NFL cooperating with Florida investigation targeting Rooney Rule and diversity hiring policies
Roger Goodell defended the league’s diversity hiring efforts and said the NFL believes its programs comply with the law.NFL Commissioner…
Fits For Days: Celebrating Biggie’s Birthday With Some Of His Most Stylish Moments
The Notorious B.I.G. wasn't just one of the best rappers in the world, he was also one of the best…
Killer Mike Unveils Plan To Turn Atlanta Renters Into Homeowners
May 20, 2026This initiative aims to help residents move from renting to owning homes in neighborhoods where housing costs are…
Team Isaiah Or Team Coltrane? Netflix’s Buzzy Crime Drama ‘Nemesis’ Divides Viewers Between Drippy Cop & Slippery Robber, Sparks Hilarious Hysteria Across Internet
Must-see tweets, memes, videos, and more from 'Nemesis' premiere weekendTeam Isaiah or Team Coltrane?Social media is buzzing over Netflix’s slick…
Leon Thomas earns major music honor as ASCAP celebrates his influence on R&B
The three-time Grammy winner will be honored at ASCAP’s annual celebration of top hip-hop, R&B and gospel songwriters.Leon Thomas is…
It’s More Than A ‘Black Woman’s Disease’: Advocates Push Congress to Take Fibroids Seriously
Fibroids are noncancerous growths in or around the uterus that are common, but for Black women, they can cause many…
Guatemala stakes claim to stone lintel by 'the Michelangelo of the pre-Columbian era' that was repatriated to Mexico
The stone lintel by Mayuy that was recently repatriated to Mexico Courtesy the Consulate General of Mexico in New YorkA…
Meet Olivier Audemars, The Black Executive Shaping The Luxury Watch Industry
May 19, 2026The fourth-generation descendant of Audemars Piguet’s founding family is drawing attention as the iconic watchmaker prepares for a…
KKKontempt: White Attorney Sentenced To Jail For Using N-Word ‘Numerous Times’ Confronted By Black Activists Who Warn They’ll ‘Make Him Taste The Ancestors’
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.A Texas courtroom turned into a masterclass in how to behave like…
A Harvard professor built a public policy course around Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’
The course draws parallels between the album’s themes of erasure and gaps in the government safety net.A Harvard Kennedy School…
George Clinton Files Suit Against UMG For $1.1 M In Royalty Payments
May 20, 2026George Clinton is suing Universal Music Group over claims the company withheld more than $1.1 million in royalties…
Racist LAPD Detective Mark Fuhrman, Who Lied During O.J. Simpson Trial, Dead At 74
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Mark Fuhrman found the bloody glove (that allegedly didn't fit) at Simpson's…
Sainsbury Centre receives one of largest ever UK museum donations
The Sainsbury Centre in Norwich Photo: Andy CrouchThe Sainsbury Centre, an art museum in the east of England, has received…
Victor Wembanyama credits Shaolin monk training for sharpening his NBA game
The Spurs superstar told ESPN’s Malika Andrews how meditation, kung fu training, and guidance from Hakeem Olajuwon helped reshape his…
Elderly woman dies after altercation with worker at Indiana Tim Hortons
Police say surveillance footage captured a confrontation between a customer and employees before the woman was hospitalized and later died.Police…
Trump’s $1.7B fund for J6 ‘white supremacists’ slammed as insult to Black people and reparations movement
“That tells Black America exactly whose pain the government is willing to recognize, how and why,” Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter,…
At Birmingham's Ikon Gallery, Angela de la Cruz's audacious, visceral art takes no prisoners
Angela de la Cruz’s show Upright is running at Ikon Gallery until September Photo: Alexander JamesPainterly sculptures? Or sculptural paintings?…
Chloë Bailey ‘Strung’ trailer has fans ready for her scream queen era
The upcoming Peacock thriller from Malcolm D. Lee also stars Lynn Whitfield, Coco Jones, and Anna Diop.The first trailer for…
Dystany Spurlock Becomes The 1st Black Woman To Compete In Top NASCAR National Series
May 20, 2026The historic debut occurred during the 2026 Truck Series season, one of NASCAR’s top national circuits. Dystany Spurlock…
White Texas lawyer ordered to apologize to Black attorney after contempt ruling over racial slur in court
