New couple alert? Rising stars Chase Infiniti and Tyriq Withers are reportedly dating
The ‘One Battle After Another’ star and the ‘Reminders of Him’ actor have been frequently spotted together during awards season,…
New student testing data reveals widespread academic struggles across U.S. schools
Researchers found only limited improvement in reading and math scores as many districts continue facing the long-term effects of pandemic…
US DOT Is Trying To ‘E-Race’ What Cannot Be Erased With The ‘Interim Final Rule’
May 13, 2026Written by Hanna Rowell and Morgan Wilson, Esq.On Oct. 3, 2025, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT)…
Post-Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica’s culture and tourism stand strong
The country is quickly gaining its way back to the top in tourism, cultural impact, and hospitality after the catastrophic…
Pam Grier Reveals She Has ‘Better’ Sex At 76 Than She Did In Her 30s — Says Orgasms Last For ‘3 Whole Days!’
Can an orgasm really last three days? According to actress Pam Grier, the answer is yes, at least in her…
Robert Mnuchin's $85.7m Rothko leads Sotheby's $407.5m auction in New York
Auctioneer Oliver Barker sells Rothko's Brown and Blacks in Reds from 1957Courtesy Sotheby'sLast night’s double-header evening at Sotheby’s, featuring the…
Black Actors Need Creator-Owned Pipelines, Not Just Visibility
May 13, 2026If Black actors want long-term security and cultural power, the move isn’t just “get more visible.”By Markice MooreVisibility…
Days after Kevin Hart roast, Sheryl Underwood scores Netflix comedy special
The special, for which Hart will serve as an executive producer, will air in 2027.Sheryl Underwood was one of the…
Arts engagement linked to slower biological ageing, study says
The UCL report is the latest in a string of recent studies that aim to prove a connection between art…
Drake releases ‘Iceman’ and 2 surprise albums, ‘Habibti’ and ‘Maid Of Honour’
Drake released his new album “Iceman” alongside two surprise projects, “Habibti” and “Maid Of Honour,” following months of anticipation.Drake has…
Pam Grier Says Stan Lee Saw Her As A Muse For Marvel Characters
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.In a recent chat, Pam Grier says that she was Stan Lee's…
Unregulated Artificial Intelligence Technology Hurts Black America More Than It Helps
Trump is trying to hamstring states that want to show leadership and get ahead of the curve when it comes…
Frieze New York Diary: celeb sightings and a swag-filled party
Making headlines: Anderson Cooper with art adviser Marisa Kayyem Photo: Steven Molina ContrerasThere were famous faces at Frieze New York’s…
Kodak Black arrested for the second time in 8 days, attorney claims he’s being targeted
Kodak Black arrested again on Wednesday on charges of resisting an officer and attempting to flee law enforcementKodak Black is…
‘Iceman’ proves Drake will write himself as a victor, even when the world says otherwise
OPINION: The rapper is giving fans the most straight-on rap album of his career, filled with vengeance and scorn saved…
‘I’m not going to prove anything to anybody’: Cheyenne Bryant insists she is a doctor, but questions remain
The wellness life coach and author has been responding to backlash after she revealed she doesn’t have a license to…
Style Diary: This Purple Power Suit Helped Boost My Confidence
How a purple power suit helped me hone in on my confidence. Just because you’re nervous doesn’t mean you have…
‘Heartbreaking’: ‘Love Is Blind’ stars Kwame Appiah and Chelsea Griffin Appiah reveal they’re divorcing after four years of marriage
The announcement comes a week after what would have been the couple’s fourth wedding anniversary.Weeks after shutting down speculation that…
Alex Haley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel ‘Roots’ banned in Tennessee school district
The landmark 1976 novel joins dozens of books by Black authors facing increased scrutiny and removal in schools nationwide. A…
All 32 NFL Schedule Release Videos: Social Media’s Super Bowl
NFL teams go all out on schedule release day, turning a simple announcement into social media's biggest creative competition.NFL Schedule…
Black Census Project seeks to poll record number of Black Americans amid civil rights rollbacks, economic crisis
This year’s survey, conducted by Black Futures Lab, seeks to understand the vision Black communities have for themselves, even when…
Keith Lee says he’s done having kids when his wife Ronnie is done — his comments sparked debate about marriage and control
Keith Lee ignites debate online around who really gets a say when it comes to how many children a couple…
CAP & Gown? Dr. Cheyenne Bryant Says She 'Won’t Prove Anything' As Doctoral Doubters Demand Dissertation Defense Receipts
Dr. Cheyenne Bryant is making one thing crystal clear: she’s unbothered by the internet’s nonstop debate over her doctorate degree…
Enter the unsettled space of Asian American abstraction
Island and Piano (1980) by Kikuo Saito, a Japanese American colour field painter © Kikuo Saito Estate. Courtesy James Fuentes…
Thousands to gather at historic site in the South for ‘call to action’ amid rollback of Black voting power
“This is not a protest. This is a calling in. In many ways, it’s like an altar call,” said LaTosha…
‘Forever’ captures a truth Black parents know too well about predominantly white schools
OPINION: As Black students continue facing racism and exclusion in predominantly white schools, one mother explains why her family is…
Venus Williams set to return to French Open after five-year absence
Venus Williams will return to the French Open in 2026, competing in women’s doubles alongside fellow American Hailey Baptiste.Venus Williams…
B-Side Bangers: Raphael Saadiq
The hits made them stars, but the deep cuts made us fans! See if you know any of these "B-Side…
The Sophomore Slump Is Real: Can Shedeur Sanders Prove The Doubters Wrong In Year 2?
