‘I’m not the exception’: Loren LoRosa on what attending an HBCU taught her
“The platform and the microphone we have now are so important for people to know that we’re here,” LoRosa said…
ESPN Analyst Declares Deion Sanders “Done” At Colorado
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.ESPN analyst Matt Barrie publicly stated that Deion Sanders' coaching run at…
Huge bronze book cover by Salvador Dalí stolen in latest French museum theft
Dali with the missing book at a Parisian fair in November 1967. The photo agency Keystone Press called it “the…
Kevin Hart’s former assistant seeks testimony from woman in 2017 sex tape scandal
Miesha Shakes wants to question Montia Sabbag about the recording and its investigation in her ongoing legal dispute with Hart.Kevin…
Michael Jordan Donates Historic $10M To UNC In Honor Of His Mother
October 7, 2026The donation will also support the Jordan Family Scholars Program.Michael Jordan is donating $10 million to the University…
‘Abbott Elementary’ returns to the ‘jungle’ of public schools in season 6
“Abbott Elementary” season six kicks off with AI deepfakes, broken air conditioning, and a jungle classroom.“Abbott Elementary” returned on Wednesday,…
Halle Berry Claims Olivier Martinez’s ‘Outrageous’ Abuse Allegations Were A Tactical Move, Fights For 50/50 Custody
Halle Berry is pushing back against what she describes as her ex-husband Olivier Martinez’s 'outrageous' abuse claims in his recent…
Raven-Symoné reflects on cosmetic surgeries she regrets having as a teen
The actress Raven-Symoné says she regrets undergoing breast reduction surgery as a teenager and wishes she had waited until after…
Artist unveils golden statue of a nude Donald Trump at European parliament building
Per Clausen (left), a Danish member of the European Parliament, and the artist Jens Galschiøt (right) pose with the latter's…
Aldis Hodge and Wunmi Mosaku to lead ‘One Night Out’ thriller
The movie, directed by George Tillman Jr., is set for a Prime Video release.Aldis Hodge and Wunmi Mosaku are coming…
Halle Berry’s daughter Nahla defends her amid child abuse allegations
Nahla Aubry, 18, has defended her mother Halle Berry against allegations made by Olivier Martinez.Halle Berry’s 18-year-old daughter, Nahla Aubry,…
From ‘Lanterns’ to ‘The Gilded Age’: How Black stories are taking up more space on TV
Aaron Pierre and Salli Richardson-Whitfield discuss Black stories, representation, and authenticity in HBO’s “Lanterns” and “The Gilded Age” at CultureCon.Black…
Verne Allison, founding member of The Dells, dies at 90
The longtime second tenor and songwriter Verne Allison helped shape the unmistakable harmonies of “The Dells” across nearly six decadesVerne…
Lil Wayne Says He And Drake Have Plenty Of Unreleased Music
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Lil Wayne and Drake have some hits the world has never heard.Lil…
A year into the Gaza ceasefire, art is a means of survival
After the ceasefire, Asma’a Jeathni recovered one painting from the rubble of her home Courtesy the artistThe colour that the…
Cinema Meets Paradise: The Negril Universal Film Festival Brings ‘NUFF’ Screen Magic To Jamaica’s 7 Mile Beach
October 7, 2026The annual gathering addresses a pivotal moment for regional entertainment.The Negril Universal Film Festival (NUFF) returns to the…
Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen’s colorism story is a reminder that beauty standards start young
Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen’s story reveals how colorism, comparison, and beauty standards can shape Black women’s self-image from childhood…
Byron Allen to receive special honors at 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards
Meredith Vieira and Patrika Darbo join Allen to be recognized as this year’s Gold Circle inductees.The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards…
‘Good God Almighty!’ — Ice Spice Turns Up The Iceland Heat In A Stunning Silver Bikini — And The Fellas Have Words
Ice Spice looks to have had a ball during her recent trip to Iceland.Ice Spice looks to have had a…
Female AI Agents Got Paid Less According To New Study
October 7, 2026A new study found workers rewarded a female-presenting AI agent 10.25% less than an identical male-presenting counterpart.Artificial intelligence…