The judge suspended jail time and a fine on the condition that apologies are submitted to the court and opposing…
Karrueche Tran’s Best Style Moments
Karrueche Tran is a certified style queen who's quietly served for over a decade. Check out Karrueche Tran’s best style…
Expansion plans for Rome's Galleria Borghese draw fierce response
Galleria Borghese in Rome Photo: Luciano Romano © Galleria BorgheseRome’s Galleria Borghese—a celebrated 17th-century villa museum housing major works by…
Keisha Lance Bottoms Wins Georgia Primary, Becomes Democratic Nominee For Governor
May 20, 2026The former Atlanta mayor is on track to become the first Black woman elected governor Former Atlanta Mayor…
‘The Browns’: ‘Love Island USA’ alum Jalen Brown reveals surprise wedding to girlfriend Joiya
The newlyweds celebrated their courthouse ceremony with a social media reveal that quickly drew reactions from fans and castmates.“Love Island…
Killer Mike launches new rent-to-own housing initiative aimed at helping Atlanta families build wealth
The Grammy-winning rapper and entrepreneur is partnering with Bridge Tower and Blackmon Real Estate on a new “Build-to-Ownership” program designed…
A reading room for the Epstein files opens in New York
Mriya Gallery is showing 3,437 volumes containing all the released Epstein files Photo: Anna Maria LopezVisitors to New York this…
Access Is More Than Availability in Mental Healthcare
May 20, 2026Access often begins long before the first session.By Christin GriceFor many Black clients, access to therapy is not…
Barack Obama reflects on hip-hop, gospel, and protest songs in sweeping essay about America
In a new essay for Rolling Stone, former President Barack Obama reflects on the role of spirituals, gospel, protest songs,…
Surprise, Surprise: Millions Have Lost ACA Insurance Due To Cost Spikes
A drastic increase in monthly premiums, along with increased deductibles, has led to people either not signing up or losing…
Gulag Museum rebrand marks latest phase in Kremlin’s assault on free speech
Items recently removed from display at the Gulag Museum include clothing worn by prisonersPhoto: Celestino Arce/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News The…
Art bartering: artists start viral social media trend to fight cost of living crisis
Courtesy of Andrea MongenieInsta’ gratification is a monthly blog by Aimee Dawson, looking at how the art world and social…
Michael B. Jordan’s ‘Creed’ Spinoff ‘Delphi’ Reveals Star-Studded Cast For Prime Video
The upcoming Prime Video series set inside the legendary Delphi Boxing Academy will feature Wood Harris, André Holland, Andre Royo…
Alabama high school senior set to graduate with $2 million in scholarship offers
Zyreuna Cousette, who has been plotting her academic career since middle school, was valedictorian at Aliceville High School with a…
ICE Director Blames 2-Year-Old Child’s Killing On Mother, Whom ICE Deported
ICE has accused Wendy Hernandez Reyes of being responsible for the horrific death of her son, 2-year-old Orlin Hernandez Reyes,…
Artists turn to textiles as they excavate history at Nada New York
Ruth Owens works at the Voltz Clarke Gallery stand Photo: Steven Molina ContrerasAt the New Art Dealers Alliance’s (Nada) New…
WHO chief raises alarm as Ebola outbreak deaths climb in Dem. Republic of Congo and Uganda
Health officials say the growing outbreak has crossed borders and sparked concern over its pace and scale.The head of the…
Twin Brothers Launch Motion-Activated ‘Poop-Alert’ Sign To Control Dog Waste
May 20, 2026Originally published on BlackNews.com.Keith and Kenneth Evans, African American twin brothers from Camden, New Jersey, are the masterminds…
DOJ’s $1.776 Billion Scam Fund For Trump Allies Spurs Outrage
The Department of Justice announced a $1.776 billion fund which allies of President Donald Trump could access, sparking an uproar.On…
Beasley Media, MBBA Unite To Amplify Black-Owned Business In Detroit
May 19, 2026The companies stated that the partnership aims to support local entrepreneursBeasley Media Group is expanding its community engagement…
KKKontempt: White Attorney Sentenced To Jail For Using N-Word 'Numerous Times', Confronted By Black Activists
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.A Texas courtroom turned into a masterclass in how to behave like…
