25 Unforgettable BET Awards Performances
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Anything can happen onstage at the annual BET Awards, and these were…
Obama Presidential Center opens, offering an art-filled, hopeful view of US history
Book Bird by Richard Hunt in the library and reading garden at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago Courtesy The…
Roc Nation Announces NYC Pop-Ups For JÄY-Z ‘Reasonable Doubt’ 30th Anniversary
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved."Can I live?" Thirty years later, the answer is still yes.Thirty years…
In Pictures: Basel Social Club
Thomas Liu Le Lann, SH05_26 junior associate (2026), Spielzeug and Copperfield David OwensThis year’s edition of Basel Social Club features…
Brandon Marshall sparks debate after sharing video of son’s 2 a.m. punishment run: ‘This is my son not my friend’
The former NFL star filmed his son running alongside his vehicle at 2 a.m., drawing both praise and criticism from…
Legendary Motown Label Joins Up With HBCUs
A new internship program hopes to bring back the glory days for the hitmaking brand.Motown is looking to HBCUs to…
Scientists warn proposed Trump-era grant rule could threaten health disparities research
Researchers say the proposal could create uncertainty around studies examining how race, income and access to care affect health outcomes.A…
Ice Cube and Nia Long are headed back for a third ‘Are We There Yet?’ movie
The new film, titled ‘Are They Gone Yet?,’ will reunite the stars nearly two decades after the family comedy franchise…
Top 10 FIFA World Cup Records of All-Time
With the 2026 World Cup now underway and records already falling, there's no better time to look back at the…
Indiana professor loses job after showing slide linking MAGA to covert white supremacy
The firing has become a flashpoint in debates over Indiana’s “intellectual diversity” law and classroom speech. Jessica Adams, an Indiana…
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani calls out anti-Black narratives in Espaillat vs. Chevalier race
NYC mayor Mamadani condemned efforts to use “Haitian” as a slur against Rep. Espaillat’s challenger, Darializa Avila Chevalier.Ahead of the…
Once Again, A Missouri Judge Strikes Down State’s Abortion Restrictions
At a certain point, you’d think the Missouri state legislature would take the hint, but nope, the state attorney general…
Comment | Lismore Castle exhibition makes a creative case for more seating in galleries
Salon at Lismore Castle Arts features an eccentric arrangement of chairs © Jed Niezgoda“I’m trying to make a case for…
Kohen Wiley’s family demands independent autopsy and release of police video
Ben Crump says new evidence could help determine whether the officer’s account of the fatal shooting holds up.Eight days after…
B2K To Face Off In Verzuz Against Pretty Ricky: Who Will Win?
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Millennials are in for a treat when B2K faces off against Pretty…
‘Tasteless’: Cam Newton blasts UFC fighter over Michelle Obama remark at White House event
The former NFL player is one of the more vocal former athletes to back the former First Lady in the…
Clive Davis, legendary record executive and hitmaker, dies at 94
Over a career spanning more than six decades, Davis helped guide the careers of artists including Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin,…
Music Industry Titan Clive Davis Passes Away at 94
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Clive Davis, the music industry executive who founded Arista Records and launched…
‘We will not rest’: NAACP, The Black Journey, and more, react after court backs removal of Phila. slavery exhibit
The Black Journey and others say they are not backing down after a federal appeals court ruled a slavery exhibit…
KIERRA SHEARD SHINES BRIGHT WITH NEW BUZZ SINGLE “SHINE”
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.7X Stellar Award winning and GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, author, entrepreneur, and…
Latto and her sister Brooke surprised their dad with a brand-new truck for Father’s Day
Photos showed an emotional father standing beside a customized truck as Latto and her sister celebrated him on Father’s Day.Latto…
The LOX Drop New film on Their Ride or Die Journey
The iconic rap trio The LOX take fans on an intimate journey chronicling their unwavering bond as lifelong friends and…
Jay-Z grew his locs because Blue Ivy needed to see herself
Jay-Z traded in his low-cut for locs to show his daughter that her hair was beautiful, turning a parenting moment…
‘Hope you get help’: Mystikal’s son speaks on his father’s 20-year prison sentence as trial details come to light
The rapper will be in his mid-60s once he is eligible for parole, and must maintain his status as a…
Who’s On Team USA? Full 2026 USA World Cup Roster
Get to know the full Team USA 2026 World Cup roster. See the players representing the U.S. on the world…
‘Everything indicates’ murder of Russian dissident artist in Poland was a political killing
The Russian dissident artist Robert Kuzovkov (who went by the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky) holds one of his satirical paintings outside…
‘I’ll never be the same’: Charlotte mother of nine Ronjera Abrahams mourns loss of her husband Carlos one day before Father’s Day
The Abrahams family had documented their journey with their new quadruplets and expanded family on Instagram.In 2024, Ronjera and Carlos…
SZA’s music has been used to train AI without her consent. What can she actually do about it?
