The Meaning of Juneteenth – A Blast From The Past That Somehow Escaped Us
June 5, 2024Originally Published June 10, 2023June 19th commemorates the day that all enslaved Black Americans in a Texas town…
Colman Domingo to star in ‘The Four Seasons’ Netflix series with Tina Fey, Steve Carell
EntertainmentThe series, written and executive produced by Fey, is a TV adaption of the 1981 Universal Pictures film of the…
The Tunnel Of Trend: Inside The WNBA’s Slam-Dunk Style Transformation
Trending Source: Courtesy of Getty / Getty The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) is having a moment. Since the world…
Exploring the rise and fall of British architectural sculpture
Industry, one of Gilbert Bayes’s “superb” reliefs on James Miller’s Commercial Bank of Scotland, Glasgow (1935) Photo: Roger EdwardsPublic sculpture…
Giancarlo Esposito To Open Up About Black-Italian Upbringing And ‘The Call That Changed His Life’ In New Memoir
June 5, 2024Giancarlo Esposito’s memoir is on the way following a bidding war won by The Crown Publishing Group in…
Muhammad Ali’s childhood home is for sale in Kentucky after being converted into a museum
NewsFinding a buyer willing to maintain Ali’s childhood home as a museum would be “the best possible result,” co-owner George…
Watch: Meet the talented violinist trio, The String Queens
EntertainmentLifestyle contributor Liana Brackett talked to the violinist trio, The String Queens, praised for their authentic, soulful and orchestral sound.There’s…
GloRilla Says ‘Bye Wig’ On Stage During The ‘Hot Girl Summer Tour’
TrendingSource: Astrida Valigorsky / GettyGloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion have been lighting up the summer concert tour circuit, and we…
WNBA discourse brims with racist and sexist craziness as media spotlight grows
EntertainmentOPINION: Thank goodness for women like ESPN’s Monica McNutt, who defended players from unjust criticism in a viral segment. Editor’s…
Watch: Netflix Debuts Official Trailer For ‘Black Barbie’ From Shondaland
TrendingSource: Courtesy / NetflixFrom Shondaland, Netflix debuts the official trailer for Black Barbie documentary. The documentary features Shonda Rhimes, Gabby…
Eike Schmidt sparks Florence election controversy with offensive slur
Eike Schmidt is running for mayor in Florence Image: © Gianni Pasquini / Alamy Stock PhotoA former Uffizi director’s bid…
Corporate Leaders Divided on DEI Commitment Amid Growing Controversy
June 5, 2024Although the top-line numbers show that DEI is in a good space, other figures in the report suggest…
Diddy sells off his stake in Revolt, the media company he founded in 2013
BusinessRevolt also announced a new ownership structure that will give its employees an equity stake in the hip-hop news and…
Trump Appointed Judges Block Fearless Fund From Offering Capital To Black Woman Entrepreneurs
TrendingEmma Grede and Arian Simone speak during the Fearless Fund Third Annual Fearless Venture Capital Summit at Atlanta Symphony Hall…
Yeezy Styles Now Being Sold For A Discount At Outlet Stores
June 5, 2024According to Adidas’s Q1 2024 earnings report, it still has $215 million worth of Yeezy brand product.In 2023,…
South Carolina is trading its all-male Supreme Court for an all-white one
NewsSouth Carolina is joining 18 other states with all-white high courts, according to the Brennan Center for Justice, which tracks…
Sean “Diddy” Combs Sells Majority Stake In Revolt, Shares “Redeemed and Retired”
TrendingSource: Phillip Faraone / GettySean “Diddy” Combs has reportedly sold his majority stake in Revolt. He founded the media company…
Kernel of truth: pollen cone stuck in paint reveals where Van Gogh’s Irises grew
Van Gogh’s Irises (May 1889)J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles Adventures with Van Gogh is a weekly blog by Martin…
TikToker Keith Lee Warns He Will ‘Beat The Hell Out Of Somebody’ If Necessary
June 5, 2024Lee trained as an MMA fighter before getting famous on the app. Keith Lee is not the one…
Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good make their first public appearance since his sentencing
LifestyleJonathan Majors and his girlfriend Meagan Good attended the NAACP Theatre Awards, his first public appearance since his sentencing.Jonathan Majors…
Martin Lawrence’s Health Concerns: What’s Really Going On? Tasha Smith Addresses Rumors
TrendingSource: Hector Vivas / GettytasFans of Martin Lawrence have been expressing concern on social media following his May appearance at…
New UK digital art school provides artist workshops and supplies for NHS mental health units
