Angel Reese’s Title Run Ends As A Dream Deferred, Not Denied
Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream’s championship run cements a sacred triumph for unapologetic Black women everywhere.Sixty-two years, one month,…
2 Chainz and Keith Lee debate celebrity privilege and what restaurant reviews really tell customers
The rapper defended the perks that come with fame, while Lee argued his reviews are meant to reflect the experience…
Daytime Emmy Awards Roundup: Tracee Ellis Ross and Keke Palmer Win Big While Jennifer Hudson, Sheryl Lee Ralph and More Hit The Red Carpet
The Daytime Emmys swung into Los Angeles and saw Tracee Ellis Ross and Keke Palmer take home wins while some…
‘Let’s talk about everything’: Cardi B addresses Mona Love and prior comments on colorism amid longstanding debate
The Bronx rapper continues to defend herself after a resurfaced 2024 back-and-forth with influencer Raymonte Scott became the basis for…
What We Need to Know: Michigan Shake-Up, Florida Tragedy, Election Day Storms and a Historic WNBA Title
From unexpected political shifts in Michigan to a tragic event in Florida, voters across the country face both stormy weather…
Five exhibitions to see during Art Week Tokyo
Utanhole’s Plug in Baby (2026). Her paintings and drawings often use soft, pastel colours to depict scenes of violence and…
Ta-Nehisi Coates Heads To Rutgers University For Post-Election Conversation On Race And Democracy
November 2, 2026The award-winning author will reflect on the 2026 midterm elections and the future of American democracy during a…
Forest Theater reopens in South Dallas, bringing a Black cultural landmark back to life
The Forest Theater reopened in South Dallas with performances by Tamela Mann, a surprise appearance by Erykah Badu, and a…
‘Think bigger. Much bigger’: Morgan DeBaun is ready to take Blavity to the next level
The Blavity founder and CEO opens up in this Q&A about Blavity’s future, media today, and where AI fits in.Morgan…
D.L. Hughley Lays Out How They Use Division to Control Your Vote
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.D.L. Hughley explains the deliberate use of division as a mechanism for…
From Stacey Abrams to Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Black women who have fought to become governor
Dozens of campaigns have challenged a barrier that still stands in 2026: No Black woman has ever been elected governor…
The Truth About Deborah’s Love Triangle at Hillman College | A Different Aftershow Ep. 6
Hillman College faces a $100M crisis, Shaquille clashes with Ron, and Deborah battles an ADHD diagnosis in this Different World…
Timbaland says former management team ‘stole millions’ in $15 million lawsuit
The producer alleges his former representatives collected unauthorized fees and concealed payments through falsified financial records.Timbaland is taking his former…
Edward Hopper biography, Kvareli Foundation in Georgia, Marisa Merz in Turin—podcast
Edward Hopper: A Life by Louis Shadwick (2026), featuring Edward Hopper's (Self-Portrait) (around 1925–30)Yale University PressFrom breaking news and insider…
Rep. Haley Stevens slammed for using Black voters as ‘prop’ with anti-El Sayed endorsement
Black Democratic leaders blasted Stevens after she appeared at a Detroit Black church with Mike Rogers and endorsed the Republican…
Jermaine Dupri urges artists to unite over Spotify’s AI remix plans
The legendary producer wants musicians to have more control over which songs can be remixed by AI and how much…
NAACP takes emergency legal action to block federal agents from polling sites
The civil rights organization says the DOJ’s election monitoring plan could intimidate voters, particularly Black voters, and interfere with access…
From Barack Obama to Muhammad Ali’s family, these notable Black figures are backing Abdul El-Sayed
Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed has drawn support from prominent Black political leaders, entertainers, and cultural figures in his Senate campaignAs the…
BEYhind The Scenes: Beyoncé, Blue Ivy And Mama Tina Knowles Pray Before Jay-Z LA Shows, The Queen Gives Fans Inside Look At Backstage
Beyoncé gave her fans an inside look at the backstage vibes of Jay-Z's LA shows including a prayer circle with…
Byron Allen inducted into the Gold Circle Society at the 53rd Daytime Emmy Awards
