Joanne Bland, a noted Civil Rights activist who helped create Selma’s Foot Soldiers Park, dies at 72
Bland helped found the National Voting Rights Museum and Institute and later co-founded Foot Soldiers Park as a monument to…
Ray J’s team denies ‘fake blood’ claims as singer pleads for stolen heart monitor
Stripped of his vitals and accused of a stunt, the R&B star’s health crisis takes a bizarre turn in Louisiana.Is…
Democrats Are Refusing To Attend President Trump's State of the Union
A group of Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott Trump’s 2026 State of the Union and attend a protest rally instead.Donald…
Beverly Hills Apologizes To Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown For Shutting Down His Private Event, He’s Considering Legal Action
February 20, 2026‘I would like to apologize to Jaylen Brown and the Jannard family’ said City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey.Boston Celtics…
Governor Wes Moore signs bill blocking state and local cooperation with ICE
“We will not allow untrained, unqualified, and unaccountable ICE agents to deputize our law enforcement officers,” said Governor Moore. Maryland…
‘Is God Is’ trailer delivers star power and a bold message about Black women and girls
Starring Sterling K. Brown, Vivica Fox, Erika Alexander, and more, Is God Is reimagines revenge through a deeply Black, poetic…
Let The Films Begin! 20 Olympics-Inspired Movies We Love
Been enjoying the Winter Games so far? Take a look at 20 films that will keep your lore for The…
Celebrate 100 Years Of Black History Month With These Events: Week 3
February 20, 2026Black History Month is a nationwide movementBlack History Month is a nationwide movement to both celebrate and learn…
‘I feel offended by it’: Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown considering legal action against Beverly Hills PD over All-Star Weekend incident
Brown was taking part in a private, invite-only event at Oakley sunglasses founder Jim Jannard’s home when officers shut it…
ICYMI: Simone I. Smith & Sergio Hudson Delivered The NYFW Jewelry Moment We Didn’t Know We Needed
Two fashion creatives who understand power and how Black women want to show up in their power while looking fly…
‘A sad day’: UK cultural organisations criticise contractor’s decision to remove artworks from court cells
Examples of works of art introduced to UK courtsLay Observers report, HM Inspector of PrisonsUK cultural organisations focused on prisons…
TV One's 'Uncensored' Returns With Anthony Anderson Opening Up About His Health Journey
The actor reveals the frightening symptoms that led to his Type 2 diabetes discovery and how the experience reshaped his…
New bill strives to bring justice to Black boys buried in abandoned Maryland graveyard
If passed, the bill will allow Maryland to honor and memorialize the Black boys who were found buried near the…
HUD Announces Plans To End Housing Assistance For Families With Mixed Immigration Status
February 20, 2026A recent HUD and U.S. Department of Homeland Security audit identified nearly 200,000 tenants nationwide with either incomplete…
Keep Hope Alive: Jesse Jackson’s directive on protecting mental health during Black History Month
The late Civil Rights icon might not have been formally trained in psychology, but his message centered Blackness and challenged…
Black leaders slam House Speaker Johnson after denying Rev. Jesse Jackson honor inside US Capitol
“I think others should be angry…This is about Black humanity,” Judge Greg Mathis told theGrio of the denial to have…
House Speaker Mike Johnson Denies Request For Rev. Jesse Jackson To Lie In Honor At U.S. Capitol
February 20, 2026Sources say Johnson cited precedent over how other high-profile figure deaths were handled.Speaker of the House Mike Johnson…