Sutapa Biswas is one of the artists supporting Hospital Rooms’ Digital Art School Courtesy of Hospital RoomsService users at mental…
2 Friends Create Nonprofit To Raise Funds For Black Women With Uterine Fibroids
June 5, 2024The Beauty of Our Wellness was created after co-founder Khaleelah Harris sought medical help after her personal experience…
Brother Marquis Of 2 Live Crew Dead At 58
TrendingBrother Marquis of 2 Live Crew was not a founding member of the controversial Hip-Hop outfit but was integral to…
The art world's AI dilemma: informed insight from industry experts
Clockwise from top: Victoria Ivanova (left), arts technologies R&D strategic lead at Serpentine, at the launch of the Future Art…
How Tru Pettigrew Is Helping The Minnesota Timberwolves Become Champions of DEI
June 5, 2024This is called stetting a standard….The Minnesota Timberwolves may have fallen short of making the NBA Finals, but…
Coco Gauff returns to the French Open semifinals by defeating Ons Jabeur
SportsGauff won her first major title at the U.S. Open in September, then made it to the final four at…
Comfort Is Essential: Jhené Aiko Stars In SKIMS Newest Campaign Ahead Of Her Upcoming ‘The Magic Hour’ Tour
Trending Source: Henrik Purienne / SKIMS This week (June 3rd), SKIMS unveiled six-time GRAMMY nominated singer, songwriter, poet and mother…
Jason Kidd passes on vindication as he leads Mavs to NBA Finals a year after chaotic finish
EntertainmentKidd will try become the eighth person to win a title as a player and coach for the same franchise.…
‘Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard’ star Jordan Emanuel documents her alopecia healing journey
HealthBravo star Jordan Emanuel is opening up about her alopecia treatment process. After opening up about living with alopecia during…
Glorilla Proves Natural Bodies Are Winning With Impressive ‘Hot Girl Summer’ Twerk
TrendingSource: Kevin Mazur / GettyMegan Thee Stallion’s “Hot Girl Summer” tour is blazing across the US and it looks like…
Charlotte Hosts First HBCU Festival To Celebrate Black Colleges
June 4, 2024Charlotte hosted the inaugural event to connect its community to Black colleges. Charlotte is celebrating Black colleges in…
A Black medic wounded on D-Day saved dozens of lives. He’s finally being posthumously honored
NewsWaverly Woodson Jr. was just 21 years old when his unit, the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, took part in the…
Bianca Censori Steps Out In Barely-There Body Suit With Ye
TrendingSource: Arnold Jerocki / GettyIt’s natural for most men to take pride in the beauty that their wives radiate out…
Method Man’s Hot 97 Performance Did Nothing But ‘Bring The Pain’
June 4, 2024Is Method Man right? Method Man has vowed never to hit a Hot 97 Summer Jam stage again…
Marlon Wayans says he ‘doesn’t like’ drama between Black comics like Katt Williams and Cedric the Entertainer
Comedy“I think for comedy and Black comedy, it’s important for people to see love, respect and laughter,” Wayans said.Marlon Wayans…
Idris Elba helps uncover the WWII soldiers of color who never got their due
EntertainmentElba’s four-part documentary tells the story of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, the only all-Black combat unit to fight on…
Former protege sues The-Dream, accusing the hitmaking music producer of sexual assault
EntertainmentChanaaz Mangroe, who performed under the stage name Channii Monroe, alleges in her lawsuit that The-Dream, whose legal name is…
Step Into Summer With These 5 Must-Have Chunky Sandals
Trending Source: Free People and Asos Summer sandals are receiving a much-needed facelift this season. It’s time to trade in…
Robert Charles O’Hara Benjamin (1855-1900)
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Sean Kingston Sits In Florida Jail After Being Charged With $1M Fraud
June 4, 2024The “Beautiful Girls” singer was booked into the Broward County Jail on June 2.Recording artist Sean Kingston is…
A grant program for Black women business owners is discriminatory, appeals court rules
BusinessThe ruling against the Atlanta-based Fearless Fund is another victory for conservative groups waging a sprawling legal battle against corporate…
MFA Houston can keep Bernardo Bellotto painting sold to the Nazis, appeals court rules
Bernardo Bellotto, The Marketplace at Pirna, around 1764. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Samuel H. Kress Collection Museum of…
Wendell Pierce, Tired Of ‘Racism And Bigots,’ After Housing Rejection
June 4, 2024Actor Wendell Pierce is revealing the racist encounter he had with a white landlord amid the recent court…
Ever wonder what happened to Erykah Badu’s ex? We called Tyrone.
