Meet the 7 Black scholars and artists named among the MacArthur ‘Genius’ fellows class of 2023
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Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado is leading the charge to combat race-based hate in New York
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Issa Rae Named Creative Director For 2024 American Black Film Festival
TrendingSource: Don Arnold / GettyIssa Rae stays booked and busy, and she has yet another gig in the works. The…
A brush with… Torkwase Dyson
A portrait of Torkwase DysonCredit: Weston WellsIn this podcast, based on The Art Newspaper's regular interview series, our host Ben…
What to watch this spooky season
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Watch: The White House reacts to Morgan State University shooting
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Minneapolis Man Awarded $12.2M Settlement After Jail Personnel Failed To Properly Treat Medical Issues
A Minneapolis man has been awarded a $12.2 million settlement by Scott County after an arrest for suspicion of drunk…
Who are the two Black male gymnasts making moves?
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Barack and Michelle Obama celebrate their 31st wedding anniversary
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Rapper Snoop Dogg Calls Colorado Coach Deion Sanders To Speak To Receiver After Breakout Game
Colorado Head Coach Deion Sanders might have suffered his second straight loss last weekend when USC held on for a…
Watch: Metropolitan Peace Initiative is working to reduce crime in Chicago
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Sybil Wilkes “What You Need To Know” Speaker of the House Ousted — Funding for Black Women — Gay Couples Could be Blessed in Vatican
TrendingSource: REACH Media / Reach Media 🎁Sybil’s Birthday ShoutoutsWednesday, October 4, 2023Happy Birthday to:U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.)Human Rights Activist…
Heart and Soul by Albert Fennell
October Gallery Connecting People with Art since 1985Price: $125 Heart and Soul by Albert Fennell Lithograph/ Signed Open Edition Size:…
Candace Owens Questions Why No One Has ‘Stepped Up To The Plate To Marry’ Taylor Swift
Candace Owens doesn’t typically unleash her conservative fury on white women. But things have changed now that Taylor Swift is…
On This Day October 4, 1994: Common Released His Second Album Resurrection
TrendingSource: Scott Legato / GettyIn 1994, Lonnie Rashid Lynn, professionally known as Common, made a big impact on the hip-hop…
‘Men can be affected by this, too.’ A list of Black men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer
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Alabama Democrats Likely To Flip Seat Under Court-Approved Congressional Map
*Originally Reported By Reuters.comOct 5 (Reuters) – A federal court on Thursday ordered Alabama to implement a new congressional map…
I Like The Way You Move…Up The Charts: Outkast’s ‘Speakerboxxx/The Love Below’ Becomes The Highest-Selling Rap Album In History
TrendingSource: Raymond Boyd / GettyOne of the greatest rap groups ever made history yet again this week. Click inside to…
Metropolitan Museum to transform its largest retail space into a gallery
The great hall at the Metropolitan Museum of Art including, at right, an entrance to the store that will soon…
Simone Biles keeps raising the bar and leading the way in gymnastics
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Jay-Z Sparks Debate After Turning Down A Cousin’s $4,800 Request, ‘Money Isn’t Free’
Jay-Z has the streets talking about a resurfaced clip where he explained his reluctance to be around certain family members…
Black Kids Are Way More Likely To Die From Guns, New Data Shows
TrendingSource: Jeff McCollough / GettyBlack children and teens are dying at an alarming rate due to gun violence, according to…
Fearless Fund setback collides with Biden-Harris equity agenda
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Lil Baby Shuts Down Chrisean Hook Up Rumors: “I Ain’t With The Trolling Sh*t”
TrendingSource: Nykieria Chaney / GettyLil Baby is setting the record straight regarding his support for Chrisean Rock. Earlier this week,…
Canada’s House of Commons elects first Black speaker
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Simone Biles leads U.S. women to record 7th straight team title at gymnastics world championships
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Meta To Bring Celebrity-Inspired AI Chatbots To Its Platform
Meta has developed a partnership with Microsoft’s search engine Bing which allows them to create a search function for their…
Questlove’s life, career, subject of ‘What Had Happened Was’ podcast
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At Least Four Shot At Morgan State University; Shelter In Place Issued
TrendingSource: General / Radio OneBaltimore Police are currently on the scene of a confirmed shooting at Morgan State University.The Baltimore…
Outkast’s ‘Speakerboxxx/The Love Below’ becomes highest-selling hip-hop album of all time
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Shaping Tomorrow’s Media Landscape: ‘Content Futurism’ Zine Explores the Vision of Black Youth
The media landscape is evolving at a breathtaking pace, driven by the intersection of creativity and technology. To uncover the…
