New judge assigned to Karmelo Anthony’s case as handshake deal between prosecutors and Anthony’s old legal team comes to light
The deal between Anthony’s prior legal team and prosecutors limited the teen to a 10-minute decision to decide if he…
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Says Calling Caitlin Clark The “Face Of The WNBA” Is An Insult, Social Media Debates
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar criticized the effort to label Caitlin Clark the WNBA's face and pressed Congress to focus on real bullying.Caitlin…
Los Angeles's Post-Fair will expand to Paris during Art Basel week
A view of Post-Fair Los Angeles in 2025. Courtesy Post-FairPost-Fair, the curatorially-minded fair that has quickly become a fixture of…
Dionne Warwick, A Love Letter — Thank You For Showing Black Women That Grace Never Goes Out Of Style
Some voices don’t simply soundtrack our lives. They shape them.Some voices don’t simply soundtrack our lives. They shape them.As conversations…
‘It’s not a safe home no more’: Black man speaks out after South Carolina neighbor sentenced to prison for shooting at him
Jonathan Felkel, a white man from Columbia, South Carolina, will spend nearly a decade behind bars after pleading guilty to…
"Savor the City" Cooks Up TV One's First-Ever Emmy Nomination
Just one year after its premiere, "Savor the City" is the only Black-led program nominated in its category.The nominations for…
80K Twins’ Kamar Williams reported missing as twin brother pleads for help
Kiyel Williams says his twin brother has not been seen since Tuesday night and is urging anyone with information to…
First look at ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ draws mixed reactions from fans
The Children of Blood and Bone first look brings Tomi Adeyemi’s West African-inspired fantasy world to life ahead of its…
Alabama Students Turn $1 Into Thousands Through School Entrepreneurship Challenge
July 16, 2026The challenge began with two dozen students who were given $1 and seven days to generate at least…
Lupita Nyong’o says she ‘co-directed’ a scene with Christopher Nolan for ‘The Odyssey’
Lupita Nyong’o co-directed a scene, in her words, after Christopher Nolan asked her to assign tasks to background actors.Lupita Nyong’o…
Woman Charged In Stabbing Death Of Houston Rapper Judy World
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Judy World, a rising rapper based in Houston, was stabbed to death…
Tales Of The Cocktail 2026 Kicks Off Next Week In New Orleans
Tales of the Cocktail puts a spotlight on the adult beverages, specifically the art of cocktails, growing trends, and more.Tales…
Denise Oliver-Vélez, revolutionary organizer turned trailblazing broadcaster and educator, dead at 78
A life built on activism and advocacy, Velez will be remembered for inspiring thousands with her writings, scholarship and role…
The Most Infamous Teammate Fights In Sports History
Winning together isn't always easy. These teammate fights prove the biggest battles in sports happen between players wearing the same…
Toast on Lenox responds after facing criticism over photo of owner alongside Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate
The Atlanta restaurant says a photo with Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson was not an endorsement as owners respond to…
Tamika Mallory weighs in after Jay-Z questions the Target boycott in freestyle
Activist Tamika Mallory calls out Jay-Z’s stance on the Target boycott backlash: “His platform is so big… it has the…
Michelle Obama shows off her dance moves to ‘Wobble’ at Martha’s Vineyard birthday party
An unbothered time for the former First Lady on Martha’s Vineyard? A perfect time as she took to the island…
Sips & Stumbles: How Uncle Nearest Went From Being The Bourbon Blueprint To A Sobering Setback
One of Black America's greatest entrepreneurial success stories is now tangled in lawsuits, debt, receivership and enough courtroom drama to…
Zaire Wade pleads not guilty in domestic violence case
The judge ordered Zaire Wade to stay away from the alleged victim as the domestic violence case moves toward a…
‘History will write itself’: Keisha Lance Bottoms talks historic Georgia campaign and says of criticisms, she has no regrets
