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Of Course The Trump Admin Spied On Progressive Organizations And Anti-ICE Protesters [Op-Ed]
Operation Puppet Master targeted groups such as climate change activists, Anti-ICE protesters, and unions such as SEIU and CWA.OK, before…
Claressa Shields makes dominant return to middleweight after stopping Kaye Scott
The undefeated boxing champion returned to 160 pounds for the first time since 2023 and made quick work of Kaye…
Hamptons art centre sued over large shipping container sculpture
Matt Johnson's large-scale sculpture Meditating Figure (2026), seen at left, is at the centre of a lawsuit between the organisation…
Cathy Hughes Talks Key to the City, Urban One Legacy [WATCH]
Don Juan Fasho had the honor of chatting with Urban One founder, Cathy Hughes, following a historic moment in Washington,…
Camden Art Centre director Martin Clark to step down and lead Towner Eastbourne
Martin Clark's tenure at Towner commences January 2027Courtesy Martin ClarkMartin Clark, the director of the Camden Art Centre in London,…
NABJ gives Stephen A. Smith, Brendan Carr and major news outlets its ‘Thumbs Down’ award
The organization used its annual Salute to Excellence ceremony in Atlanta to call out people and institutions it says have…
D.L. Hughley Talks Comedy & Why He Makes Us Laugh
August 16, 2026D.L. Hughley gets personal, sharing a side never seen before. D.L. Hughley had a top-billing spot on the…
Rich Paul built Klutch Sports into a powerhouse managing more than $7 billion in deals
The sports agent who built his career alongside LeBron James has expanded Klutch into basketball, football, baseball and soccer while…
Heart of gold: exhibitions tune into Peter Simensky's sculptural radios and celebrate his legacy
Detail of Peter Simensky’s pink hair, I don’t care (2021) Photo: Joel Tsui, courtesy the Institute of Contemporary Art at…
Cardi B Roasts Bia’s Age Gap Relationship With NBA’s Cam Whitmore Amid Beef
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Cardi B reignited her feud with Bia by targeting her rumored relationship…
24% Of AI-Generated Job Interviews Go Down After-Hours
August 14, 2026The shift highlights one potential advantage of automated interviews: flexibility.Artificial intelligence is changing when and how Americans interview…
Classroom Cuties! Teyana Taylor, Drew Sidora & More Send Their Celebrity Seeds Back To School For 2026
Class is back in session and fans can’t get enough of our favorite stars are sending their little ones back…
Teodora Axente unveils trophy banner for Palio di Siena horse race
Teodora Axente's drappellone for the Palio di Siena 2026Photo: Andrea LensiniThe Romanian artist Teodora Axente has unveiled her design for…
Brandy, Anika Noni Rose and Halle Bailey create unforgettable Black Girl Magic moment at Disney Princess concert
The trio of groundbreaking Disney princesses shared the stage during D23’s “Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration,” sending Black fans…
Northwestern reportedly set to close Program of African Studies, ending an near eight-decade chapter in higher education
Established in 1948, the Program of African Studies at Northwestern is the first academic program formally focused on Africa.Northwestern is…
'Children Of Blood And Bone' Beef? Report Alleges That Tomi Adeyemi Distanced Herself From Film After Amandla Stenberg Clash
According to an extensive Vanity Fair report, the situation reportedly became particularly complicated following tensions between Adeyemi and actress Amandla…
Rodney Jon Went From Mechanic To Celebrity Makeup Artist
We spoke to makeup artist Rodney Jon about painting the faces of celebrity women like Sherri Shepherd, Michelle Williams, Muni…
What’s it like organising the Venice Biennale? Former curators dish the dirt
The Central Pavilion in the Giardini during this year's Venice Biennale Photo: Jacopo SalviIn his new publication, Massimiliano Gioni, the…
Storm Watch: 10 Picks For Ororo Munroe In The MCU ‘X-Men’ Films
Hype surrounding the upcoming 'X-Men' films in the MCU has everyone focused on casting, especially when it comes to Black…
Former Mets player Butch Huskey, one of the last to wear Jackie Robinson’s No. 42, dies at 54