250 Years Of Black History & Enterprise: On This Day
May 19, 2026RELATED CONTENT: The Enduring Fire: Revisiting Malcolm X’s Vision For Black Liberation On What Would Have Been His…
Fair Or Foul? Mallard Creek ‘Showboating’ DQ Raises Questions
The disqualification of Charlotte's Mallard Creek High School in a state track & field championship meet has NC split and…
Stonewall monument targeted by Trump administration among the US’s most endangered historic places
Stonewall National Monument, New York City Photo: Timothy Leonard, National Parks Conservation AssociationAs celebrations of the US’s semiquincentennial kick into…
OpEd: Strong Black Woman Or Silently Suffering? The Cost Of Emotional Suppression
May 18, 2026How do Black women begin to break free from the “Strong Black Woman” persona?By Antania “Nia” PriesterThe doctors…
Trump’s DOJ Sets Up Reparations Fund For Jan. 6 Rioters And Other Non-Victims Of ‘Lawfare Weaponization’
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.So, basically, we should be calling them Trumperations, not reparations — because…
Robert F. Smith Talks ‘XCEL Summit For Men’ And The Unique Role Black People Play In Our Own Future
May 18, 2026For Robert Smith, it’s teaching our children the basics Robert F. Smith, founder, chairman, and CEO of Vista…
Byron Allen says he wants BuzzFeed and HuffPost journalists to remain fearless and independent
During a May 19 visit, Allen told employees he wants HuffPost journalists to remain fearless, outspoken and committed to the…
Trump’s DOJ Sets Up Reparations Fund For Jan 6 Rioters And Other Non-Victims Of ‘Lawfare Weaponization’
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.So, basically, we should be calling them Trumperations, not reparations — because…
Esther fair goes out on top
Esther is spread across Estonian House’s many spaces—including the entrance area, featuring work by artist Katja Novitskova (above), represented by…
Nika King Laughs Off Her 'Euphoria' Comeback Being Cut Almost Entirely: 'My Mom Is Over Here Clowning Me!'
Nika King hyped up her long-awaited Euphoria comeback…only for her one scene to be cut down drastically.The third season of…
Did social media kill the reality TV star, or did it amplify them?
In an era when content creators are striking it big on platforms with their highly personal content, where does that…
CBC backs NAACP college sports boycott over Black voting rights rollbacks: ‘Silence is complicity’
The “Out of Bounds” campaign calls for an athletic and financial boycott of public university sports programs that remain silent…
T.I. Reflects on Legacy, Birthday Bash, New Music & What’s Next
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.T.I. pulled up to Posted on The Corner with plenty to celebrate…
Gov. Wes Moore vows to continue push to redraw Maryland’s voting map: ‘I’m not backing down’
EXCLUSIVE: After the fall of the Voting Rights Act and subsequent Republican maps targeting Black voters, Moore decries “the greatest…
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ is getting a Texas-set spinoff from Shonda Rhimes and Ellen Pompeo
The new ABC drama marks the first expansion of the “Grey’s” universe outside the West Coast, trading Seattle rain for…
Claressa Shields banned from MVP events after altercation with Alycia Baumgardner at MMA event
The promotion announced an immediate ban after video showed an exchange between the two champions inside a VIP area.Undisputed women’s…
All The Brands Copying Drake’s ‘Iceman’ Cover
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The Boy's influence can never be understated. Check out all the companies…
British artist says the Met ‘should take responsibility’ for dress copyright dispute
Installation view of Costume Art at the MetCourtesy the Metropolitan Museum of ArtThe British artist Anouska Samms has hit back…
‘They gotta pay’: Mother of slain Alabama teen wants answers after 18-year-old’s body found dismembered, set on fire in woods
Markavious Rumph, who recently completed his GED, was reported missing on May 6. His family discovered his remains one day…
Nazi-looted painting discovered in home of Dutch SS commander’s heirs
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985Toon Kelder’s Portrait of a Young Girl Photo courtesy of Arthur BrandFor…