Atlanta Inspector General Resigns Ahead Of Controversial Approval Of Oversight Bill
February 18, 2025Manigault argued that the oversight bill would jeopardize the OIG’s ability to investigate.Atlanta’s Inspector General Shannon Manigault resigned…
Dying to serve: Dozens of recruits have died nationwide while training to become police officers
At least 29 police recruits have died during training over the past decade highlighting systemic failures in law enforcement academies…
Governor weighs removing NYC Mayor Adams after his top deputies quit amid criminal case turmoil
Hochul, a Democrat, said she will convene a meeting of key leaders Tuesday in Manhattan “for a conversation about the…
Presidents Are Often Judged By History Through The Lens Of Morality
Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesWhat will be former President Joe Biden’s legacy? How will Americans in the future consider his…
Jeffrey Gibson’s Venice Biennale show heads to the Broad in Los Angeles
Jeffrey Gibson's THE RETURNED MALE STUDENT FAR TOO FREQUENTLY GOES BACK TO THE RESERVATION AND FALLS INTO THE OLD CUSTOM…
Edward Enninful launches new global media and entertainment company
After being the first Black editor-in-chief of British Vogue, Edward Enninful announces his new media and entertainment company, EE72.Edward Enninful,…
Notable Black People Who Died By Suicide
Candles burn during a candlelit vigil to mark World Suicide Prevention Week at College Green, Dublin. | Source: Liam McBurney…
Camille Claudel bronze discovered in Paris apartment sells for €3.7m
The scene depicted in L’Age Mûr (The Age of Maturity) could be interpreted as an allegory of life’s trajectory but…
Megan Thee Stallion Launches Premium Tequila ‘Chicas Divertidas’ In Celebration of Her 30th Birthday
February 18, 2025Megan Thee Stallion celebrated her 30th birthday by launching her first-ever spirits brand.Megan Thee Stallion is celebrating her…
A$AP Rocky is found not guilty of firing a handgun at a former friend and avoids years in prison
The 36-year-old hip-hop star, fashion mogul and burgeoning actor — whose legal name is Rakim Mayers — risked more than…
Stephen A. Smith Now Says He Was “Joking” About Serena Williams Super Bowl Halftime Show Appearance
Source: Aaron M. Sprecher / Getty / Stephen A. SmithScreaming Stephen A. Smith is now claiming he was messing around…
Remembering John Mawurndjul AM (Balang Nakurulk), the Australian Indigenous artist whose meticulous bark paintings captured a hidden power
A trip to the National Gallery of Australia may have been a moment of inspiration for Balang NakurulkPhoto: Rafael Ben-AriJohn…
How Favoritism Plays A Role In Return-To-Office Mandates, Especially For High Performers
February 18, 2025As companies introduce return-to-office mandates, who they are actually enforced to could spell trouble.Favoritism in the workplace is…
Trump signs order to study how to expand IVF and calls for ‘radical transparency’ from government
On the campaign trail, Trump called for universal coverage of IVF treatment after his Supreme Court nominees helped to overturn…
Social Security head steps down over DOGE access of recipient information
The future of Social Security has become a top political issue and was a major point of contention in the…
TJ Boulting gallery in London, known for its roster of women photographers, has closed after 13 years
TJ Boulting ran from 2012 to 2025 in Fitzrovia, LondonCourtesy of TJ BoultingThe well-regarded central London gallery TJ Boulting has…
Tyrone Anthony Garner (1969- )
Tyrone Anthony Garner, born in February 1969, is the first Black Mayor of Kansas City, Kansas. He is also the…
Kofi Siriboe Celebrates Launch Of Tola Nola, An Artist Retreat And Residency In New Orleans
February 18, 2025Kofi Siriboe amplifies Black artists with the launch of TOLA in New Orleans.Kofi Siriboe is expressing his love…
A parade celebrating Frederick Douglass is canceled after Maryland National Guard drops out following Trump administration anti-DEI orders
The Department of Defense announced on January 31 that celebrating “identity months” is dead for the agency.The latest victim of…