The seven-year MLB veteran spent most of his career with the New York Mets and had a personal connection to…
When the Water Gave Him Back: A Letter to White America
OPINION: From Emmitt Till to Nolan Wells, Tasia Fortune, Trey Reed and Kohen Wiley, the pattern of Black death needs…
Ben Simmons Is Back In Shape & Prepping A Comeback – Social Media Isn't Having It
Ben Simmons is healthy, back in the gym and eyeing another NBA comeback. The only problem? Basketball fans have heard…
Meet Maya Boyd, the Broadway actress set to play Storm in Marvel’s ‘X-Men’
The Broadway star, who acted alongside Taraji P. Henson in an adaptation of Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, is the…
Dr. Cynthia Smith Builds A K-12 STEM School And It’s Tuition Free
August 14, 2026Minds of the Future Academy became fully accredited in July. Dr. Cynthia Smith is expanding access to STEM…
‘Always believe you can do something great’: Jason Arday’s message to Black children goes viral days after his death
The former Cambridge professor, who was the youngest Black professor at the esteemed university, was found dead earlier this week…
Ray J and Orlando Brown to settle feud in Atlanta boxing match
The entertainers will square off at State Farm Arena after Brown slapped Ray J with a stack of cash during…
Vanessa Williams’ Style Evolution: From Beauty Queen To Hollywood Icon
From pageant princess to Tinseltown trailblazer, Vanessa Williams' style has captivated audiences for decades. Here's why.Vanessa Williams has been serving…
ON THIS DAY: Spelman College Added Nursing To Its Academic Program
August 15, 2026The nursing school established Black excellence in the field August 12, 1886: The first African-American nursing school officially…
Christian Bernard, founding director of Geneva’s Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, dies aged 76
Christian Bernard was appointed to develop the concept for Geneva’s Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MAMCO) in 1991Photo: Valmav…
Democrats love Black women’s labor. They’re less committed to our progress and protection
OPINION: From Cori Bush to Jasmine Crockett and LaMonica McIver, Black women deserve more than praise when political stakes are…
Multiple people shot near residence halls at Virginia State University
The incident took place overnight, prompting a campus lockdown as one person is currently in critical condition following the shooting.The…
Da’Vine Joy Randolph sues landlord over alleged problems at $17K-a-month Los Angeles rental
The Oscar winner alleges the luxury home had pest, plumbing and safety problems and says the landlord failed to address…
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Mom Speaks Out Amid Legal Battle With Daughter-In-Law
Malcolm-Jamal Warner's estate may be moving toward a resolution, but not before tensions between his mother and widow made headlines.The…
A brush with… Katharina Grosse—podcast
Katharina Grosse Photo: Franz GrünewaldIn this podcast, based on The Art Newspaper's regular interview series, our host Ben Luke talks…
Trump pushes to separate the MMR vaccine despite drugmakers saying there’s no proven benefit
Manufacturers currently offer only the combined vaccine, while experts warn separate shots could increase costs and missed appointments.President Donald Trump’s…
Tony Rock opens up about never getting a chance to work with his brother Chris Rock
Tony Rock says his desire to work with his older brother comes from admiration, not resentment over his success.Tony Rock…
America’s literacy crisis didn’t happen overnight. This veteran educator says everyone shares responsibility
Veteran educator and scholarship strategist Lavenre Mickesn, also known as the Scholarship Mama, opens up about the literacy crisis.Year after…
Donell Jones And Joe To Face Off In A Verzuz Battle, Social Media Reacts
Donell Jones and Joe will face off in an R&B battle in the next installment of Verzuz on August 20th.Fans…
Artist Trevor Paglen’s new book offers timely take on technology’s hijacking of visual culture
In How to See Like a Machine Paglen suggest that the advent of this new tech-animated image culture is more…
Senate Passes ‘The Common Cents Act’ To End Penny Production