After a roller coaster rookie year, Shedeur Sanders looks to prove he has what it takes to lead the Browns…
‘I Love Boosters’ is a Black feminist fashion fantasia at a time when we need it most
In this exclusive, Boots Riley and the cast of “I Love Boosters” open up about the urgent message behind the…
Sybil Wilkes Breaks Down What We Need to Know: May 14, 2026
In her latest analysis, Sybil Wilkes breaks down the key insights you need to know about the pressing issues of…
Still in ‘war mode’: Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art reopens with exhibitions about conflict
Musicians perform, as part of the Art and war programme, among oil barrels removed during the war from Noriyuki Haraguchi’s…
Sins of Our Fathers: Matthew Pridgen Speaks on Truth, Race, and Faith
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Tracing the legacy of the past, Matthew Pridgen reflects on the interplay…
In Pictures: the best of Venice at Frieze New York
Photo: Steven Molina ContrerasPrecious OkoyomonFour works on paper in custom framesMendes Wood DMPrecious Okoyomon is ubiquitous at the moment, showing…
Cardi B humorously claps back after video of her arguing with Stefon Diggs goes viral amid reconciliation buzz
The rapper responded on X after a bystander-recorded clip of her appearing to argue with Stefon Diggs spread across social…
Damario Solomon-Simmons talks new book ‘Redeem a Nation’ on Tulsa reparations, and his connection to ‘cousin’ Kamala Harris
In a conversation with theGrio, Solomon-Simmons says now is the time to know the true story of Tulsa and how…
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Willy T. Ribbs — The First Black Driver In The Indy 500
In 1991, he became the first Black driver to qualify for and compete in the legendary Indianapolis 500, opening doors…
Latin American galleries dominate at Frieze New York
This year’s edition of Frieze New York has attracted 14 galleries from Latin America. Of those, eight are from Brazil,…
‘Patches’ and ‘Strokin” soul hitmaker Clarence Carter dies at 90
Blind from age one, the Alabama-born artist taught himself how to play the guitar as a child. Soul musician Clarence…
'Trusting that first reaction is important': Nacho Polo and Robert Onuska on the process of collecting
Nacho Polo and Robert Onuska Photo: William Jess LairdNacho Polo and Robert Onuska have shaped a thoughtful collection inside their…
Is ‘soft launching’ retirement the new norm for superstar athletes?
LeBron James joins several different professional athletes in his generation tiptoeing around the topic of retirement.Did LeBron James just “soft…
30 Photos That Prove Serena Williams Is That Girl — And Always Will Be
Serena Williams keeps proving she's in a league of her own. Here are 30 photos that show exactly why we…
‘I’m not going to prove anything to anybody’: Why Cheyenne Bryant says she is, in fact, a doctor
The wellness life coach and author has been responding to backlash after she revealed she doesn’t have a license to…
Chris Brown’s Tarzana home targeted in alleged trespassing and attempted arson incident
Police responded to Chris Brown’s Los Angeles-area residence Wednesday evening after reports of a suspicious individual entering the gated property.…
Pastor Jamal Bryant Converts 35 Church Acres Into 390 Affordable Homes For Black Families
Pastor Jamal Bryant is transforming church property into 390 units of accessible housing for the local Black community through his…
Keisha Lance Bottoms opens up about infertility, adoption and why Black boys are often ‘the last chosen’
In a recent interview, the former Atlanta mayor reflected on infertility, multiple surgeries and the adoption journey that led to…
Comment | Flourishing markets beyond the big three will benefit the art ecosystem—and the planet
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Queen Latifah To Join ‘The Voice’ For Its 30th Season
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The talented Queen Latifah…
Lisa Leslie to be honored with statue outside Los Angeles arena
The three-time WNBA MVP is the second WNBA player to receive a statue and will be the first WNBA player…
Ali Siddiq Honors Houston, Heart, and the Art of Storytelling
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Acclaimed Houston storyteller Ali Siddiq shares his passion for the city's vibrant…
Frieze New York Diary: a charity sale and rogue underwear
Mind your step: the marble pants highlight the process of entering prisonUnderwear on the floor is turning heads at the…
Nicki Minaj says Barack Obama and Jay-Z pushed her toward supporting Donald Trump, MAGA
In a new interview, the rapper said frustration with Barack Obama’s comments to Black male voters and her long-running issues…
10 Black Films That Would Work Great As TV Show Spinoffs
With the 'Fast & Furious' franchise getting four new TV shows, we figured these classic Black films could use one…
UChicago says students from families earning under $250K can attend tuition-free
The university will also cover housing, meals and fees for students from families earning less than $125,000 with typical assets.…
‘Blood can either be a connective tissue or something used for division’: Jordan Eagles on his show a Pioneer Works
Jordan Eagles has used donated blood and medical waste in his works since the 1990s, with health policies that discriminate…
Gov. Andy Beshear declares ‘racism still exists in America’ as the South draws Black voters out of power
In theGrio’s conversation with the Kentucky governor, Beshear says any Democrat running for president in 2028 should be prepared to…
11 Pivotal College & Student-Led Protests Throughout History
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‘Back-dooring racism’: Kamala Harris joins Black women cohort in blasting Supreme Court, calls for major reforms
The former vice president and Democratic presidential nominee embraced political reforms like changing the Electoral College, expanding the Supreme Court,…
Black Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt dismisses talks of Jim Crow 2.0: ‘Racism is over’
“The message from today’s Republican Party is clear: Black faces are welcome as spokespeople, but Black political power itself is…
Parliamentary report calls for major changes at French museums in the wake of Louvre heist
Eight of the French Crown Jewels were stolen from the Louvre, the world's most visited museum, in broad daylight in…