Aaliyah tribute, Doug E. Fresh’s all-star set and T.I. with an orchestra close out ESSENCE Fest 2026
Missy Elliott, who curated the tribute and was close to Aaliyah, helped anchor the night emotionally as it bounced from…
Acclaimed Filmmaker Isaac Yowman’s ‘Sincerely Brad’ Premieres July 4 On The Roku Channel
“Sincerely Brad,” an emotional film following a Black astronaut on the verge of an impactful mission, makes itss television debut…
Trump supporters took shelter in the African American History Museum during the July 4 storm. The internet had thoughts.
NMAAHC shelter July 4: Thousands of attendees at Trump’s Freedom 250 celebration on the National Mall were directed to take…
BeyHive Blessings: Beyoncé Releases 'Morning Dew (Donk)' Ahead Of B'Day's 20th Anniversary
In a surprise move, Beyoncé has gifted her loyal BeyHive with the release of 'Morning Dew (Donk)' just in time…
Naomi Osaka stuns world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to reach first Wimbledon quarterfinal
Naomi Osaka defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 to reach her first Wimbledon quarterfinal, ending a difficult head-to-head…
Praise From Fellow Guitarists Did More For Buddy Guy Than Any Record Label
July 5, 2026The 89-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee reflected on the lasting impact of Clapton’s public admirationBlues…
GloRilla says she’s trying not to overthink her second album, teases a Destiny’s Child member as a feature
The Memphis rapper says the follow-up to “Glorious” will have a summer vibe, and she’s already locked in a Destiny’s…
Celebrate 4th Of July 2026 With These Cocktails
With 4th Of July falling on the weekend, we hope this handy cocktail roundup will serve you well throughout the…
Vic Mensa defends Megan Thee Stallion, points to gap between how male and female rappers are judged
Vic Mensa is speaking out on behalf of Megan Thee Stallion, arguing she’s become a test case for how society…
Joi Brown Gives Powerful Prayer Before The Last Culture Creators Brunch
Cameras captured Joi Brown's powerful speech and prayer leading up to this year's Culture Creators Innovators and Leaders Awards Brunch.Joi…
Ex-NFL player and sportscaster Marcellus Wiley arrested on domestic battery charge in Florida
Former NFL star Marcellus Wiley was arrested in Florida on a domestic battery charge and is being held without bond,Marcellus…
Coco Gauff To Make Filmmaking Debut with Docu-Shorts On Tennis History And Trailblazer Zina Garrison
July 3, 2026iROC Media Group teams with Tennis Channel and Religion of Sports for new premium seriesGrand Slam champion Coco…
India.Arie Clarifies Stance On Yung Miami’s Boosting/Scamming Anthem, “Spend Dat”
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Yung Miami has what many are describing as the "song of the…
OPINION: Black Neighborhoods Are Getting Hotter—Literally
July 3, 2026Extreme heat is a serious public health issue.Written By Diamond Spratling Being Black in the summertime felt good.…
Inside Brown Sugar Babe’s Paris-Inspired ‘French Kiss’ Launch At ESSENCE Festival
The Black woman-owned brand took its launch party to the streets – New Orleans style.Brown Sugar Babe kicked off my…
Lee Miller and Roland Penrose's Sussex home handed over to newly formed charity
Farleys House in East Sussex was the home of Roland Penrose and Lee Miller Photo: Tony Tree © Lee Miller…
Privacy Update: WhatsApp Shifts To Usernames Over Phone Numbers
July 2, 2026usernames will allow people to connect without revealing their personal phone numbers, adding another layer of privacy to…
Air Force Major Arrested For Staging Pro-Trump Impeachment Demonstration On Capitol Steps
Major Jason Watson was arrested not for calling Donald Trump out on his corruption, but because he did it on…
British Museum to turn red for second fundraising ball
The theme for 2025's inaugural British Museum ball was "pink"—this year's is "red" Photo: © Thomas Alexander, courtesy British MuseumThe…
PlayStation Will No Longer Release Physical Games. That Should Worry You
Sony announced that physical games will no longer be produced for PlayStation. The move affects both first-party and third-party games.To…
London Library, a favourite haunt of the art and literary crowds, celebrates its 185th birthday
The Art Room at the London Library© Paul RafteryOne of London’s most elegant and popular bastions of scholarly endeavour is…
Lil Durk Wants To Separate New RICO Charges Before Trial
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Lil Durk’s lawyers are pushing back against new RICO charges ahead of…
Lévy Gorvy Dayan pioneers stand-alone strategy with sale of a single work
