Washington’s National Football League (NFL) Team announced its new team name as the Commanders. The announcement was made exclusively on the Today Show, after weeks of speculation. The announcement was met with varying responses from leaders across Indian Country.

Spike Lee To Direct Colin Kaepernick Documentary For ESPN. The untitled project will include exclusive interviews and never-before-seen archival footage from Kaepernick's life.

Cynt Marshall is Chief Executive Officer of the Dallas Mavericks. Marshall is the first Black woman CEO in NBA history. She went to the Mavericks following accusations of sexual harassment inside that franchise that took place over decades.

Sheila Johnson is the only Black woman to have a principal shareholder stake in three professional teams: the Washington Wizards, Capitals and Mystics. She is the first Black woman billionaire.

On Wednesday, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced the nominees for the class of 2022, which include A Tribe Called Quest, Eminem, Lionel Richie and Dolly Parton!

In Clinton, Tennessee, on August 27, 1956 twelve courageous African American students walked into Clinton High School making them the first students to desegregate a state supported high school. “The Clinton 12.”

Snoop Dogg now has ownership of Death Row Records, the label responsible for his acclaimed 1993 debut album Doggystyle. According to a press release, the 50-year-old rapper acquired the Death Row Records brand from MNRK Music Group.

Some of Janet Jackson’s top hits have reemerged in popularity since the debut of her eponymous documentary series on Lifetime. According to Billboard, the singer earned 10.6 million official on-demand U.S. streams in the week ending Feb. 3.

Issa Rae was named the recipient of the 2022 Visionary Award from the Producers Guild. Announced on Thursday (Feb. 10), the honor recognizes producers across television, film, or new media who share inspiring, uplifting stories that add unique value to society and culture.

Black History Month 2022!!

Tyrese Gibson has shared that his mother Priscilla Murray has passed away due to complications from COVID-19 and pneumonia. The Baby Boy actor revealed the sad news on Instagram on Monday (Feb. 14), sharing a touching video of himself holding her hand.

On Saturday (Feb. 12) Issa Rae became the first person awarded the key to the city in its 114-year history. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Rae appeared at the Taste of Inglewood festival to accept the key from Mayor James T. Butts, who crowned her “the queen of Inglewood.”

Mary J. Blige, DJ Khaled And More To Perform During 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend in Cleveland, Ohio February 18 - 20. Keke Palmer, Earth, Wind & Fire are also set to take the stage at the NBA HBCU Classic and NBA All-Star Game.

New Edition is headed to their 30-city “The Culture Tour” with Charlie Wilson and special guest Jodeci kicking it off on Feb. 16 in Columbus, Georgia. The group will perform in Nashville on Feb. 18. 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤

Melody Hawkins has been named National University’s Teacher of the Year. Hawkins now serves as an administrator at Austin-East High School in Knoxville. Hawkins will receive a check for $50,000 and a full-ride scholarship towards Sanford College of Education’s Doctoral Program.

Jurors decided that the three men previously convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery were motivated by racism. The three men are found guilty of hate crimes in Arbery killing. The jury included three Black members, one Hispanic member and eight white members.

Russia's decision to order troops into parts of eastern Ukraine is "the beginning of a Russian invasion," President Biden said Tuesday as he announced a new set of sweeping sanctions targeting Russia's ability to do business with the West.

Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi once again made history, marking the first time two women sat behind the president during the State of the Union.

The Denver Broncos pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Seattle Seahawks to acquire Russell Wilson. The Broncos sent three players (Drew Lock, Shelby Harris, and Noah Fant), two first-rounders, two second-rounders, a fifth-rounder for Wilson, and a fourth-round pick.