Get Your Coins, Queen — Nia Long Challenges Lionsgate Over 'Michael' Pay Disparity With Male Co-Stars
The news of Long's pay discrepancy comes at a time when other figures in the production are seeing massive payouts.Amid…
Bernice King speaks out about Spirit Airlines’ 17,000 employees amid closure: ‘Behind every corporate headline are human beings’
Bernice King addresses Spirit Airlines closing its doors on Saturday, May 2, after financial hardship and the rising cost of…
Stefon Diggs learns fate in strangulation, assault case after two days of testimony
Diggs was accused of assaulting his former live-in chef.A Massachusetts jury on Tuesday found NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs not…
Kwanza Jones could make MLB history as the first Black woman majority owner
Kwanza Jones’ $3.9 billion agreement with the San Diego Padres could usher in the league’s first Black woman majority owner.For…
Black legislators lead the resistance as Republicans rush to redraw maps after gutting of Voting Rights Act
“This is our moment in time to resist, to persist, to fight back,” Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson tells…
Florida teen learns her fate after pleading guilty to stabbing high school boyfriend to death
Yakheim Lollar was a star athlete at Miami Northwestern High School when Jahara Malik stabbed him on Dec. 20, 2024.…
Pleasure, parody and propaganda: rethinking the art of illustration in a new history of the genre
Japanese ukiyo-e artist Kobayashi Kiyochika’s triptych of colour woodblock prints, Our Troops Set Up a Bivouac at Yingkou while Braving…
Ashlee Jenae’s fiancé absent from funeral as family’s quest for answers continues
Days after a viral proposal, a sudden death and lingering questions leave Ashlee Jenae’s grieving family searching for truth.This week,…
How a D.C. teacher got Lyft to sponsor her rides during Teacher Appreciation Week
In this exclusive, Eliany Puello shares how her post went viral, plus more deals and discounts for teachers this week.Teacher…
Former Pastor Says ‘God Doesn’t Need Your Money,’ Calls Out Prosperity Gospel Culture
May 3, 2026Reuben Armstrong, a former minister-turned-best-selling author and activist, is stepping into one of the most controversial religious debates…
Blue Ain't Budging! Blue Ivy Goes Viral For Refusing To Remove Her Shades On The Met Gala Red Carpet
Manager Blue isn’t going anywhere, and she’s not doing anything she doesn’t want to do!Blue Ivy Carter’s first appearance at…
Major protests take place at Venice Biennale previews
Pussy Riot at the protest outside the Russian pavilion© Nikita TeryoshinMajor protests have been staged across the Venice Biennale, after…
Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture at The Walters Art Museum
Last month, I attended the preview at The Walters Art Museum for Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofutureexhibition. Douriean Fletcher…
Larenz Tate hopes Black men do not take Black women’s loyalty for granted
Actor Larenz Tate opens up about his nearly 20-year marriage to wife Tomasina and his thoughts on Black love. Larenz…
The Game Pulls Up To NYC Club, Immediately Calls 50 Cent Out
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Centuries later, The Game seems to be taking shots at 50 Cent…
Iran will not participate at the 2026 Venice Biennale
The organisers of the Venice Biennale have not yet provided a reason for Iran’s withdrawal from the eventPhoto: BojanikusIran has…
Supreme Court Justices Alito And Jackson Debate Voting Rights Decision
The argument centered on the Supreme Court's decision to bypass a traditional waiting period before a ruling is formalized. Last…
Barack Obama opens up about ‘genuine tension’ Trump era politics has created in his household
Obama said Michelle wants him to spend less time responding to politics and more time enjoying life together after the…
Angela Basset’s Met Gala Gown Is A Nod To Harlem Renaissance Painter Laura Wheeler Waring
May 5, 2026Angela Bassett didn’t just wear a gown—she wore history.Angela Bassett hit the 2026 Met Gala red carpet, outfitted…
Secret Service Shooting Near White House Triggers Brief Lockdown
Armed confrontation near the Washington Monument leaves suspect wounded and a juvenile bystander injured as authorities investigate motive.The White House…
Black Fashion Designers To Know Ahead Of Met Gala 2026
May 4, 2026These visionaries aren’t just meeting the theme—they are defining the new aestheticComing off the heels of last year’s…
Sybil Wilkes Breaks Down What We Need to Know: May 6, 2026
Sybil Wilkes breaks down the essential news and information we need to know about todaySybil Wilkes continues to serve as…