Worth the trouble: the sale of Willem de Kooning’s Milkmaid comes with a 16% cut for Lévy Gorvy Dayan ©…
Still clocked in: What independence day owes my ancestors
Author and respiratory therapist Jonathan Conyers reflects on what 250 years of American independence means to him as a descendant…
Bad Bunny’s earthquake aid reaches Venezuela as country’s president publicly thanks him
The Puerto Rican superstar shipped 42,000 pounds of essential supplies to a country still pulling survivors from the rubble after…
Former Nederlands Fotomuseum director awarded €400,000 after unfair dismissal ruling
Nederlands Fotomuseum reopened in February in a former coffee warehouse © Photo Studio Hans WilschutThe Dutch national photography museum has…
14 Black tennis players to know at Wimbledon this year
From Serena and Venus Williams to Frances Tiafoe and more, we round up the Black tennis players at Wimbledon you…
ESSENCE Festival 2026: Know Before You Go
Heading to New Orleans for ESSENCE Festival? Know what to pack, transportation tips & weather tips, bag policies and more.Every…
Jaylen Brown was labeled a problem at 19. Boston just proved the label stuck
Author Jonathan Conyers argues that Jaylen Brown continues to be punished by the NBA for being a “man who reads…
NBA Star Donovan Mitchell Turns Rookie Revenue Into Foundation For Black Youth Education And Sports Support
July 4, 2026Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell directs his rookie earnings toward philanthropyDonovan Mitchell uses his early NBA success to…
Masked Patriot Front members march through Washington, D.C. on the Fourth of July, chanting ‘Reclaim America’
The Patriot Front DC march happened as America celebrated its 250th birthday, with members carrying Confederate flags and the group’s…
Cardi B says Caribbeans and Latinos can thrive in America because of the civil rights movement
The Bronx rapper told CNN that African-Americans fought for equality that made it possible for Caribbean and Latino communities to…
Check Out Our 2026 Summer Drinks & Cocktails Roundup
From traditional cocktails, riffs on classics, and a handful of beers, this year's summer drinks and cocktails roundup has a…
Author Tomi Adeyemi says she won’t watch her own book’s movie adaptation
The author has publicly distanced herself from the film adaptation of “Children of Blood and Bone,” saying she has not…
Michelle Obama gets candid about the ‘freedom’ of life after 50 at ESSENCE Fest
In conversation with Keke Palmer, the former first lady opened up about earning leverage, protecting her peace and finally deciding…
Red Lobster creditors sue former CEO and Thai Union over the Endless Shrimp deal that helped push the chain into bankruptcy
The Red Lobster Endless Shrimp lawsuit alleges Thai Union squeezed profits for itself through inflated supplier contracts while internal staff…
National Basketball Players Association Launch PLYRS UNTD, Shifting Black Athlete Influence From Endorsement To Ownership
July 4, 2026Under incoming Executive Director David Kelly, the new consumer brand replaces Think450, highlighting the value of NBA players…
6 books to read this Independence Day that explore the meaning of freedom
These six books examine the people, moments, and movements that have shaped America’s story of freedom through Black perspectives.Independence Day…
Tried It: The MitoGLOW™ LED Red Light Therapy Face Mask Will Be Integrated Into My Self-care Routine
The MitoGLOW at-home LED mask promises brighter. firmer-looking skin, but it also encouraged me to make ten intentional minutes of…
Tottenham talent: Lee Alexander McQueen’s foundation launches north London art hub
A performance at the launch of the Sarabande Foundation’s space in Tottenham on 2 July© Sarabande FoundationA sparkling new art…
8 OG Hair Products The Natural Hair Community Is Going Back To
The natural hair community is going back to their favorite OG hair products. From puddings to hair oils, here are…
Serena Williams pulls out of Wimbledon doubles match with sister Venus due to knee injury
Serena Williams has withdrawn from her Wimbledon doubles match alongside sister Venus due to a right knee injury sustained during…
Eddie Glaude has a warning for America’s 250th: ‘Freedom snatching’ never stopped
Princeton professor Eddie Glaude Jr. tells theGrio the story of Moses Gordon and warns that America’s cycle of “freedom snatching”…
Hercy Miller Reveals the Advice Master P Gave Him Before Joining Reality TV
During a recent interview with Swift, Hercy shared that before agreeing to appear on a reality series, he turned to…
What to Black Americans is USA’s 250th under the presidency of Donald Trump?
