New Portsmouth museum celebrating Black women gets $1M boost from Virginia
Virginia lawmakers have invested $1 million in the Museum of Black Women Innovators in Portsmouth, set to honor 250 Black…
J. Cole Announces 144 Page 'Fall-Off' Magazine Dedicated to Hip-Hop
J. Cole is starting the countdown to his tour in a unique way with a full print magazine dedicated to…
How Mara Brock Akil and Oprah found healing after childhood sexual abuse
“I think we’re responsible for our own healing,” Akil said. “I have used the power of the pen to not…
NAACP Launches $20M Midterm Campaign To Mobilize Black Voters Following Voting Rights Ruling
July 8, 2026This marks the largest amount that the civil rights group has ever invested in a midterm cycleThe NAACP…
The Nolan Wells case is reigniting conversations about other Black youth whose deaths raised questions
From unresolved cases to criminal prosecutions, here’s why so many names are resurfacing online.As new details continue to emerge in…
Charles Barkley Skipped Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Wedding Because He Thought It’d Be A “Crap Show”
As only he can, Charles Barkley kept it real when asked why he didn't attend the MSG ceremony.It’s been a…
The Essence Of Fineness! A Gallery Of Fly Girlies, Vibrant Hautties & Beauty Bombshells Who Elevated The Vibes At ESSENCE Fest 2026
Swoon-worthy stunners who showed up and showed out at this year's ESSENCE Fest in NOLAThe essence of fineness!The stunners sheauxed…
MC Sparky D, pioneering female battle rapper of the Roxanne Wars, dies at 61
The Brooklyn-born rapper helped shape one of hip-hop’s earliest rivalries before later dedicating her life to ministry.MC Sparky D, one…
Descendant Of Enslaved African Cudjo Lewis Receives Citizenship From Benin
July 8, 2026More than 165 years after the last known slave ship arrived in the U.S., the great-great-granddaughter of Clotilda…
Nolan Xavier Wells’ family retains Ben Crump as search for answers continues
The legal team plans an independent review while seeking the release of records, witness accounts, and autopsy findings in the…
15 Classic Black-Led Disney Channel Original Movies
The announcement of a 4th film in 'The Cheetah Girls' franchise reminded us of all the great Disney Channel Original…
New Museum names Massimiliano Gioni as new director
Massimiliano Gioni Photo: Brigitte Lacombe, courtesy the New MuseumThe New Museum has announced that its longtime artistic director, Massimiliano Gioni,…
Jermaine Dupri sues Sony Music for $18 million in unpaid royalties
The So So Def founder claims the music giant underpaid artists including Mariah Carey, Usher, Xscape, Bow Wow and Da…
Historic Run Ends: USMNT Falls to Belgium After Reaching Deepest World Cup Stage in Decades
Despite reaching the knockout stage for the first time in 24 years, the loss raises familiar questions about what the…
When two become one: the complex dance of museum mergers
New York’s Neue Galerie, housed in the historic William Starr Miller House mansion on the Upper East Side, is due…
Questions mount after Ill. man, Jerard Jackson, found dead near Electric Forest festival in Michigan
Authorities continue investigating the death of the 28-year-old as his family disputes investigators’ preliminary findings.The Electric Forest festival remains the…
An expert’s guide to Gustave Courbet: five must-read books on the French painter
Gustave Courbet’s self-portrait L‘Homme à la pipe (around 1849) © Musée Fabre de Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole / Photo: Frédéric Jaulmes•…
Investigation continues after two Black Georgia teens found dead in Webster County
Officials have not released a cause of death or announced any arrests as the GBI investigates the deaths of Zekevian…
Jermaine Dupri Files $18M Lawsuit Against Sony Music For Unpaid Royalties From Mariah Carey, Usher Hits
July 8, 2026In addition to the alleged unpaid royalties, Dupri is seeking interest, attorneys’ fees, and other damages.Jermaine Dupri is…
22 Black-owned brands to shop this summer
From swimwear to beach gear to hosting gifts, beauty, kids’ entertainment, and more, we’ve gathered top Black-owned brands.Summer has officially…
George E. Johnson, Founder Of Johnson Products Company, Dies At 99
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.George E. Johnson, the founder of the pioneering Johnson Products company focused…
Marshawn Kneeland CTE diagnosis revealed after former Cowboys player’s death
Family says Marshawn Kneeland’s CTE diagnosis provides important context while advocating for greater awareness of brain trauma in contact sportsThe…
Black Man Shot And Killed By National Guard Members In Memphis
Tyrin Johnson, 20, was shot by the pair of Guard members while they were in pursuit of him, following a…
Our books editor dips into some recent art-historical fiction
Fascism is on the rise in Europe, with Mosley’s Black Shirt bullies in England. A mysterious Italian artist befriends a…
AI Fails To Rise To The Occasion As Ford Rehires 300 Veteran Engineers
July 6, 2026The automaker says artificial intelligence alone couldn’t replicate the expertise of seasoned engineersFord is acknowledging that artificial intelligence…
Charges filed against former Bucknell coach in death of Calvin ‘CJ’ Dickey Jr.
