Melissa Chiu leaving Hirshhorn to take over New York’s Guggenheim Museum
Melissa Chiu Photo: Greg Powers, courtesy the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, DCMelissa Chiu, the longtime director of the…
Black Business District In Little Rock Aims To Reclaim Former Glory
April 12, 2026The Little Rock district uses shipping containers as it host its shops through Juneteenth.A Black business district in…
Cake & Coachella: Lizzo Bares It All For Festival Pop Out, Joins Sexxy Red Onstage
Lizzo is back outside and showing off her 60-pound weight loss in a cute Coachella momentLizzo has never been shy…
Kamala Harris Signals Possible 2028 Presidential Run At National Action Network Convention
April 11, 2026The former vice president drew a strong crowd reaction while hinting at a future campaign and urging voters…
Drew Sidora ordered to vacate home as estranged husband Ralph Pittman awarded primary custody of kids
The couple has been in divorce proceedings since 2023, Sidora saying in her initial filing that “there is no chance…
Exclusive: The Besties Behind Brown Sugar Babe’s New Drop Are Letting Us In
Brown Sugar Babe is your go-to for captivating scents that uplift your well-being. Explore the magic of their new collection.I’ve…
Black Americans Take A Different Approach To Debt Management — Here’s How To Cut Expenses
April 11, 2026Sticking to a disciplined budget and improving financial literacy are ways to help bolster debt management.When it comes…
Jack Harlow Clowned Over His Oversized Utility Hat In Video for ‘Say Hello’
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.After claiming "he got Blacker" for his new R&B-inspired album, Monica, Harlow…
Canada returns 11 artefacts to Turkey in the first repatriation between the countries
One of the works repatriated to Turkey from Canada this week Courtesy of the Turkish Culture and Tourism MinistryThe first…
Independent review found ‘structural weakness’ led to N-word incident at BAFTA Awards, not ‘institutional racism’
BAFTA apologized to members on Friday (April 10) following an independent investigation that concluded it fell short of its diversity…
Military Diversity Promotion Controversy Mounts Thanks To Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Critics say decisions by Pete Hegseth are stalling Black and female officers’…
The Fumble: Geno’s Dawn Staley Disrespect, Mike Vrabel’s Dianna Russini Rumors, & Talking NBA Drama With Jemele Hill
Breaking down the latest news in sports culture from the week.Both the men’s and women’s NCAA championship journeys were controversial…
New Swedish Exhibit Will Reclaim Of Legacy 18th Century Black Diarist Through His Own Words
April 12, 2026The famed Black Swede will have his own works displayed in the landmark exhibition.An under-researched historic Black diarist…
Hunter Biden Challenges Donald Trump’s Sons To A Cage Match, Social Media Goes Full Fight Club
Biden challenges Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump to a cage match, turning political dysfunction into a full-blown spectacle.As the…
In The Christophers, an aging artist’s unfinished masterpieces are subjects of speculation and scheming
Michaela Coel and Ian McKellen in The Christophers Claudette BariusArt heists are reliable headline generators and perennial subjects for fiction…
Closure of DePaul Art Museum leaves collection in limbo
The museum, which is part of DePaul University, is set to close on 30 June, despite opposition from students and…
Eric Adams Granted Albanian Citizenship As Former NYC Mayor Eyes Life Abroad
April 11, 2026New York’s ex-mayor’s international ties deepen following honorary citizenship amid post-office travels and past controversies.Former New York City…
Craig Melvin continues to embrace the ‘hard lessons’ as he prepares for massive moment outside of ‘TODAY’ show
During a recent appearance on ‘The Pivot Podcast,’ Melvin reflected on his journey from South Carolina to network TV and…
London galleries Edel Assanti and Emalin both announce expansions
Rendering of Edel Assanti's new Bury Street gallery Courtesy of Edel AssantiEdel Assanti is opening a second space in London,…
Stress Management Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All: Here Are 7 Healing Practices
April 12, 2026A one-size-fits-all approach does not work when addressing stress management.As National Awareness Month gets underway, BLACK ENTERPRISE recognizes…
Usher & Chris Brown Announce Joint “Raymond & Brown” Tour
R&B fans, get ready to witness history! Chris Brown and Usher, two of the biggest names in modern R&B, have…
