

Beyonce and Jay-Z celebrate the impending birth of the newest additions to the Carter clan.

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Times Square Victim's Dad Writes Thank-you Letter to NYC

Tom Elsman can barely process the grief of losing his daughter in last week's Times Square rampage. But he made sure to write a letter thanking the people of New York City.

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Kelly Clarkson May Not Be Welcome in Nashville If Its Hockey Team Doesn't Win

Kelly Clarkson may be one of the most popular artists in the country, but she could be persona non grata in Nashville if its hockey team doesn't win.

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Jury Selection Begins in Bill Cosby's Assault Trial

For decades, he was one of America's most popular entertainers.

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Campus Killing: Suspect Is a Member of 'Alt-Reich' Facebook Group, Police Say

A judge has denied bond for a white University of Maryland student accused of fatally stabbing a young black student at a campus bus stop.

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Nicki Minaj Donates To Development Of Village In India

Nicki has been contributing money to provide the village with computers, wells, and a reading program.

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Children’s Museum of Houston Expands Beyond the Limits of Your Imagination During Sci-Fi Summer

The Children’s Museum of Houston’s “Sci-Fi Summer” will take you to infinity and beyond! From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, you’re invited to take off on an out-of-this world adventure where imagination and reality collide. Come and explore the endless possibilities of time, space and mind-boggling discoveries where there are no limits to where you’re going, even if it means doing it all over again.

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May 15 Declared Earnest Pugh Day in Houston; Concept Video for "I Need You To Breathe" Released Today!

May 15 Proclaimed “Earnest Pugh Day” In Houston, Texas

Coming off of the heels of a lavish red carpet affair attended by luminaries including the Mayor of Houston, Earnest Pugh announces the release of the “I Need You to Breathe” concept video. The resplendent clip was directed by Keith Williams, President and Creative Director, EPM Music Group.

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Chance the Rapper Poses with Musical Scores T-shirt

Chance the Rapper and the winning T-shirt design for The Pavilion’s Musical Scores program

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Kiehl's Since 1851 Unifies Men's Routine With New Grooming Solutions Line

Six-Piece Line Offers Every Man the Ultimate Grooming Regimen

As male grooming trends have evolved in recent years, so has the need for efficacious products to groom and style beards and hair. Kiehl’s Since 1851 – a longtime leader in men’s skincare – is proud to offer men an essential toolkit to achieve their desired look, whether it’s perfectly polished or deliberately wild.