Tina Knowles sets the record straight on her social media likes — and infamous typos
Tina Knowles got into some hot water after liking negative posts related to her son-in-law, Jay Z.If Tina Knowles is…
Don’t Call Me (Nepo) Baby! Celebrity Children Talented Beyond Their Last Name
Source: Alex Slitz/GettyChoosing the last week of the year to do your first performance of the year for an album…
In memoriam: remembering art world figures who died in 2024
Faith Ringgold at her retrospective exhibition at Serpentine Galleries, London, in 2019Photo by Guy Bell/ShutterstockAs 2025 dawns, we want to…
Katt Williams Takes Credit For Steph Curry Becoming NBA’s Greatest Shooter
Source: Tommaso Boddi / GettyKatt Williams‘ legendary interview with Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay started the year off with…
Art of solidarity: global exhibitions highlight Palestinian voices
Six notebooks by Sohail Salem feature in the exhibition Under Firecourtesy Darat al Funun Despite the dire conditions in Gaza,…
Will Smith Appears In Concept Video For Black Panther 3
December 30, 2024Another concept video was recently released featuring Denzel Washington.A video was released by KH Studio that placed “Wild…
Jimmy Carter, a forever president who brought decency to American politics
OPINION: The 39th president of the United States believed that the true strength of our great nation was its people.…
Kodak Black Highlights This Week’s New Music Roundup
Source: Prince Williams / Getty New Music Released This Week (December 23rd – December 27th):Source: Prince Williams / Getty Kodak…
UK government seeks artists and architects for Queen Elizabeth II memorial
Queen Elizabeth II, 2011Photograph: Julian CalderThe UK government has launched a competition to design a memorial for Queen Elizabeth II,…
Basil Dorsey (1808-1872)
Basil Dorsey, born enslaved in Maryland, became famous for his role in successfully freeing himself. Dorsey was born in 1808…
Monument Honoring Black Union Soldiers To Be Installed At Historic First Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, Virginia
December 30, 2024A monument honoring 70 Black Union soldiers is coming to Downtown Rocky Mount, Virginia.A monument honoring 70 Black…
Iconic Sportscaster Greg Gumbel Passes Away At 78, The Sports World Pays Their Respect
Source: George Rose / Getty / Greg GumbelOn Friday, the sports world lost one of its most recognizable figures. Legendary…
Douglas Palmer (1951- )
Douglas Palmer, the first Black mayor of Trenton, New Jersey, was born Douglas Harold Palmer on October 19, 1951, in…
Atlantic City Theater To Be Transformed Into Cultural Arts Center For Jazz And Black History
December 29, 2024The theater will be taken over by the Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation.The legendary Dante Hall Theater in…
Geoffrey Owens ‘not much better off’ six years after viral Trader Joe’s photo
After “The Cosby Show” alum Geoffrey Owens was photographed while working at Trader Joe’s in 2018, he quit the job…
B. Simone Sparks Controversy After Shunning Horoscopes And Rose Quartz
Source: Prince Williams / GettyB. Simone won’t be walking into 2025 with people who check their daily horoscope or those…
Houston's Rothko Chapel reopens after hurricane damage is repaired
Broken Obelisk by Barnett Newman in front of the Rothko Chapel Photo by Jim Evans via Wikimedia CommonsHouston’s renowned Rothko…
Elizabeth Mason Harden Gilmore (1910-1986)
Elizabeth Mason Harden Gilmore was a trailblazing figure, a distinguished entrepreneur, and a significant civil rights leader. She was the…
WNFC Launches Inaugural Brand Ambassador Program
December 28, 2024The Women’s National Football Conference also introduces the first group of ambassadors.The Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC) is…
Kings fire coach Mike Brown less than halfway through his 3rd season
Brown was the unanimous choice for NBA Coach of the Year in his first season when he helped Sacramento end…
Not Charged: NY Prison Cops Shown On Video Brutally Beating Robert Brooks To Death Have Avoided Arrests
Copyright © 2024 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Source: New York Attorney General’s OfficeThe New York prison officers who are…
Drawing back the curtain—X-rated art makes waves in Miami
John Tweddle’s Nude Frame was among the works in a secret space at Art Basel Miami BeachPhoto: Lance Brewer; courtesy…
James Perkins Jr. (1953- )
James Perkins Jr. became the first African American mayor of Selma, Alabama on September 13, 2000. Perkins was born on…
Will Smith: From rap star to Hollywood icon
As a rapper, actor and producer, Will Smith is a genuine triple threat. From “Jazzy Jeff” to the “French Prince”…
Glam-Ma Goals: NeNe Leakes Welcomes Her Fourth Grandchild
Source: Prince Williams / Getty NeNe Leakes is a grandmother—again! The fabulous Real Housewives of Atlanta star announced the newest…
What is Twitch? The live-streaming platform you’ve probably seen but never fully understood
With record-breaking streamers like Kai Cenat and casual celebrity appearances, here’s why young people are spending hours on Twitch.At this…
IRS Is Sending $1M In Unclaimed Stimulus Checks: Do You Qualify?
Source: Alex Cristi / GettyIf you never received a third stimulus check, money from the IRS (Internal Revenue Services) might…
Hobart Sidney Jarrett (1915-2005)
Dr. Hobart Sidney Jarrett (1915-2005) was a respected scholar, educator, and leader in Black community organizations. His contributions to African…
Is Donald Trump building a cabinet or a gang?