Former Bucknell strength coach Mark Kulbis has been charged with felony hazing in the 2024 death of freshman football player…
Black Women With Rock & Punk Sounds You Should Know
Black Women With Rock & Punk Sounds You Should KnowJuly 7th is recognized across the country as the “National Day…
The small Ohio town getting an Aboriginal art museum and a James Turrell 'Skyspace' installation
Rendering of the Modern Aboriginal Art Museum under construction in New Bremen, Ohio Image courtesy of Freytag & Associates. IncJames…
Everything we know about the Nolan Wells search and investigation, so far
From the teen’s disappearance on Horn Island to the ongoing investigation, here’s a timeline of the key developments.The death of…
Artist Erna Rosenstein, whose work about memory and loss resonates today, celebrated with major Vienna exhibition
Screens (1951) is one of Rosenstein’s many works that reference her parents’ murder in the Second World War © Muzeum…
10 Black Celebrity Cousins You Might Not Have Known Were Related
Hollywood is full of famous families, but not every celebrity connection is obvious. While everyone knows about siblings like Beyoncé…
‘One of the amazing ones’: Brother of woman surrounded by white supremacists in viral July 4 photo speaks out
Paul Bowlding says his sister, Bernita Bowlding, was traveling on a train headed for Silver Spring, Maryland, when Patriot Front…
Etruscan frescoes worth €15m go on display in Rome as part of Italian acquisition strategy
Installation view of the frescoes at the National Etruscan Museum in the Villa Giulia in RomePhoto: A. Sbaffi and E.…
Big Tigger’s estranged wife, Alicia Brown, arrested on outstanding kidnapping warrant
Brown’s arrest, tied to a 2019 case involving a 10-year-old child, comes days after Tigger announced he would be stepping…
Patti Smith and Soundwalk Collective’s sprawling Arles installation offers haunting world view
Installation view of Correspondences by Soundwalk Collective and Patti Smith in the La Grande Halle at Luma Arles, France ©…
A Lesson From The Rockefeller Playbook To Build Multigenerational Wealth
July 7, 2026Chike Uzoka says the strategy is to make money while you sleepThe Rockefeller mindset, which centers on creating…
Coco Gauff adds another milestone to her historic rise at Wimbledon
After battling back against Jessica Pegula, Gauff joined an exclusive group by reaching the final four at every Grand Slam…
Who Will Hit The Stage At The ONE Voyage Cruise?
