Black Families In The South Wrestle Control Of Their Land
In 2019, ProPublica profiled Melvin Davis and Licurtis Reels, two brothers from North Carolina who fought to keep their land…
Black Voters Scapegoated For Louisiana Electing Suspected White Supremacist Jeff Landry As Governor
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Chuck Leonard (1937-2004)
Chuck Leonard, a pioneering disk jockey known for his rich, smooth voice, was born Charles Wesley Leonard in Chicago, Illinois,…
Blurred lines: are galleries and museums getting too cosy?
Lia Rumma gallery is showing Marina Abramovic’s Rhythm 4 (1974-2010), coinciding with the artist’s show at the Royal Academy From…
Art world figures snub UK prime minister's party for Frieze anniversary
According to a government statement, “the event demonstrated the government’s support for the visual arts as a key part of…
President Biden Urges Congress To ‘Recommit’ To Police Reform On George Floyd’s Birthday
On Oct. 14, what would have been George Floyd’s 50th Birthday, President Joe Biden is urging members of Congress to…
Teen Charged In Morgan State University Campus Shooting, Second Suspect Identified
TrendingSource: Courtesy of Baltimore Police / Baltimore PoliceBaltimore Police announced Friday that a 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection…
NBA promotes Sha’Rae Mitchell to full-time referee staff
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Watch: Senate bill aims to protect music artists from A.I. deep fakes
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Looted antiquities worth $19m returned to Italian authorities in New York
Looted artefacts returned by the Manhattan District Attorney's office to Italian authorities this week include an Apulian plate dated to…
Yandy Smith-Harris And Mendeecees Harris Share Whimsical Vow Renewal Photos
TrendingSource: Paras Griffin / GettyyLove & Hop-Hop stars Yandy Smith and her husband Mendeecees Harris always find adorable ways to…
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas thinks the press has too much freedom
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‘Very short-sighted’: Swiss museum’s decision to sell Cézanne paintings sparks outrage
Paul Cezanne’s Fruits et pot de gingembre (fruit and pot of ginger, around 1890-93) © Christie’s ImagesThe Museum Langmatt in…
Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates
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Drake Ends Grammy Boycott To Submit His New Album ‘Her Loss’
Seems Drake is no longer boycotting the Grammys. The rapper has submitted his album with 21 Savage, “Her Loss,” for…
'Like an art world bike hire scheme': how a packaging rental service plans to slash industry emissions
With clients increasingly requesting more sustainable shipping solutions, institution's become more serious about ways to cut down on wastePhoto: Illustration…
Frank Cavalier Braxton Jr. (1929-1969)
The African-American animator and director Frank Cavalier Braxton Jr. was born on March 31, 1929, in Los Angeles, California to…
Autistic Student Faces Up To 30 Years Behind Bars After Attacking A Teacher, Victim Will Not Assist In Reducing His Sentence
A Florida paraprofessional whom a Matanzas High School autistic student attacked has refused to support a more lenient sentence for…
WNBA holding its own against NFL, MLB, with finals broadcast during busy sports calendar
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After years of erasure, Black queer leaders rise to prominence in Congress and activism
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Anthony Anderson Reveals Origin Of ‘Black-ish’ At Black Men XCEL Summit
Actor Anthony Anderson was honored at the 2023 Black Men XCEL Summit earlier this week. The yearly conference, hosted by…
Split Verdict In Elijah McClain’s Murder As Colorado Cop Found Guilty, Former Police Officer Acquitted
TrendingSource: Twitter / TwitterA jury on Thursday reached a split decision in the death of Elijah McClain, an unarmed Black…
Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon hired as new coach of WNBA’s Chicago Sky
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Offset wants to ‘bring rap back’ with ‘Set It Off,’ his sophomore solo album
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‘The market has changed’: Sotheby’s scrapes together £45.6m from Frieze Week double-header in London
Sotheby's specialists during the auction house's evening sale of contemporary art on 12 October Courtesy Sotheby'sTo a backdrop of war…
XCEL Lunch Rewind: A Conversation With Chris Womack And David Grain On Entrepreneurship Beginnings
This past week, some of the country’s most successful Black businesspeople and CEOS convened at BLACK ENTERPRISE’s XCEL Lunch, part…
Black-Owned Whiskey Company Uncle Nearest Launches Cognac Brand
Black-owned whiskey brand Uncle Nearest is expanding its product line to cognac. The company announced its acquisition of Domaine Saint…
Cardi B Set Off The Fire Alarm With Her Sexy Red Birthday Dress
TrendingSource: John Nacion / GettyHours after waking up to thousands of rose petals scattered across her luxurious home, Cardi B…
What to know about Elijah McClain’s death and the cases against police and paramedics
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First conference win at stake as Bethune-Cookman hosts Texas Southern
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Serpentine Galleries will bring Barbara Kruger and Judy Chicago to London in 2024
Barbara Kruger's Thinking of You. I Mean Me. I Mean You (2021)Installation view, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago (September…