The comedian-turned-media mogul was inducted into the Gold Circle Society on Friday, Oct. 30, during the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy…
New Music Mondays: 2 Chainz, Kirk Franklin, Mariah Carey And More
A jet-setting single by 2 Chainz, inspirational new LP by Kirk Franklin and an anniversary release from Mariah Carey make…
Abdul El-Sayed brushes off Haley Stevens’ GOP endorsement days before Michigan election
The Democratic Senate nominee says he is focused on Michigan voters and policy after Stevens reversed her support and backed…
ICE Agent Who Struck Migrant With Vehicle Indicted By Texas Grand Jury
A Harris County grand jury has indicted 33-year-old Mario Alberto Morales, the ICE agent accused of striking 48-year-old construction worker…
Californian Michelin-starred restaurant serves up book on the art of hospitality and farming
Sonoma Wine Country’s SingleThread focuses on aesthetics as much as seasonality and local produce in its cuisine © John Troxell…
Black Founders Turn AI Bias Into Business Opportunity With ‘StyleMyCrown’
November 2, 2026Christelle Mombo-Zigah and Dr. Isi Idemudia are using artificial intelligence to close representation gaps in beauty technology. Two…
Run-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels Involved In L.A. Car Crash
Rap icon Darryl McDaniels of Run-DMC was spotted on the scene of a Los Angeles car crash.Reports are stating that…
Fifth generation Indian weaver launches luxury cashmere brand
Kadri’s ‘Triangle Twill’ two-tone, hand-painted scarves are 100% cashmere and retail for $400 each. Designs for the brand’s inaugural range…
Toxic Bosses Face Fewer Consequences Than Toxic Jr. Employees By 12%
November 2, 2026The findings highlight concerns about inconsistent workplace accountability, particularly when employees hold positions of authority.A new workplace survey…
N.O.R.E. confronts viral food reviewer Sober Facts over his continued use of the N-word
The “Drink Champs” host approached Jason Rodriguez while he was filming in New York, arguing that nobody should be using…
Lizzo thanks Dolly Parton for supporting her when ‘the world turned its back’
The singer reflected on Parton inviting her to play flute on “Rockstar” and honoring her request to credit Sasha Flute.Lizzo…
Hottieween Hall Of Fame! A Gallery Of Megan Thee Stallion’s Sizzling Spooky SZN Slays And Hottest Halloween Hits
A gallery gorgeously ghoulish highlights from Megan Thee Stallion's greatest Hottieween hits that cemented her status as a Queen of…
Jackson State cancels classes as campus mourns 2 students killed in shooting
Six others were injured in the off-campus nightclub shooting, which remains under investigation by Jackson police.Jackson State University has canceled…
Nailed It! The BEST Halloween Costumes (So Far)
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Get into the spooky spirit with the absolute best Halloween costumes (so…
T.I. Brings The Energy To The One Voyage 2026 Cruise
T.I. pulled up to the One Voyage and brought Atlanta with him.T.I. pulled up to the One Voyage and brought…
A Van Gogh hidden away for over 50 years and a vibrant Cezanne harlequin: our pick of the November auctions
Courtesy Sotheby’sVincent van Gogh painted Châtaigniers en fleurs (blossoming chestnut trees) during the final weeks of his life, having just…
Golden State Valkyries make history with first WNBA championship after Game 7 win over Atlanta Dream
Gabby Williams scored 30 points as the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 to win…
Fine AF Fridays, Vol. 50: Beyoncé’s Fur-ocious Fit Had Us Gagged—Ciara, Robert Ri’chard & More Kept The Heat Coming
Robert Ri'chard put out some photos that has us completely falling in love with him again like we did seeing…
Sinning And Twinning?! Cornell Young IV And Twin Brother Spark Smoke And Stack Swoonami, Auntie Avengers Assemble For Cougar Competition Over The Young Twinderonis
Cornell Young just gave the internet another reason to talk about him. The “A Different World” star and his twin…
Florida police officer fired after allegedly using Taser on man experiencing seizure
Dwight Jackson says he was recovering from a medical emergency when an officer used a Taser on him. Police say…
Paid In Full Foundation Honors Hip-Hop Pioneers Nile Rodgers, Ralph McDaniels, Kurtis Blow, And The D.O.C.
