Ghanaians Wear Fugu Smocks For Cultural Pride After President Was Mocked On Social Media
February 24, 2026“Fugu Day” now takes place every Wednesday in Ghana, encouraging everyone to wear the traditional outfit. Every week,…
Black BAFTA jury member quits, says organization ‘failed to safeguard the dignity of its Black guests’
Filmmaker and former BAFTA judge, Jonte Richardson, calls BAFTA’s response to the on-air slur “utterly unforgivable.”The 2026 British Academy Film…
Trump approval ratings reach new lows ahead of State of the Union address
Only 21% of Black Americans approve of the president’s job performance, a decrease from 28% when he returned to office…
Mother-daughter duo make history as first parent-child to graduate from Rutgers’ School of Psychology
Inez Phillips and her daughter, Jennifer Durham, became the first parent-child duo to earn doctorates in psychology from Rutgers University.What’s…
T.I. Goes Back-To-Back With Second Diss Track Aimed At 50 Cent
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.T.I. wasted no time in hitting 50 Cent with another diss track…
Artist Gabrielle Goliath’s attempt to reinstate cancelled Venice Biennale pavilion dismissed by court
A performer taking part in a 2017 iteration of ElegyCourtesy of Gabrielle Goliath and Galleria Raffaella CorteseThe South African artist…
Friends Of Miss J. Alexander Set Up GoFundMe To Cover ANTM Star’s Healthcare Costs Post-Stroke
February 24, 2026The ANTM judge has struggled to walk since having a stroke in 2022. A friend of Miss J.…
Weird Flex: Nicki Minaj Catches Slander After Sharing Trump-Signed Bible
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Nicki Minaj shared a photo of a Bible signed by President Donald…
Arizona museum hosts world hoop dance championship
A competitor clad in colourful traditional regalia wows the crowd with their dance moves incorporating wooden hoops during the 2025…
Jamie Foxx and more speak out after BAFTA’s N-word controversy
Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting during the BAFTAs when the n-word was yelled at them.After an attendee…
Floyd Mayweather’s Most Dominant Moments — The Fights That Built 50-0
Pretty Boy Floyd is officially stepping out of retirement. Check out the fights that built his inescapable lore!When news broke…
Teddy Riley Apologizes After Backlash Over R. Kelly Comments
The New Jack Swing pioneer walks back remarks about potentially working with the imprisoned singer, saying he never meant to…
London National Gallery’s deficit bombshell, Simon Schama on birds and art, Vilhelm Hammershøi—podcast
The National Gallery, LondonPhoto: CharlesFrom breaking news and insider insights to exhibitions and events around the world, the team at…
Black Cosmetic Chemist Creates New Sunscreen That Leaves No White Cast On Dark Skin
February 24, 2026AJ Addae changed the shape of zinc oxide particles to avoid the white cast. A Black cosmetic chemist…
Hunter College to review professor’s ‘abhorrent’ hot mic remarks about Black students during virtual meeting
The professor said her remarks, made during a community education council meeting, were an attempt to explain systemic racism.A Hunter…
Laila Edwards, U.S. women’s hockey team decline Trump invite to State of the Union
After both the men’s and women’s U.S. hockey teams won gold at the Olympics, Trump jokingly said he’d be “impeached”…
BAFTA Awards Curiously Let N-Word Fly, Muted "Free Palestine"
The 2026 BAFTA Awards were air with a tape delay, but reports say that a "Free Palestine" utterance was muted…
Ryan Coogler Makes History At BAFTAs, Becomes 1st Black Person To Win Original Screenplay
February 23, 2026Coogler has added another Black cinematic achievement to his resume with his latest BAFTA win. Ryan Coogler continues…
‘We did what we had to do,’ Delroy Lindo says of him and Michael B. Jordan after racial slur shouted during the BAFTA
Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo gave a masterclass on grace after a BAFTA attendee with tourettes yelled a racial…
BOSSIP's Black History Hidden Gems: Monumental Medical Matriarch Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler Defied Racism & Sexism As The First Black Woman Physician In The U.S.
