by October Gallery
Culture WatchThe 4th of July may be synonymous with cookouts and fireworks, but since its inception, Black Americans have marked the day with protest.For Black people, July 4 holds a…
TrendingSource: Daniel Zuchnik / GettyCardi B, the fearless fashion icon, has yet again set the bar high with her recent looks. The Bronx-born rapper made a bold statement at the…
Eddie Peake, Portent (2024)Photo: Jamila K. Grote/HKWFootball fever is growing as the Euro 2024 tournament progresses (c’mon England—if they can be bothered). But the footie action is not just taking…
LifestyleIt’s been five years since the CROWN Act was first passed, and now there’s legislation in more than half of the country.This CROWN Day, also known as Black Hair Independence…
TrendingSource: Anadolu / GettyThe Supreme Court’s ruling on the claim of immunity by former President Donald Trump was condemned in a dissent by Justice Sonia Sotomayor and President Joe Biden…
Audrey Flack in the 1970s Audrey FlackThe pioneering Photorealist painter, sculptor and feminist image-maker Audrey Flack died on 28 June in Southhampton, New York. Her death was confirmed to the…
July 3, 2024This is Blue Ivy’s second BET Awards win.Twelve-year-old Blue Ivy took home the YoungStars Award at June 30’s 2024 BET Awards. Although the moment was not televised, Beyoncé…
PoliticsOPINION: To understand the history behind Donald Trump’s get-out-of-insurrection-free card, look no further than America’s history of white supremacy.Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed…
TrendingSource: Ian MacNicol / GettyThe history of the Olympic Games is steeped in tales of extraordinary athletic prowess, sportsmanship, and indomitable spirit.From ancient origins in Olympia to the modern spectacles…
Sandy Williams IV's 40 ACRES: Camp Barker (2024) feeling the heat Photo: Kirk A. BadoLast weekend, in the midst of Washington, DC’s heat wave, a wax replica of the Abraham…