When asked about WTA’s new testing policy, Coco Gauff didn’t pick a side—she chose nuance
Coco Gauff offered support for the trans community and understanding of fairness in women’s sports in her response.Every few months,…
LAPD officer accused of illegally recording coworkers to document alleged racist, sexist comments
The officer faces 16 felony counts after submitting more than 120 recordings to Internal Affairs instead of releasing them publicly.…
Lawyer who represented Trump joins defense team for Nolan Wells’ friends
The expanded legal team says it is prepared to pursue remedies over allegedly defamatory online claims.The legal battle surrounding the…
A$AP Rocky says Rihanna is recording new music ‘right now’
Rocky says the singer is “cooking” in the studio but offered no timeline for her long-awaited next album.A$AP Rocky says…
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The 30 Most Beautiful Black Women In Hollywood COMMENTARY: 5 Reasons Why Obama Will Beat Romney What Does 'Quiet On…
More than 25 million young adults now live at home as affordability worsens
Experts say soaring rents, home prices and everyday costs are making independent living harder to afford.The financial pressures facing younger…
How Diana Ross’ sparkling diamond earrings became one of Oprah Winfrey’s earliest aspirations
The media mogul reflected on how Sidney Poitier, Diana Ross and Maya Angelou helped her see herself—and her future—in popular…
ASAP Rocky addresses Drake’s latest Rihanna references and says everyone should move on already
The rapper dismissed ongoing online drama, saying he and Rihanna have already moved forward with their lives.A$AP Rocky has addressed…
XCEL Summit For Men Oct 2026
DATELOCATIONDATE: OCT 21-23, 2026 | LOCATION: HYATT REGENCY GRAND CYPRESS | ORLANDO, FL The XCEL Summit For Men is the…
Black-owned business loses Blue Angels contract after more than four decades serving the Navy
Pensacola’s Sewing Box says it was not notified before the Navy awarded a new contract to another company.After dressing the…
Black Shows & Movies Heading to Netflix in August
A new month means a new round of films and TV shows coming to Netflix, including those starring Black leads.We…
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s Emmy-nominated ‘Wonder Man’ axed, and its creators want answers
“Wonder Man” co-creator Destin Daniel Cretton says he’s heartbroken and still doesn’t understand why Marvel canceled the Emmy-nominated series.Just days…
‘I thought she was going to win’: Jill Biden reflects on Kamala Harris’ 2024 loss with sobering admission
During an appearance on ‘Let’s Talk Off Camera’ with Kelly Ripa, the former First Lady gets candid about the 2024…
Wells Fargo Bets On Blockchain With Tokenized Deposits For Corporate Clients
August 5, 2026The banking giant’s latest blockchain move signals that tokenized finance is becoming a mainstream tool. Wells Fargo is…
Diddy Gets Release Date Pushed Back After Brawl
Sean "Diddy" Combs had his release date pushed back by an additional month after being involved in a prison brawl.Sean…
Russian drone destroys unique 300-year-old wooden Cossack church in Ukraine
Left: The Holy Presentation Church was built in 1725 using oak from the Perevolochna fortress of the Zaporizhzhian Cossacks. Right:…
Keke Palmer, Creme of Nature, And BLACK ENTERPRISE To Bring Wellness And Leadership To Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival
August 4, 2026BLACK ENTERPRISE and Creme of Nature are partnering to curate conversations around beauty, business, wellness, and leadership during…
Black Woman Found Hanging From A Tree In Jackson, Mississippi
The identity of the hanging victim, who was discovered Monday night, has not been revealed yet, and the investigation into…
‘I love my job and my patients’: Professional misconduct case filed against Nolan Wells’ mother dismissed by Mississippi Board of Nursing
Christine Wonsley found herself under review following an anonymous complaint, as the harassment she has faced in her quest to…
Tuskegee’s Dress Code: A Case Study On The Deliberate Blindness Of Decorum
A “polarizing” decision from a private institution has upset some because they only read the headline, not the story.If attending…
Peep This Breakdown Of The Income You Need At Each Decade Of Your Life
August 5, 2026About 34.5 million U.S. households fall short of the necessary baseline for ‘essential wealth.’Three in four Americans lack…
