Former Republican Secretary of State Colin Powell endorses Hillary Clinton for president. He raises questions about Donald Trump's fitness for the presidency.

President Obama says concern about a Trump presidency drives the first lady to campaign hard. Fundamental human decency is at stake in this election.

News & Gossip

As the world unwillingly comes to grips with the fact that The Obamas are leaving The White House and reflecting on the change and inspiration they have given us over the years, there is a realization that we should be celebrating The First Family before they leave. BET Network has been tapped to host a […]

Four writers publish open letters to Michelle Obama. They thank the First Lady for her positive impact on the nation and the presidency.

Just when you thought Barack Obama couldn’t get any cooler, our beloved president teamed up with the folks at Wired to compile a list of his favorite sci-fi flicks. From Vulture: “The list, titled ‘TOMORROWLANDS, A Sci-Fi Viewing List to Expand Your Mind to New Horizons,’ has eight picks, with Obama’s explanations for each. His selections include ‘2001: […]

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Black Women "are the most powerful voters in the electorate," said Carmen Berkley from the AFL-CIO. "We have to be willing to throw our weight in and make sure we get the candidates that we need."

National

The market faces an important test as the fourth enrollment season opens up on November 1.

Democrats fear that Black Floridians may stay home on Election Day. Clinton's campaign plans to dispatch three heavy hitters to rally the Black vote across the state.

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Roland Martin and NewsOne Now dissected the latest presidential polling numbers ahead of the first presidential debate.

Entertainment News

As his time in office comes closer to an end, the rush to create and release films about President Obama’s life is emerging faster than ever. A few weeks ago saw the debut of the John Legend produced film Southside With You, which focused on Barack and Michelle’s first date. Now there is a new […]

Opal Lee is so serious about Juneteenth becoming a national holiday that she is traveling to the White House on foot to deliver a petition to President Obama.