Jennifer Hudson moved to tears after son’s emotional Mother’s Day surprise: ‘I know it’s special to you’
An old family recipe became the kickstarter for one of the sweetest gifts Hudson received.Jennifer Hudson is known for surprises…
Trump’s plan to repaint Washington, DC's Eisenhower Building could cost more than $7.5m
The Eisenhower Executive Office Building, in Washington, DC, sits next to the White House Photo: Abovfold via Wikimedia CommonsThe US…
Trump calls for Hakeem Jeffries to face charges over ‘maximum warfare’ remarks
Trump targeted Jeffries over his use of the phrase “maximum warfare” during discussions about congressional redistricting strategies.President Donald Trump, on…
Rihanna’s latest ink is inspired by her children as her best Met Gala moment happened off the carpet
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Fire erupts at San Francisco's Vaillancourt Fountain during its dismantling
Armand Vaillancourt's 1971 fountain being dismantled on 6 May Photo: Taylor C. NoakesThe effort to dismantle San Francisco’s Vaillancourt Fountain…
Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre return to alma mater in Compton for new high school groundbreaking ceremony
The event brought together local leaders, educators and community figures, including rapper and producer Will.i.am and longtime California Congresswoman Maxine…
Tyreek Hill Trial: What We Know So Far About Lawsuit Over Allegedly Breaking Influencer's Leg
Tyreek Hill is back in court after being accused of fracturing a social media influencer's leg during a football workout.Most…
How Black Teacher Appreciation Day celebrates the enduring impact of Black teachers
Black Teacher Appreciation Day arrives amid the 2026 Teacher Appreciation Week a time to recognize and honor our educators. The…
Susan Young Browne, Delaware State University’s oldest living graduate celebrates 108th birthday surrounded by community
The former teacher who came of age during segregation built a decades-long career in education and remains active and independent…
Fine AF Friday, Vol 25! Sweet Like Cherries, Thick Like Trouble — Rihanna Leads This Week’s Certified Sexy Roll Call
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Ms. Savage Fenty nearly flashed us while showing the latest cotton set.…
‘This is an opportunity that will never happen again’: Syrian artist Sara Shamma on rebuilding her country
Renewed hope: Sara Shamma returned to Syria in 2024. “It’s a new country,” she saysPortrait: Mohammad AzaatSyria’s return to the…
LaToya Shares Janet’s 60th Birthday Celebration
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Janet Jackson Celebrates Her 60th Birthday with Jackson Family in Sweet Home…
The Bahamas returns to the Venice Biennale with a joy-filled posthumous collaboration
No Matter How Dreary and Gray, We People of Flesh and Blood Would Rather Live Here, Than in Another Man’s…
Black unemployment rate jumped in April amid continued federal job losses under Trump
Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House last year, the Black unemployment rate has steadily increased. The Black…
Who Is L. Louise Lucas? The Virginia Lawmaker Now At The Center Of An FBI Probe
L. Louise Lucas, a prominent Virginia state senator and Democrat, is facing an FBI investigation. Here's what we know.On May…
Shirin Neshat's Venice exhibition explores identity, exile and a social media tragedy
Still from Shirin Neshat’s film trilogy Do U Dare!, inspired by Nasim Aghdam, for whom the online world provided a…
The women behind the vision: How mothers and grandmothers inspired these beloved Black-owned brands
From mothers to grandmothers, generations of women’s love have inspired some of our favorite Black-owned brands.Behind every great brand is…
Victoria Monét gets candid about dating women and why she says they’re ‘worse’ than men
“The girls did me dirty,” Monét said, noting that women are “a little bit worse” than men when it comes…
Supreme Court case on Trump’s ending of TPS for Haitians could worsen a growing caregiving crisis
“This is an essential lifeline,” U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., told theGrio.By the end of its current session in the…
LA teen, accepted to 65 colleges, heading to Columbia U. in NYC on a full ride
The graduating senior balanced academics, leadership and perseverance while securing dozens of college acceptances.Lamont Newell is 17 years old, holds…
Babyface, Public Enemy & Leon Thomas Join ESSENCE Festival 2026, Night-by-Night Lineup Announced
The ESSENCE Festival of Culture just added even more star power to its 2026 lineup.This week, organizers announced that Babyface,…
Allyson Felix’s return in her 40s is about more than glory — it’s about longevity
Allyson Felix is preparing to return to track and field at a time when more and more athletes are aging…
Hey Mama: 5 Black celebs experiencing their first Mother’s Day in 2026
From WWE superstars to rappers and athletes, these are just a few notable Black celebrities who have welcomed (or are…
Helen's Florals Founder Erica Dias Shares How To Create The Perfect Floral Arrangement For Mother's Day
We spoke to Erica Dias, the fabulous florist and founder of Helen's Florals about creating the perfect floral arrangement for…
’Life will never be the same’: Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax’s sister breaks the silence after her death
“Outdated gun and divorce laws in Virginia have destroyed my family,” Dr. Cerina W. Fairfax’s sister pens a tribute to…
EJ Johnson calls 2026 Met Gala a ‘graveyard,’ says looks were ‘awful on awful on awful’
The media personality did not hold back while critiquing this year’s celebrity looks, calling out everyone from Beyoncé to Kim…
Rekindled #RHOA Romance: Sources Say NeNe Leakes And Nyonisela Sioh Are Officially Back Booed Up
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The New York Times faces a discrimination lawsuit claiming racial bias against a white man
