‘They Held Me Down’ — Tatyana Ali Says She Suffered ‘Obstetric Violence’ During Terrifying Birth
Tatyana Ali recounts a frightening childbirth experience on the 'Pod Meets World' podcast, describing being forcibly held down during the…
Jenifer Lewis Questions Celebrity Support Of Jeff Bezos-Linked Met Gala
May 8, 2026“They showed up anyway,” Lewis said in the now-viral clip. She then asked, “How much fame do we…
The New Golden Calf: Social Media Calls Ridiculous Religious Dedication Ceremony For Trump’s Gold Statue Blasphemous
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Burns said it was…
The WNBA’s New Collective Bargaining Agreement Is Changing The Math On Motherhood For Players
According to the new agreement, players are receiving new family-planning benefits that require fewer years of service and now extend…
Sweet Mommy Moments: Celebrities Celebrating Their 1st Mother’s Day
From Lauren Speed-Hamilton to Amber "AD" Sutherland, these famous first-time mothers are celebrating their very first Mother's Day this year.Mother’s…
Who is Dystany Spurlock? The Black Woman Breaking Barriers In NASCAR
Amidst the anticipation of making history again, meet Dystany Spurlock, whose achievements have the sports world buzzing!Dystany Spurlock is not…
Our pick of the best pavilions at the 61st Venice Biennale
Adriana Varejão, Parede com incisões à la Fontana (Istambul) , 2011© Adriana Varejão. Foto : Vicente de MelloBrazil PavilionComigo ninguém…
Bye, Bye Big Mama? Latto Announces Retirement & Final Album Release—‘Thank You For Everything’
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Just when it seemed like Latto was entering the prime of her…
This month’s blockbuster auctions in New York could bring upwards of $2.5bn
Photo by Lianhao Qu on UnsplashThis year’s May auctions in New York are shaping up to be a major moment…
‘Protecting My Peace…At ALL Costs’: Garcelle Beauvais Writes About Walking Away From Real Housewives In New Memoir
May 10, 2026The actress, author, Real Housewives star, and former fashion model reflects on the moments that shaped her in…
Fashion figure Jordan Roth wows in collage at the Venice Biennale
Roth channeled Renaissance painter Irene di Spilimbergo in his performance during the Biennale preview weekCourtesy the artist and Lucien PagèsThere…
Texas US Senate nominee James Talarico unveils plan to tackle Black maternal mortality crisis
EXCLUSIVE: On Mother’s Day, Talarico released a comprehensive policy strategy to support pregnant and postpartum women, as Black women are…
How Contagious Is The Hantavirus?
The hantavirus, while rare, can spread through contact with infected rodents or their droppings. As cases rise, understanding its transmission…
‘Exclusion can only satisfy the ego’: Venice Biennale president hits out at critics amid Russia and Israel controversy
Pietrangelo Buttafuoco spoke at a Biennale conference on 6 MayPhoto: Jacopo SalviThe Venice Biennale president Pietrangelo Buttafuoco has lashed out…
Sheinelle Jones Turns Lessons From Celebrity Moms Into A No. 1 Bestseller Ahead Of Mother’s Day
May 10, 2026For Sheinelle Jones, the journey to becoming an author began with a simple question: How could she become…
Judge Dismisses Will Smith Lawsuit
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Will Smith Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Dismissed by JudgeA judge has dismissed the…
Golden Krust Announces Major Expansion With E-Commerce Launch For Jamaican Baked Goods
May 7, 2026The iconic Caribbean restaurant chain is expanding beyond its storefronts, allowing customers across the U.S. to order Jamaican…
Shreveport community holds funeral for eight children murdered in mass shooting
Seven of the eight victims were the children of the shooter, Shamar Elkins, who went on a killing spree across…
White House Calls Mark Hamill A “Sick Individual” For Posting AI Image of Donald Trump
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Following some swift backlash because Republicans lack reading comprehension, Hamill took down…
Thinking small and dreaming big in Isabel Nolan’s imaginary world
Nolan’s attention can be “grabbed by something smaller or anecdotal…and it just stays with me”Photo: Rich GilliganThe Dublin-born artist Isabel…
