Dolores Huerta, civil rights and labor movement trailblazer, dies at 96
The pioneering activist co-founded the United Farm Workers, fought for marginalized communities and popularized the rallying cry “Sí, se puede.”Dolores…
Ain’t No Love: JAŸ-Z Pushes Back On Concert Criticism, Warns Fans About AI
Hov wants fans to trust their own eyes and ears before buying what the timeline is selling.JAŸ-Z has heard the…
Kirk Franklin says criticism of GloRilla over their gospel collaboration is ‘breaking my heart’
The gospel legend says backlash to their collaboration has been heartbreaking and rejects efforts to police who can talk about…
Ayesha Curry to become leading lady with upcoming holiday rom-com for Roku
The former child actor-turned-entrepreneur and wife of future NBA Hall of Famer Steph Curry is set to be No. 1…
Savannah James Talks Bootstrapping Her Businesses And Building Wealth On Her Own Terms
October 28, 2026In a recent interview with the outlet, James discussed her expanding business interests. Savannah James is focused on…
‘We grow better together, baby!’: Cardi B wants Grow-Good to grow with Black-owned beauty supply stores
Cardi B tells theGrio launching in independent beauty supply stores is a priority for her haircare brand Grow Good.Next time…
Former U.S. soccer star steps in to train 3-year-old Nevada Pierre after youth league controversy
Eddie Johnson offered the young soccer standout a spot at his Orlando academy after the Florida incident drew national attention.Former…
The Lip Bar controversy puts a spotlight on how Black-owned brands are faring amid the Target boycott
As Melissa Butler reacts to The Lip Bar backlash we unpack how Black brands have been faring since the boycott…
NBA Legend And Entrepreneur Isiah Thomas on Mental Toughness, Building Wealth, And Turning Pain Into Purpose
October 28, 2026The NBA Hall of Famer connected lessons from the court to business while speaking at the 2026 Black…
Jordan Chiles is taking fans behind the scenes of her road to the 2028 Olympics
The Olympic gold medalist’s new documentary, “Fair Play: The Jordan Chiles Story,” will follow her comeback journey ahead of the…
‘The Drop’ creator Malcolm Spellman says record labels pushed violence over conscious hip-hop: ‘That is by design’
The “Snowfall” spinoff’s showrunner has big plans for future seasons, including exploring how the music industry profited from the rise…
Jay-Z and J. Cole write letters supporting Lil Durk’s release as rapper makes new bond bid
Lil Durk is offering future music earnings, royalties and touring income as collateral while he awaits a second federal trial.Lil…
BLACK ENTERPRISE And The ELC Partner To Honor 40 Years Of Black Executive Excellence
October 27, 2026The landmark collaboration celebrates four decades of corporate influence.BLACK ENTERPRISE and The Executive Leadership Council (The ELC) have…
Black freshman enrollment at Harvard drops nearly 50% since Supreme Court ended affirmative action
New enrollment figures reveal widening racial disparities at some of the nation’s most prestigious universities, although other schools have managed…
Is the ‘Thriller’ dance derived from the cake walk? The theory examined
We unpack the theory that keeps haunting the “Thriller” dance and its origins year after year during spooky season. Each…
Trump’s Latest Election Tantrum Is A Lawsuit To Toss California Mail-In Ballots
The DOJ wants to sideline thousands of ballots over unproven claims of noncitizen voting; a Trump-appointed judge seems skeptical of…
Stranger leaves Baltimore photographer Devin Allen money in her will after his work moved her
Allen says the unexpected gift renewed his drive during a difficult year and will help fund a space for young…
Chris Brown Given 8 Month Suspended Sentence For London Brawl
R&B singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday after being charged with an eight-month suspended sentence for beating a music…
Beyonce’s BeyGOOD awards $25k to camp introducing children to HBCU’s
The grant will help Camp HBCYouth expand access to historically Black colleges, hire more college students and keep summer programs…
In the Bahamas, Black artists are reclaiming the story of paradise
At the FUZE Art Fair, artists and cultural leaders are working to build a contemporary art scene that reflects the…