EntertainmentOPINION: TheGrio’s Black Music Month “Ever Wonder” series imagines the other side of Black music’s most iconic songs. Today, Tyrone…
Megan Thee Stallion Signals Rebirth In Cover Art For New Album ‘MEGAN,’ Reactions Are Mixed
TrendingSource: Steve Jennings / Getty /Megan Thee StallionAfter months of teasing fans, specifically the Hotties, Megan Thee Stallion unveiled the…
Woman Left Dead Newborn Child In Kentucky IHOP Bathroom Toilet, Police Say
June 4, 2024According to the arrest citation, witnesses said the 34-year-old attempted to flush the infant down the toilet. In…
New Orleans valedictorian lived in a homeless shelter as he rose to the top of his class
NewsElijah Hogan, 19, was just 8 when his mother died. He had been living with his grandmother but he ended…
Diddy’s oldest daughter celebrates her high school graduation
Lifestyle“This is just the beginning,” Chance Chapman Combs said in a post on social media.Diddy’s daughter Chance Chapman is officially…
Monica McNutt Checks Stephen A. Smith On WNBA Coverage On ‘First Take’
TrendingThe WNBA is enjoying increased media coverage due to big names from the current season’s draft class, including Angel Reese,…
Christie's hit with class action lawsuit over exposure of clients' personal data in cyberattack
Christie's headquarters in New York The Art NewspaperThe fallout of the cyberattack against Christie’s is intensifying. A client of the…
Rihanna Expands Empire With New Fenty Hair Line
June 4, 2024The line drops June 13.Rihanna continues to grow as a business mogul. The entertainer-turned-entrepreneur has announced her new…
Lupita Nyong’o on how she’s been coping with her breakup: ‘I had a voice say in my head, ‘Get a cat.’’
LifestyleActress Lupita Nyong’o opens up about how her rescue cat Yoyo has helped her heal from loss and heartbreak. Lupita…
Despite efforts to court their votes, Trump has a decades-long record of attacking Black men
Elections“That’s who he is as a person, and I think it’s important for voters to remember that,” said Svante Myrick,…
2024 In The Stars: Horoscopes For The Week Of June 2
TrendingPsychic Zya hooked us up with another week’s worth of horoscopes! Source: iOne Digital / Tommy de Yampert Check out…
Podcast | A brush with… Michaël Borremans
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Monica McNutt ‘Respectfully’ Calls Out Stephen A. Smith On His WNBA Coverage
June 4, 2024Stephen A. Smith was left speechless after getting called out about his WNBA coverage by Monica McNutt. It’s…
As pharmacies shutter, Black and Latino communities are left behind
FeaturedThere’s a pattern to who has access to pharmacies, with gaps forming in urban and rural neighborhoods.Opening stores used to…
Nicki Minaj Cancels Show In Amsterdam Following Her Detainment By Police
TrendingSource: Kevin Mazur / GettyOn Saturday, May 25, it was reported that Nicki Minaj had been detained by authorities in…
How artists are uniting to defeat Donald Trump at the polls
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