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claims the New York Times engaged in “unlawful employment practices.”This week, the Equal Employment Opportunity…
White CEO Says Zohran Mamdani’s ‘Tax The Rich’ Slogan Is A ‘Racial Slur’ For The Wealthy
Steven Roth, CEO of real estate giant Vornado, and Ken Griffin, CEO of Citadel LLC, are two of NYC's richest…
One of Van Gogh’s greatest watercolours could achieve a record price
Van Gogh’s The Harvest in Provence (La Moisson en Provence) (June 1888)Sotheby’sAdventures with Van Gogh is a weekly blog by…
From Champions To Controversy: ‘One Golden Summer’ Finally Gives Chicago's Jackie Robinson West Players Their Voice
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Award-winning documentary One Golden Summer will air tonight at 9 as an…
Father and daughter plead guilty in $2m counterfeit art scheme
A counterfeit work purportedly by Richard Mayhew that Bankowski and Bankowska sold for $160,000 Courtesy US Attorney's Office, Eastern District…
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles Announces Early Resignation
Mayor Vi Lyles, Charlotte’s second-longest serving mayor and the first Black woman to serve as the city’s mayor, was reelected…
NYAFF 2026 Opening Night Review: ‘Promised Sky’ Hits Home
The New York African Film Festival had its Opening Night screening at the Lincoln Center with 'Promised Sky,' a film…
Isaiah Rashad opens up about accepting his bisexuality: ‘There’s no manual’
The rapper said he’s been getting to know himself over the last few years, following a dark period of his…
Banksy’s Venice mural has been restored and will now tour city
Migrant Child is seen as a reference to the global refugee crisisPhoto: cabuscaaA Banksy mural removed from the façade of…
Michael Jackson’s music breaks streaming records after biopic release
“Michael” is also the highest-earning music biopic ever, surpassing “Straight Outta Compton” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.”The success of “Michael” is translating…
Rick Ross and French Montana are facing off in Verzuz. Here’s how to watch
The Rick Ross-French Montana Verzuz battle promises a night of hip-hop’s biggest club anthems.Two of hip-hop’s most decorated collaborators are…
Oh Mama! adidas Collabs With MENACE For A Mother’s Day Treat
Right on schedule for Mother's Day, adidas Originals has the momma's boys covered in the form of a sneaker collab…
1,000-year-old archaeological site bulldozed during construction of Mexico-US border wall
The Cabeza Prieta Wildlife Refuge, where a 1,000-year-old intaglio was recently bulldozed during construction the Mexico-US border wall Photo by…
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Artists made their mark at 2026 Met Gala
Amy Sherald sports a custom look by Thom Browne based her 2013 painting Miss Everything (Unsuppressed Deliverance) at the 2026…
A Virginia lawmaker, judge, and Fed governor. All Black women targeted by the Trump administration
“ goes back to the core element of Donald Trump himself as somebody who sees Black women as the number…
Tennessee Republicans propose new map that could eliminate state’s only Democratic congressional district
Tennessee Republicans unveiled a new congressional map that could split Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen’s Memphis district ahead of the 2026…
OWN Announces New Season Of 'Heart & Hustle: Houston'
OWN's "Heart & Hustle: Houston" looks like it is coming back with bigger stakes, deeper emotions and even more tensions.OWN…
Napheesa Collier says calling WNBA leadership ‘worst in the world’ was ‘a little dramatic,’ but has no regrets
Collier reflected on last year’s public clash with WNBA leadership while discussing the impact the standoff had on player negotiations.Napheesa…
Leasing Tech Helps Growing Black-Owned Businesses Find Success
Explore why leasing tech is a great choice for growing Black-owned businesses. See how it enhances innovation and reduces expenses.…
Md. Gov. Wes Moore unveils marker honoring Black boys buried at Maryland reform school
State leaders say the memorial is part of a broader effort to uncover the identities and stories of more than…
Pedro Reyes’s new Lacma commission sparks criticism in Mexico
Pedro Reyes's Tlali (2026) installed in the Geffen Plaza at the new David Geffen Galleries building at the Los Angeles…
What’s Trending: Celebrity Breakups, Viral Moments, and Lobster Leftovers
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‘She had a fresh, informed eye’: mural depicting late Venice Biennale curator Koyo Kouoh displayed in lagoon city
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For better or worse, ‘The Real Housewives’ have been a crash course in financial literacy
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Blue Ain’t Budging! Blue Ivy Goes Viral For Refusing To Remove Her Shades On The Met Gala Red Carpet
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985Manager Blue isn’t going anywhere, and she’s not doing anything she doesn’t…
Spike Lee's Limited Edition Red NY Yankees Fitted Is Coming Back Courtesy Of New Era
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S&M-inspired Greek Pavilion in Venice confronts its fascist chains
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Amanda Seales recalls 2023 sexual assault in new memoir series: ‘The experience revealed a lot to me about myself’
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Inside Beyoncé & JAŸ-Z Exclusive, Invite-Only Met Gala After-Party
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Kodak Black arrested on felony drug trafficking charges, pleads not guilty
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Moroccan Reacts To Nick Cannon Letting Him Date But Not Twin Sister Monroe, Social Media Slams Unserious Seed-Spreader’s Double Standard
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Comment | We must avoid amputating art in the name of preservation
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