James A. Sharp, Jr. (1933-2023)
The first popularly elected African American mayor of Flint, Michigan, James A. Sharp, Jr. was born in New York City…
Canada Targets U.S. Red States With 25% Retaliatory Tariffs Amid Trump’s Trade War
February 2, 2025The tariffs would match Trump’s own 25% tax against their imports.Canada has responded to the Trump Administration’s emerging…
Activist Coco Fusco is using laughter to trump fear
Coco Fusco created the satirical newspaper with fellow activists as a response to her fears and frustration at Trump’s re-electionThe…
American Woman Refuses To Leave Pakistan After Failed Marriage Plan To 19-Year-Old She Met Online
February 2, 2025The 31-year-old woman refused multiple efforts to return her home. A U.S. woman is currently stranded in Pakistan…
Diddy quietly taken to the hospital from prison
Sources say the rap mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs went from federal prison to getting medical attention for a lingering issue.Sean…
Emilia Pérez Star Karla Sofía Gascón Catching Smoke On Social Media For Old Tweets About George Floyd & Muslims
Copyright © 2025 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Source: Future Publishing / Getty / Karla Sofía GascónThose old tweets will…
Olivette Miller (1914-2003)
Let it play in the background as you study and immerse yourself in this topic!Olivette Miller, a harpist, vocalist, and…
NYC Offers Unique Yet Inspirational Black History Month Events
February 2, 2025From Harlem to Brooklyn, NYC has an array of BHM events.New York City is a metropolis for diversity…
Smithsonian Institution and US National Gallery of Art close diversity offices following President Trump's executive order
The Smithsonian Castle, Washington, DC Photo: Nate Lee, via Wikimedia CommonsAmong the flurry of executive orders signed by the new…
Celebrity Looks From The Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala: See Kelly Rowland, Keke Palmer, Tina Knowles, & More
Source: River Callaway / GettyIf rocking rich colors, owning the red carpet, and serving from here to the fashion ‘gawds…
Trump Claims Responsibility For Air Strikes On ISIS In Somalia
February 2, 2025According to Trump, U.S. military strikes killed several key figures of ISIS.The government of Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region…
Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond
The tariffs, if sustained, could cause inflation to significantly worsen, threatening the trust that many voters placed in Trump to…
Officials: Seven dead, 19 injured in air ambulance crash in Philadelphia
The small plane carrying six people, including a child who had just undergone treatment at a hospital, crashed onto a…
Must-watch movies and TV shows this weekend (Jan. 31-Feb 2)
Watching something this weekend?Editor’s note: This post originally appeared on PopViewers.Looking for something to watch this weekend? You’re in luck!…
LiAngelo Ball Drops ‘Tweaker’ Video & Previews His Next Hit
Copyright © 2025 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Source: Luke Hales / GettyLiAngelo “Gelo” Ball has officially blessed us with…
An entwining of the past and present: how history and modernity inform Islamic art in the 21st century
An installation view of the AlMunawwarah Pavilion at the 2025 Islamic Arts Biennale Photo by Marco Cappelletti, courtesy of the…
Freedom House Ambulance Service (1967-1975)
The Freedom House Ambulance Service was an emergency medical service (EMS) founded in 1967 to provide medical services to the…
Angel Reese Becomes First Player Ejected From Unrivaled Game After Arguing With Officials
February 2, 2025Although Reese only played seven minutes, she grabbed 15 boards, scored six points, and tallied three assists.It took…
Civil rights groups warn of FBI’s past abuses of Black leaders in opposing Trump nominee Kash Patel
In a letter, advocates urge Senate to oppose Patel’s nomination for FBI director, citing his past “incendiary comments” and threats…
A List Of Major Commercial Airline Accidents in History
Source: ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / GettyAir travel, while statistically one of the safest modes of transportation, has seen its share of…
Louvre seeks €1bn for restoration, unions hit back
A leaked memo from the Musée du Louvre’s director drew attention to issues with visitor experience and the museum’s facilitiesPhoto:…
