White Women Black Folks Don’t Play About: Diana, Dolly, Anne, Sophia & More
From Dolly Parton to Sophia Bush, these famous white women have earned their seat at the cookout — not just…
Florida “Deputy of The Year” Quits In Disgrace After Ex-Girlfriend Reveals Racist Behavior
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Brevard County’s 2025 Deputy of the Year decided to resign in disgrace…
New documentary chronicles the late Brazilian artist Amélia Toledo’s boundary-pushing work
Amélia Toledo in a scene from the new documentary Amelia Toledo: Lembrar de Não Esquecer (Don’t Forget to Remember) Courtesy…
‘I want to be free’: Alabama man serving life sentence denied new trial despite learning his original attorney defended the Ku Klux Klan
Myers was granted clemency in 2025 after serving more than 30 years on death row. He plans to appeal the…
Viola Davis Slams Target’s Apology Over ‘Racist’ Halloween Costume Controversy
August 28, 2026The Oscar-winning actress said the retailer’s response fails to address the deeper issue of corporate decision-making and Black…
Black mother sues Missouri school district, alleges officer discriminated against her son
The lawsuit says the 14-year-old was bruised after a school resource officer withheld his backpack and restrained him outside a…
‘The baddest’: Lil Nas X announces death of his mother with a touching tribute
In a single photo, the Grammy Award winner acknowledged the “hurt” of losing his mother.Lil Nas X is mourning.On Saturday,…
Every Song You Heard In GTA VI Extended Look
Rockstar Games offered its official extended look at its anticipated game Grand Theft Auto VI on Netflix Thursday, August 27.Aside…
Somebody to Love at the V&A as Freddie Mercury's costumes going on view
Freddie Mercury in his crown and cloak designed by Diana Moseley, worn on the Magic Tour in 1986Photograph by Denis…
Rising Thrift Store Prices Have Some Donors Rethinking Goodwill
August 27, 2026Pricing has become a particular point of frustration.Some longtime Goodwill donors are reconsidering where they give used clothing…
Justus Kelley makes Miss USA history as first mother and married woman to win
The 31-year-old Miss Virginia won the 2026 title three years after the pageant expanded eligibility to mothers and married women.Justus…
Rotterdam’s Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen caught up in alleged bribery scandal as civil servants dismissed
The Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen’s main site closed in 2019 for a major renovation Photo: Davidh820 (Wikimedia Commons)Two civil servants…
Jason Arday’s memoir tells his story after Cambridge professor’s death
The late sociologist’s memoir, “Great and Unfortunate Things,” chronicles his journey from a nonverbal, illiterate child to Cambridge University’s youngest…
Kendrick Lamar makes 7-year-old Detroit fan’s birthday wish come true
Romell Frazier Jr. asked to meet his favorite rapper while recovering from serious injuries sustained in a March dog attack.Kendrick…
A Documentary On Steph Curry’s Journey To 4,000 3-Pointers Is Coming to IMAX Theaters
Curry made the announcement on Instagram in a video featuring other greats who put in their 10,000 hours to perfect…
Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who enthralled people worldwide with her polka dots and mirror rooms, has died aged 97
Kusama creating paintings for her My Eternal Soul series in her studio, 2014. © Yayoi KusamaYayoi Kusama, the pioneering Japanese…
A Social Security shortfall could slash benefits by $500 a month. Black Americans stand to lose most
The program’s retirement trust fund is projected to deplete its reserves in 2032 without action from Washington.Social Security payments for…
ICE Agent Charged In Minneapolis Shooting Walks Free In Texas After Gov. Greg Abbott Refuses To Extradite [Op-Ed]
OPINION: ICE agent Christian Castro was released at the break of dawn Thursday morning from a detention center in Brownsville.An…
‘Crossed a line’: Miguel addresses online racist attacks directed at his partner and young child
The singer and longtime partner, Margaret Zhang, are parents to a young baby boy and are reportedly preparing to welcome…
Gladys Knight’s step back from performing is a reminder that Black icons deserve rest