Idaho town votes to remove Juneteenth as official city holiday
‘Juneteenth is something that nobody had heard of until five years ago and was pushed for political purposes,’ Post Falls…
Smell So Good: Best Perfumes That Always Get Compliments
Few things make an instant impression quite like a signature scent. Check out a list of the best perfumes that…
Another Fake Nursing License Revoked As ‘Operation Nightingale’ Continues
February 20, 2026Nearly 100 nurses in Connecticut have lost their licenses since the beginning of Operation Nightingale.Connecticut’s Board of Examiners…
Mayweather back? Floyd Mayweather Jr. to reportedly unretire after Tyson exhibition fight
Floyd Mayweather is set to turn 49 in a couple of days, but the undefeated Hall of Fame boxer has…
‘America’s Next Top Model’ alum Ebony Haith took ‘a long time’ to heal after starring in cycle one
Ebony Haith, who starred on cycle one of “America’s Next Top Model” opens up about her experience and where she…
Red Carpet Rundown: Black Excellence Was The Main Character At The 2026 American Film Festival Honors
HelloBeautiful was on the red carpet at the ABFF Honors where we spoke to the brightest stars in Black Hollywood…
Colleges Sever Ties With Organizations That Help People Of Color Amid Pressure From White House
February 20, 2026Under pressure from the Trump administration, over 100 colleges and universities have cut ties with organizations supporting people…
House Speaker Johnson denies request for Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie-in-state at Capitol
House Speaker Mike Johnson has reportedly denied Rev. Jesse Jackson’s family’s request to honor the civil rights leader in the…
French diplomat to replace Jack Lang as head of Paris’s Arab World Institute
Anne-Claire Legendre is Macron’s adviser for the Middle East and North AfricaPhoto: Judith Litvine / MEAE The Arab World Institute…
What does Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs mean for Black Americans?
The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision is expected to bring great relief to Black businesses and the consumers who patron them.President…
New poll shows Kamala Harris would handily defeat Trump in 2024 rematch if election were held today
“It’s pretty remarkable to watch how rapidly the buyer’s remorse is setting in for Donald Trump,” Democratic strategist Joel Payne…
Arrest Made In Case Of Black USPS Mail Carrier Gunned Down In Dekalb County
Dequavious "Quay" Graves was gunned down Feb. 12 while delivering mail on his postal route in Dekalb County, Georgia.Last week,…
More than 600 works by Afro-Brazilian artists returned to Brazil
Some of the works repatriated to Brazil in January Photo: Daniel CerqueiraA collection of 666 works by 135 Afro-Brazilian artists…
The SAVE America Act Incites Concerns Over Disenfranchisement Of Married Women
February 20, 2026The legislation, known as the SAVE America Act was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives in early…
Judge Declares Mistrial In Case Against Texas Anti-ICE Protesters Trump Administration Said Were Antifa
The judge in the case objected to a shirt worn by one of the defense attorneys which contained images of…
John Akomfrah and Jasleen Kaur among 200 signatories of letter denouncing Barbican’s decision to remove arts head
The Barbican released its “anti-racism action plan” in 2024Photo: Chris LawrenceMore than 200 arts professionals, including the artists Jasleen Kaur,…
Lil Jon’s son Nathan, laid to rest two weeks after his death: ‘Asking for extra du’a for him and for our family’
Lil Jon’s 27-year-old son, Nathan Smith, was reported missing earlier this month before his body was later found.Lil Jon is…
How Did We Miss Rick Ross On Wheel Of Fortune?
