In case you missed it:  Born and raised in Atlanta, Gladys Knight, 8 time Grammy Winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and R&B legend performed a stellar rendition of the National Anthem during the Superbowl.

KESHIA KNIGHT-PULLIAM FEARS FOR HER BABY’S SAFETY… The saga continues between Keshia Knight Pulliam and her estranged husband Ed Hartwell.  According to reports, Keshia filed court documents claiming she fears Ed may be a threat to their infant’s safety as he takes a daily cocktail of oxycontin, anti-depressants and other drugs. If Keshia’s claims are […]

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Many believe that Colin Kaepernick's activism—his refusal to stand for the National Anthem in protest of police brutality and for the sanctity of Black lives—made the NFL turn a cold shoulder to him.

Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall announces that he has ended his National Anthem protest. He cites positive change toward ending police violence.

Sevyn Streeter‘s National Anthem protest was blocked at a Philadelphia 76ers' game on Wednesday night.

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Colin Kaepernick will take over the San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback position on Sunday.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg called the National Anthem protests "dumb" and disrespectful in an interview with Katie Couric.

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Thursday reignited controversy about his role in the birther movement after he refused “again to acknowledge that President Obama was born in the United States,” writes The New York Times. The move prompted his campaign, not Trump, to release a statement saying the candidate believes the president was indeed […]

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The NFL kicked off its 2016 season with fans upset over Colin Kaepernick's protest and the booing of Pres. Obama's video taped message.

Twitter erupted with #KapSoBlack after Kaepernick walked out onto the field for Thursday night's game against the San Diego Chargers in a full blown-out afro.