San Diego Padres Set To Make History With Sale To Kwanza Jones And José E. Feliciano
May 8, 2026The deal could make Kwanza Jones the first Black woman majority owner in MLB history.The San Diego Padres…
Muscle memory: Natasha Tontey’s wild Venice installation explodes perceptions of Indonesian history
The Phantom Combatants and the Metabolism of Disobedient Organs (2026) explores hyper-masculine ideas and aesthetics, with a three-breasted Len Karomay…
Kendrick Lamar And Dr. Dre Head Back To Their Alma Mater For Groundbreaking Ceremony
May 9, 2026The ceremony kicked off a redevelopment effort for the school, and both artists attended.More than a decade after…
‘There’s deals I missed out on’: Ne-Yo says he’s lost business over his polyamourous relationship
“They’re like, ‘We don’t know if we can get behind the whole polyamorous ,'” Ne-Yo said about business opportunities he’s…
Tennessee Republicans Pass Map Eliminating State’s Only Majority Black District
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Several Tennessee Republicans could be seen laughing at people who were protesting…
Florida State University Celebrates Youngest Nursing Graduate Demetria Coley
May 7, 2026Her achievement is a major milestone not just for the university but also for young Black students following…
MAGA Big Mad Over Barack Obama’s Presidential Center Opening On Juneteenth
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Obama's proud post on X opened the floodgate of reactions from those…
Mexico City Nightclub Is Charging Americans Hundreds To Party
May 9, 2026The nightclub, called Japan, announced that U.S. citizens would have to pay 5,000 pesos, which is roughly $300A…
Dystany Spurlock just made NASCAR history; Black women are finally getting their moment on the track
The Virginia racer became the first Black woman to compete in NASCAR’s national series this week, adding another historic chapter…
Ghanaian Millionaire Gives $2M As First Payment In World Cup Pledge
May 8, 2026The donation, made through Mahama’s firm Engineers & Planners (E&P), was formally presented April 30.Ghanaian industrialist and multimillionaire…
Happy feelings? Stefon Diggs and Cardi B spotted together at Mother’s Day event
The couple, who share a baby boy together, split in February shortly after the Super Bowl.Despite a very public breakup…
Wendy Raquel Robinson Reflects On The Mecca, 'The Game' & Career Confessions On TV One's 'UNCENSORED'
The woman who made Tasha Mack a household name sits down to discuss her legendary career and what it took…
Brendan Fernandes animates a century-old Chicago auditorium through dance
Brendan Fernandes’s Score for the Murphy Auditorium Photo by BobSeven dancers, dressed in flowing pants and tank tops in muted…
President Obama Blasts Trump’s Racist AI Video Depicting He And Michelle As Apes
May 8, 2026The former president said Trump’s attack on his wife and children in a racially charged AI-generated content crossed…
Here’s how a Black woman engineer turned a childhood Double Dutch dream into a real invention
A Penn State professor is blending nostalgia, culture, and STEM with what’s believed to be the world’s first automated Double…
Latino community organisation opens $33m arts centre in Boston
La Casa incorporates salvaged and restored elements from the organisation's previous home, a now-demolished church building Courtesy Inquilinos Boricuas en…
Effortless Gifting: Chic Picks Mom Will Actually Use And They’re All By Black-Owned Brands
May 8, 2026This Black Enterprise gift guide highlights thoughtful products from Black-owned brands. Mother’s Day is the perfect time to…
Venice Biennale strike sees more than 15 pavilions temporarily or partially close
Artist Dries Verhoeven, who is representing The Netherlands at this year's Venice Biennale, joined the artists and staff striking on…
At the Venice Biennale, Ukraine’s Pinchuk Art Centre finds fragile moments of joy amid loss
Simone Post's She Knew She/It/They Would Melt (2026) Courtesy Pinchuk Art CentreUntil 2020, the Pinchuk Art Centre’s presentation during the…
Nick Cannon’s business accountant accused of embezzling $2 million, reportedly leaves US
If convicted, Frank Musoke faces up to 20 years in federal prison for each wire fraud charge and up to…