Black former San Francisco DA employee testifies about racial slur and alleged HR retaliation
Twanda Bailey described a 2015 incident and the HR response in a lawsuit revived by the California Supreme Court in…
Pentagon confirms Fort Hood shooter’s firing squad execution to be livestreamed
President Donald Trump reportedly approved the execution.The execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan is set to be livestreamed.…
Trump’s Sympathy For The Cornell Rape Suspects Is Entirely On Brand [Op-Ed]
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The president doesn’t know what happened at Cornell, but when young men…
Deon Cole gifts his friends brand-new vehicles in emotional surprise
Deon Cole surprised two friends with a Ford Bronco and GMC Hummer EV, and their emotional reactions have the internet…
6 ways to make your home feel like a love letter to yourself, from interior designer Amber Guyton
Interior designer and author behind “Soulful Maximalism,” Amber Guyton, shares how color, art, comfort, and culture can transform any space.Designing…
Questlove admits he didn’t believe he was a storyteller before finding success as a filmmaker
The drummer and director describes the change that shaped his career and how “The Tonight Show” helps The Roots spend…
Everything We Know About The New York Measles Outbreak
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency Oct. 5 as measles cases rise across New York, particularly in rural…
New book offers feminist re-evaluation of Anne Vallayer-Coster, one of France’s great 18th-century artists
Vallayer-Coster won acclaim for her still-lifes, such as Sea Plumes, Lithophytes and Shells (1769), in the collection of the Louvre…
Dr. Anita Allen Makes History As The First Black Woman Police Chief In Metro Atlanta City
October 8, 2026Dr. Anita Allen will lead Mableton’s new police department as the city prepares to hire 70 officers and…
Viola Davis says shingles forced her to confront the ‘strong Black woman’ narrative
Viola Davis opens up to theGrio about her experience with shingles as she joins the “Shingles, actually” campaign to spread…
The Cast Of FX’s ‘The Drop’ Talk LA Accents, Beloved ‘Snowfall’ Characters, And Viral Moments
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.We spoke to the cast of 'The Drop' about the 'Snowfall' spin-off,…
Karoline Leavitt Is On Her Way To Fox News. Surprised, Anyone?
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Fox announced Monday that Leavitt, who resigned from her job as press…
Strongest El Niño in decades threatens Peru’s adobe heritage
The Salinas de Chao archaeological site on the northern coast of Peru is at risk from El Niño Ana Cecilia…
BlackDoctor Launches Medical Advisory Board With 8 Physicians
October 8, 2026The Black-owned health platform is adding clinical oversight as it expands services for more than 30 million users.BlackDoctor…
Why We Can’t Stop Watching: TV One Brings True Crime To The American Black Film Festival’s DC Pop Up
TV One was on the scene for the ABFF Pop Up Tour to discuss Black true crime and why authentic…
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum gains new €45m Norman Foster-designed wing
The experience of entering the Museo de Bellas Artes will be transformed by a new 1,000 sq. m light-drenched atrium…
George Cheeks To Oversee Massive TV Empire Under Skydance
October 6, 2026Cheeks will also oversee more than 50 cable networks in the U.S. and internationally.George Cheeks is set to…
Tatyana Ali’s experience highlights an often-overlooked part of Black maternal health — the need to get up and bust a move
Black experts in physical and dance movement therapy break down how movement is vital during postpartum recovery.When Tatyana Ali went…
The Biggest Sneakerheads Of The Black Sitcom Universe
From Martin and The Fresh Prince to Dwayne and Ron on 'A Different World,' these Black sitcom faves had a…
Rev. Al Sharpton Celebrates 72nd Birthday With New York’s Political Heavyweights
October 5, 2026New York city Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul were among the political leaders to celebrating Rev.…
Is 3D-Printed Meat Being Sold in U.S. Grocery Stores