EXCLUSIVE: In a wide-ranging interview with theGrio, Bottoms defends her decision to pause her political career and not seek re-election…
‘Aaliyah’ At 25: Remembering Baby Girl’s 2001 Self-Titled Masterpiece
Late music icon Aaliyah released her self-titled third & final album 25 years ago today (July 17), and the LP…
Set Yourself Apart, Add Global Appeal To Your Resume
July 17, 2026Patrick Felder shows young professionals the hidden rewards of working overseas on a global assignment.Deciding to work overseas…
Jackson State quarterback reveals Cam Newton mentored him from childhood
Cam Newton mentored Jared Lockhart through his youth football program, providing lessons that continue shaping the Jackson State quarterback’s game.Jared…
How Much?! ‘The Odyssey’ IMAX 70mm Tickets Are Going For $1,000 And Up
Christopher Nolan's 2026 summer blockbuster 'The Odyssey' has resellers hiking the price of tickets for IMAX 70mm screenings to over…
AMBER Alert for Georgia girl called off after she’s found safe, though questions about suspect linger
The teen was believed to have been abducted and was in extreme danger. A 13-year-old Georgia girl who authorities feared…
Civil rights groups slam Trump’s election speech as attempt to undermine Black voters ahead of November
“If we vote and we stay organized as a movement, Trump’s plan is going to fall flat on its face,”…
‘People fail to understand that we are also individuals’: Combs’ twins open up about life after their father’s conviction
Jessie and D’Lila Combs say they refuse to let their father’s legal troubles define them as they launch their fashion…
What happened when Lucian Freud met Kate Moss? Nothing much, according to new film
Moss & Freud, starring Derek Jacobi as Lucian Freud and Ellie Bamber as Kate Moss, bombed with most reviewers Photo:…
Pro-Trump CNN guest skewered by veteran journalist: ‘I won’t be lectured by a child’
New York Post reporter Lydia Moynihan boldly told Charles Blow that he was trying to create a social media moment…
Zimmerli Art Museum in New Jersey receives gift of 70 modern and contemporary works
Mark Bradford’s Miss China Silk (2005) Photo: Bruce M White, © Mark Bradford, courtesy the artist and Hauser & WirthThe…
AI Tools That Can Help You Make Money In 2026
Celebrate National AI Day by discovering AI tools that can help you make money. From content creation to graphic design…
Allen Media Group celebrates three 2026 Daytime Emmy Award nominations
Two court shows earn repeat nominations from 2025, while ‘The Lovely Lemurs of Madagascar’ earns a historic first-time nomination.The nominees…
V&A reveals 2027 exhibitions, ranging from South Asian contemporary art and textiles to punk music and fashion
Amesh, Paddy Field Play, Evening Stroll (2022), to be featured in an upcoming V&A East exhibition on contemporary South Asian…
Sailors Who Suffer From Razor Bumps Could Get Booted From The U.S. Navy
July 15, 2026An estimated 60% of Black men experience the shaving-related skin condition. Sailors with chronic shaving-related medical conditions will…
Sybil Wilkes Covers Today’s What We Need to Know: A Win for Black Farmers, Politics, and a Major Health Issue
On today's episode, Sybil Wilkes tackles a victory for Black farmers, political developments, and a major health concern.Sybil Wilkes is…
Raven-Symoné and Adrienne Bailon share first ‘Cheetah Girls’ reboot rehearsals
The pair previewed dance rehearsals for the Disney reboot as fans embraced the nostalgia and online debate continued over Kiely…
Oldest Fast Food Chains in America That We Still Love Today
Discover the oldest fast food chains in America that are still open today. From historic burger joints to iconic fried…
12-Year-Old Entrepreneur Turns $600 Into A Growing 3D-Printing Business
July 16, 2026Aaron Osirus launched A3D after recognizing demand for customizable fidget toys among classmates. A 12-year-old Georgia entrepreneur is…
Lupe Fiasco Announces Tour With B.o.B & Gym Class Heroes
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Lupe Fiasco's upcoming tour will feature fellow former Atlantic Records-related acts, B.o.B…
Deadly flooding returns to Texas Hill Country reviving memories of last year’s Camp Mystic disaster
At least one person has died as catastrophic flooding forces evacuations and rescues across the Texas Hill Country, a year…
