New York’s Socrates Sculpture Park rebuilds for resilience and expands
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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
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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
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As riots scar Paris’s luxury storefronts, Maison Guerlain opens art exhibition on Champs Elysées
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Chris Ofili brings story of Laure—the Black model painted by Manet—in from the margins at Turin exhibition
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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…
UK art market growth lags behind competitors, new report finds
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Mamdani says Trump agreed to grant visa to Javits Frimpong’s mother as community mourns
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81% Of Job Seekers Rejected Without Human Contact
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Stacey Abrams has been quietly building political power in Mississippi. Scott Colom could be the payoff
After helping reshape Georgia’s electorate through years of Black voter organizing, Abrams has spent years building similar political infrastructure in…
HalloQueen Behavior! Janelle Monae’s 6 Wildest Halloween Transformations
Janelle Monáe has consistently pushed the boundaries of Halloween fashion, transforming the holiday into a canvas for her most daring…
After seven years, Hirshhorn Museum opens Hiroshi Sugimoto-designed sculpture garden
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From Franchisor to Franchisee: How One Entrepreneur Turned Industry Experience into Ownership with ‘The Little Gym’
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Javits Was Supposed to Be Here
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Slayyys By The Sea! A Gallery Of Hampton Hotties Who Elevated The Standard Of Excellence At Homecoming 2026
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New Getty grant initiative supports museums’ accessibility and engagement efforts
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Comment | An open letter to Pope Leo XIV in defence of AI-generated art
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Run-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels involved in Los Angeles freeway crash with garbage truck
The rapper was riding in an SUV on the 105 Freeway when the collision occurred. His representative says everyone involved…
SZA reportedly nearing Coachella 2027 booking alongside Dua Lipa and Tame Impala
TMZ says the three acts are close to joining next year’s festival, but organizers have not announced the official lineup.SZA…
Comment | Seabed heritage is facing catastrophic destruction on multiple fronts
A new study has noted that only 0.2% of shipwrecks worldwide lie in areas classified as fully protected, where mining…
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder says Keisha Lance Bottoms could be key to stopping racial gerrymandering in Georgia
Holder says electing a Democratic governor could give Democrats a crucial check on Republican efforts to redraw congressional and state…
Cerina Fairfax’s sister calls for divorce law reform six months after former Virginia lieutenant governor killed her
Arisce Wanzer recalls her sister’s final months and questions Virginia’s one-year separation requirement.Six months after Dr. Cerina Fairfax was killed…
15-year-old Bronx student fatally shot on way to school, father believes bullying may be connected
Javits Frimpong moved to New York from Ghana just a year ago in search of a better life. His father…
Here’s The BEST Halloween Candy, According to Every State
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Downsizing and debt swaps: Pace Gallery files latest UK accounts
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T.I. and Tiny’s 10-year-old daughter Heiress Harris wows WNBA Finals crowd with national anthem
Heiress Harris drew praise online after performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” ahead of Game 6 between the Atlanta Dream and Golden…
RFK Jr. Claims Arabs ‘Don’t Produce Science’ Or Literature, Because White Nationalists Are Running The US
But even RFK being factually wrong is beside the point. The government is supposed to represent the people — meaning…
Overlooked, overstimulated, and finally seen: Black women on late ADHD Diagnoses
A growing number of Black women are getting ADHD diagnoses as adults and advocates like Brianne Saturdays are helping them…
Beyoncé chose to fund Cécred herself after investors pushed to cut research costs, Tina Knowles reveals
The superstar’s commitment to developing high-quality haircare products led her to reject outside investment, and the decision appears to be…
Behind a Van Gogh picture: the stories revealed on the reverse
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‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Porsha Williams’ ex-husband Simon Guobadia faces federal tax charges
Prosecutors allege two 2021 tax filings contained false financial information tied to Guobadia and his petroleum company.Businessman Simon Guobadia is…
What We Need to Know: Israel Deadlocks, a Mississippi Family Seeks Justice and Hollywood Mourns a Legend
Political tensions escalate in Israel amid ongoing deadlock, a Mississippi family continues their battle for accountability, and Hollywood mourns the…
Largest ever Piero della Francesca exhibition to open at London’s National Gallery
Piero della Francesca, The Nativity (early 1480s)Photo: The National Gallery, LondonThe National Gallery in London will open the largest ever…
North Carolina HBCU Students March Miles To Vote After Campus Polling Sites Removed
October 29, 2026Students at North Carolina A&T, the nation’s largest historically Black university, walked approximately 45 minutes to reach the…
Mary J. Blige calls out booing fan during Las Vegas residency, sparking mixed reactions
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul had some choice words for a concertgoer who interrupted her performance, but not everyone agrees…
A Look Back at 20 Sexy Celeb Halloween Costumes We Love
Halloween isn’t just for kids anymore. Over the years, the holiday has become increasingly popular among adults, with celebrities taking…
Visual war and the underwater secrets of the Inca
El Huarco’s cliff structures, made by the Inca in the 15th century, were designed to be seen from the sea…
Angel Reese makes WNBA finals history as Atlanta Dream forces game 7
The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 80-69 at State Farm Arena on a record breaking Thursday night for…
14 spooky movies and shows to stream this Halloween weekend
From “The ‘Burbs,” to “The Blackening,” “A Haunted House,” and more we round up 14 movies and shows to stream…
They BRAGG Different! A Gallery Of FAMU Baddies Who Sssslayed On The Highest Of Seven Hills At Homecoming 2026
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As protests in Georgia intensify again, a new private museum puts focus on the country’s artists
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Latto says criticism fuels her success: ‘Now I’ve got a point to prove’
Latto says she uses criticism as motivation rather than allowing online negativity to slow her down.27-year-old Atlanta rapper, Latto, says…
Kanye West reportedly offered Kirk Franklin beats anonymously to avoid upsetting Christian community
Franklin said he wasn’t willing to conceal Kanye’s involvement just to make the collaboration more palatable to the Christian community.Kirk…
2,500-year-old solar observatory identified in Mexico
The recently identified 2,500-year-old solar observatory at Teteles de Ávila Castillo in Puebla, Mexico Photo: Alberto Diez Barroso Repizo, INAHAn…
Jeezy says today’s trap artists are ‘hurt,’ believes hip-hop’s older generation failed them
The Atlanta rap veteran says today’s music reflects what younger artists are living through and believes his generation bears some…
‘Refund Now’ — Keyshia Cole Faces Backlash After Seemingly Struggling Through Texas Performance
Keyshia Cole has fans expressing concern after viral videos showed the R&B songstress seemingly struggling through performances and turning one…
Art Toronto reflects Canadian art community’s focus on sustaining domestic ecosystem
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Black-Owned Transportation Company Keeps Magic City Classic Rolling For Nearly 20 Years
October 30, 2026Led by Reginald Haslam Jr., the company’s president and CEO, Vectour Group transports more than 13,000 attendees annually.An…
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott tells Black voters ‘freedom is on the ballot’ in 2026
Scott urged Black voters to turn out, protect hard-won civil rights and stay engaged with elected officials after Election Day.At…
Pity The Fool: Black ICE Supporter To Be Deported For Expired Visa
Samuel Sey, a pro-ICE MAGA blogger born in Ghana who supports deportation, is now in custody himself for overstaying his…