National Civil Rights Museum To Host Virtual Book Talk On Segregation’s Impact On HBCUs
February 2, 2025The virtual event is free.In honor of Black History Month, the National Civil Rights Museum is sitting down…
It’s official: Beyoncé is going back on tour—and this time, it’s a country celebration
The surprise announcement we all were waiting for hit the superstar’s Instagram early this morning and has fans buzzing.It’s official.…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs dangled victim over a balcony, prosecutors say as they add details to case
Updates to the indictment by prosecutors on Thursday reveal more grueling details about Diddy’s alleged behavior. Prosecutors added details to…
Tom Hanks reverts to type for New York exhibition
Key object: an Olivetti Valentine (around 1969) by the Italian designer Ettore Sottsass Photo: Joe JagosThe Hollywood actor Tom Hanks…
How Candice Ray Is Pioneering Holistic Senior Care With Personalized Wellness And Support
February 2, 2025Helping Hands Warming Hearts is dedicated to delivering nutritious meals, providing home health support, and offering medical transportation…
The History of Black History Month and Why Dr. Carter G. Woodson is Known as “The Father of Black History”
February 2, 2025Home About About the Editors Contact Us PressBorn in 1875 in Virginia to formerly enslaved parents who were…
Olympic gold-medalist Gabby Thomas says a group of men keeps stalking her at various airports
The gold medalist said the men keep trying to get her to sign pictures and the like but get aggressive…
Jay-Z Blasts Tony Buzbee For Not Meeting Jane Doe Prior To Filing Rape Lawsuit
Copyright © 2025 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Source: Gilbert Flores / GettyTony Buzbee’s character is now again in question.…
‘Harlem’ Season 3 Episode 3 Recap: ‘Can We Talk…For A Minute’
OPINION: The reality of Camille’s pregnancy is getting real to her and Ian while Quinn, Tye and Angie navigate their…
Jonathan Majors’ breakout film ‘Magazine Dreams’ drops trailer, marking his big-screen return
The film expected to be Jonathan Majors’ breakout role is finally seeing a theatrical release after setbacks caused by Majors’…
Wendy Williams Fires Lawyer As She Fights To Obtain Release From Guardianship
Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyWendy Williams is seeking new legal counsel. She has reportedly fired her lawyer as she continues…
Two-venue Tate show highlights the surreal art of Cornish occultist Ithell Colquhoun
“Completely absorbed in esoteric material”: Ithell Colquhoun’s Gorgon (1946)Since her death, Ithell Colquhoun (1906-88) has been better known as an…
YFN Lucci’s First Moment Reuniting With His Family [Photos]
Copyright © 2025 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Source: Prince Williams / GettyYFN Lucci has officially been released from jail…
Comment | Censorship in the US is rearing its ugly head again—but the art world isn't taking it lying down
Installation view of Judith Bernstein’s Public Fears with Cockman Always Rises—Schlong Face at centre-right Courtesy of the artist and KasminJournalists…
60 Minutes’ Decision To Hand Kamala Harris Interview Transcript To Trump’s FCC Raises Concern
February 1, 2025Trump’s appointee to head the FCC, Brendan Carr, requested the transcript.CBS News has agreed to comply with a…
Worcester Art Museum returns ancient vessels tied to dealer Robert Hecht to Italy
Black-figure kylix (drinking cup), 500s BCE Courtesy the Worcester Museum of ArtThe Worcester Art Museum (WAM) in Massachusetts concluded an…
Trump orders US military to conduct airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia
Trump, in a post on social media, said a senior IS planner and recruits were targeted in the operation and…
Anchorage’s 10th Annual Black Business Expo Empowers Entrepreneurs In Alaska
February 1, 2025The Anchorage Alaska Expo will include informational sessions, vendors, and guest speakers.The Anchorage, Alaska, community is preparing for…
Van Jones calls President Trump ‘kindergartner’ for blaming DCA plane crash on DEI
“Are we just gonna blame Black and brown people for everything that happens for the next four years?” Jones queried…
How many Van Goghs have been stolen—and where are they now?