Black ADHD Creator Brianne Saturdays Accuses White Influencer Of Copying Her Video 'Word For Word' — And Black Women Are Calling Out A Familiar Pattern
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Black ADHD content creator Brianne Saturdays accused another creator of copying one…
Japan’s 400-year-old Kumamoto Castle damaged by 7.1 magnitude earthquake
A partially collapsed stone wall at Kumamoto Castle, following an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 that struck Japan's…
Who is Abdul El-Sayed? Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee makes his case to Black voters
After an upset primary win, the progressive Democrat is pitching shared economic interests, racial equity and investment in Black communities…
Klay Thompson Checks Kevin Durant Over MVP Diss: “Aye Man, U Good?” – Page 29
The four-time NBA champion also reportedly isn't expected to begin the season in Dallas.Kevin Durant’s burner accounts may be extinct,…
Perez Hilton hospitalized after apparent mental health crisis during livestream
Authorities say concerned viewers called 911 after the celebrity blogger appeared to harm himself during a livestream from his Miami…
‘Inside the NBA’ analyst Kenny Smith says ‘I do’ to Croatian influencer Tia Jurcic
Smith and Jurcic celebrated their marriage surrounded by family and friends at a luxury Southern California resort.Former NBA champion and…
Filing a Product Liability Claim: What Manufacturers Hope You Never Know
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Understand the facts behind product liability claims before dealing with manufacturers. Learn…
Valerie Hillings appointed inaugural director of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
Valerie Hillings is heading to the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Photo: Justin Kase Conder, courtesy of Guggenheim Abu DhabiValerie Hillings, the…
AI Is Making Skills More Valuable Than Job Titles
August 4, 2026The shift comes as AI automates more routine tasks and changes the skills employers value.Artificial intelligence (AI) is…
Dominique Dillon didn’t just fall asleep on live TV — she exposed a crisis befalling Black mothers
Dominique Dillon, a newscaster at Fox 13 Memphis who fell asleep on air, is bringing to light the sleep-deprivation crisis…
A Joe Jackson Docuseries Is In The Works & Social Media Is Quick To Judge
Marlon Jackson is producing the show about the legendary family patriarch who earned his fair share of controversy while spearheading…
Her Name Is Christopher: How This Black Woman’s Parents Used Strategy To Challenge Hiring Bias
August 5, 2026This woman’s unconventional name illustrates the lengths Black families take to level the playing field for their children.…
Joe Budden Launches ‘Crime In America’ Podcast With Wolf Entertainment
Media giant Joe Budden, known for his love of true crime series, is entering the space with a new podcast…
T-Pain says selling his music catalog was about protecting his family’s future
The Grammy winner said shrinking streaming payouts made holding onto his catalog a growing financial risk.T-Pain is speaking about his…
‘Fightland’ Stars Tyler Conti & Tahirah Sharif Say Survival Sometimes Means ‘Becoming Someone You Never Expected’
In the world of 'Fightland,' actors Tyler Conti and Tahirah Sharif reveal how the struggle to endure can push them…
Florida pastor charged with abusing teen boy and allegedly exposing him to HIV
Detectives say the pastor contacted the 14-year-old through a dating app before arranging multiple meetings.A Florida pastor has been arrested…
Claressa Shields rejects ‘somebody’s husband’ label for Papoose amid pending divorce from Remy Ma
The boxing champion said Papoose has filed for divorce and pushed back on criticism of their relationship.Claressa Shields is pushing…
Walgreens Closing Stores: Updated List of Closed Locations for 2026
Reasons for individual closures vary by location but typically fall into a few categories: expiring leases, weak sales, distribution center…
After defeating Cori Bush, Rep. Wesley Bell has a message for his former rival
Bell urged unity following his decisive primary victory, defeating Bush for a second straight election in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District.Congressman…
Despite Trump’s announcement of Gaza peace plan, Israel’s increased airstrikes leave dozens dead as region mourns
