NewsOne.com is your daily stop for news and opinion for and about blacks living in America and abroad. We are where black people get to be the mainstream instead of being the footnote.

As our site ramps up in the weeks ahead, NewsOne will cover how issues like the housing crisis, the Iraq war or sentencing reform uniquely affect us. We'll give you diverse opinions that are original, fresh, and unapologetically smart. And while our audience is primarily American, our lens is international in scope.

In a little while, you'll be able to contribute as citizen journalists to our site. Until then, let us know what you're thinking through our comment boxes. Our aim is to democratize the media space. Make your voices heard!