Joey Bada$$ builds a powerful roster to provide free mentorships to men of color
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RICO Defendant And Black Voices For Trump Leader Foolishly Mocks, Taunts Fani Willis: ‘Stop Chasing Clout’
TrendingIn this handout provided by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, leader of Black Voices for Trump Floyd Harrison poses for…
Jada Pinkett Smith Reveals Tupac’s Unexpected Proposal From Rikers Island
Jada Pinkett Smith opened up about an emotional moment in her life during a recent episode of the All The…
Rich Paul Says White American Athletes Don’t Trust Black Sports Agents: “It’s A Very Tough Thing…”
TrendingSource: Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin / GettySports agent Rich Paul is sharing his story. His memoir Lucky Me: A Memoir of Changing…
Christie’s brings in a solid £96.5m across back-to-back Frieze Week evening auctions in London
Bidders compete for what proved to be the evening's top lot, La Quiétude (1918) by Kees van Dongen from the…
Rudolph Isley, Co-Founder Of The Isley Brothers, Passes Away At Age 84
Rudolph Isley, founding member of the legendary Isley Brothers, has died at the age of 84. A representative for the…
Watch: Exciting New Trailer For ‘Wonka’ Starring Timothée Chalamet
TrendingSource: Ethan Miller / GettyRoald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time,…
French government hosts London reception to boost visual arts relations
The Paris+ par Art Basel fair will have its second edition this month, hot on the heels of Frieze LondonPhoto:…
Happy Birthday Usher! Check Out Pics of Him Looking Like a Snack
TrendingSource: Pascal Le Segretain / GettyOctober 15th is Usher Raymond’s birthday so you know we had to come through and…
Iowa State’s Jack Trice Stadium remains only major college football stadium named for a Black man
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Black in Style: A piece of Michael Jackson’s history is going up for auction
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Jitters, few jolts at Phillips's 20th century & contemporary evening sale in London
The saleroom at Phillips in London during the house's 20th century & contemporary evening sale on 13 October, 2023. Courtesy…
For a new generation of artists, sex is back in fashion
Vanessa Raw’s paintings, on show in the Artist to Artist section, use explicit images of women in sylvan settings, with…
Black-Owned Whiskey Company Uncle Nearest Launches A Cognac Brand
Black-owned whiskey brand Uncle Nearest is expanding its product line to cognac. The company announced its acquisition of Domaine Saint…
Yana Peel: 'I celebrate anything that is there to bring the arts to audiences'
In 2003 Yana Peel co-founded the Outset Contemporary Art Fund, which works with the Tate to acquire works at Frieze…
LeVar Burton Announced As 2023 National Book Awards Host
LeVar Burton has been named the host of the 2023 National Book Awards following the backlash to Drew Barrymore’s ill-fated…
The Weather Channel’s Paul Goodloe shares a sneak peek into the upcoming annular solar eclipse
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Grammy Museum’s Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit Celebrates 50 Years of Hip Hop
TrendingSource: MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images / GettyThe GRAMMY Museum® celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip hop…
Frieze boss says he will fight for London as rival Paris fair gains traction
Simon Fox says “we don’t compare ourselves” to rival Art BaselPhoto: Casey Kelbaugh”We are fighting to ensure London—and the UK—remains…
LeBron James, Maverick Carter’s SpringHill Hires Geraldine Pamphile As Executive VP, International
LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s entertainment and production company, SpringHill, has welcomed Geraldine Pamphile as an executive vice president, international.…
WNBA Star And Beauty Influencer Te’a Cooper Collaborates With META
Te’a Cooper is successfully building her brand at the intersection of sports, beauty, tech, and empowerment. The WNBA star is…
James McBride wins $50,000 Kirkus Prize for fiction for ‘The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store’
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Remembering model and journalist Gail O’Neill
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AT&T Dream In Black Celebrates 50 Years of Hip-Hop
TrendingSource: iOne / iOneIn celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, AT&T Dream in Black gathered a diverse panel of artists and…
Black and white workers on strike have common enemy, activists say
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Colorado’s two-way star Travis Hunter scores two touchdowns in return from lacerated liver; Colorado blows big lead
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Decatur Police Chief Acknowledges ‘Inaccurate Description’ In Fatal Shooting Of Black Man In Front Of Home
A police chief in Decatur, Alabama, is taking accountability for giving inaccurate information before officers shot and killed a homeowner…
Frieze London diary: from a star-studded anniversary bash to Madonna's tribute to her son
Haroon Mirza was just one of the arty stars who hit the decks at the KOKO party on ThursdayPhoto: Dave…
Heaven On Earth: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Releases ‘Closer To God’ Music Video Directed By & Featuring Teyana Taylor
TrendingSource: Courtesy / Love RecordsFollowing the monumental success of his latest R&B masterpiece “The Love Album: Off The Grid,” Sean…