Following the horrendous water crisis taking place in Flint, Michigan, a predominately black community, Queen Latifah, Jill Scott, and Marin Ireland are set to star in an upcoming film, Flint which will address the time-sensitive issue. Flint will center around the true story of three women who took a stand against the injustices imposed by government officials […]

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The year long report released by the Michigan Civil Rights Commission indicts not only individuals but systemic racism and offers solutions so that another Flint will never happen again.

If there was any doubt in your mind that Beyoncé is a boss, guess again. Despite her superstar status, Bey continues to lend her time, money and talent to causes that most people forget about. According to reports, the singer helped raise more than $82,000 for Flint residents who continue to deal with the city’s lead-tainted water supply. […]

Meek Mill has kept a pretty low profile since being put on house arrest back in February, but the Philly rapper may have to keep it low key a little longer than expected. According to reports, Meek received an additional eight days of house arrest to give him time to complete the right kind of community […]

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While some will be watching the live broadcast of the 88th Academy Awards this coming Sunday, a bevy of Black entertainers and celebrities will make their way to Flint, Mich. Director Ava DeVernay, actor Jesse Williams, comedian Hannibal Buress and several other big names will be joined together in solidarity for the #JUSTICEFORFLINT event on […]

The Flint Michigan water crisis is still a HUGE problem. Thousands of children and families do NOT have clean water to drink or bathe with! Join us as we raise bottled water this weekend to send to families in need in Flint! Time: 10am Place: 630 Travis Street. Atlanta, GA

There’s word that Timbaland had a diva moment and refused to take the stage at a charity event for the people of Flint, Michigan. According to the New York Daily News, Timbaland left a promoter hanging during a recent charity performance in Detroit. The “Empire” music producer was slated to do a 30-minute set at […]

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The EPA called Michigan’s response “inadequate,” announcing an emergency order to address the water crisis