Surrounded By People But Still Lonely? Here’s Why It Happens — And Tips To Feel More Connected
Feeling isolated in a crowded room is more common than you might think, and understanding why can be the first…
Québec museum opens $61m pavilion celebrating renowned artist Jean Paul Riopelle
Jean Paul Riopelle’s The Tower (1969-70) greets visitors at the entrance to the new Espace Riopelle-Michael Audain Pavilion, Musée National…
Fans Said Chloe Bailey Gets Treated Like Meg Griffin From ‘Family Guy,’ So The Halloween Queen Became Hot Meg
The songstress turned internet chatter into a baddie-inspired cartoon look, complete with a booty-hugging skirt, hot pink bralette, and silver…
Tina Knowles, Kelly Rowland Team Up To Support Black Maternal Health In Houston
October 27, 2026The event will take place in Houston’s historic Third Ward neighborhood, where Knowles raised her daughters.Tina Knowles and…
Exhibition highlights overlooked William Morris collection and his collaborations with women makers
Penelope (around 1865) by Kate Faulkner, who worked for Morris & Co. as a designer © Fitzwilliam Museum, CambridgeIn myriad…
Keisha Lance Bottoms earns backing from Georgia Muslim groups in governor’s race
Four Muslim organizations and 14 community leaders endorsed the former Atlanta mayor, citing her engagement and policy commitments.Former Atlanta Mayor…
Chad Buchanan: Tyrese Haliburton’s Added Strength Is ‘a New Element to His Game’
Pacers GM Chad Buchanan tells JMV that Tyrese Haliburton's added strength is changing how he finishes at the rim and…
An expert’s guide to Frida Kahlo: five must-read books on the Mexican Surrealist
Frida Kahlo, Untitled (Self-portrait with thorn necklace and hummingbird) (1940) Nickolas Muray Collection of Mexican Art• Click here for more…
Donald Trump Republican Raves About MAGA Minaj’s Barbie Buns During Michigan Rally Amid Her Pinkprint Puppetry—‘One Hell Of A Beautiful A’**’
Donald Trump continues to talk about admiring butts during his campaign rallies, and this time, Nicki Minaj got some love…
BLACK ENTERPRISE AND THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL JOIN FORCES TO CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF BLACK EXECUTIVE EXCELLENCE
All Press Releases October 27, 2026 Landmark partnership includes an exclusive commemorative magazine issue, a new 12-episode podcast series, and…
Reginae Carter & Riley Burruss Spark ‘Next Gen: ATL’ Casting Speculation After Alleged Filming Footage Surfaces
Bravo announced that Atlanta will be the new focus for its Next Gen series and the eldest children of Kandi…
Daymond John Shows Up As A Mentor For ‘Launchpad’ $100K Startup Competition
October 27, 2026About 30 teams comprising 100 founders are expected to participate in the competition. Daymond John, co-founder of fashion…
Young advocates push for Broward County (Fla.) School Board to make menstrual products accessible to all students
This month, the Broward County School Board approved a Menstrual Hygiene Product Access Pilot Program following months of student advocacy.Earlier…
Da’Vinchi addresses backlash to prior comments about Black Americans, calls statements ‘sloppy’ and ‘clumsy’
The actor best known for portraying Terry “Southwest T” Flenory on ‘BMF’ found himself embroiled in controversy after statements made…
Trump Spews Racism And Fetishizes Nicki Minaj, Who Has Clearly Lost Her MAGA-Fied Mind
A Donald Trump rally is a modern-day Ku Klux Klan rally. There’s no two ways about it. And Nicki Minaj…
Beyoncé Serves Body And Boss Energy On ‘i-D’ Magazine Cover As Cécred Expands To The UK
Queen Bey celebrates 20 years since her last 'i-D' cover with a stunning new photoshoot and a powerful message about…
Pop-up tattoo studio opens at Amsterdam's Rembrandt House Museum
Left: Tattoo artists Rupa van Teylingen, Henk Schiffmacher, Tycho Veldhoen, and Timothy John Englisch at the Rembrandt House Museum in…
‘GOAT’s out of the bag’: Jay-Z confirms he’s headling the Super Bowl Halftime Show
The culmination of JAY-Z30 will take place at SoFi Stadium on the biggest night in American sports at Super Bowl…
Chris Brown’s London Case Put On Hold As Prison Sentence Is Suspended
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Chris Brown’s ongoing legal situation in London has taken another turn, with…
Fake or Fortune art historian donates major Anglo-Indian art collection to Tate