February 20, 2026He was able to raise $41,150 for Fighting4FreedomSomeone popped up on ABC’s Celebrity Wheel of Fortune that we…
Minneapolis gallery launches mutual aid colouring book in response to Ice operations in the city
Coloring book page by Xavier Tavera Castro Courtesy of the artist and Dreamsong, MinneapolisJoining the blue-chip offerings at Frieze Los…
‘Reality Check’ director says documentary would have happened with or without Tyra Banks
Netflix’s “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model” directors discuss Tyra Banks’ participation and more. Netflix’s new documentary “Reality Check:…
Jalen Hurts Named NFL's Most Hated Player in New Study
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been named the NFL’s most hated player, according to a recent social media sentiment…
The US struggles with history, Stephen Friedman Gallery closes, Tudor Heart pendant acquired by the British Museum—podcast
Rainbow flags at Christopher Park, part of the Stonewall National Monument. A larger LGBTQ+ flag was removed by the Trump…
Rapper Lil Poppa dies by suicide at age 25
The rapper from Jacksonville, Florida, had just released new music one week before his tragic death. Florida rapper Lil Poppa…
Discover why charter schools are becoming so popular in today’s world
Explore the dynamic world of charter schools and how they're changing education. Dive in now for insights that matter now!You’ll…
Why yellow was Van Gogh's favourite colour
Van Gogh’s Sunflowers (January 1889)Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)Adventures with Van Gogh is a weekly blog by…
Father Sentenced To 37 Years After Allowing Son To Drive In Deadly Crash That Killed 4
February 20, 2026Under terms of a plea agreement Ferguson’s son, who was driving without a license at the time, will…
Laila Edwards’ family and friends witnessed her historic win thanks to the Kelce brothers
Laila Edwards’ family open up about launching a GoFundMe in order to cheer her on during the Winter Olympics in…
‘Let’s call a thing a thing’: ‘The View’ panel clashes over Trump and racism
Savannah Chrisley, claiming it’s “hard” for her to see people call President Trump racist, sparked a tense debate on The…
New report finds more than 70 suspected modern-day lynchings in the deep South since 2000
The “Crimson Record” study highlights patterns in suspected lynching cases often ruled suicides in the South over the last 25…
Eva Marcille’s Sexiest Red Carpet Slays Through The Years
There is something about Eva Marcille that always translates on a red carpet. Check out her best red carpet slays…
Danai Gurira calls Ryan Coogler the ‘M.L.K. of film’ in essay praising ‘Sinners’
Gurira and Coogler worked together on the “Black Panther” series, where she plays the general Okoye. Danai Gurira wrote a…
Preschool Teacher Convicted in Stepdaughter’s Death Seeks Leniency, Claims Child Was ‘Better Off Dead’
February 20, 2026The South African preschool teacher convicted of raping and drowning her 4-year-old stepdaughter is asking for leniency in…
Is vicarious racism impacting your children? Its effects can be devastating
Social media, headlines, and increased discussion could be causing your kids to experience racism vicariously.Racism isn’t just something you experience…
Temu Nigeria Is Under Investigation For Mishandled Customer Data
February 20, 2026The NDPC notes the investigation focuses on potential breaches of Nigeria’s Data Protection Act (NDP Act), 2023.On Feb.…
Viola Davis adds novelist to résumé with upcoming courtroom drama novel ‘Judge Stone’ due out in March
Davis co-wrote the novel with acclaimed author James Patterson (“Cross”) about a respected circuit judge in a tiny town. Patterson…
Sotheby’s hikes buyer’s premiums as auction houses test new fee structures
The new lobby at Sotheby’s New York in the Breuer Building Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty ImagesSotheby's has changed its buyer’s premium fees…
South African Court Rejects Gabrielle Goliath Bid, Upholds Cancelation Of ‘Divisive’ Exhibit
February 19, 2026The artist condemned the decision, while fellow naysayers call it an act of censorship.A South African high court…
Philadelphia slavery exhibit taken down by Trump administration is being restored
National Park Service workers were seen reinstalling the panels after a judge ruled on Monday for them to be restored.…
Law Student Wins Landmark Ruling Recognizing Endometriosis As A Disability In Discrimination Case
February 20, 2026A law student secured a historic win in North Carolina, marking the first case to recognize endometriosis as…
Trump accuses Obama of sharing classified information about aliens: ‘He made a big mistake’
Former President Barack Obama recently said aliens are real, but clarified that there’s “no evidence during my presidency that extraterrestrials…
Prime Pick: Deion Sanders Says He Gave Karrueche The Option To Leave Amid His Cancer Battle But She Stayed–‘We Made It Work’
When life came swinging, Karrueche Tran did not flinch.Deion Sanders is praising his prime pick, Karrueche Tran, for standing by…
Barbican arts head Devyani Saltzman leaves role after 18 months
While the Barbican has not commented on the reasons for Devyani Saltzman's departure, The Stage reports that she was made…
David Hockney to create ten metre-long window installation for Turner Contemporary
David Hockney (left) will create a work for the Sunley Gallery window (right) to celebrate the Margate Museum's 15th anniversary…