The Roots Picnic 2025 lineup dropped with D’Angelo, Meek Mill and Lenny Kravitz set to headline
The annual music festival curated by The Roots released their lineup that features D’Angelo, Lenny Kravitz, Glorilla, and Tems, among…
Kendrick Lamar Shatters Records Following Super Bowl Performance
Source: Courtesy / Apple MusicKendrick Lamar has once again solidified his position as a trailblazer in the music industry.Following his…
Comment | Plunging sales see shine come off luxury goods at auction
Luxury goods have proved helpful supplementary revenue spinners for the auction houses in trickier times Personal luxury goods ranging from…
To Make More Money, Uber And Lyft Drivers Are Creating Their Own Apps And Co-Ops
February 18, 2025There is always a solution….To fight back against the lack of money made by driving people around, drivers…
Get The Ultimate Natural Hair Hack With Issa Rae & Hannah Diop’s Sienna Naturals
Source: AM PR Group / AM PRIf there’s one thing Issa Rae knows, it’s natural hair. From her days as…
Art Basel reveals a new section for fresh-to-market works
Agnes Denes's Honoring Wheatfield – A Confrontation, the Messeplatz commission in 2024Courtesy of Art BaselArt Basel will add a new…
Kendrick Lamar becomes first hip-hop artist to land three albums in Billboard Top 10 at the same time
The Compton MC’s Super Bowl halftime show had people digging back into the rapper’s catalog, pushing many of his albums…
Donating Hand Grenades To Goodwill Isn’t Exactly Goodwill
February 18, 2025The discovery led to the store being evacuatedA donation made to a Goodwill store in Maine led to…
Memphis Woman Banned From All Walmart Locations Over Serial Self-Checkout Scams
February 18, 2025The woman was caught trying to buy over $100 worth of items for only $1.A Memphis woman has…
Gucci Mane “Preference,” Druski, Yung Bleu & Young M.A “Coulda Been Love” & More | Daily Visuals 2.14.25
Copyright © 2025 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Source: Prince WIlliams / Prince Williams/ATLPics.netWhile Atlanta’s continued to be a presence…
Lewis Henry Douglass (1840-1908)
Lewis Henry Douglass was an Army veteran, journalist, printer, and community activist who fought against racial inequality in America. A…
NBA All-Star Saturday: Mac McClung Makes Dunk Contest History, Chris Paul And Wemby Caught Cheating, & More
Source: Anadolu / GettyWith Friday night’s celebrity game over, it was time for one of the most anticipated parts of…
As Sudan’s civil war rages on, its heritage is under siege
The historic Sultan Ali Dinar Palace Museum, former home to the Darfur region’s last Sultan, has been severely damaged. The…
Los Angeles wildfires tested the city’s art handling and storage infrastructure
Specialist storage firm Uovo’s high-tech facilities in Los Angeles have kept art safe Courtesy of UovoThe deadly wildfires that devastated…
A$AP Rocky’s Fate Will Soon Be In The Hands Of Jurors
Copyright © 2025 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Source: Pool / GettyThe defense has concluded its closing arguments, and once…
Trump begins firings of FAA air traffic control staff just weeks after fatal DC plane crash
The firings hit the FAA when it faces a shortfall in controllers.The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal…
Former Vice President Kamala Harris to receive Chairman’s Award at NAACP Image Awards
“Vice President Kamala Harris is more than a leader — she is a force of change, driven by an unwavering…
MUSIC MONDAY: “The Essential Jimmy Scott” Playlist (LISTEN)
February 17, 2025Home About About the Editors Contact Us Pressby Marlon West (Bluesky: @marlonweststl.bsky.social, Spotify: marlonwest)Happy Music Monday, you all.…
Trump administration cuts reach FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco products
Probationary employees across the FDA received notices Saturday evening that their jobs were being eliminated.The Trump administration’s effort to slash…
Happy Galentine’s Day: 7 Ways To Celebrate With Your Girls
Source: alvaro gonzalez / Getty Valentine’s Day is here, but you can still celebrate love is sans boyfriends. They do…
‘Life-threatening cold’ expected as polar vortex stretches across U.S. after deadly weekend flooding