SHAVONE. Teams Up With MLS And San Diego FC For Historic Women’s Anthem ‘SDFSHE’
April 11, 2026SHAVONE., born Shavone Charles, is using the moment to do something intentional.There’s a new play happening among music,…
Florida Enacts SAVE Act, Requiring Driver’s Licenses To Include Citizenship Status
April 12, 2026The state’s version of the SAVE Act could prompt discrimination toward immigrations.The Florida SAVE Act is now an…
Black Festivals To Tap Into This April: Where Culture And Celebration Collide
April 11, 2026These events serve as powerful economic engines for their host cities, effectively circulating dollars back into local neighborhoods.Mark…
25 Chris Brown and Usher Setlist Predictions for R&B Tour
From early 2000s classics to more recent releases, this tour has the potential to deliver a well balanced mix of…
Robilant and Voena gallery founders part ways to start separate ventures with their children
Marco Voena with his children, Virginia and Edoardo Courtesy VoenaAcross the art industry, gallery founders are grappling with the question…
AI-Generated Image In Ida B. Wells Tribute Sparks Backlash For Education Secretary Linda McMahon
April 11, 2026Critics have argued that the digital image conflicts with Wells’ legacy of truth.Linda McMahon is facing renewed scrutiny…
Getty Center will close for a year to undergo major renovations
The Getty Center’s iconic tram will be replaced as part of the revamp Photo: John Linden, © 2002 J. Paul…
The target is shifting: New data reveals Black immigrants bear the brunt of aggressive new ‘street arrest’ tactics
A new report from the Deportation Data Project shows an 11-fold increase in neighborhood arrests and a staggering rise in…
Trump To Send JD Vance To Negotiate With Iran, After Shortest Ceasefire Ever Falls Apart
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that this weekend, Vance…
Deborah Cox’s return to Broadway honors a connection that dates back to the beginning of her career
The Canadian songstress is back on Broadway for the first time since portraying Glinda the Good Witch for “The Wiz”…
SP-Arte underscores Latin America’s resilient rise amid global market recalibration
Attendees gather in São Paulo for SP-Arte, Brazil's leading art fair. Courtesy of SP-ArteSão Paulo's Ibirapuera Park hosts the 22nd…
‘You, Me & Tuscany’ producer Will Packer talks creating a heartfelt Black love romantic comedy: “No trauma needed”
The Hollywood blockbuster producer spoke with TheGrio on the red carpet of the film’s flower-decked New York premiere.As the room…
Tia Mowry Sends The Internet Into A Frenzy With Black Lingerie Look On Instagram
Tia Mowry is embracing every version of herself in her latest Instagram post as she struts to the tunes of…
London’s National Gallery announces architects for new £350m wing
Renderings. Left: The entrance to the new wing. Right: the new bridge connecting the National Gallery's old and new wings,…
Jackie Young, the WNBA’s first million-dollar player, highlights league’s boom as more expansion teams set to join
With a bitter labor fight behind them, WNBA players are starting to reap the rewards after years of gross underpay,…
The artist who blocked an Ice projectile with her drawing board during protests
Isabelle Brourman’s Poisoning the Country’s Lungs (The Battle of Eat Street) (2026), which was made in Minneapolis during protests against…
Trending on the Timeline: Offset Shooting, Lil Tjay Legal Trouble
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Who did it, who done it, and who needs to quit it?…
UK National Gallery to recoup £2m a year after completing staff ‘voluntary exit scheme’
The exit take-up means that no compulsory redundancies are on the horizon at the National GalleryPhoto: TraversLondon’s National Gallery will…
Reggae, redemption, and renewal: Inside the 2026 Love and Harmony Cruise
Reggae icons, legendary reconciliations, and the first-ever Resurrection Sunday service at sea, here’s a first-timer’s look at why the Love…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is investing in Black communities. Black New Yorkers are taking notice
A new poll shows that 80% of Black New Yorkers say Mamdani is uniting the city, which has long seen…
James Harden honors Nipsey Hussle with powerful new Adidas sneaker release
The latest Adidas Harden Vol. 10 colorway pays tribute to the late Los Angeles icon, blending Crenshaw pride with signature…
Did the US Holocaust Memorial Museum self-censor to preempt Trump’s wrath?
