Trump sends ICE to airports. Critics say that doesn’t help TSA or passengers
“They deserve to be paid, not replaced by untrained, armed agents who have shown how dangerous they can be,” Everett…
Bill Cosby $19.25 Million Judgment: Donna Motsinger Wins Sexual Assault Lawsuit
March 23, 2026Outside the Santa Monica courthouse, Motsinger expressed a sense of hard-won relief.In a stinging judicial rebuke of the…
The Met’s blockbuster Raphael exhibition looks beyond the artist’s idealised Madonnas
The Ecstasy of Saint Cecilia (around 1515-16)Scala / Art Resource, NY With the last half-millennium in mind, Raphael has arguably…
Paapa Essiedu isn’t the first Black actor fans tried to push out of a ‘white’ role
From death threats to boycotts, the backlash against Paapa Esseidu’s “Harry Potter” casting echoes a long, ugly pattern across Hollywood.Recently,…
TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue announce first-ever ‘It’s Iconic’ co-headlining tour
The collaboration marks a rare moment where three powerhouse acts from different corners of hip-hop and R&B history share one…
Brandy to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Issa Rae and Babyface set to speak
The recognition marks a major career milestone for Brandy, who has spent decades shaping the sound of modern R&B while…
Black Woman Wins $15M Discrimination Suit After Supervisor Allegedly Called Her ‘Entitled N-Word’
March 23, 2026Wilson received $15.4 million in damages as the jury ruled in her favor after one day of deliberation.A…
Chaka Khan Deep Cuts: 15 Underrated Gems for Your Playlist
Celebrate Chaka Khan’s iconic legacy and discover 15 underrated deep cuts that showcase the Queen of Funk far beyond the…
Police investigating DJ’s comments at Sydney Biennale opening following antisemitism allegations
Sydney’s art biennale opened its doors on 14 MarchPhoto: wagner_mdA police investigation has been launched following allegations of antisemitism at…
Underground Railroad museum in NY sues Trump administration over canceled federal grant
An upstate New York museum dedicated to preserving the history of the Underground Railroad is suing the Trump administration, alleging…
Woman awarded $19M in Bill Cosby sexual assault lawsuit where she says comedian drugged and raped her
A former California waitress says Cosby assaulted her in 1972. The verdict comes four years after another accuser won a…
NYC’s Brooklyn Academy Of Music Names Tamara McCaw President, Eyes Stability And Growth
March 22, 2026After nine months serving as the interim CEO, McCaw has been named the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s new…
Comment | Climate change is forcing tough choices—how much heritage can we save before it is too late?
Archaeologists have also been experimenting with more out-of-this-world technology to preserve heritage: researchers plan to install two muon receptors inside…
Tyriq Withers shuts down ‘chronically online’ label, says social media is part of his craft
The actor, who currently stars in the film adaptation of “Reminders of Him,” explained that social media helps him stay…
Trump Deploys ICE To Airports As DHS Shutdown Stretches On
March 22, 2026The president said ICE would conduct “the immediate arrest of all Illegal Immigrants who have come into our…
'Star' Stunner Zonnique Kicks Off Her Dirty 30s With 'BEST' Single, Says She Supports Her 'Very Protective' Brothers' Battle With 50 Cent [Exclusive]
Zonnique is living her “BEST” life and stepping into her 30s with confidence, creative courage, and a spicy single.The singer,…
Comment | Cow in MSCHF project survives, but should the project have happened at all?
