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…
Stefon Diggs & Cayy Benji Throw Daughter Peyton 1st Birthday Bash, Social Media Side-Eyes His Stiff Stance At Circus-Themed Toddler Party
Stefon Diggs was front and center for the first birthday of his daughter Peyton with Cayy Benji. The fertile footballer…
Byron Allen reveals he asked Jeff Bezos to sell him the Washington Post during address at Buzzfeed
The media mogul shared details of a conversation with Jeff Bezos while outlining his larger vision for BuzzFeed and HuffPost…
#RHOA Revelations: Shamea Says 'Messy' Angela Oakley Is Partially To Blame For Fallout With Porsha Williams
Shamea Morton accuses Angela Oakley of stirring up drama that led to her falling out with Porsha Williams.The once unbreakable…
James McNeill Whistler was more than just a combative ‘coxcomb’
Tate Britain’s survey, the first in the UK since the museum’s 1994 exhibition, includes Symphony in White, No. 2: The…
Lauryn Hill explains why she never released another album after ‘Miseducation’
The music icon says exhaustion, industry pressure and the fight to protect her creativity shaped her decision after the success…
Jamaican Lawmaker Blocked From Delivering Parliamentary Speech In Patois
May 19, 2026Opposition MP Nekeisha Burchell was stopped mid-speech after attempting to address Jamaica’s Parliament in Jamaican patoisAn effort to…
Copacetic Co-Parents Phaedra Parks & Apollo Nida Gush Over Son's State Championship Win–'We Are So Proud Of Our Prince Ayden'
Copacetic co-parents Phaedra Parks and Apollo Nida have come a long way, and were recently spotted side by side at…
7 Malcolm X Quotes On Black Empowerment
May 19, 2026The honorable X was an activist who fought fiercely for Black dignity, equality and justice El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz,…
AI is expanding opportunity—but Black entrepreneurs still face a structural gap
Even as artificial intelligence feels inevitable, the systems around AI have their own share of issues, namely, for the sustained…
Ebola Warning Issued: What You Need To Know
The deadly virus is ticking up in the Democratic Republic of The Congo which could have international implications.The deadly Ebola…
Will.i.am Trades The Stage For The AI Classroom
May 19, 2026The 51-year-old musician, whose real name is William Adams, began teaching “The Agentic Self” earlier this year.Grammy-winning artist…
Local Leaders Call Georgia’s New Nonpartisan Election Law Racist
May 15, 2026Critics argue House Bill 369 unfairly targets predominantly Black, Democratic-leaning counties and could disenfranchise votersA newly signed Georgia…
‘He was so excited’: Memphis mother collects her son’s high school diploma as he recovers from mass shooting
18-year-old Jakaylan Summers was shot in both arms during a pre-prom gathering on May 8.When Jakaylan Summers’ name was called…
We Know That Ain’t Who We Think It Is! T.I. Reunites With ‘ATL’ Cast For 20th Anniversary, Transforms Stadium Into Cascade Skating Rink
For the 20th anniversary of ATL, T.I. reunited with the film’s cast and celebrated with an epic bash like only…
Chasing Counsel Launches ‘Counsel-a-thon’ To Expand Affordable Mental Health Support
May 17, 2026The Chicago-based platform aims to raise funds and awareness for accessible counseling services A new mental health and…
Chris Rock and ex-wife Malaak Compton-Rock share proud parent moment at daughter’s graduation
The reunited family celebrated Zahra’s college graduation with photos and heartfelt reflections from her mother.Actor and comedian Chris Rock reunited…
The Iceman Cometh And The Results Are So Boring, Y’all
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Drake had the audacity to drop not one, not two, but three…
Haitian Flag Day: 5 Haitian-Owned Brands And Organizations To Support
May 18, 2026The Haitian flag is one of the most powerful symbols of freedom and independence in the Americas.The Haitian…
In ‘Call and Response,’ L. Michelle Smith explores how the Black church helped shape generations of Black leaders
The author combines research, history, and personal reflection to examine how lessons learned in church translated into leadership across industries.…
Security guard Amin Abdullah hailed as hero after stopping gunmen from reaching children at San Diego mosque
The father of eight and longtime mosque security guard, is being credited with preventing even greater loss of life during…
Danielle Brooks lands leading role in Apple TV+ series inspired by Harlem soul food staple Melba’s
With Kenya Barris writing and Oprah Winfrey executive producing, the project brings major names behind a story rooted in community.Danielle…
Candiace Dillard Bassett Talks ‘I’ve Cried The Blues’ Reprise, EGOT Goals, And Son Jett’s Milestones — ‘I Love Being Jett’s Mom’
Candiace Dillard Bassett is on an impeccable post-Housewives run, and she’s telling BOSSIP all about it.Fresh off of her run…
Black Actors Needed For Upcoming TV And Film Roles In Los Angeles
May 18, 2026Project Casting is inviting Black actors on the West Coast to apply for upcoming TV, film, and entertainment…
Abby Phillip reveals she’s expecting 2nd child after IVF journey
The journalist opened up about the emotional and physical challenges of expanding her family. CNN anchor Abby Phillip is expecting…
Jordyn Woods’ New Summer Tote Was Inspired By Bachelorette Beach Plans
Jordyn Woods' latest Woods by Jordyn drop is giving beach bag, carry-on, and everyday summer essentials all in one.Jordyn Woods…
Michelle Obama opens up about her first impressions of Barack Obama and the call that changed them
The former First Lady didn’t shy away from what she imagined her husband to be before their first lunch together.The…
Tahira Reid Smith Has Modernized Double Dutch With ‘Jump Dreams’
May 17, 2026The invention, named Jump Dreams, was presented during Double Dutch Day at Awbury Park in Philadelphia.Tahira Reid Smith,…
Dr. Ian Smith on Black Health, Medical Mistrust and the Risks We Can’t Ignore
Dr. Ian Smith discusses Black health, medical mistrust, heart disease, high blood pressure and breast cancer on The D.L. Hughley…
Experts Say The ‘Sticky Floor’ Phenomenon Is Trapping Women In Low-Wage Jobs
May 18, 2026For decades, conversations about workplace inequality have centered around the “glass ceiling.”For decades, conversations about workplace inequality have…
HBCU graduates cheer for Wes Moore to run for president. Here’s what he has to say about 2028
EXCLUSIVE: During an interview with theGrio, Maryland’s first Black governor hints at the kind of leadership the nation needs and…