Gladys Knight’s decision to perform less at 82-years old sparks conversations about retirement, aging, and rest.Last night, Gladys Knight, 82,…
1847 Letter Reveals British Company Trafficked Enslaved Africans Decades After Abolition
August 26, 2026“By process of deduction, we can see these are people illegally trafficked from Africa,” Al Nasir told the…
Black civil rights leaders vow to fight Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions
Voting rights groups warn the new USPS rules could disenfranchise millions of voters, particularly Black Americans, ahead of November’s elections.As…
Virgil Abloh’s “Rolling In His Grave” Because Off-White Is In Costco? Westside Gunn Thinks So
The Fly God isn’t letting Off-White’s Costco era slide quietly.Westside Gunn has never been shy about his love for luxury…
The Supreme Court sent a message. Black voters are hearing it loud and clear
OPINION: New polling suggests voting rights and gerrymandering battles are increasing political engagement among Black voters ahead of the midterms.Editor’s…
Shonda Rhimes Secures New Five-Year Deal With Netflix
August 28, 2026The new agreement keeps Shondaland at Netflix while extending the business relationship beyond television into film, gaming, merchandise,…
Masai Russell breaks 100m hurdles world record, sets sights on sub-12
Russell turned the disappointment of her 2025 season into a record-breaking comeback and believes she can go even faster.Olympic champion…
From the Stellars to the Studio: Kirk Franklin’s Candid Sit-Down With the Willie Moore Jr. Show
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Gospel superstar Kirk Franklin sits down with the Willie Moore Jr. Show…
Riyadh's JAX cultural district expands with Lift gallery arrival
Princess Nouf bint Abdulaziz Al Saud (left) with Shahad Alsudais, who led the architectural concept of the new space as…
Fannie Lou Hamer’s Legacy Hits The Road Again With An Upgraded Digital Tour
August 27, 2026A newly enhanced digital driving tour uses video, archival audio, and immersive technology to bring the civil rights…
Social Media Erupts With Hilarious Reactions To Kenya Moore’s Suspected Cosmetic Sorcery
Must-see reactions to Kenya Moore's buzzy new appearanceAll eyes are on former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kenya Moore who…
Long-time XCEL Summit for Men Host Ed Gordon Pays Tribute to Black Enterprise Founder Earl G. Graves Sr.
August 27, 2026A proud native of Detroit, Ed Gordon always knew he wanted to be a broadcast journalist. While he…
When galleries go bust, artists and collectors can struggle to recover their works—here, legal experts offer advice
Empty promises? Too many artists rely on informal verbal agreements with galleries that represent them Photo: SeventyfourOne of the thorniest…
Illinois man indicted on felony charges after allegedly sending death threats to witnesses in Nolan Wells’ case
Edward James Porter is one of three people who are facing federal charges over alleged death threats connected to the…
Target launches new beauty section with just two Black-owned brands
Target is gearing up to launch the Target Beauty Studio in September, featuring just two Black-owned brands among 90, mostly…
Love Island USA: Reunion Teaser Shows No Shortage Of Drama, Melanie & Sol’s Beef Takes Center Stage
The Love Island USA season 8 cast is getting back together, but this time, there’s no hideaway to escape to.Peacock…
A brush with… Richard Tuttle—podcast
Richard Tuttle © Richard Tuttle, courtesy Pace Gallery, photo: Jonathan NesterukIn this podcast, based on The Art Newspaper's regular interview…
Colleges Are Cutting Black Studies Programs And Classes
August 28, 2026More than a dozen colleges have reduced Black studies departments, majors, and classes in wake of the Trump…
Kamala Harris urges voters to ‘be too big to rig’ after Supreme Court ruling on mail-in voting
The former vice president says the Supreme Court’s decision is another reason voters must turn out in November.“This week’s Supreme…
JAŸ-Z & Rick Rubin Revisit 30 Years Of Hov’s Career In ‘JAŸ-Z IN 8’ Trailer [Video]
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The two are digging through 30 years of bars, memories and legacy.JAŸ-Z…
