Famed actor and filmmaker Bill Duke had an idea to spark discussion on a silent, but not so hidden issue occurring in the African-American community.

Eric Benet’s latest studio album “The One” features a track titled “Red Bone Girl” that is causing a stir in social media, according to Color Lines.

Days ago, stories featuring Gabby were overwhelmingly positive, giving her praise for her gold in the individual all-around gymnastics competition.

In the words of comedy legend Rodney Dangerfield, Gabby Douglas gets no respect she tells you. Despite making history, the 16-year-old gymnastic phenom cannot escape criticism from social media and news outlets, alike.

Gabby Douglas wants to let everyone know loud and clears she doesn’t care what people think about her hair.

The LGBT community held a “Kiss-In” Friday, Aug. 3 to counter the protest of the Mike Huckabee- orchestrated “Chik-fil-A Appreciation Day” held Tuesday of that week.

Could it have been subtle racism or just pure coincidence? Many viewers of the 2012 Olympics are asking this after a commercial ran featuring a monkey on gymnastics rings following commentary by Bob Costas on Gabby Douglas’s gold medal inspiring other African-American girls to follow in her foot steps.

KAIT anchor Craig Rickert took to his Facebook fan page to offer support for the officers who are on “paid administrative leave” after a 21-year-old African American man was shot in the head and killed while his hands were handcuffed behind his head.

New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn wants Chik-fil-A out of her city. Quinn, who is lesbian, has expressed her disapproval of the chain after CEO Dan Cathy espoused his religious beliefs on the traditional form of marriage between man and woman.

A United States army sergeant was found not guilty of negligent homicide by a military jury Monday afternoon after he allegedly hazed a fellow soldier of Chinese heritage.

Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco broke down during a recent interview with MTV News’ Sway after the host showed the emcee some old footage from an earlier “My Block” episode.