Rudolph Swoboda, A Sepoy in HH Maharaja Srinagar’s Indian Regiment, 23 Years Old (around 1886)Presented by Charles Andrew GreigA UK…
NAACP condemns ‘blatantly racist attacks’ in Michigan Senate race
President Derrick Johnson called the rhetoric “unacceptable and disgusting” as Michigan voters weigh a closely watched Senate contest.The NAACP is…
Everything That Happened Day 1 of The One Voyage Cruise 2026
The One Voyage Cruise 2026 kicked off its 2026 cruise with a flurry of embarkation activities, entertainment from Dough E.…
Black women have a 400-year history with Shakespeare. A new exhibit in D.C. finally tells their story
Curator Dr. Patricia Akhimie brings together 400 years of artifacts, exploring how Black women have engaged with Shakespeare on their…
FBI Investigating Threatening Letters Sent to Maryland Lawmakers, Election Officials
Federal authorities are investigating after nearly every member of Maryland’s congressional delegation and the state’s elections office received threatening letters…
What Black families stand to lose when they put off estate planning
From homes to hard-earned savings, estate-planning attorney Jehan Crump-Gibson explains how to spare loved ones all the unnecessary drama. When…
NFL Monday Roundup: Week 7 Top Stories
Week 7 had a little of everything: a marquee powerhouse was dismantled by a defense playing its best half of…
‘I don’t want it, my dear’: Gizelle Bryant’s gossip comes back to bite her on ‘RHOP’
We recap the latest episode of “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” and how Gizelle Bryant found herself answering for all…
Paul Pierce’s lawyer says former NBA star is ‘drowning financially’ amid legal battle with ex-wife
The former NBA star says his income has dropped to zero as his ex-wife seeks additional legal fees and money…
What We Need to Know: Midterms, Health Coverage, HBCU Homecoming and the NBA Tip-Off
From midterm elections to insurance decisions, HBCU homecomings to basketball's opening night, here are the stories defining the moment right…
Houston cancer centre expands its art collection and curatorial ambitions
A view of the waiting room in MD Anderson's Colorectal Cancer Center, with David Aylsworth's painting Fraughter Than I Thought…
Detroit students take to the streets demanding answers in Nolan Wells case
Students carried “Justice for Nolan Wells” signs and called for renewed scrutiny of the 18-year-old’s death.Hundreds of Detroit students took…
Back To ‘The Wood!’ Where Are Sanaa Lathan, Malinda Williams, Omar Epps & The Rest Of The Coming-Of-Age Classic’s Cast Now?
The 1999 coming-of-age film 'The Wood' launched the careers of several young actors, but their paths diverged significantly in the…
Two centuries since his death, Antonio Canova’s reputation is on the rise again as a new book of essays explores
Perseus with the Head of Medusa (1804-06), at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Canova was also instrumental…
Anthropic files for massive IPO while warning its AI could pose ‘existential risks’
The Claude maker could seek a valuation of up to $2 trillion as its filing details potential dangers ranging from…
Democrats Need To Retire The ‘Black Voter’ Trope
October 27, 2026Every election cycle, political campaigns spend millions of dollars trying to reach Black voters.Written By Tara DeVeauxEvery election…
Lizzo named grand marshal of Houston’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Grammy winner will return to her hometown to lead the annual celebration alongside musicians from her former high school…
Stephen A. Smith defends LeBron James after Trump calls him a ‘total disgrace’
Smith questioned why the president singled out James and suggested the criticism could serve a political purpose ahead of the…
Iman Shumpert Says Young Athletes Should Date Before Getting Rich
Iman Shumpert believes young athletes should learn how to connect with women before their bank accounts get bigger. ✕ The…
Jalen Hurts receives heartfelt support from students at his mother’s school
Pamela Hurts said she was trying not to cry as she read messages wishing her son well after his blood…
Former Astronauts Victor Glover And Dr. Bernard Harris Share 5 Leadership Lessons From Space
October 27, 2026The two history-making astronauts shared how perseverance, service, and teamwork have shaped their leadership at the 2026 Black…