Actor Samuel Monroe Jr. Dies At 52
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Samuel Monroe Jr., a native of Los Angeles, made his film debut…
Beyoncé’s ‘B’Day’ is turning 20 and she’s celebrating with 27 tracks
Beyoncé revisits the era that helped define her solo career with a deluxe collection.Beyoncé is marking two decades since the…
FDA Recalls: Food and Medications Recalled August 2026
See the list of food and medication recalls issued by the FDA in August 2026. items recalled for contamination, labeling…
How a new generation of Indigenous artists is redefining Taiwan’s contemporary art scene
Hagay Dreaming, which references the Truku peoples’ notions of gender, debuted at Tate Modern before being performed in Taipei Photo:…
‘This one is different’: 63rd anniversary of March on Washington comes at a moment of crisis for Black Americans
Thousands returned to the Lincoln Memorial as Black leaders warned of rollbacks to voting rights, economic opportunity and civil rights.Thousands…
Cardi B says motherhood comes with sacrifices: ‘Mom was working her a— off’
In a new Vogue Arabia feature, the rapper gets candid about the challenge of balancing a global career with raising…
Gladys Knight Takes Step Back From Touring Amid Fan Concern
R&B icon Gladys Knight caused concern amongst fans after a series of shaky live shows, leading her to take a…
Competition invites children across the UK to reimagine Bayeux Tapestry's lost panel
The winning schools will also each receive a bespoke artwork by embroiderer Jessica GradyPhoto courtesy the artistChildren from across the…
Gladys Knight says she’s ‘easing into fewer performances’ after decades on the road
The music legend says “much soul searching” led her to prioritize family and the next stage of her life and…
The Cost of Autonomy: How Vic Mensa Is Building a Black Media Empire
August 28, 2026The Chicago-born artist and entrepreneur breaks down how to navigate corporate partnerships and redefine economic power for Black…
‘Married At First Sight’ toed the line between compromising for love and knowing your worth
The Black couples on “Married At First Sight” did not end up together but what they learned through the process…
Why Justus Kelley’s historic Miss USA win truly matters
Justus Kelley has made history as the first Miss USA winner in her 30s who is also both married and…
Jenifer Lewis is the Boomer family member we deserve
At 69, the “Mother of Black Hollywood” shows that getting older doesn’t have to mean leaving progressive values behind.Jenifer Lewis…
Keke Palmer says she’s ‘not that sexual’ and that’s a conversation worth having
Keke Palmer’s candor about asexuality, attraction, and connection creates space for people who don’t see themselves reflected in a hypersexualized…
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration’s new mail voting rule
The USPS requirements could have prevented some eligible voters from receiving or returning ballots ahead of the November midterms, challengers…
What We Need to Know: Voting Rights, Athlete Safety, and Meta’s $17 Billion Reckoning
Sybil Wilkes is back with What We Need To Know breaking down the stories shaping our communities in her latest…
Older Women Entrepreneurs May Be Business’ Most Overlooked Growth Engine
August 27, 2026Research shows that age and gender bias can still prevent older women in business from gaining access to…
Number Of Soldiers Leaving Hegseth’s Military “Skyrocketing”
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.A new report reveals troops are looking to leave the military in…
Trump Administration removes Obama-era portrait from U.S. Embassy, calling it ‘woke’
The State Department is currently exploring options to sell the painting by artist Kehinde Wiley, adding to a growing list…
No Baddie Left Behind! A Back-To-School Gallery Of Teacher Baes Who Enrich Young Minds While Making The World A Better Place
Let us educate you with our gallery of the baddest teacher baes in the gameNo baddie left behind!In honor of…
Colombia earthquake damaged 40 protected sites and dozens more cultural assets, report finds
Damage from the 10 August earthquake in the historical center of Jardín, in the department of Antioquia Courtesy the Ministry…