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Uncover the hidden history of Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first Black…
Rose Wylie: ‘It’s very, very fragile where a painting ends. All the time it sits on a precarious edge’
Rose Wylie, pictured in 2024 in her studio in KentPhoto © Juergen Teller, courtesy the artist and David Zwirner The…
N-Word Shouted At Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo By BAFTA Guest With Tourette Syndrome
February 23, 2026The incident and the handling of its aftermath sparked a lot of concern across the Black community. Michael…
C-SPAN Says No, Trump Did Not Call In Pretending To Be John Barron. Folks Aren’t Buying It, Though
As many on social media have pointed out, John Barron is a name Trump has used in the past to…
Former WNBA Player Kara Braxton Reported Dead At 43
February 23, 2026No cause of death was reportedThe WNBA announced that one of its former players, Kara Braxton, a two-time…
Ryan Coogler gets the greenlight for ‘X-Files’ reboot on Hulu featuring Danielle Deadwyler
Hulu confirmed a pilot order for its X-Files revival, produced, written, and directed by Ryan Coogler, and starring Danielle Deadwyler.Ryan…
Tourette’s Advocate John Davidson Speaks Out After BAFTAs Incident, Says He's 'Deeply Mortified' By 'Unintentional' Tics
John Davidson has spoken out following his “mortifying” moment at the BAFTAs over the weekend.The Tourette syndrome campaigner, who is…
Land ho! Remains of 19th-century schooner resurface on New Jersey coast
Pieces of the Lawrence N. McKenzie recently washed up at Island Beach State Park, New Jersey Courtesy New Jersey Department…
Elon Musk’s America PAC Receives Reprimand For Confirmed Election Fraud In Georgia
February 23, 2026The action follows a late-2024 investigation launched after Georgia voters reported receiving partially prefilled absentee ballot materials.New research…
T.I. continues beef with 50 Cent with another diss track as King Harris goes in on Instagram
The back-and-forth between the two rappers originated over a backed out Verzuz pairing and has escalated into social media posts…
The 2026 Whitney Art Party Is Still On Our Mind: RECAP
Jason Lowrie/BFA.com It’s been nearly a month since the 2026 Whitney Art Party gave New York City its first big…
New York State Museum begins $150m modernisation project
New York State Museum, Albany Courtesy the New York State MuseumAlbany’s New York State Museum (NYSM) is beginning the first…
Black Philly 250
Philadelphia’s mark on American history is undeniable, and its vibrant African-American community, nearly 700,000 strong, is a cornerstone of that…
Portland Public Schools Faces ‘Flagrant Racial Preferencing’ Claims Over Investigation Of Center For Black Student Excellence
February 23, 2026DOE Secretary Linda McMahon claims the sentiment of equity is a disguise. Portland, Oregon Public Schools’ Center for…
Judge Greg Mathis shares little-known story of how Rev. Jesse Jackson mentored him from jail
“He was a father figure…the most influential person, male in my life,” Mathis told theGrio.Television Judge Greg Mathis is well…
Idris Elba’s daughter, Isan Elba, explains why she didn’t inherit her parents’ accents
“Now PLEASEEEEE stop asking me why I have an American accent,” Idris Elba’s daughter, Isan Elba wrote, explaining her American…
Claressa Shields defends undisputed heavyweight crown in decisive win over Franchon Crews-Dezurn
The Flint native improved to 18-0 after a hard-fought rematch with longtime rival Franchon Crews-Dezurn, who delivered one of the…
Germantown Jazz Festival
Germantown Jazz Festival 3-Day Pass Experience the full Germantown Jazz Festival weekend with one easy pass. From April 24–26, 2026,…
Life Of The Mardi! A Gallery Of Beaded Baddies, Pretty Sheauxstoppers & Jazzy Belles Who Let The Good Times Roll At Mardi Gras 2026
Let the good times roll and enjoy our gallery of beaded baddies who stunned at Mardi Gras 2026Laissez les bons…
‘Paradise’ is back – here’s everything you need to know about the hit show’s second season
Sterling K. Brown returns as Agent Xavier Collins for a thrilling new adventure in “Paradise” season 2 on Hulu. We’re…
Teddy Riley Apologizes For Defending R. Kelly And Expressing Hope To Work Together, ‘Words Carry Weight’
February 23, 2026Teddy Riley is shifting his stance on defending R. Kelly, acknowledging that “words carry weight,” especially when it…