Red Carpet Rundown: The 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards
Trending Source: Carol Lee Rose / Getty It’s time for another drippy BET Hip Hop Awards red carpet rundown. Are…
Whoopi Goldberg goes toe-to-toe with Rep. Nancy Mace during abortion debate on ‘The View’
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Book Reveals Dr. Dre Nearly Quit Music While Creating Classic Album ‘The Chronic’
Famed music producer Dr. Dre was on the cusp of quitting music while making his classic album The Chronic, according…
‘Boobac Shakur,’ Who Was Known For Exposing Alleged Child Predators Online, Killed After Confronting Teen
TrendingRobert “Boobac Shakur” Lee. | Source: GoFundMeRobert Wayne Lee, known to his followers online as “Boobac Shakur,” was shot and…
Shanna’s Shawl by Albert Fennell
October Gallery Connecting People with Art since 1985Price: $125 Shanna’s Shawl by Albert Fennell Lithograph/ Signed Open Edition Size: 21″…
Ex-Tesla Factory Loses Bid For New Trial In Racial Bias Case
*Originally Reported By Reuters.comOct 4 (Reuters) – A Black former factory worker for Tesla lost his bid on Wednesday for…
Suge Knight Says He Won’t Cooperate In Keffe D Case
TrendingSource: Ethan Miller / GettyNow that authorities have arrested and indicted Keffe D for his alleged role in the murder…
New York City Council bill calls for an accounting of all monuments to beneficiaries of slavery
The 1882 statue of George Washington by John Quincy Adams Ward outside New York City's Federal Hall Photo by Martin…
Jury hears Manuel Ellis’ last words at trial of Washington officers accused in the Black man’s death
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Family Of African Ph.D. Student Slain In Russia Searching For Answers, Suspect Denies His Affiliation With White Supremacy Group
The family and loved ones of Gabonese-born doctoral student François Ndjelassili have been searching for answers following his untimely death…
Outkast’s ‘Speakerboxxx/The Love Below’ Best-Selling Rap Album
TrendingSource: Gregory Bojorquez / GettyOutkast’s SpeakerboxxxThe Love Below album has achieved the honor of being the highest-selling album ever in…
Watch: TheGrio and the Associated Press team up for ‘Race & Democracy: The Facts and The Fury,’ a conversation on the state of American politics
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Polo Ralph Lauren Announces A Collab With Element Skateboards
TrendingSource: RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION / ELEMENT / RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION / ELEMENTTwo iconic brands are coming together for a unique…
When dealers go bust, what happens to the art they hold?
Former art adviser Lisa Schiff is facing two civil lawsuits relating to accusations that she defrauded clients Photo: Udo Salters/Patrick…
Baltimore mayor calls out Congress for gun reform after Morgan State University shooting
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Suspect charged in rapper Tupac Shakur’s fatal shooting appeared in a court in Las Vegas
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Metropolitan Museum returns two sculptures to Nepal
The 11th-century stone sculpture Vishnu Flanked by Lakshmi and Garuda (left) and the 13th-century wood temple strut (right) that the…
Watch: Money Moves with Sita Lewis of Mama Sita’s Miracle Buttercream
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Biden cancels more student loan debt, NAACP calls for further action
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Author of ‘The Blind Side’ slams Oher, says his actions stem from being ‘hit in the head’
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Football And Fist Fights: Two Brawls Break Out At LA Chargers Vs. Las Vegas Raiders Game
Two sporting events got major buzz at the recent Los Angeles Chargers versus Las Vegas Raiders NFL game, and it…
NFL Fans Do Not Care about Taylor Swift
TrendingThe NFL has gone all in on advertising the new relationship between Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end, Travis Kelce, and…
An expert’s guide to Paula Rego: six must-read books on the Portuguese-British artist
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American Airlines apologizes for accusing David Ryan Harris of trafficking biracial children
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Everything you need to know about ‘Found’
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Kelly Rowland Talks Parenting And Giving Herself Grace In ‘Kindred by PARENTS’’ Black Joy Issue
TrendingSource: The Tyler Twins for Kindred by PARENTSThe phenomenal Kelly Rowland and her gorgeous boys (Titan, 8, Noah, 2) grace…
Artists, writers, performers and their advocates call on US Congress to ban companies from copyrighting AI-generated art
The US Capitol in Washington, DC Photo by MIKE STOLL on UnsplashA coalition of organisations representing writers, performing and visual…
Director Of Disney’s ‘Cool Runnings’ Talks Controversy Over Jamaican Accents
As this October rings in the 30th anniversary of Disney’s hugely popular sports comedy Cool Runnings, the film’s director, Jon…
Which students get into advanced math? Texas is using test scores to limit bias
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