Lee Ufan: ‘I try to bring together those things which are made and unmade’
In creating paintings such as From Line (1980), Lee continued the stroke until no pigment remained on the brushPhoto by…
Zoom Grants Solopreneurs With $150,000 Cash Grants
May 6, 2026Zoom is giving away $150K to entrepreneurs in light of the new wave of solo founders The American…
'I wanted to catch the desperation': Dries Verhoeven on turning the Dutch pavilion into a bunker for the Venice Biennale
Dries Verhoeven's The Fortress (2026) will feature 13 performers during its run. Photo: Willem PopelierOpened in 1953 and designed by…
Big Tech Buyouts: Strategic Staff Reductions and The Shift To Capital Investment
May 6, 2026These programs allow the employer to reset its balance sheet The tech industry is currently navigating a fundamental…
Joy Taylor Shakes Up Sports Media with Launch of The Daily Play with Joy Taylor Across Urban One Audio Platforms
Broadcaster Joy Taylor is joining Urban One to launch The Daily Play. A sports commentary series is distributed across streaming,…
Former Detroit Pistons Vinnie Johnson Expands Auto Business At Site Of Old NBA Stomping Ground
May 6, 2026‘We’re pretty excited about it.’Former Detroit Pistons guard Vinnie Johnson is bringing business to the site where he…
‘Saved by the Bell’ star Lark Voorhies once had a obsessed fan who threatened to harm anyone in his way
“You can have fans that are very dark and obsessed,” Voorhies’ mother, Tricia, said on an upcoming episode of the…
Top 15 States With The Highest Gas Prices Right Now (May 2026)
If you’ve been wondering where gas is the most expensive right now, here are the 15 states with the highest…
Venice exhibition of site-specific films aims to capture the hyper stimulating times we are living in
A production still from Janis Rafa's Sacrificial Transgressions (working title) (2026) Courtesy of the artist and Fondazione In Between Art…
Why the Saint Lucia Jazz Festival is becoming a go-to Mother’s Day weekend getaway
The annual Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival combines world-class performances, island culture and wellness experiences just in time for…
UNC And Other Universities Shift Toward 3-Year Degrees
May 6, 2026By condensing the traditional timeline, UNC hopes to reduce student debt and increase the accessibilityIn a major shift…
Hip-hop producer 9th Wonder set to graduate from NC Central decades after leaving to pursue music: ‘It’s never too late’
The Grammy-winning producer said completing his degree remained a personal goal despite his success in music and academia. Hip-hop producer…
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky arrive fashionably late and fully in style at the Met Gala
Their signature timing matched the moment, with her dramatic gown and his pastel Chanel ensemble commanding attention.Rihanna did it again.…
The Egyptian Modernist Inji Efflatoun gains international exposure with new biographical collection
Dreams of the Detainee (1961). Inji Efflatoun's paintings frequently address “hardships and oppressive conditions” © Inji Efflatoun. Courtesy Barjeel Art…
Rick Fox Squabbles Up While Campaigning For Bahamas’ General Election, ‘I’m Going To Defend Myself’
May 4, 2026The heat of the campaign trail has not been without its physical tensions.Former NBA player Rick Fox got…
At the 2026 Met Gala, Black stars and socialites turned the human form into art
From Beyoncé to Colman Domingo, here are all of the Black attendees at the 2026 Met Gala who were on…
The Black artists who inspired looks at the 2026 Met Gala
Angela Bassett, Amy Sherald, Law Roach, and more drew inspiration from Black artists for their 2026 Met Gala looks.The Met…
Jack Harlow Rocks Oversized Cap At Met Gala, Gets Roasted Online
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Jack Harlow might want to rethink his wardrobe, he’s going viral again,…
Aariana Rose Philip makes Met Gala history as first wheelchair user to attend
The trailblazing model’s debut marks a milestone moment for disability representation at fashion’s biggest night.Aariana Rose Philip has made history…
Naomi Osaka lives up to the ‘Costume Art’ theme at this year’s Met Gala with a Robert Wun homage to transformation
The tennis star returned to the festivities for the first time in five years after she served as co-chair for…
Jenifer Lewis questions Black celebrities’ Met Gala attendance amid Jeff Bezos’ controversial Washington Post overhaul
“How much fame do we need, ya’ll?” Lewis questioned in her Instagram post.Jenifer Lewis is the latest celebrity to criticize…
Taraji P. Henson Calls Out Celebrities At Jeff Bezos-Backed Met Gala: “What TF Are We Doing?”
