Ken Burns Planning Muhammad Ali Doc
The PBS documentarian announced Tuesday that he and two partners will make a two-part, four-hour film about the former heavyweight champ, who died last June. Burns, his daughter Sarah and David McMahon collaborated for a PBS documentary on Jackie Robinson that debuted last year.
N.W.A. To Be Preserved By Library of Congress
First it became the basis for an Oscar-nominated movie. Now, “Straight Outta Compton” — the groundbreaking album from rap group N.W.A. and a one-time flashpoint in the nation’s culture wars — has been selected for the prestigious National Recording Registry.
Queen Latifah, Wendell Pierce Join Master P Biopic
Master P has announced that his biopic, “King of the South,” will begin shooting this summer in his New Orleans hometown with Queen Latifah and “The Wire’s” Wendell Pierce committed to the project.
Proposed Budget Cuts for 2017 Include AIDS, AmeriCorps Programs
The Trump administration has given Congress a lengthy list of ways to cut $18 billion from the federal budget this year in an effort to offset its request for additional defense spending.
Imad's Syrian Kitchen: Bringing the Tastes of Damascus to London
As a Syrian refugee living in the UK, Imad Alarnab has faced many hardships. But even in the most difficult of times, one thing never faded: his love of Syrian cuisine.
John Legend Surprises London Commuters With Mini-concert
Commuters at London's St. Pancras Station were more than just "Ordinary People" Wednesday morning.
Storm Chasers Killed in Crash While Tracking Tornado
The three storm chasers pursued the raging tornadoes for years. When others fled, they drove closer to the spinning winds.
Kingston: No Difference Between Making Fun of Trump's Hair and Waters' Hair
A former adviser to President Donald Trump's campaign, referring to the controversy over Bill O'Reilly's remarks about Rep. Maxine Waters, said Wednesday there was a partisan double standard when it comes to making fun of someone's hair.
DREAMer To Be Released After 6 Weeks in ICE Custody
Daniel Ramirez Medina, whose immigration case drew widespread attention, will be released Wednesday, said his legal team.
Could Kidnapping Law Work in Tennessee Teacher's Favor?
Tennessee's kidnapping law is a little ... well, toothless when it comes to youngsters the age of Elizabeth Thomas, the 15-year-old allegedly abducted by her former teacher, according to the prosecutor in the case.
Hard-fought Victory': Flint Seals Deal to Replace 18,000 Home Water Lines
Flint is getting the money it wants to replace pipes that contributed to its water crisis, but it's not enough to persuade Vicky Jones to stay in the eastern Michigan city.
5 Things for Wednesday, March 28: Brexit, Climate Change, Mosul
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Is the New 'Spider-Man' Trailer Webbed with Spoilers?
The newest "Spider-Man: Homecoming" trailer is spinning controversy. The sneak peek features Tom Holland as the new Peter Parker, alongside Robert Downey Jr., who is reprising his role as Iron Man. It also gives viewers a glimpse at Michael Keaton as the evil Vulture.
'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' Cast Poses for Photo, Stoking Fans' Reunion Hopes
Now this is a story all about how the stars of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" thrilled fans with a single photo. Tatyana M. Ali, Alfonso Ribeiro, Karyn Parsons, Will Smith, Daphne Maxwell Reid and Joseph Marcell appear in a picture that was posted Monday night to Ribeiro's Instagram account.
Lupus: What You Need to Know
It's a centuries old disorder that wasn't recognized as worthy of research funding until 2005. Its mark on the body is often invisible. Yet millions around the world suffer from it.
Black Entrepreneur Launches Madagascar's First Ever Pizza Joint -- Now the Country's Largest Fast Food Restaurant Chain
La Gastronomie Pizza is Madagascar's first ever pizza joint. Now it is also the country's largest fast food outlet. Owner Chef Mbinina worked hard to build his brand in a country where there are no fast food brands.
Black-Owned 24-Hour Donut Cafe Shaking Up the Industry -- But Why Donuts?
Edose Ohen, a Nigerian-American entrepreneur from Houston, Texas, has been shaking up the pastry industry ever since he opened Glazed The Doughnut Cafe - the area's first Black-owned 24 hour donut cafe. He started the business back in 2014, and now he has two locations in the city serving handmade glazed donuts, glazed sandwiches and gourmet coffee.
Started out as a Makeup Artist, and Then Launched Her Own Makeup Line Now Worth $1 Million
Suzie Beauty was created by entrepreneur Suzie Wokabi, a US-trained makeup artist who runs her business in Kenya and initially found it hard to source quality makeup for her work. This motivated her to create her own makeup line. She struggled to receive financing for several years, using her home as a laboratory for her makeup collection. But now, her company is worth over $1 million.
Former NAACP Leader Who Lied About Her Race Says in New Book, “I was ‘Too Black’ for My Husband”
Rachel Dolezal, the former NAACP leader from Spokane, Washington who pretended to be Black although she is really white, says in her new book that her first marriage to an African American man ended because she was “too black” for him. Her new book is entitled In Full Color: Finding My Place in a Black and White World, and it discusses how she always wanted to be black – even when she was just a kid.
Online Store Sees Surge of African Pride in the Age of Trump
Roberta Holmes, entrepreneur and founder of TheMotherland.online, was a bit surprised about the surge she saw in website traffic after the election of Donald Trump. Her online store just opened in October.