Federal Judge Unseals What’s Alleged To Be Jeffrey Epstein’s Suicide Note
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The suicide note was sealed as part of the evidence related to…
Nature is healing? Seagull lays eggs in the Giardini during Venice Biennale preview
A seagull nests at the Polish PavilionThe Art NewspaperCurators, critics and collectors zoomed from pavilion to pavilion during the VIP…
‘The Next Little Black Book of Success’ returns with new lessons on loss, leadership and resilience
“This book is a roadmap to the future,” Rhonda Joy McLean said. “We really try to anticipate changes in the…
Joy Frazier built a luxury handbag line designed for the woman still finding her way
“I think they’re different chapters of your beginning,” Frazier said, describing the three concepts of her handbags. Joy Frazier spent…
The Best Freebies and Mother’s Day Deals for 2026
Treat your mom to an extra-special day with these must-have Mother's Day freebie and savings opportunitiesMother’s Day is upon us…
Trump’s plan to repaint Washington, DC’s Eisenhower Building could cost more than $7.5m
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985The Eisenhower Executive Office Building, in Washington, DC, sits next to the…
Tyreek Hill Trial: What We Know So Far About Lawsuit Over Allegedly Breaking Influencer’s Leg
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985Tyreek Hill is back in court after being accused of fracturing a…
Usher to give back via new internship ahead of massive Chris Brown stadium tour
The internship, in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Detroit, will give ten interns an unprecedented look…
Family mourning after 17-year-old son stabbed to death outside home weeks before graduation
Amari Clarke was set to graduate on June 1 and go off to trade school. A Prince George’s County teen…
FBI Director Kash Patel's Personalized Bourbon Bottles Raise Eyebrows
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.FBI Director Kash Patel was the subject of a scathing account of…
‘He’s one of them’: Van Lathan calls out Stephen A. Smith days after ESPN commentator cited old speech calling for Black people to vote Republican for one election
The back-and-forth between Lathan and Smith adds to a growing list of notable Black political commentators who have pushed back…
Fire erupts at San Francisco’s Vaillancourt Fountain during its dismantling
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985Armand Vaillancourt’s 1971 fountain being dismantled on 6 May Photo: Taylor C.…
Students at Morehouse School of Medicine join wave of HBCU protests of GOP-backed commencement speakers
Rep. Rich McCormick, a MSM alum, reportedly supported legislation that made it more difficult for lower-income students to attend the…
Van Cleef & Arpels cashes in on lucrative secondary market for vintage jewellery
A 1944 Van Cleef & Arpels jewellery box Courtesy Van Cleef & ArpelsArt of Luxury magazine, published twice per year…
How the adoption of canvas in Venice changed the way artists painted
Complex weave: Titian’s The Vendramin Family (around 1540-45) © The National Gallery, London In 14th-century Siena and 15th-century Florence, paintings…
Should we be worried about this hantavirus? Here’s what Black health experts are saying
As concern grows around hantavirus after it was detected on a cruise, many people, including Black health experts, have been…
Parasol Unit returns with a showcase of women from Central Asia and beyond
Tala Madani’s video The Womb (2019) features in Turandot: To the Daughters of the East. The title of the show,…
Virginia Supreme Court deals election blow as redrawn maps in the South further devastate Black voters
On Friday, Virginia’s new voter-approved map was ruled unconstitutional, and in South Carolina, Republican lawmakers moved to eliminate the state’s…
NAACP seeks court order to block Tennessee redistricting overhaul
The lawsuit was filed Thursday in Davidson County Chancery Court, just hours after Gov. Bill Lee signed the controversial map…
GED Section: The Trump Administration Has Specifically Gone After Black People
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Critics claim the Trump administration's approach has unfairly singled out and marginalized…