Black Maternal Health Week kicks off today. Has the needle moved on the Black maternal health crisis?
The 2025 Black Maternal Health Week arrives during an interesting time for maternal health in the country.Folks around the country…
A jury finds Soulja Boy liable for abuse and sexual assault of ex-assistant, awards over $4 million
The 34-year-old rapper was found liable for assault, sexual battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.A jury on Thursday found…
Young, Gifted, And Black Yale Students Raise $3M For New App
April 11, 2025Series aims to be more than aesthetically pleasing superficial content. Nathaneo Johnson and Sean Hargrow, juniors at Yale…
Parents of Bucknell University football player who died during ‘punishment’ exercise during practice are suing the school
18-year-old Calvin “CJ” Dickey Jr. collapsed during the team’s first football practice due to sickle-cell related complications. He died two…
Trump administration will use humanities grant money to build patriotic sculpture park
US President Donald Trump in the White House garden in June 2019 Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian,…
ESSENCE Festival of Culture Reveals First Wave Of Artists Appearing In This Year’s Lineup
April 11, 2025The festival is taking place Friday, July 4 to Sunday, July 6 and the theme for this year’s…
Burials begin as the search ends for victims in the Dominican nightclub collapse that killed 221
It is still unclear what caused the roof to collapse or when the building was last inspected. A merengue icon,…
Samira Wiley won’t be returning for ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ sequel: ‘I am done with the trauma’
Samira Wiley has starred as Moira Strand in the dystopian drama for all six seasons of the show.Samira Wiley, who…
China hits back at US and will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125%
China’s Commerce Ministry said it would file another lawsuit with the World Trade Organization against the U.S. tariffs. China announced…
U.S. Egg Prices Reach Record High Despite Drop in Wholesale Costs
Retail egg prices in the United States rose to a record high of $6.23 per dozen last month, according to…
A profile of Annabelle Selldorf | ‘I’m not afraid of asserting myself—but it’s not about wanting to be powerful for the sake of it’
Annabelle Selldorf Photo: © Stephen Kent Johnson/OTTOAsk any beleaguered post-Covid museum director what they need right now, and they will…
The Exonerated 5 Won A Small Victory In Defamation Lawsuit Against Trump
April 11, 2025The Exonerated Five won a key battle in federal court in their defamation case against President Donald Trump.U.S.…
H&M Karen Goes Viral For Refusing Service To Black Girls And Saying ‘There’s No Reason’ When Asked Why
Sometimes, you just know it’s racism.The most insidious thing about racial profiling, outside of the racism itself, is that white…
South Fulton Solidifies Travel Policy After Mayor’s Trip To Africa
April 11, 2025South Fulton wants accountability in government travel.Fox 5 Atlanta reported that the South Fulton City Council has adopted…
Jazmine Sullivan opens up about experiencing a miscarriage
“Needless to say, I’ve been down bad,” Jazmine Sullivan wrote in an emotional birthday post sharing her grief.On April 9,…
POTC: Marsai Martin Talks Flying High With Viola Davis In ‘G20’
Copyright © 2025 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Rising up the ranks in Hollywood isn’t as easy as they…
Trump administration will use humanities grant money to build ‘Garden of American Heroes’
US President Donald Trump in the White House garden in June 2019 Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian,…
Kandi Burruss Sets Broadway Box Office Records With ‘Othello:’ ‘We’re Making Our Shows The Destination’
April 11, 2025Kandi Burruss is reaping huge success as co-producer of the Denzel Washington-led Broadway production of “Othello.”Kandi Burruss is…