The President announced a “historic” deal to disarm Hamas as part of the latest framework of a peace plan first…
Class Is In Session Live Special Edition
Public debate continues over Tuskegee University’s dress code for students. We will examine the policy, what it means for students,…
Paramount+ reveals first look at ‘The Varnell Hill Show,’ bringing an iconic ‘Martin’ character back to TV
The eight-episode series will feature Tommy Davidson, Kim Whitley, Wendy Raquel Robinson, and a special appearance by Martin Lawrence.Varnell Hill…
Donavan McKinney defeats Shri Thanedar in Michigan primary
McKinney’s win is another victory for the progressive insurgency toppling incumbent Democratic lawmakers.Michigan state assemblyman and democratic socialist Donavan McKinney…
‘Girlfriends’ cast reunites to cheer on Tracee Ellis Ross’ Broadway debut
Former cast mates celebrate Ross’ Broadway debut role in “Every Brilliant Thing” with emotional reunion.The cast of the beloved sitcom…
Beyoncé surprises fans with ‘Morning Dew (Donk)’ remix pack featuring JAY-Z
The four-track release includes JAY-Z’s first officially released verse since 2022 and an acoustic version of the song.Weeks after dropping…
Bajan Bawwddyyy: Rihanna RIHturns To Barbados To Close Out Crop Over With A Bang In Barely-There Bedazzled Outfit
Grand Kadooment queen Rihanna is proving once again that nobody does Crop Over quite like her.The Fenty founder returned to…
Whoopi Goldberg says her ‘The View’ paycheck would leave fans ‘shocked’
The EGOT winner joked about her salary before reflecting on why she’s remained at the table for nearly two decades.Whoopi…
Capital One Says It Closed Trump Accounts Over Suspicion Of Money Laundering, Not Jan. 6
A Trump financial holdings company sued Capital One, alleging the bank closed Trump's accounts for political reasons, but the accounts…
Ohio father allegedly posed as daughter on TikTok to lure accused rapist before shooting him
The man faces multiple felony charges while investigators separately examine the father’s actions during the alleged confrontation.A Grove City, Ohio…
Raise a chair if you remember: Three years later, Black communities are still celebrating the viral Montgomery brawl
From the swinging folding chair to the hundreds of memes that followed, the viral 2023 Alabama Riverfront fight is cemented…
Reesa Teesa Turns Her Viral ‘Who TF Did I Marry?’ Story Into New Tell-All Memoir
August 5, 2026The TikTok creator’s memoir is about healing, ownership, and building a lasting brand.Two years after captivating millions with…
Trump-backed candidate Amir Hassan falls short in Michigan GOP primary as suspended rival secures victory
Thomas J. Smith secured the Republican nomination after remaining on the ballot despite suspending his campaign less than three weeks…
Vocal Bible Blessing: Brandy & Ray J Reunite In ATL, Norwood Family Fans Hope Healing Has Commenced
Looks like there may be some healing happening between Brandy and Ray J. After the siblings took some time apart,…
London mayor Sadiq Khan calls for city's public museums to remain free to enter
Sadiq Khan at the SXSW London festival in June 2026© David P Maynard; Courtesy Wikimedia Commons The mayor of London,…
Whole Foods’ Black Lives Matter apparel ban upheld by federal labor board
The ruling allows the Amazon-owned grocer to enforce its workplace dress code against Black Lives Matter apparel.Whole Foods’ ban on…
Black author vows to fight back after he loses $2 million publishing deal due to AI accusations
Jerry Falade, who had 14 different publishing houses bidding for his ‘Call Me, I’ll Hide The Body’ novel, is now…
Tyler Lepley Enters The Alleged Cheating Chat As Dirty Dog Drama Surfaces Days After His Miracle Matrimony, Fuels Open Relationship Speculation
Right after Tyler Lepley and Miracle Watts jumped the broom, social media jumped on the rumors that he allegedly cheated…
Comment | Why AI’s attempts at art historical analysis are a load of phooey
Hans Holbein the Younger's An unidentified woman (around 1535-36, left) and Anne Boleyn (around 1500-36) (1532-36, right) have been analysed…
Why Howard University is still the ‘Mecca’: LinkedIn ranks it the top HBCU for career success
Despite recent enrollment drama, new reports say Howard University is among the top HBCUs for long-term career success.Howard University is…