Stolen, still missing: Van Gogh’sWoman sitting by the Fire, peeling Potatoes (May-June 1885)Van Buuren Museum, BrusselsAdventures with Van Gogh is…
‘The Angel Reese Special’: McDonald’s Debuts First-Ever Female Athlete Meal
February 1, 2025Angel Reese is making history with the fast-food chain.Angel Reese is making history with McDonald’s as the first…
Inside A$AP Rocky’s trial, these are some of the extraordinary moments cameras didn’t capture
From the moment it became clear the case was going to trial, nearly everyone involved was asking the same thing:…
U.S. Figure Skating Team, Their Family Members and Coaches Were Aboard Plane That Crashed in D.C.
Source: ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / GettyAuthorities continue to piece together the tragic events that led to last night’s deadly crash, and…
British Museum ‘running as normal’ after alleged IT attack by former employee
The museum says that a recently dismissed contractor was was able to get back into the building and shut down…
Jury Awards $18.7M To Family Of Teen Killed By St. Louis Officers
February 1, 2025Mansur Ball-Bey, 18, was shot in the back by police officers who entered his home on a search…
DEI aviation programs slammed by Trump existed during his first term, reports finds
Critics continue to take aim at the president for targeting minorities and women rather than focusing his attention on the…
Hip-Hop Wired Album Review: The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’
Copyright © 2025 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Source: Eric Charbonneau / GettyThe Weeknd’s latest album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ offers…
Vancouver Art Gallery invites proposals from Canadian architecture firms as it restarts building project
The Vancouver Art Gallery's current building is a 112-year-old courthouse The Art NewspaperJust six weeks after pulling the plug on…
Morgan State Tackles Crisis Of Declining Black Male Enrollment With New Task Force
February 1, 2025The task force will examine the causes of a drop in Black male enrollment and retention at Morgan…
Ciara Says She And Russell Wilson Are Planning For Baby. No 5 Soon
Source: TheStewartofNY / GettyBaby No. 5 may be on the way for Ciara and her husband, Russell Wilson. While guest…
Former Georgia HBCU Basketball Coach Found Shot To Death In Atlanta
February 1, 2025Jackson’s family and community leaders in Headland noted the tremendous impact Jackson had on his community, describing him…
Shemar Moore and Jesiree Dizon split, sources say
Actor Shemar Moore and model/actor Jesiree Dizon welcomed a daughter together in 2023.After five years, Shemar Moore and Jesiree Dizon…
‘So dangerous’: Senator Angela Alsobrooks scolds RFK Jr. on claims about vaccines and Black people
The Maryland senator confronted Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on his false medical claims during his confirmation hearing to be secretary…
Everyone’s A Suspect: Netflix Releases The Official Trailer For ‘The Residence’ Starring Uzo Aduba, Randall Park, Giancarlo Esposito & More + New Images
Source: Courtesy / NetflixNetflix finally blessed fans with the official trailer for its upcoming mystery drama series The Residence. Continue…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Issues Executive Order Banning DEI Policies
February 1, 2025Abbott called DEI policies ‘new forms of racism.”Texas Governor Greg Abbott followed in Donald Trump’s footsteps on Jan.…
Ibram X. Kendi, historian and author, joins Howard University faculty
The author of the famed “How to Be An Anti-Racist” (among other titles) is coming to the historically Black university…
Stop Playing With That Girl: GloRilla Announces The GLORIOUS Tour
Copyright © 2025 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Source: Courtesy / Adam RindyThis week (January 29th), Grammy-nominated recording artist and…
Remembering Colin Renfrew, a lover of Modern art who revolutionised archaeology
Renfrew’s work in the Cyclades resulted in “spectacular finds and remarkable interpretation”Photo: ShutterstockColin Renfrew was regarded by many as the…
Report: Women’s Wages And Spending Power Growing Faster Than Men’s
January 31, 2025According to the data, women’s employment growth has a lot to do with their strong spending power as…