‘March On Washington 2026: Defend the Vote’ Planned For Aug. 28
July 16, 2026Rev. Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III, and other civil rights leaders and labor groups plan to protest…
Red Carpet Rundown: These Black Celebrity Couples Brought Love And Style To The 2026 ESPYS
The 2026 ESPYS gave us coordinated couples, major gowns and sharp suits.The 2026 ESPYS doubled as the perfect date night…
NFL legend Jerry Rice shows off surprising speed chasing a heckler at the American Century Championship
Jerry Rice chased down a heckler at a Lake Tahoe celebrity golf tournament, and the burst of speed had fans…
Remember These? Black ’90s Sitcoms We Grew Up Watching
Take a trip back to the '90s with these classic sitcoms we loved watching. From Martin to Fresh Prince of…
More than 200 young women attend free hockey camp as PWHL expands diversity push
PWHL diversity efforts brought more than 200 participants together with Black players and an Olympic medalist for a free three-day…
‘The Steam Bar,’ Judy Koloko’s Black British-Owned Brand Makes A Splash Across The Pond
July 15, 2026The Steam Bar became the first Black British-owned company accepted into Sephora’s Accelerate program.This spring, The Steam Bar…
JD Vance downplays racist remark about Michelle Obama at White House UFC event
“I work in politics, people say crazy stuff all the time,” the U.S. Vice President said during a podcast interview…
Meet the Black woman behind NYC Mayor Mamdani’s $900M ‘Fast Buses’ plan to transform city
Given that Black women make up less 2% of the engineering workforce, Diniece Mendes’s role in building out the nation’s…
FaithActs brings Connecticut governor candidates together to hear directly from Bridgeport voters
FaithActs leaders discuss the organization’s mission after Connecticut gubernatorial candidates answer community questions.FaithActs, Connecticut’s only Black-led education advocacy organization, held…
Darline Graham Nordone Is The ‘DEI Hire’ Republicans Warned You About
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.South Carolina officials decided that the best-qualified person to temporarily fill Lindsey…
Man arrested after reportedly lunging at ‘Today’ host Craig Melvin while shouting racial slurs
A man has been arrested after breaking into “Today” show set, looking for Al Rocker and shouting the N-word at…
Wiped Down: Boosie Files Lawsuit Against Republicans Who Promised Trump Pardon For $600,000
Boosie Badazz thought he was cutting a check for freedom. Instead, he’s cuttin’ up in court filings.The Baton Rouge rapper…
China Anne McClain to make Broadway debut in ‘The Great Gatsby’ musical
The former Disney actress will play the role of Daisy Buchanan in the musical adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald…
‘This loss, this grief, this pain, it’s insurmountable’ Nolan Wells’ mother Christine on the loss of her son
Days after losing her son in a mysterious incident in Mississippi, Nolan Wells’ mother Christine, opens up about the grieving…
Recovered audio captures friends calling for boat help before Nolan Wells vanished
Newly obtained audio sheds light on the moments before Nolan Wells’ friends left Horn Island, capturing the group calling for…
Teens Charged In Death Plot That Left 5 Family Members Dead
Tragedy hits Illinois as five members of an East St. Louis family were murdered at the hands of two teenagers,…
Zendaya and Law Roach turned ‘The Odyssey’ press tour into a masterclass in fashion storytelling
From Schiaparelli couture to archival Givenchy and ancient-inspired accessories, every look reinforced Zendaya’s modern take on Athena.Oftentimes we hear about…
ON THIS DAY: July 15 Marks The Birth Of Banking Pioneer
July 15, 2026Walker was a visionary entrepreneur Maggie Lena Walker was born July 15, 1964. Walker was a visionary entrepreneur,…
Hal Williams, who helped define two generations of Black sitcoms, dies at 91
Following his death, the actor is being celebrated for a career that spanned nearly six decades and included memorable roles…
5 Things Black Homeowners Need To Know About The New Private Equity Housing Ban
Here are five things Black homeowners need to know about the new private equity housing ban Sen. Raphael Warnock championed…