Experience the ONE Voyage Cruise with legendary performances, nonstop vibes, and a live playlist you’ll never forget on the open…
Ukraine gives its troops a handbook on protecting cultural property
The Ukrainian army's Cultural Property Protection unit helped evacuate 11th-13th century Polovtsian statues from the conflict zone Image: courtesy Andrii…
In New York City: 10 Things To Know About The Ongoing Outbreak
Legionnaires' disease has struck New York City, prompting health officials to investigate the source and provide guidance to residents.Health officials…
Why so many in Black America see themselves in the story of Nolan Wells
As the Nolan Xavier Wells story continues to unfold in Mississippi, many are speaking up about being “the only one.”The…
Smithsonian Accused Of ‘Extreme Political Activism’
The White House’s Domestic Policy Council report is seen as potentially paving the way for Trump to change the Smithsonian’s…
A new biography looks at how Michael Andrews shifted from slow burner to innovative creator
The Colony Room I (1962) was painted when Andrews was part of Soho society in London © the estate of…
Trump Administration ends near decade long plan for Harriet Tubman to be on $20 bill
Originally proposed under the Obama Administration in 2016, the $20 bill featuring Tubman was originally set to debut in 2020…
‘Children Of Blood And Bone’ Author Tomi Adeyemi Says She Won’t Watch Film Adaptation & Is ‘Officially Separating’ From The Project
Here's why Children of Blood and Bone author Tomi Adeyemi is distancing herself from the movie adaptation of her bestselling…
Undisturbed ancient Maya city discovered in Mexican jungle
Stone monuments documented in Minanbé Courtesy the Research Center of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and ArtsMinanbé (“there is no…
Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya and Travis Scott bring standout style to ‘The Odyssey’ premiere
From dramatic gowns to tailored suits, the London premiere featured some of the week’s biggest celebrity fashion moments.“The Odyssey” had…
The Fashion At Michael Rubin’s White Party Did Not Disappoint
From Jay-Z and Alicia Keys to Cardi B and Teyana Taylor, Black stars turned Michael Rubin’s annual White Party into…
This 27 Year-Old Founder Built Not 1, But 2, Tech Companies With No Prior Tech Experience
July 7, 2026After creating KB Matrix to connect textured hair stylists with clients across Europe, Netochukwu Onuoha is taking on…
Investigation into Nolan Wells’ death intensifies as authorities question viral beach video and offer early timeline of events
The disappearance of the 18-year-old Mississippi teen has sparked widespread attention online as his family mourns and asks for privacy.Hours…
Man jailed as Sotheby’s due diligence foils antiquities fraud
Andrew Crowley and the fake Cycladic figurines, which he attempted to sell along with a forged Anatolian stargazer statuette. He…
As Workforce Hiring Slows, Jobseekers Throw In The Towel
July 7, 2026The report suggests the labor market is slowing as more Americans exit the workforce.Americans participating in the workforce…
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith reportedly living together again after years apart
An unnamed source says the couple resumed sharing a home two years ago, though neither Will Smith nor Jada Pinkett…
Op-Ed: We Can Strengthen Democracy By Championing Co-Governance
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Candace Moore, Vice President of Place, Policy and Power at Race Forward,…
Human rights museum’s Palestine exhibition sets off feud between Canadian politicians
Installation view of Palestine Uprooted: Nakba Past and Present at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg, Manitoba Photo…
Breast Surgeon Surrenders Medical License After Malpractice Investigation
July 7, 2026The disciplinary action follows dozens of medical malpractice lawsuits filed against Espino since June 2025Breast surgeon Dr. Sasa…
5 ways Black Americans’ civil rights victories have changed life for everyone in the U.S.
Cardi B recently celebrated how the progress that Black Americans have fought for continues to shape immigrant life in the…
Prime Video Drops Release Date For Muhammad Ali Limited Series, 'The Greatest'
Ben Watkins will serve as showrunner and executive producer on the series that will see Jalen Best take on the…
July Book Bag: from a selection of US folk art to a closer look at the work of YBA Gary Hume
Edward Hicks's The Peaceable Kingdom (1832-34) features in American folk art: Revisiting the collection of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller The Colonial…
Lil Wayne shuts down engagement rumors and reveals why he missed tour opener
The rapper says he’s single, explains his Maine no-show was due to an epilepsy-related health concern, and apologizes to fans.Lil…