OPINION: Considering their background, street affiliations, and how words are actually defined, there is only one way to accurately describe…
Beyoncé’s Netflix NFL Halftime Show Available To Rewatch – But Not For Long
Source: Julian Dakdouk for Parkwood Entertainment / NetflixFans of Beyoncé can watch her special NFL halftime performance on Netflix on…
Figurative painter Claire Tabouret chosen to design contemporary stained-glass windows for Notre-Dame
Tabouret is best known for her poignant portraits of children© Claire Tabouret – Courtesy of the Artist and Almine Rech.…
The Sun Bowl Football Game Controversy (1949)
The 1949 Sun Bowl Football Game Controversy involved faculty and student protests at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, in response…
Movie Review: Boxer Claressa Shields’ story is told in ‘The Fire Inside’
“The Fire Inside,” about boxer Claressa “T-Rex” Shields, is not your standard inspirational sports drama. “The Fire Inside,” about boxer…
Which African Countries Have French As An Official Language?
Source: Natalie_ / GettyLanguage, no matter which one, is our verbal way of communicating daily. With approximately 7,164 languages spoken…
SFMoMA fires contemporary art curator Eungie Joo amid misconduct allegations
Eungie Joo Photo by Heinz Peter KnesEungie Joo, the curator and head of contemporary art at the San Francisco Museum…
Exclusive: Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson and wife pregnant with second child
The first Black, queer woman to lead the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization will welcome a baby girl with…
Wendy Williams’ Son Kevin Hunter Jr. Speaks: “Let’s Get Her Home”
Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyLoyal watchers of The Wendy Williams Show have been experiencing a seemingly never-ending downward spiral of…
Sajan Mani's first solo show in India confronts caste and the history of rubber
Sajan Mani's performance Pariah Kite Began to Draw, at Shrine Empire gallery in New Delhi, November 2024Courtesy of the artist…
Chester I. Lewis, Jr. (1928-1990)
Civil rights activist Chester Isaac Lewis Jr. was born on August 8, 1928, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Chester Isaac, Sr.,…
Ballerinas turn the Kenyan neighborhood of Kibera into a stage for a Christmas show
For residents of the Nairobi neighborhood of Kibera, the early Christmas ballet show celebrates community resilience and creativity.NAIROBI, Kenya (AP)…
Meet Travis Hunter’s Fiancé’s Alleged Sneaky Link
Source: N/A / Leanna Lenee/InstagramTravis Hunter, the soon-to-be rising NFL star, has recently found himself at the center of a…
NYPD’s top-ranked uniform officer, Jeffrey Maddrey, resigns amid sexual conduct allegations
A recently filed complaint with the EEOC over the allegations led to the resignation, which was accepted by the NYPD…
Dance performance addresses fraught politics around South Asian heritage
Hallucinations of an Artifact performed at Khuli Khirkee, New Delhi on 28 November 2024Courtesy of Vivek GuptaAs the status of…
Denzel Washington finds second act with baptism and ministry license 50 years after prophesy
The Oscar-winning actor shares how the moment came full circle 50 years after a prophecy over his life.Denzel Washington has…
What To Watch Film: 25 Films Named To The National Film Registry For Preservation By The Library Of Congress
Source: Sunset Boulevard / GettyThis week’s ‘What To Watch’ film list is inspired by the 25 films named to the…
Rickey Henderson, Baseball’s All Time Steals Leader, Dies At 65
December 22, 2024Two of Henderson’s records are likely to stand unbroken–his 1,406 stolen bases over the course of his career…
Are you catching holiday blues instead of cheer? Here are some ways to find peace
The holidays are expensive, and financial woes can cause major stress, fueling depression and worsening existing mental health concerns.Bells are…
SZA, Burna Boy & Gunna Highlight This Week’s New Music Roundup
Source: Joseph Okpako / Getty New Music Released This Week (December 16th – December 20th): Source: Joseph Okpako / Getty…
New Orleans Archdiocese To Sell Historic Black Catholic School To Fund Abuse Settlements
December 22, 2024The Couvent School complex was once deemed the center of African-American education in Louisiana.The Archdiocese of New Orleans…
10 easy ways to declutter and make room for joy this holiday season
As the countdown to Christmas draws closer, taking a little time to declutter now can help create a more peaceful,…
Texans WR Tank Dell Carted Off Field Following Severe Injury
Source: General / GettyAnother week, another injury for the Houston Texans.On Saturday (Dec. 21), Tank Dell went to the ground…
Sotheby's does a U-turn on new fees structure
The white glove Sydell Miller collection sale at Sotheby's New York in November, a high point of a tumultuous year…
Florida Mandates Black History In Schools, But Many Doubt Accuracy
December 22, 2024Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has faced criticism for actions seen as limiting the teaching of Black history in…
Exclusive: Joey Bada$$ Breaks Down His Mission For Men Of Color With ImpactMENtorship
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty“Our parents serve as our first mentors in life,” says Joey Bada$$, the 29-year-old Brooklynite who…
HBCU Founder’s Great Grandson Upholds Family Legacy With $2M Gift To School
December 22, 2024Dr. Charles M. Stillman believes the school upholds his great-grandfather’s vision and legacy.The great-grandson of the founder of…
Experts share tips on traveling with kids this holiday season
Travel experts, many of whom possess years of experience traveling with children, understand the burden of navigating holiday crowds with…
7 Ways to Teach Kids the True Meaning of Christmas
Christmas has always been a season of joy, generosity, and togetherness in our family. However, amidst the excitement of gifts…
Party City Is Going Out Of Business After 40 years
Source: SOPA Images / GettyAfter nearly four decades in business, Party City is closing its doors for good.The New Jersey-based…
Spirit.Ed: Check Out These Bottles For Gifting For The 2024 Holiday Season
The holiday season is here and along with the gifts to unpack, sporting events, and a family dinner, folks will…
Older Black Men Face Rising Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Nationwide, With Baltimore At Epicenter
December 22, 2024According to the report, the majority of men who are dying of opioid overdoses are Black men between…