The star says that attending the annual star-studded event, co-sponsored by Jeff Bezos this year, sets a bad example.Oscar-nominated actress…
With new book, Tiffany D. Cross shares a message for Black women who’ve endured the toxic sides of love, the country and more
In a chat with her former colleagues from the “Native Land” pod about her new book, the former “Cross Connection”…
‘Unwarranted and unwise’: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson gives conservatives justices a lashing over voting rights ruling
Monday’s blunt dissent comes weeks after Jackson gave a rare rebuke of her colleagues during a lecture at Yale Law…
Director of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum to depart in October
Janne Síren, who will step down as director of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum later this year Photo: Jeff Mace…
Victoria Monét proves no side quest is too small as she graduates from culinary school while working on a new album
The singer-songwriter said it was something she always wanted to do, as becoming a chef was a “lifelong dream” of…
GameStop Makes Unsolicited Bid To Pruchase eBay, Analysts & Social Media Are Confused
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.GameStop announced on Sunday that it had submitted a nonbinding proposal to…
Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Blue Ivy Carter make the Met Gala a family affair with Blue’s debut
The Cowboy Carter era is officially over for the 2026 Met Gala co-chair, while she makes sure her oldest daughter…
Food Deals For National Nurses and Teacher Appreciation Week
Celebrate National Nurses Week (May 6–12, 2026) and Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8, 2026) with the best food deals, discounts,…
The Glam Tax affects more than Simone Biles and those at the Met Gala
OPINION: For women, the workplace costs. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the…
Shedeur Recreates Legendary Deion Sanders Photo To Celebrate College Graduation
Shedeur Sanders is gearing up for his second season in the NFL, but for just one weekend, he returned to…
Trump brags about federal job cuts, rollbacks that are the hurting Black economy
Many of the actions highlighted by the president have had direct negative outcomes for Black businesses and households since he…
What Is a Met Gala Co-Chair and What Do They Actually Do?
And while the title might sound just ceremonial, make no mistake: co-chairs are deeply involved in how the night comes…
British billionaire's £200m art collection most expensive ever offered in UK
Egon Schiele's Danaë is estimated at £12m-£18mCourtesy Sotheby'sIn a powerful show of faith in the UK’s art market, the British…
‘It hits different’: Will Packer breaks down why the HBCU community feels bigger when it comes to alumni success
The Florida A&M grad has done significant things in Hollywood, but he always circles back to the lessons learned in…
Filippo Lippi painting—once the centrepiece of Florence's Palazzo Medici chapel—to undergo two-year restoration
Filippo Lippi's painting The Adoration in the Forest (1459) in Room 39 of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin in 2019 © Wolfgang…
‘They can’t buy my seat’: Rev. Al Sharpton delivers a sharp message to Bezos and other billionaires at Met Gala
A year after making his Met Gala debut, the revereand made certain to let his words be as impactful as…
Iconic Black Met Gala Moments Through the Years
Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty The Met Gala is fashion’s most influential night, held every year on the first Monday in…