The titular protagonist of MSCHF's current project, Our Cow Angus (2024-26), will live the rest of his life at an…
Chance the Rapper beats ex-manager in court after $3.8M dispute, jury awards just $35
A jury rejected claims that the Chicago artist owed $3.8 million in commissions, closing a yearslong dispute over contracts, control…
Hey soror! Gizelle Bryant reveals her daughter, Adore, is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha
The Bryant women are no strangers to AKA as Adore’s twin sister, Angel, became a member of the organization last…
Sneaker Heads: Black Women Who Branded Their Own Sneaker Line
March 23, 2026These women lead athlete-founded startups and independent design studiosBlack women are very much a part of the multibillion-dollar…
Maga Money: Tasha K Thanks Nicki Minaj For 'Generous' GoFundMe Donation Amid Bankruptcy & $3M Cardi B Defamation Settlement
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Blogger Tasha K is still talking but this time she's thanking Nicki…
Cam’ron and J. Cole clear the air over ‘Ready 24’ lawsuit, and why it was filed in the first place
After the Dipset rapper filed suit over a 2022 guest verse, the North Carolina rapper’s legal team argued that his…
Prayers Up! Essence Magazine’s Former EIC Susan Taylor Lays Daughter To Rest In New York
March 23, 2026Taylor King, 57, is the daughter of former Essence Editor-in-Chief Susan L. Taylor.On March 22, funeral services for…
Wale Returns To DC For 2-Day “Live in the District” Concert Series
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Wale will host a two-day "Live in the District" concert series at…
‘I wanted to save Earl’: DMX’s ex-wife Tashera Simmons speaks about the role of trauma in their marriage
Tashera Simmons was married to DMX for 15 years, but their relationship fell apart due to his drug use, infidelity,…
‘The Lion King’ Chant Composer Sues Comedian For $27M Over Defamation On Film’s Song
March 22, 2026The lawsuit is over the misinterpretation of the signature chant heard in the classic film. The chant composer…
Timely Tapout: J. Cole Talks Bowing Out Of Drake & Kendrick Beef, Says Wife Cried When He Apologized
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.J. Cole is breaking his silence on why he bowed out of…
Evanston Reparations Committee Rolls Out Grants To Boost Black-Owned Businesses
March 22, 2026The Evanston Reparations Committee is targeting the racial wealth gap by supporting local Black-owned enterprises.On March 20, the…
10 Ways Black Women Can Romanticize Their Lives
Black women are nurturing our nervous systems, showing up to neighborhood Pilates classes in our cutest athleisure wear, and learning…
The historical significance of Match Day and why Morehouse went above and beyond for the next generation of physicians
The third Friday in March is a day many medical students have been looking forward to. The Historically Black College…
Miles College Cheer Team Wins National Championship After 20-Year Hiatus
March 22, 2026Their return alone marked a major milestone, but their performance elevated the moment into a historic breakthrough.Miles College…
‘Star’ Stunner Zonnique Kicks Off Her Dirty 30s With ‘BEST’ Single, Says She Supports Her ‘Very Protective’ Brothers’ Battle With 50 Cent [Exclusive]
Zonnique is living her “BEST” life and stepping into her 30s with confidence, creative courage, and a spicy single.The singer,…
How To Spring Clean Your Finances Before Summer
Cancel those unused subscriptions and update your beneficiaries, spring is the perfect time to take a look at your finances…
For Nekima Levy-Armstrong, the Target boycott never ended
The Minneapolis-based activist and lawyer tells her side of a complicated story of local vs. nationally based organizing — and…
Latto & 21 Savage’s Hand Announce Bun In The Oven In “Business Is Personal” Video
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Latto seemingly disses Nicki Minaj and addresses claims that Drake was a…
‘I don’t like that idea’: outgoing Tate director Maria Balshaw enters debate on museum admission charges
© TateMaria Balshaw, the outgoing director of the Tate, has waded into the debate about introducing admission charges at UK…
What Becomes Possible When Black Women Choose Each Other?