November 1, 2026The foundation’s fourth annual Hip-Hop Grandmaster Awards celebrated hip-hop legends. Hip-hop has gained global influence, major recording careers,…
One killed, eight injured in shooting after Birmingham’s Magic City Classic as police seek video evidence
One person was killed and eight injured in a shooting after Birmingham’s Magic City Classic. Police detained one person and…
Tamara Tunie wins first Emmy after nearly 40 years in television, dedicates award to her 92-year-old mother
The “Beyond the Gates” star celebrated her return to daytime television while honoring the Black actresses who paved the way.Nearly…
Davido And Martell’s Afrobeats Launch Brought Out The Melanin [RECAP]
In a room full of blue, Black culture stood out at the launch for Martell's Afrobeats Limited Edition bottle by…
‘There’s so much of Scotland in them’: cuts to Edinburgh College of Art craft degrees spark backlash
Left: A fashion show featuring work by ECA performance costume undergraduates. Right: A piece from The Flax Toile Wallpaper Collection…
New York’s Socrates Sculpture Park rebuilds for resilience and expands
The park’s inaugural show in 1986 included a towering Mark di Suvero work Courtesy Socrates Sculpture ParkWhen Superstorm Sandy hit…
Zendaya recreates Halle Berry’s 2000 ‘X-Men’ premiere look for Halloween and Berry approves
Halle Berry responded to Zendaya’s Halloween recreation of her 2000 “X-Men” premiere outfit with two words: “She won.”Zendaya may have…
Painting by overlooked Abstract Expressionist Anna Walinska gets key role in television series Best Medicine
Anna Walinska's The Earth Bears Witness (1956) on the set of Best Medicine Photo by Diane Lederman“It’s not always an…
Amistad Financial Group Faces Federal Scrutiny Over $2B Lending To Sports Mogul
October 31, 2026A reported $2.31 billion in lending by a financial firm connected to Magic Johnson highlights the risks of…
Lil Baby and BigXThaPlug open up about the financial pressure that follows rap success
Lil Baby says he’s “not rich enough for everybody” as he opens up about financial pressure from family and friends…
Marcia Ann Gillespie, pioneering ESSENCE editor who championed Black women, dies at 82
The trailblazing journalist became editor-in-chief of ESSENCE at just 26, helping redefine how Black women were represented in media before…
Pregnant mother of four killed in shooting at California Spirit Halloween store, six others wounded
Constance Hages, 31, was identified as the woman killed when gunfire erupted inside a crowded Halloween store. Police believe the…
Mariah Carey declares ‘It’s Time’ for Christmas with a surprising nod to her rock era
Mariah Carey launches the 2026 Christmas season with an “It’s time” video featuring “Hermit,” a song from her little-known ’90s…
Hip-Hop Halloween! The Best (And Worst) Rapper Cameos In Horror Films
Who knew hip-hop and Halloween were so alike? Take a look at rappers who put on a good horror show…
Rudi Fuchs, influential Dutch curator and former director of Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum, dies aged 84
Rudi Fuchs taught at the University of Amsterdam and wrote extensively on artD.R. (all rights reserved)Rudi Fuchs, one of the…
What does it really mean to wear the crown? Four HBCU Queens explain
Four past and present HBCU queens reflect on the history, responsibility, and cultural legacy behind their titles and royal courts.HBCU…
As riots scar Paris’s luxury storefronts, Maison Guerlain opens art exhibition on Champs Elysées
Installation view of L’Heure des Possibles at Maison Guerlain in Paris© GuerlainOn Tuesday 20 October in Paris, among all the…
Chris Ofili brings story of Laure—the Black model painted by Manet—in from the margins at Turin exhibition
Chris Ofili, Saint Laure (2026)Photo: Jack Hems. © Chris Ofili. Courtesy the artist and Victoria MiroThe UK artist Chris Ofili…
Angel Reese Brought Jordyn Woods’ Lucky Orange Bag To WNBA Finals Game 5
The Dream star paired the now iconic accessory with a “Protect Black Women” tee – and fans are obsessed.Angel Reese…
Va. Gov. Abigail Spanberger post about diverse cabinet sparks conservative attacks
Critics questioned why no white men appeared in the image, but the governor’s full Cabinet includes several white officials who…
ICE Has Held Black US Citizen Who Suffers Mental Illness In Custody For A Year, Court Records Show
Phillip James is still in ICE custody, despite having a birth certificate and passport that say he’s from the U.S.America…