Tyreek Hill’s wife, Keeta Hill, files for divorce a day after domestic dispute brings police to their home
According to court documents, Keeta Hill filed for divorce on April 8, a day after police were called to their…
Kanye West Apologizes To Jay-Z, But Snaps On Taylor Swift
Copyright © 2025 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Source: Kevin Winter/MTV1415 / GettyKanye West hopped online and had the internet…
Tatiana Trouvé and Thomas Schütte have taken over Pinault’s Venetian galleries: here are the works not to miss
Installation view of Thomas Schütte. Genealogies featuring the artist’s Wichte (2006) and Drei Ganz Große Geister (1998-2004) © Thomas Schütte,…
iPhones vs. Surviving Trump’s Tariffs: Financial Strategists Share What Matters Most
April 10, 2025While some are pinching pennies, others are rushing to cash in on the latest gadgets, like smartphonesAs President…
The Stock Market That Trump Tanked Roars Back After He Pauses Tariffs
For all of his “Be cool” nonsense, Trump proves that some part of his body is actually human and succumbs…
Tourist Helicopter In NYC Crashes Into Hudson River, Killing All 6 Passengers
April 11, 2025Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop said there were concerns about the air traffic over the Hudson prior to…
In ‘White Lotus’ season finale, Black characters finally get the happy ending they deserve
Natasha Rothwell’s “Belinda” in Season 3 of the popular HBO Max show came out on top with an alley-oop from…
Conservation on mysterious Vermeer painting reveals it may have been his final work
Johannes Vermeer, Young Woman seated at a Virginal Image: Courtesy of the Leiden CollectionEvidence of 17th-century air pollution has helped…
Toni Braxton and Birdman reportedly got married—and divorced—all in the same month
Rumor has it that Toni Braxton and her longtime on-again, off-again boyfriend Birdman got married last year, but the honeymoon…
Issa Rae, ‘One of Them Days’ and the ongoing critique of Black art
OPINION: A conversation started on Threads centering Issa Rae has led to more conversations about who gets to tell Black…
Prada Buys Versace For $1.4 Billion, Social Media Reacts
Prada has agreed to buy the smaller Italian fashion house, and competitor, Versace. The deal is reportedly worth almost $1.4…
David Hockney 25 review: an absolutely enormous splash ★★★★
David Hockney, Christopher Isherwood and Don Bachardy (1968)© David Hockney. Photo: © Fabrice GibertThe works: ★★★★The show: ★★★★In the first…
Pennsylvania Department Of Education Tells Schools To Keep DEI Initiatives Alive Amid Trump’s Changes
April 10, 2025Pennsylvania Department of Education’s acting secretary, Carrie Rowe, said state DEI initiatives don’t identify as ‘illegal’ In a…
It’s Transcendental: Madame Tussauds Hollywood Reveals Viola Davis Holiday Wax Figure
Source: Courtesy / Madame Tussauds HollywoodToday, in celebration of one of Hollywood’s most distinguished and accomplished actresses, Madame Tussauds Hollywood…
The White House Bros Are Beefing: Elon Musk Calls Trump’s Trade Adviser A ‘Moron’
Copyright © 2025 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Looks like all is not well in the house of white supremacy.…
‘We are in uncharted territory’: Trump’s tariffs scramble art trade
President Donald Trump holds a press conference at the White House in 2020 Official White House Photo by Joyce N.…
Lawsuit alleging environmental racism in Louisiana parish allowed to proceed, federal court says
A federal appeals court says a civil rights lawsuit against St. James Parish over alleged racial discrimination in Louisiana’s “Cancer…
Millions of Americans Blocked From Accessing $731 Billion in Home Equity
April 10, 2025Two significant shifts in the post-pandemic economy changed equity access: higher-for-longer long-term interest rates and the normalization of…
Is Macron's grand vision for the Louvre just a fantasy?