There is something quietly beautiful about what it means for Black women to care for one another and root for…
Big L’s story revisited: new documentary promises long-awaited answers about Harlem rapper’s killing
Nearly three decades after his death, the family of Lamont “Big L” Coleman says a forthcoming film will challenge old…
‘Big Mama, one kid’: Latto announced a pregnancy, not a relationship, and somehow that’s a controversy
Latto confirmed her pregnancy through new music, but social media is more focused on whose hand is in the video…
‘I’m glad he’s dead’: Trump reacts to Robert Mueller’s death as former FBI director was a longtime adversary
Mueller, who died Friday at age 81, led the investigation into the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia during the 2016…
Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry released from hospital months after devastating pageant fall
The beauty queen and ophthalmology resident is continuing her recovery under close medical supervision after suffering a brain injury during…
Rumor debunked: Tyler Perry and Marlo Hampton are not dating
The viral photo had plenty of timelines in an uproar but after some official sleuthing by “The Breakfast Club” co-host…
NBA Great Dennis Rodman To Be Inducted Into The WWE Hall of Fame
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.NBA Hall of Famer & 5x champion Dennis Rodman can now add…
The King’s Gamut: 30 Essential T.I. Tracks to Prep You for Birthday Bash XXX
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Mark your calendars for…
Nifty Gateway has shut down, but NFTs are not dead—they are evolving
Blorgg Honklorph Malfonxia (2025), a tokenised work by the artist duo LoVidCourtesy: Verse To casual observers of the NFT (non-fungible…
Paapa Essiedu opens up about racist backlash, death threats, over role in ‘Harry Potter’ reboot
The Ghanaian-British actor will play Severus Snape in the HBO reboot of the iconic series. Actor Paapa Essiedu says he’s…
Reimagining communities: inside the Hong Kong International Cultural Summit
The West Kowloon Cultural District (WestK) is the host of the Hong Kong International Cultural Summit 2026 Courtesy of West…
Jazzy Report: New Foster Care Legislation & Brain Health
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Legislation introduced to overhaul foster care policies, and brain-based findings on wellbeing.…
Gamecock Coach Dawn Staley Surprises Opponent Southern University With Gifts Ahead Of NCAA Faceoff
March 21, 2026She gave the players Louis Vuitton Imagination perfume.Dawn Staley, head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball…
Did You Know Spike Lee Produced These Movies?
When most people talk about Spike Lee movies, they think about the joints he directed, from “Do the Right Thing”…
Dawn Staley gives an HBCU team a taste of luxury before NCAA Tournament showdown
The South Carolina coach surprised the Lady Jaguars with a high-end gesture ahead of tip-off — a moment that reflects…
Tina Turner sales name, image and likeness rights and majority of music catalog sold to Swedish company
The move echoes a similar one made by the estate of Quincy Jones. Turner, who died in 2023, won 12…
Free Cone Day At Dairy Queen
Participating DQ locations will be handing out FREE small ice cream cones all day. No purchase nesssaryMarch 19th is FREE…
A historic Black community in Maryland is fighting to protect its last wetlands from development
Founded by formerly enslaved people, East Towson residents say a new housing project threatens not just land, but generations of…
Wrecking Ball Politics: New Global Study Finds Trump Torched Democratic Norms At Record Pace
March 21, 2026V-Dem, an institute at Sweden’s University of Gothenburg, has lowered the country’s democracy ranking from 20 to 51…
The King's Gamut: 30 Essential T.I. Tracks to Prep You for Birthday Bash XXX
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Mark your calendars for May 24. Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash XXX is…
Christin Marie Studio Jewelry Should Be Your Latest Obsession
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Kamala Harris weighs in on misinformation and Nicki Minaj’s fans fire back
The former vice president’s measured comments about disinformation sparked a wave of criticism from the Barbz, highlighting the growing tension…
Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson Expected To Re-Sign For $1.4M Annual Salary
March 21, 2026The WNBA champion is expected to sign for the newly agreed supermax deal.Shortly after an announcement that the…
New book shows why physical maps have an important role to play in our digital world
Courtesy Bloomsbury PublishingA few years ago, James Cheshire, the professor of geographic information and cartography at the University College London…