Kara Braxton, 2-time WNBA champ, dies at 43: ‘Feels unreal’
Kara Braxton was a decorated WNBA who played for the Detroit Shock, Phoenix Mercury, and New York Liberty across the…
‘I can’t do this’: Kandi Burruss reveals moment she knew it was time for a divorce from Todd Tucker
The former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star and her estranged husband are splitting after more than a decade of marriage.Kandi…
Fashion model arrested in connection with $1 million luxury clothing heist in NYC
Abdallah Diaby, 21, was arrested and charged in connection with an early morning robbery on Dec. 1 at 4Gseller boutique…
J. Press Brought Out The Zaddies To The Runway At New York Fashion Week
This new-school preppy NYFW moment will live rent-free in our heads thanks to a few extra seasoned gentlemen and expert…
State Department Urges Americans Stranded In Mexico To ‘Shelter In Place’
February 23, 2026In response to the drug lord’s death, violent clashes erupted in the western part of Mexico.The U.S. State…
Florida father sentenced to 37 years after allowing unlicensed teen to drive in deadly crash
The judge said the lengthy prison term reflected the devastating loss suffered by one family after a 15-year-old drove more…
So Sad: Vikings Wide Receiver Rondale Moore Passes Away At 25 From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
The NFL family is mourning again.Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore has tragically passed away at just 25 years old.According…
Floyd Mayweather Eyes Ring Return, Officially Ends Retirement
February 23, 2026‘I still have what it takes to set more records in the sport of boxing.’Although he has been…
Kim Kardashian Fears Ray-J's RICO Allegations Could Curtail Her Attorney Aspirations
The long-simmering tension between Ray J and Kim K has exploded into a high-stakes legal battle that Kim Kardashian claims…
Aleksandr Dotsenko, artist jailed in Russia over anti-war supermarket protest, dies
Aleksandr Dotsenko (left) with his wife Anastasia Dyudyaeva in the courtroom dockPhoto: SOPA Images LimitedThe Ukrainian-born jewellery artist Aleksandr Dotsenko,…
Professional Man-Beater In Nigeria Makes A Living By Helping Abused Women Get Street Justice
February 23, 2026Aleti Crystal is a famed professional man beater in Nigeria, but only uses her power against abusive men.…
King Harris, son of T.I. and Tiny, fires back at 50 Cent after he posts photo of his mom
King Harris posted a lengthy rant in response to 50 Cent mocking his mom Tiny amid fresh online beef with…
Justin Radford Releases New Music Featuring Darlene McCoy
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Acclaimed singer-songwriter Justin Radford collaborates with Darlene McCoy on his latest project.Justin…
Jury rules Black mother and lawyer must pay millions to teen they accused of racial bullying
Summer Smith plans to appeal the ruling, which stems from a 2021 incident involving her then middle school-aged son being…
JPMorgan Chase Admits To Trump’s Accounts Being Closed After Jan. 6 Attack
February 23, 2026The public statement is a first. For the first time publicly, JPMorgan Chase has admitted to closing President…
#RHOP Receipts: Keiarna Stewart Slams Jassi Harris’ Claim She Stole Her Boyfriend From His Wife, Jassi Responds—’I’ll Let Viewers Do The Math’
Keiarna Stewart denies Jassi Harris' allegation that she took her boyfriend, as Jassi challenges the audience to draw their own…
New York Historical receives gift of 150 works by Indigenous artists
Fritz Scholder, Patriotic Indian, 1975 The New York Historical, Promised gift of Agnes Hsu-Tang and Oscar Tang, The Hsu-Tang Collection.…
Daycare Owner Freed After Shooting Husband For Abusing Children—’I’m Finally Done’
February 23, 2026The daycare owner who was jailed for shooting her husband after discovering child abuse at her center is…
BAFTA apologizes to Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo over N-word outburst as John Davidson issues statement: ‘Deeply mortified’
What should have been a heralded night for Britain’s biggest night for film turned controversial after John Davidson was audibly…
EXCLUSIVE: Antoine Fuqua calls directing the ‘Michael’ biopic a ‘spiritual journey’
Director Antoine Fuqua reflects on bringing Michael Jackson’s record-breaking biopic to life and the responsibility of telling an icon’s story.Who…