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Former television judge Joe Brown has been banned from practicing law in the state of Tennessee. The state Supreme Court ordered that Brown be placed on an inactive status that would prevent him from overseeing legal matters. According to reports, Brown is battling type II diabetes and is suffering from the “effects of prescribed medication […]

Gianni Graham, 9, wants to "encourage and inspire" 1,000 girls in homeless shelters and foster care by giving them a Barbie doll.

During this year’s Black Girls Rock!, Erykah Badu, Cicely Tyson, Jada Pinkett-Smith and Ava Duvernay were among a handful of trailblazers who were honored at the star-studded ceremony.…

Actress Regina King is celebrating her birthday today. The award-winning actress is turning. The actress is most known for her role in “Ray”, the film portrayal of singer Ray Charles, Starring Jamie Foxx. But, most of us know her from her starring role in the 1980’s sitcom “227”. Regina is now starring  in the hit T.V. show “South Land” as Detective […]

The buzz has been crazy for this year’s Black Girls Rock on BET. In case you missed the show, tune in right here: For more pics, videos and behind-the-scene footage, go to BET.com.

Thanks to Mary Mary, CeCe Winans and the legendary Pastor Shirley Caesar, Gospel music was well-represented at the 2011 edition of BET’s “Black Girls Rock!” Pastor Caesar performed and received the living legend award at the televised celebration of Black females, and CeCe and the Marys hit the stage as well. Take a look at […]

Black Girls Rock is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the healthy development of young women and girls. The organization builds self-esteem and self-worth, broadening their horizons and helping them to empower themselves as well as others. Black Girls Rock Inc. joined forces with BET for a world broadcast highlighting the accomplishments of exceptional […]