What can Black artists and content creators do to protect their work from being stolen by AI training data sets…
Former NBA player Jason Collins to posthumously receive Arthur Ashe Courage Award at 2026 ESPYS
The former Stanford star, who spent more than a decade in the NBA, died from a brain tumor in May…
Judge overturns 1975 conviction of Alabama man who spent 42 years in prison
Ervin Harris successfully challenged his 1975 conviction after a court found advances in eyewitness memory research could have changed the…
Juneteenth And Pride Were Never Separate Stories [Op-Ed]
One freedom marker reminds us that liberation can be delayed, and the other reminds us that visibility is not the…
Meet the billionaire running against Keisha Lance Bottoms in race for Georgia governor
Here’s what Black voters in Georgia should know about Keisha Lance Bottoms’s billionaire opponent, Rick Jackson.The race for Georgia governor…
Wiz Khalifa shares candid father-son conversation about handling disagreements
During a livestream, the rapper encouraged 13-year-old Sebastian “Bash” Thomaz to avoid unnecessary fights while reminding him to protect himself…
Juneteenth Marks A Freedom That Arrived Late And Remains Incomplete
From Reconstruction to affirmative action, gains for Black Americans have a history of triggering efforts to repeal them. Juneteenth asks…
A decade on: Brexit’s impact on the UK art market
On 23 June 2016 the UK voted to leave the EU Photo: lazyllamaThe UK’s vote to leave the European Union…
Fine AF Fridays Vol 31! Nique Ignites The ‘Gram With Sun-Soaked Seduction In New Poolside Pics
Nique made our jaws drop with her sexy cut-out swimsuit. Her body filled out the one piece perfectly.Another Friday means…
Sasha and Malia Obama gave us the blueprint for being unapologetically yourself while the world watches
Growing up under the world’s gaze, Malia and Sasha Obama have shown Black girls what freedom can look like.In 2009,…
Freedom Day & Diaspora Discussions: ‘The Black Watch’ Explores The Black Experience Through ‘Miss Juneteenth’ & ‘Small Axe’
Celebrate Freedom Day by immersing yourself in the powerful narratives of 'Miss Juneteenth' and 'Small Axe', which shed light on…
Sound Waves: Beyond The Biopic, Revisiting Michael Jackson's Indelible Influence On Black Music & Performance
Michael Jackson's once in a lifetime talent has crowned him the King of music both in life and death. Here's…
‘This is not a drill’: Serena Williams is returning to Wimbledon singles
The 23-time Grand Slam champion accepted a wild-card invitation into the ladies’ singles draw, meaning she’ll compete at Wimbledon in…
Barack and Michelle Obama gave Chicago students the sweetest first look inside their new library
The former president and first lady surprised South Side students at the Obama Presidential Center’s public library, marking a Juneteenth…
Despite The Fanfare Surrounding Their NBA Title, History Won’t Be Kind To Knicks Players Who Visit Trump
James Dolan sold his roster out by accepting the president’s invite. Now it’s up to the players to decide whether…
90s Black Celebrity Couples We're Still Rooting For
These marriages represent Black love at its finest—a look back at the ’90s Black celebrity couples we’re still rooting for…
A Very Chic Juneteenth! Olandria Carthen Covers Rolling Stone Africa, Talks Public Interest In Her Relationship, ‘Creeps Me Out’
Olandria is continuing her winning season as her cover of Rolling Stone Africa debuted on Juneteenth but she's not feeling…
#BMM: From Reasonable Doubt To Roc Royalty: Atlanta Tastemakers Raise A D’USSE Toast To 30 Years Of JAŸ-Z’s Landmark Debut
More than two decades after Reasonable Doubt introduced the world to Shawn “JAŸ-Z” Carter, Atlanta’s elite gathered atop Jagger Suite…
London’s Jewish Museum receives £1m funding boost and opens new temporary home
Lisa Nandy at the opening of Two Rooms, the Jewish Museum London’s new temporary spacePhoto: ONDA creative studio The Jewish…
Two NYC Art Fairs in 27 hours during NY Art Week
My New York Art Week was condensed into 27 hours focused on capturing the latest happenings in the Black contemporary…
Is Keke Palmer Shooting Her Shot At Michael B. Jordan? We Don’t Blame Her
Keke Palmer asked the culture’s favorite matchmakers – Ciara and Russell Wilson – to help find her next great love.…
Fairest Of Them All! A Gallery Of Mirror Mesmerizers, Spellbinding Stunners & Dreamy Dazzlers Who Served Main Princess Energy At Disney Parks, Vol. 2
Don't sleep on these beauties!Don’t sleep on these beauties!We’re back with another Black girl magical showcase of mirror mesmerizers, spellbinding…
What is Día de los Negros? The Juneteenth celebration that Black Seminole descendants have kept alive in Mexico for over 100 years
As millions of people across the United States mark Juneteenth on June 19, a small community in northern Mexico holds…
Across Art Basel, the art world celebrates David Hockney
Annely Juda is showing Hockney’s Delphiniums on My Garden Table, July 2025 (2025), featuring a birthday bouquet the artist received…
Focus, Friends! Comedy Legend Garrett Morris Responds To THAT Viral Man Meat Photo Shared By Taraji P. Henson, Urges People To Vote
SNL and Jamie Foxx Show aum Garrett Morris is taking his viral anaconda allegations in stride as the internet reacts…
Group show explores where technology meets spirituality and folklore
Scare tactics: the Japanese artist Etsuko Ichihara’s practice involves modern interpretations of customs and beliefs from her homeland; Namahage in…
Trump Delivers Profane Obama Tirade, Critics See The Jealousy
President Donald Trump again attacked former President Barack Obama in a profanity-laced rant, causing many to note the jealousy in…
Big names pay off for Basel Exclusive
Hayal Pozanti’s Envoys From Deep Time (2026) sold at Jessica Silverman David OwensWith this year’s new initiative Basel Exclusive, more…
New documentary goes behind the scenes of Rashaad Newsome’s biggest project
Assembly dancers at Park Avenue Armory, performing a piece choreographed by Maleek Washington Photo: Stephanie Berger“How do you counter anti-hegemonic…
A Virginia mom wants answers after her 9-year-old dies at swim camp
King Overton was excited to learn how to swim on his first day at summer camp. His death is now…
Report: Memphis Producer, Tay Keith Allegedly Passed Away
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.According to Metro Nashville Police, Keith was allegedly found dead in his…
Lil Nas X Opens Up About His Current Mental Health In New Social Media Video
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.After a brief hiatus, Lil Nas X has broken his silence about…