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Has the media learned anything since the O.J. Simpson trial?

by Frankie Bailey, University at Albany, State University of New York With the death of O.J. Simpson, I can’t help but wonder whether the media...

A community can gentrify without losing its identity – examples from Pittsburgh, Boston and Newark of what works

A street mural by Manuel Acevedo at Halsey Place in Newark, N.J. Anthony Alvarez, CC BY-NC-ND by Anthony Alvarez, Rutgers University - Newark How can neighborhoods gentrify...

Study: US Inner Cities More Dangerous Than Afghanistan

  By Stephen Beech Young men in areas of some American cities are three times more likely to be shot dead than those deployed to Iraq...

‘Pink Opaque’ has diversity but lacks color

Director Derrick Perry’s feature debut Pink Opaque showcases the gap between ambition and access as a young couple tries to reach their dreams in...

Regina King wins Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress

Actress Regina King has delivered strong performances in a plethora throughout her three-decade career but, until recently, had little to show for it in...

Walter Mosely’s “Easy Rawlings” Is Back

If you haven’t read one of this books you may have seen a movie made from his books  or you’ve just heard the name Walter…

Best of the ESPYs 2016

The recently christened Cleveland Cavaliers just won their first ever NBA championship. And they swept the major awards at the 2016 ESPYS LeBron James was named...

VIP screening of 'Central Intelligence' hosted by Russell Simmons' All Def Digital

LOS ANGELES - Russell Simmons' media platform All Def Digital hosted their weekly comedy show w/ the addition of a private VIP screening for the...

Obama says Democrats are good for American government

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President Barack Obama praised Democratic lawmakers for having his back through some politically tough votes and encouraged supporters to help elect…

Fantasy Island Coming To Chicago

Floating Barge Will Feature Entertainment By Ken Hare Chicago Defender Staff Writer A new floating entertainment center seeks to create that “Catalina” vibe just off…

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