The Grand Louvre project, which included the addition of I.M. Pei’s Pyramid entrance, was inaugurated in 1989. President Macron is…
From blockbuster to bestseller: Malcolm D Lee announces ‘The Best Man’ book trilogy
“The Best Man” saga isn’t over. Malcolm D. Lee recently announced plans to continue the friend group’s story in “The…
Quinta Brunson opens up about criticism of her ‘Abbott Elementary’ character ‘Janine’
“I’ll be real with you: She’s a Black character,” the writer and producer said in conversation with Amy Poehler. While…
Make Your ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tour Outfit Standout With These 8 Western-Chic Pieces
Source: Courtesy of Akira / Courtesy of AkiraLadies, the Cowboy Carter tour is near! And the only thing that matters…
Malcolm D. Lee’s Novel, ‘Best Man: Unfinished Business,’ Set To Release July 2025
April 10, 2025Lee says the journey of writing the novel has been “incredible,” especially based on what he calls his…
Where things stand for Trump in global tariff battle
After this week’s tariff whiplash, President Donald Trump is deciding exactly what he wants out of the ongoing trade wars.In…
Critics say Republicans’ SAVE Act will make it harder for Black voters and others to cast their ballots
“Instead of lowering costs as he promised, Donald Trump and his MAGA flank are focused on gutting our democracy,” said…
Ryan Coogler Explains Why ‘Black Panther 3’ Was Postponed
One of Hollywood’s hottest franchises has been put on pause. Ryan Coogler has explained why Black Panther 3 has been…
‘We cannot remain silent’: Museums in Los Angeles brace for Trump’s immigration crackdown
A protest in Downtown Los Angeles on 2 February against Donald Trump’s proposed deportations Rudy Salgado/Alamy Stock PhotoPresident Donald Trump’s…
Michelle Obama Talks Making Her Own Decisions, Divorce Rumors, Event Absences
April 10, 2025Michelle says she’s no longer using her daughters’ lives as an excuse. “It’s the first time in my…
D.L. Hughley’s “Notes From The GED Section”: A Critical Lens on America
Copyright © 2025 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.D.L. Hughley’s “Notes From The GED Section” serves as an unflinching critique…
The Dallas Art Fair is ‘a new front’ for dealers
Kelly Cornell (left), the Dallas Art Fair director, with Sarah Blagden (right), the fair’s VIP relations director. “There’s so much…
Soulja Boy Accused Of Sexual Assault, Alleged Victim Asks For Nearly $75M In Damages
April 10, 2025She claims the assault and physical abuse took place beginning in 2018Recording artist Soulja Boy is being sued…
Michelle Obama finally puts all of those divorce rumors to bed
The former first lady and her husband have been the subject of ongoing divorce rumors this year.Since Michelle Obama left…
Sada Baby Arrested for Alleged Possession of a Controlled Substance in Michigan
https://a.co/d/7QDYAD2Sada Baby has been arrested again in Michigan, this time in connection with alleged possession of a controlled substance. The…
‘I am glad you are recording what they have done to me’: portraits from Belsen concentration camp among exhibits in London anniversary show
Eric Taylor, A survivor from Belsen Concentration Camp (1945)Wiener Holocaust Library Collections A selection of paintings, photographs and letters giving…
Sneakerheads, Designers, And Collectors Brace Themselves For The Impact Of Trump’s Tariffs
April 10, 2025The move is causing backlash from members of the sneaker community since the tariffs have raised the cost…
The roof collapses at a Dominican Republic nightclub, killing at least 98 people
Rescuers frantically searched overnight for more survivors at the club in the Dominican Republic’s capital, more than 24 hours after…
Viola Davis Makes History and Fights Back in “G20”
The cast pulled up to an exclusive New York screening, exciting fans with a sneak peek of the gripping film.…
TV One’s ‘Savor The City’ Takes Chef Jernard Wells On A Black Culture And Food Journey
April 10, 2025The show’s first season will taste the flavors of New Orleans, Martha’s Vineyard, and moreTV One’s Savor The…
In her new film ‘G20’, Viola Davis prioritized representation over Academy Award consideration
“I did it to put every young Black girl in this story; I want them to see themselves,” Viola Davis…
LA Dodgers Ripped For Trump White House Visit Due To Administration’s Erasure of Jackie Robinson’s Military Career During DEI Purge
Source: SAUL LOEB / Getty / Los Angeles Dodgers / Donald TrumpThanks to Donald Trump, things like championship sports teams…
LeVar Burton To Deliver Howard University’s 157th Commencement Speech ‘On The Yard’
April 10, 2025A life-long education advocate LeVar Burton is well suited to deliver Howard’s 157th commencement.Howard University will hold its…
Albums from Miles Davis, Mary J. Blige, Elton John and ‘Minecraft’ enter National Recording Registry
The 2025 National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress archives albums by Miles Davis, Tracy Chapman, Mary J. Blige…