Has 3D-printed meat officially hit U.S. grocery stores? Here’s what to know about products, labeling and FDA regulations.In 2026, between…
Pop-up exhibition outside MoMA highlights connections between trustee Leon Black and Jeffrey Epstein
Activists erect a banner down the block from the Museum of Modern Art outlining the connections between its trustee Leon…
Rwanda makes Oscars history with first-ever submission, ‘Ben’Imana’
Rwanda’s first Oscars entry film “Ben’Imana” tells a story of reconciliation decades after genocide.Rwanda has made its first-ever submission for…
Jim Clyburn warns Black voters not to be ‘fooled’ by Trump as midterms near
The longtime South Carolina congressman says Democrats need to focus on affordability and stronger grassroots outreach to reconnect with Black…
Estate fallouts expose challenges of posthumous art ownership
The LOVE work by the late Robert Indiana (pictured in 2013) was the subject of a recent trademark infringement case…
Trump says White House is ‘looking at’ FBI investigation into Nolan Wells’ death
The president’s remarks come after Wells’ family and attorney Ben Crump called for a full federal investigation into the 18-year-old’s…
Artists create works inspired by Paul McCartney lyric for War Child charity auction
Paul McCartney (left) chose the lyric “Well the rain exploded with a mighty crash as we fell into the sun”…
Black Women In Atlanta Turn To Gun Clubs Amid Safety Concerns
October 7, 2026Brown said the organization began seeing another increase in interest last year, with a disproportionate number of new…
‘Are you white?’ attack texts against James Talarico turn quote about a DHS finding into a smear campaign
Texas voters are receiving political texts that open with “Are you white?” before attacking Senate candidate James Talarico over a…
Amazon To Pay $8.25 Million After Lawsuit Over Prime Deliveries in Black D.C. Neighborhoods
October 6, 2026The settlement will provide refunds to about 69,000 customers in Wards 7 and 8.Amazon will pay $8.25 million…
Sheinelle Jones returned to the campus where she met her late husband, and brought their son
Sheinelle Jones brought her 17-year-old son to Northwestern, where he heard the story of his parents’ engagement for the first…
Lil Duval Exposes the Hardest Person to Film With on Camp Duvall
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Lil Duval tells Incognito and DJ Misses why Camp Duvall went independent,…
All the times Telfar has left the fashion industry gagged
After Telfar shocked them all during Paris Fashion Week by livestreaming the show from Brooklyn, we rounded up 10 times…
Kiss The Ring! Social Media Erupts Over John Stewart Little-Boying Guy Gardner, Hal’s Death Reveal, Money-Swindling Maggie & More In ‘Lanterns’ Season 1 Finale
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Put on your power ring and enjoy these viral tweets, memes, and…
Black teen sues Colorado charter school after ‘slave auction’ graffiti named him, lawsuit says
The former student says months of racist harassment and threatening bathroom graffiti led him to leave in-person school.A Black former…
Keisha Lance Bottoms’ opponent offers job training to Black woman impacted by Trump cuts during debate
Keisha Lance Bottoms pledged to challenge federal cuts, while her Republican opponent, Rick Jackson, said he would help unemployed Georgians…
Here’s what you need to know about planning stress-free corporate retreats
Corporate retreats build team unity, but planning can feel overwhelming. Learn how to plan stress-free retreats for your team.Create memorable…
São Paulo’s Museu de Arte Moderna reopens after two-year renovation
The renovated Museu de Arte Moderna de São Paulo Photo by Ding MusaWhen the Museu de Arte Moderna de São…
Channing Dungey Is Set To Take the Reins Of MTV, BET, Nickelodeon, And More In Skydance Shake-Up
October 6, 2026The veteran Black TV executive is poised to oversee an expanded cable portfolio as Paramount and Warner Bros.…
Nolan Wells’ parents demand further investigation as FBI says there is no evidence of foul play
Three months after the 18-year-old was found dead near Mississippi’s Horn Island, his family says unanswered questions have made it…