The National Weather Service warned of “life-threatening cold” into Tuesday, with record lows in some parts of the country. Harsh…
Generative artists unite to back research into degenerative disease
Auriea Harvey and Michaël Samyn’s Generato non Creato (2025) Courtesy of the artistsSince 2017, Cure³ has brought together prominent contemporary…
Trump’s Border Czar Wants To Have AOC Arrested For Advising Immigrants Of Their Constitutional Rights
Copyright © 2025 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Source: John Lamparski / GettySomehow, mass deportation enthusiasts have gotten it in…
Textile Museum of Canada closing until autumn amid ‘unexpected shortfall in our finances’
The main entrance to the Textile Museum of Canada in Toronto Photo by Raysonho @ Open Grid Scheduler / Grid…
Lovie Lee Smith (1958- )
Lovie Lee Smith is an American football coach for the National Football League (NFL). Smith was born on May 8,…
To these Black retirees, the federal civil service now under attack was a path to the middle class
Now in their late 70s and early 80s, the three retirees are part of a generation of Black Americans who…
Delta Airlines flight flips over on landing at Toronto’s Pearson Airport and 8 people are hurt
A plane flipped over upon arrival at Toronto’s Pearson Airport; all passengers and crew are accounted for. A Delta Airlines…
Red Carpet Gallery: Quinta Brunson & Her Perfect Pixie Cut Slay The SNL 50th Anniversary Red Carpet
Source: TheStewartofNY / GettyQuinta Brunson gave us a major red carpet fashion moment at Saturday Night Live’s (SNL) 50th Anniversary…
12 must-see exhibitions in and around Los Angeles during Frieze
A painted ceramic Moche vessel (AD450-650) Courtesy of the Fowler Museum at UCLAFowler Museum at UCLA, Los Angeles, until 13…
Former Vice President Kamala Harris to receive Chariman’s Award at NAACP Image Awards
“Vice President Kamala Harris is more than a leader — she is a force of change, driven by an unwavering…
Slim Thug Says Black Women ‘Aren’t Easy Enough’ and Should Be More Like Women of Other Races
Source: Rick Kern / GettySlim Thug is facing backlash after making controversial comments about Black women and their dating standards.…
Dealer Brent Sikkema’s husband charged with hiring his killer
Brent Sikkema at Art Basel Miami Beach Photo by Joe Schildhorn / BFA.comThe husband of the late dealer Brent Sikkema—who…
WROX Blues Radio Station (1944- )
WROX Blues Radio Station is a variety AM radio station in Clarksdale, Mississippi. WROX was established and started transmitting on…
As the wealthiest lurch to the right, will the commercial art world follow?
Trump has promised to boost cryptocurrencies Photograph: Paul Yeung/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesOn 20 January, Donald J. Trump, a convicted felon,…
Hotel Theresa (1913-1970)
Hotel Theresa, the white brick, terra cotta, 300-room, thirteen story, steel-framed hotel, was for many years the tallest building in…
Spirit.Ed: Check Out These Sweet Sips For Valentine’s Day 2025
Valentine’s Day falls on a weekend and we expect all the loving couples or those looking to express their feelings…
Bedford Stuyvesant, New York (1636- )
Bedford Stuyvesant, New York, is the oldest Black community in Brooklyn. Established by the Dutch in 1636 as part of…
DOGE Plans To Ramp Up DEI Purge, Leaked Documents Reveal
February 16, 2025Leaked documents reveal Musk plans to fire workers tied to DEI roles, even if not explicitly labeled as…
How Faith Ringgold’s mural for incarcerated women escaped Rikers Island
Faith Ringgold's For the Women’s House (1971) being installed at the Brooklyn Museum Aubin PicturesFaith Ringgold reached the height of…
Complaint: NYC’s Former Top Cop Edward Caban’s Twin Impersonated Him In Scheme To Facilitate ‘Illegal Activities’ At Clubs
February 16, 2025Eric Sanders, the lawyer representing Rodriques, said in a statement that the complaint exposes rank corruption at the…
High Egg-Spectations: Trump Was Never Going To Bring Down Egg Prices
Source: Tom Williams / GettyThere used to be a time when opulence was a luxury vehicle or a high-end purse.…