Haley Burke is a contributor to African American News & Issues, covering stories and issues important to our readers in Houston, across Texas and throughout the nation.
[photo: flickr] In the vast landscape of Hollywood, where typecasting and racial stereotyping are often part of the script, Taraji P. Henson emerges as a formidable force for change. Known…
[Photo: YouTube] In the annals of television history, few stories are as poignant and complex as that of Gary Coleman, the diminutive actor who captured America’s heart as Arnold Jackson…
[CREDIT: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Vanity Fair] Hollywood, a realm that has often witnessed the rise and fall of numerous stars, is currently grappling with a shocking development involving one…
[photo: Edward Berthelot / Getty] In the world of entertainment and celebrity, Kanye West has become synonymous with controversy. Known for his outspoken nature and headline-grabbing statements, the rapper and…
[Image: Getty] In a shocking turn of events, hip-hop power couple T.I. and Tiny find themselves in the midst of a legal storm as they confront serious allegations from a…
In a surprising turn of events, Hollywood A-lister Robert Downey Jr. has once again found himself at the center of a heated debate, this time revisiting the controversial blackface role…
[Photo: @xiandivyne] In the dynamic and diverse realm of TikTok, a new narrative is emerging as black creators take a stand against offensive stereotypes. The platform has become a space…
[Photo: ROBYN BECK/Getty Images] On the commemorative day of Martin Luther King Jr., the 75th Emmys unfolded as a remarkable celebration of Black excellence, marking a pivotal moment in the…
[Photo: etonline.com] In a shocking turn of events, rapper Jeezy and TV host Jeannie Mai find themselves at the center of a high-profile divorce, as their once seemingly amicable split…
[Photo: Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP] In a stunning turn of events, the illustrious career of Angela Bassett, spanning nearly four decades and punctuated by two Oscar nominations, has been rightfully honored…
