MIC ORIGINAL: 23 voices — Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, Chris Rock, Rihanna, Taraji P. Henson, Pharrell Williams and so many others — reveal a shocking video to bring awareness of the policy brutality in our country These are the ‪#‎23ways‬ you could be killed if you are black in America. The time for change is now.

Rev. Al Sharpton and Tyler Perry at Triumph Awards (Photo: Tene Croom) *Filmmaker Tyler Perry, a man who has triumphed despite a myriad of personal adversities, was among those honored by Rev. Al Sharpton at his second annual Triumph Awards ceremony. Perry received the Chairman’s Award at the gala in New York City. Before the […]

The National Mall, a wide expanse in the heart of the nation’s capital, is home to numerous monuments honoring U.S. presidents and military sacrifice. This week, the setting’s latest commemorative work opens to the public: the long-awaited Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial. Bordering Washington, D.C.’s Tidal Basin between the Jefferson and Lincoln memorials, a […]

Nationwide — National Law Group (NLG) has made history. They are the first and only Black-owned coalition of law firms that offers legal services to customers nationwide. Recently launched, the company is made up entirely of talented and experienced Black lawyers that have collectively won more than $50 million in verdict settlements. They have nearly […]

*Comedian Paul Mooney once said ‘everybody wants to be black, but nobody wants to be black.’ While his play on words are humorous and ironic, they appear to be dead on when it comes to the psychological effects racism has had on the entire country since its founding. With the election of an African American […]

Check out Lady B's interview with Press Secretary for Mayor Nutter, Doug Oliver and the SLAM (Summer Learning And More) Program.

The NAACP recently elected their youngest Board Chairman Roslyn M. Brock. Read her story here.

Shani Davis has taken the 2010 Winter Olympics by storm. If you didn't know who he was before, now you do. Get to know the Winter Olympics phenom here.

Tyler Perry is by all means, a Renaissance man. He's an actor, director, screenwriter, producer and author. Read his rags-to-riches American success story. Watch video of his account of fame and success.

American Shani Davis became the first man to win two Olympic 1,000 meters speedskating titles when he repeated his Turin triumph Wednesday at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

Have you ever had an invasive surgery and had to be stitched up afterward? There are so many complications that can happen from surgery, that Tony Hansberry a student at the Darnell Cookman School of Medical Arts has invented on way to make it a little more comfortable. Read his story here.

Dr. Bernard Harris Jr. was the first African American to walk on the moon, and now he wants to give back with his love for science. Read about the extraordinary free summer camps that Dr. Harris is providing for disadvantaged children.