August 13, 2026The goal is to revamp the nickelThe U.S. Senate has passed legislation that could formally end penny production,…
Level Up?: Sean Duffy Boasts About Hiring Gamers As Air Traffic Controllers
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.We're not sure if this is gonna help frequent flyers feel any…
‘What’s good for the planet is good for artists’: group launches new Green Manifesto
From left: Keith Piper, Yva Jung, Sae Yeoun Hwang, Ross Head, Julie Lomax and Zarah Hussain from Artists Now at…
New report explores alleged behind-the-scenes drama surrounding ‘Children of Blood and Bone’
Weeks after author Tomi Adeyemi said she would not promote the film adaptation of her bestselling novel, a new report…
NFL suspends Atlanta Falcons player James Pearce eight games over domestic violence arrest
Pearce, a first-round pick of the Falcons in 2025, did not appeal his suspension after a February arrest where he…
Photographer Melonie Bennett’s debut monograph captures the ‘stupendousness‘ of family life
Mary, Nine Months Pregnant (1996) from Melonie Bennett’s book Holy Cow! © the artist“Dad’s most meaningful gamble in his lifetime…
BLACK ENTERPRISE Is 56 Years Old: Our Tribute To The Visionary
August 14, 2026In reading this special issue, readers discovered the story of a determined man prepared to win against the…
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case over UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
The plea resolves his federal case but could raise new legal questions for the state prosecution scheduled for next month.Luigi…
Woman Captures Moment ICE Agent Points A Gun In Her Face [Op-Ed]
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.What happened in Virginia before the camera began rolling is unclear, but…
Comment | What happened to George Lucas’s vision of a museum for ‘the people’?
A view of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art looking west Photography by Patrick PriceLos Angeles right now is a…
Cardi B hilariously thanks Old Navy for ‘holding me down’ after confessing she used to steal from the retailer
The rapper says her new ambassador role is a “full-circle moment” after relying on Old Navy for her high school…
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist release new single ‘Witch Doctor,’ announce album release date
After more than a year of delays, the Grammy-winning singer and acclaimed producer have finally revealed when their long-awaited collaborative…
‘All we want to know is what happened’: Nolan Wells’ parents address journalists at NABJ convention
Christine and Elmore Wonsley appeared at the National Association for Black Journalists convention, saying they are still seeking answers about…
Mahisha Dellinger Combs Out A Small Part Of An Estimated $4B Natural Haircare Industry
August 13, 2026For Black Business Month, we celebrate a true mogul in the natural haircare industry. Mahisha Dellinger is the…
Angela Bassett returns as ‘American Horror Story’ unveils Season 13 first look
Angela Bassett’s Marie Laveau is back as Ryan Murphy brings the ‘AHS’ universe togetherAngela Bassett is returning to the ‘American…
Tasia Fortune: Mississippi State Medical Examiner’s Office Hasn’t Revealed Cause Of Death For Woman Found Hanging
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Tasia Fortune’s family is demanding answers after the 29-year-old mother of four…
Stolen Cezanne, Matisse and Renoir paintings recovered in Italy
Members of the Carabinieri stand with the recovered paintingsPhoto: Reuters Paintings by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse that were stolen in…
Jason Arday, Cambridge’s youngest-ever Black professor, found dead at 41
Jason Arday’s death comes days after he stepped down amid intense scrutiny over his academic work. Former University of Cambridge…
Larry June And Jhené Aiko Seemingly Confirm Dating Rumors In “California Dreamin’” Video
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Larry June and Jhené Aiko appear to be fueling dating rumors with…
Judge refuses attempt to block a Mississippi county’s majority Black juidicial districts, for now
The legal challenge brought by a former Republican gubernatorial candidate was filed following the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v.…