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, DC Photo: Timothy Hursley, courtesy the USHMMThe United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM)…
What Does Automatic Military Draft Registration Mean For Young Black Men?
Mandatory military registration raises concerns for young Black men, who may face disproportionate impacts and challenges.In December 2026, the U.S.…
Museum acquisitions round-up: Andy Warhol in an apron, a solid-silver relief and Christo's luggage rack
Courtesy Archives of American Art, Smithsonian InstitutionAndy Warhol in an apron with his Big Shot Polaroid camera in the Factory…
Mo’ne Davis signs pro baseball contract with Banana Ball’s newest club, Indianapolis Clowns
Former Little League World Series legend continues historic rise with move to Banana Ball league. Mo’ne Davis, who made history…
‘It’s essential for understanding what is going on in Ukraine’: new exhibition explores wartime limb loss
Nikita Kadan working on A New Integrity, commissioned by RIBBON International, 2025Photo: Adam Simons and RIBBON InternationalContemporary art in Ukraine…
At African American Mayors Association Conference, Colin Kaepernick gives glimpse into memoir on his 2016 protest that changed the NFL
The former quarterback turned activist was a guest of the African American Mayors Association, where he addressed what leadership looks…
Black Nonprofits Didn’t See Lasting Funding After 2020 Racial Reckoning
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Despite commitments by several organizations to support Black-led nonprofits, the gains were…
A new Istanbul gallery is offering an outlet for Iran’s artists
Iranian artist Shaqayeq Arabi features in Echoes, the gallery’s inaugural exhibition Courtesy Shiva Zahed GalleryOn 28 February, a new gallery…
Trump’s ‘Independence Arch’ plan may use taxpayer funds, documents show
The project, known as the “Independence Arch” and informally dubbed the “Arc de Trump,” is intended to mark the United…
Trending on the Timeline: K. Michelle Unfiltered: R. Kelly Truths & RHOA
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.An unfiltered tell-all from K. Michelle touches on her dealings with R.…
Lalanne mirrors owned by Yves Saint Laurent and a classic Diane Arbus photo: our pick of the April auctions
Claude Lalanne, An Important Ensemble of Fifteen Mirrors, from the Salon de Musique of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé’s…
Cardi B sounds off on city vibes after back-to-back tour stops in Baltimore and DC
Fans flooded Cardi B’s comments with their opinions after she compared the two cities in a social media post. Cardi…
Sybil Wilkes Breaks Down What We Need to Know: April 10, 2026
In her latest report, Sybil Wilkes outlines the essential facts and projections for the near future on April 10, 2026.In…
Philadelphia art museums celebrate America's 250th anniversary with blockbuster two-venue show
John Singer Sargent’s 1904-05 Group With Parasols (A Siesta) will feature in A Nation of Artists Courtesy of Philadelphia Museum…
Is a historic newspaper and TV station owned by Trump ally racially targeting Maryland’s Black leadership?
“It’s very clear that they do not want to see free or liberated Black political power,” Baltimore City Mayor Brandon…
As the economy remains in flux, more Black Americans are leaning on polyworking to get by
Gen Z is leading the pack in holding multiple jobs and eschewing traditional office work, while millennials are also challenging…
The 24: Each HBCU MacKenzie Scott has donated to, and how the $1 billion in total donations represents ‘trust-based’ faith in higher education
After donating over $700 million to historically Black colleges and universities in 2025, the full scope of Scott’s donations since…
Michael Jackson Fans Reacted Very Weirdly To His Daughter, Paris Jackson, Speaking About Her Dad
Fanbases are cool, but there are times they can absolutely do too damn much. Case in point, fans of the…