Black History/White Lies: The 10 biggest myths about slavery
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TheGrio’s Natasha Alford investigates her own story in ‘American Negra’
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Will the art market rebound? That might not be the right question
There are high hopes for market growth this year—but, at a time when some argue that the habit of living…
BE EXCLUSIVE: Phaedra Parks Talks Reality Television And Her Illustrious Career
February 13, 2024Reality TV star, serial entrepreneur, and successful attorney, Phaedra Parks is peeling back the peach that gave her…
Comedian David Lucas Won’t Apologize For Tasteless Jokes About George Floyd’s Police Murder
TrendingSource: Anadolu Agency / GettyComedian David Lucas is stirring up controversy with his latest stand-up comedy bit.During a performance at…
Popeyes Franchisee Bankruptcy Points At Possible Trend In Restaurant Industry
February 13, 2024According to the experts, more franchisee bankruptcies can be expected in 2024, not just those belonging to Popeyes.In…
Raven Goodwin reflects on new motherhood, loss of father while filming ‘Lola’: ‘I was getting reacclimated to life’
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Collaborative approach fuels rise of San Francisco’s Friends Indeed gallery
For Meng, collaboration means sharing artists with other galleries, as well as sharing information on collectors and dealers with trusted…
Super Bowl Soulful Celebration Hosts 25th Anniversary Show
February 13, 2024The 25th anniversary of the Super Bowl Soulful Celebration brought together legendary musical acts and esteemed football players…
Senegal’s president defends delaying elections in exclusive interview as protests erupt nationwide
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Brazilian authorities seeking arrest of Brent Sikkema’s husband for possible role in dealer’s murder
Brent Sikkema at Art Basel Miami Beach Photo by Joe Schildhorn / BFA.comPolice in Brazil are now pushing for the…
Femme It Forward Launches Grammy High Tea Party To Celebrate ‘Multidimensional Beings’ In Black Art
February 13, 2024Femme It Forward continues to amplify Black women in music through its new event series, the Grammy High…
I’ll be a first-time bride at 49 — and yes, love can be greater later
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HBCU student Rajah Caruth signs new deal to continue burgeoning career as a NASCAR driver
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New York governor seeks removal of problematic images of Native Americans
Kathy Hochul, the governor of New York Mark GetmanKathy Hochul, the governor of New York, has proposed removing depictions of…
Happy Birthday Week Bob Marley: Allan Tannenbaum Talks Capturing A Legend In His Prime
TrendingSource: Dan Bassini / Morrison Hotel Gallery The term legend has become synonymous with his name as a result of…
MUSIC MONDAY: “AfroStones” – A Blues and R&B-Filled Rolling Stones Collection (LISTEN)
February 13, 2024Home About About the Editors Contact Us Pressby Marlon West (FB: marlon.west1 Twitter: @marlonw IG: stlmarlonwest Spotify: marlonwest)Back…
Watch: The rise of Bert Williams in showbiz
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The wealth disparity for Black people actually got worse during the pandemic, a new report shows
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Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was set to be a superstar, dies in car crash
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My First Time: Sammie Explains The Sweet Taste Of Inaugural Viral Fame
TrendingSource: Prince Williams / GettyFor all intents and purposes, 2000s then-teen heartthrob Sammie could’ve easily become a nice and fuzzy…
Those who stay: the Hong Kong artists fighting for a brighter future
The satirical cartoonist Wong Kei-kwan, who uses the pen name Zunzi, had his comic strip in the Hong Kong newspaper…
Leader of South African opposition party promises jobs, land ahead of election
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Beyoncé won the Super Bowl
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Republicans work to recruit female, minority candidates even as they criticize diversity programs
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Defense Secretary Austin hospitalized with bladder issue, transfers powers to his deputy
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Usher weds longtime girlfriend in Las Vegas during Super Bowl weekend, reports say
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SEPTA Honors Black Trailblazers In Public Transportation
February 12, 2024Come learn about these pioneers in transportation! SEPTA honored four Black activists who led the fight to desegregate…
Man who attacked Las Vegas judge during sentencing now indicted by a grand jury for attempted murder
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Andy Warhol’s filmed portraits of celebrities head to Hollywood
Andy Warhol, Dennis Hopper, 1964. 16mm film, black-and-white, silent, 4.3 minutes at 16 frames per second © The Andy Warhol…
Data Shows Black Women More Likely to Be Killed Than White Women
February 12, 2024A new study investigates how and why Black women are 6 times more likely to be killed than…
House Dems talk tackling heath care, student loan forgiveness and discrimination at annual party retreat
