My worth comes from what I read, what I believe in, what I stand up for, how I love, how I let myself be loved. ... read more »

Throughout television history, BET has always been known to showcase and support the budding and advanced careers of artists in the Black community. ... read more »

On Saturday, June 24, fans of all ages gathered inside the Los Angeles Convention Center for day three of the four-day BET Experience Fan Fest. ... read more »

It was like watching their legacy hand over the baton to the next generation. ... read more »

That is exactly what led Ms. Lynn Allen Jeter, often referred to as “Mamma Lynn,” to create the Annual Toast to Urban Music Executives event. ... read more »

While last year’s awards focused much more on the social injustice of Black people in America, this year’s award proved to be much more jovial, though the same issues continue to persist. ... read more »

The Smithsonian Channel will debut a new series featuring rare colorized footage and stills of significant civil rights events in U.S. history. ... read more »

Santana knew that in landing the role, the pressure to “get it right” would only grow. ... read more »

It has, unfortunately, been in the interest of a white supremacy to continually denigrate our reality and portray us in a negative light. ... read more »

Directed by Benny Boom and starring new comer Demetrius Shipp Jr., as Shakur, the film—which opens nation wide on June 16, the late rapper's 46th birthday—is already no stranger to controversy with lengthy legal battles on “who and who does not” have the right to tell the slain rapper/actor/activist story. ... read more »

This is not entertainment. It should not have that title of entertainment. It’s a wake-up call and despite all of the calls to wake up, community activist Vivian Saunders reminds them of the close proximity of the filled prisons. ... read more »

Kemp makes money for the Starz network and “Power,” which revolves around a pair of drug kings desperately trying to balance legit business with street business in gritty, contemporary New York City, could be an artistic metaphor of how the Hollywood game actually works. ... read more »

A judge said Wednesday that videos to be played during the upcoming trial of producer Quincy Jones' multimillion-dollar breach-of- contract lawsuit against one of Michael Jackson's companies will be his introduction to some of the late singer's biggest hits. ... read more »

An unsung hero, Susan Burton is a formerly incarcerated woman who understands the challenges people, especially women face when leaving prison. ... read more »

Jones is an actor, director, producer, screenwriter, musician and activist. Her philanthropy includes work with the International Rescue Committee, traveling around the world as an advocate for the nonprofit which delivers lifesaving care to people fleeing conflict and natural disaster; serving on the board and as a celebrity ambassador for Peace First, a youth organization that encourages the development of the world’s next generation of peacemakers; and supporting Oceana in its mission to protect and restore the world’s oceans. In addition, she lends her voice to several other important charities including Amnesty International, the Elton John AIDS Foundation, and The Trevor Project. ... read more »