From the legacy of slavery to today’s battles over voting rights, education, and reparations, Black leaders say America’s work is…
Bobby Bonilla Day Explained: Why The Mets Are Still Paying A Man Who Retired In 2001
July 1st is always a special day for Major League Baseball fans. Tap in to learn about the legend of…
Mara Brock Akil reveals the exact amount she needs to make the ‘Girlfriends’ movie, and the cast is ready
“Girlfriends” creator Mara Brock Akil confirmed that the entire original cast is open to returning but studios haven’t matched what…
The Buffalo Bills’ Decision To Erase OJ Simpson Is Understandable, But Is It Fair?
The Buffalo Bills have unveiled a new stadium and simultaneously decided to distance themselves from one iconic player.Breaking News: Black…
19th century bronze Laocoön leads London Old Master auctions, selling for £13.6m at Sotheby's
Auguste-Jean Marie Carbonneaux's The Hamilton Laocoön. Sold for £13.6mCourtesy of Sotheby'sOld Masters are the latest collecting category to demonstrate how…
Alicia Keys And Swizz Beatz’s 15-Year-Old Son Makes 7-Figure Investment In Sports Drink Using Kendrick Lamar Royalties
July 3, 2026Egypt Dean is showing that he has drive, tenacity, and hustle like his parents At just 15 years…
Alicia Brown, wife of Big Tigger, responds to Francesca Amiker’s defamation lawsuit against her
Alicia Brown has responded after Big Tigger’s radio co-host Francesca Amiker filed a federal defamation lawsuit accusing her of falsely…
Jay-Z, Teyana Taylor, Cardi B, and hundreds of A-listers descend on the Hamptons for Michael Rubin’s 2026 White Party
Michael Rubin’s White Party returned Wednesday night after a one-year hiatus, with Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg, Cardi B, and Lil…
Africa Sets FIFA World Cup Record With 9 Teams Reaching Knockout Stage
July 1, 2026Morocco, Algeria, Cape Verde, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and South Africa secured…
Howard Alum Chequan Lewis Named CEO Of Crunch Fitness
July 2, 2026Lewis, a 2005 Howard University graduate, earned bachelor’s degrees in political science and economics before receiving his law…
Thomas Jefferson’s Black descendant reflects ahead of America’s 250th birthday: ‘I wish he had done more to free enslaved people’
Shannon LaNier carries two legacies into America’s 250th birthday weekend. He is the sixth great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson, the former…
Chris Brown Ordered To Pay Housekeeper $13 Million Over Dog Attack
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Chris Brown was ordered by a judge to pay $13 million to…
‘They Fight’ Is a Knockout Story of Redemption and Hope
Witness the inspiring journey of resilience and self-discovery at the heart of the knockout story 'They Fight'.In They Fight, the…
Johnny White, 70, hospitalized after neighbor’s alleged assault in Newark, New York
An elderly Black man suffered a broken eye socket and facial fractures after an alleged attack by his neighbor in…
Beats 4 Da Streets: 20 Classic Collabs By The Supafriends Clique
As Missy Elliott prepares a tribute to the late Aaliyah, we look back at the music they made together as…
Lori Harvey Joins Kevin Hart’s Gran Coramino As Chief Creative Advisor
July 2, 2026Harvey will serve as Gran Coramino’s chief creative advisor, leading the company’s new “Coramino Woman” initiativeGran Coramino Tequila…