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Fed Report: White Wealth Grew 30% Faster Than Black Wealth During Pandemic
February 12, 2024In 2022, the actual value of both Black and Latinx households dropped to below their pre-pandemic values and…
GOP Conspiracy Theorists Think Michelle Obama Will Replace Biden On 2024 Ballot In Latest Republican Fearmongering
TrendingSource: COREY SIPKIN / GettyIf there’s one thing we can depend on Republicans for, it’s a good old-fashioned fearmongering conspiracy…
Phillips's selling show of contemporary Indigenous art reflects surge in curatorial interest
Death of Adonis (2009) was one of two paintings by Cree artist Kent Monkman in the Phillips show© Kent Monkman…
Descendants of Slaves Who Built St. Louis University Calculate They Are Owed $74 Billion Dollars
February 12, 2024Talk about a pay day! The descendants of enslaved Black people responsible for the building of a Missouri-based…
Best in Black: Top 10 Best Black Television and Film Remakes
TrendingSource: Creative Services / iONEDigitalThis Black History Month, we want to celebrate and acknowledge the projects that afford black talent…
California Elementary School Principal Investigated For Actions During Mock Shooter Drill
February 12, 2024Members of the school’s staff claimed the principal made an announcement that seven children had “died” after an…
CEO of major Nigerian bank killed in California helicopter crash, director-general of WTO says
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Gregory Eaton, two friends have never missed a Super Bowl
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Why Anthony van Dyck was summoned to paint a recently deceased noblewoman
Anthony van Dyck’s Venetia, Lady Digby, on her Deathbed (1633) Photo: Matthew Hollow PhotographyThe Art Newspaper’s Book Club shines a…
Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25-22 over 49ers in overtime
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Biden appoints Willie Phillips to be first Black chair of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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Willow Smith Is First Of Her Star-Studded Family To Achieve A Billion Music Streams
February 11, 2024The 2015 track was released simultaneously as the second and final single of her debut album ‘Ardipithecus.’Willow Smith…
Houston Authorities Respond To Reports Of Shooting at Joel Osteen’s Church
TrendingSource: Radio One / Radio OneOn Sunday (Feb 11), local law enforcement and the fire department arrived at 3700 Southwest…
30 archaeological artefacts returned to Mexican authorities in Los Angeles ceremony
An elaborately rendered ceramic figure that was handed over to Mexican authorities in Los Angeles on 1 February Mexico Ministry…
Italy donates replica of Bull of Nimrud destroyed by Isis to Iraq
The replica of the Bull of Nimrud at the Colosseum © Museo Archaeologico del ColosseoItaly has donated a reconstructed Assyrian…
Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriends detail abuse in New York Times interview
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Jonathan Majors’ Ex-Girlfriends Speak Out, Claim He Abused Them Too
TrendingActor Jonathan Majors (C) leaves a courtroom after being found guilty of assault and harassment of his former girlfriend, at…
Investigation by Portuguese newspaper reveals grappling between politicians and museums over future of Kwer’ata Re’esu
The remarkably well-preserved Kwer’ata Re’esu was taken during the British military offensive in Ethiopia in 1868 Photo: © Martin Bailey,…
Former Oakland Police Chief Files Lawsuit Alleging Wrongful Termination And First Amendment Violation
February 11, 2024Ex-Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the city and Mayor Sheng Thao,…
Finding meaning in George Floyd’s death through protest art left at his murder site
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Actor London Brown Spills Some Tea on What’s Coming Up for ‘Raising Kanan’s’ Marvin Opens Up About, Love, Life, & Keeping It Real
TrendingSource: Joshua Washington / Joshua WashingtonThe 50 Cent hit Power Universe’s Show ‘Raising Kanan’ on Starz is wrapping up season…
Martin Lawrence Flexes His Strength For Shannon Sharpe In Oikos Super Bowl Commercial
February 11, 2024This is Martin Lawrence’s first-ever Super Bowl commercial.Martin Lawrence is bringing his comedic chops to the Super Bowl–in…
Congressional Black Caucus members blast GOP efforts to impeach Mayorkas again
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Sports Legend Bo Jackson Wins $21 Million Extortion Lawsuit Against Family Members
February 11, 2024According to the lawsuit, Jackson feared for his safety and the safety of his family as the result…
Dexter Scott King remembered during memorial as keeper of his father Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream
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Schools are trying to get more students therapy. Not all parents are on board
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Hulu’s Freaknik Doc Set For March 2024, Social Media Suspects React
TrendingSource: SOPA Images / GettyIt’s been nearly a year since Hulu first announced that it would be releasing a documentary…
Forgotten Burial Grounds Of Enslaved People Receiving More Attention Nationwide
February 11, 2024According to one expert, many cemeteries have been displaced or erased by urban development, especially cemeteries where Black…