External News

#TBT: How Harry McAlpin Broke the White House Press Corps Color Barrier

The White House Correspondents’ Association barred the Black journalist for decades.

Ava DuVernay Launches Entertainment Diversity Initiative With City of Los Angeles

“Real change happens when we take tangible action, and that means giving young women and people of color opportunities in the industry early on so they have the chance to shape its future.”

Planned Parenthood Launches Campaign to Advance Reproductive Rights Legislation in All 50 States

“We need to do more than just fight against the bad policies—now is the time to push for good ones.”

WATCH: 'Robbin' Season' Arrives in New 'Atlanta' Trailer

The second season of Donald Glover’s awardwinning show debuts March 1.

Marvel's Moon Girl Headlines New Animated Series

The forthcoming series will follow 9-year-old Black superhero Lunella Lafayette, who uses her tremendous intelligence to save humanity.

Lupita Nyong'o Produces, Stars in Adaptation of Trevor Noah's 'Born a Crime'

Nyong’o will play Noah’s mother in the film version of his memoir, which explores his upringing in apartheid-era South Africa.

U.S. Courts Imprison Thousands For Unpaid Debts

A new report says the practice—which violates due process laws—disproportionately impacts communities of color.

200 Civil Rights Groups Demand FCC Protect Lifeline Subsidy Program

The organizations say the Federal Communications Commission is hurting vulnerable communities.

New Jersey Governor Authorizes Two Laws That Expand Access to Reproductive Health

Governor Phil Murphy restored funding for Planned Parenthood and increased Medicaid eligibility for family planning services.

WATCH: 'Roxanne Roxanne' Explores Ascent of Teenage Battle Rap Legend

The biopic follows Roxanne Shanté’s journey to conquer the New York City battle rap scene.

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