Meet the Black woman behind NYC Mayor Mamdani’s $900M ‘Fast Buses’ plan to transform city
Given that Black women make up less 2% of the engineering workforce, Diniece Mendes’s role in building out the nation’s…
FaithActs brings Connecticut governor candidates together to hear directly from Bridgeport voters
FaithActs leaders discuss the organization’s mission after Connecticut gubernatorial candidates answer community questions.FaithActs, Connecticut’s only Black-led education advocacy organization, held…
Darline Graham Nordone Is The ‘DEI Hire’ Republicans Warned You About
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.South Carolina officials decided that the best-qualified person to temporarily fill Lindsey…
Man arrested after reportedly lunging at ‘Today’ host Craig Melvin while shouting racial slurs
A man has been arrested after breaking into “Today” show set, looking for Al Rocker and shouting the N-word at…
Wiped Down: Boosie Files Lawsuit Against Republicans Who Promised Trump Pardon For $600,000
Boosie Badazz thought he was cutting a check for freedom. Instead, he’s cuttin’ up in court filings.The Baton Rouge rapper…
China Anne McClain to make Broadway debut in ‘The Great Gatsby’ musical
The former Disney actress will play the role of Daisy Buchanan in the musical adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald…
‘This loss, this grief, this pain, it’s insurmountable’ Nolan Wells’ mother Christine on the loss of her son
Days after losing her son in a mysterious incident in Mississippi, Nolan Wells’ mother Christine, opens up about the grieving…
Recovered audio captures friends calling for boat help before Nolan Wells vanished
Newly obtained audio sheds light on the moments before Nolan Wells’ friends left Horn Island, capturing the group calling for…
Teens Charged In Death Plot That Left 5 Family Members Dead
Tragedy hits Illinois as five members of an East St. Louis family were murdered at the hands of two teenagers,…
Zendaya and Law Roach turned ‘The Odyssey’ press tour into a masterclass in fashion storytelling
From Schiaparelli couture to archival Givenchy and ancient-inspired accessories, every look reinforced Zendaya’s modern take on Athena.Oftentimes we hear about…
ON THIS DAY: July 15 Marks The Birth Of Banking Pioneer
July 15, 2026Walker was a visionary entrepreneur Maggie Lena Walker was born July 15, 1964. Walker was a visionary entrepreneur,…
Hal Williams, who helped define two generations of Black sitcoms, dies at 91
Following his death, the actor is being celebrated for a career that spanned nearly six decades and included memorable roles…
5 Things Black Homeowners Need To Know About The New Private Equity Housing Ban
Here are five things Black homeowners need to know about the new private equity housing ban Sen. Raphael Warnock championed…
Detroit Institute of Arts director finds missing Velázquez painting
Diego Velázquez’s The Count-Duke of Olivares in Armor (1626) Courtesy ARS Magazine/Private CollectionPaintings by Diego Velázquez are a rarity. Numbering…
Knicks cap championship season with a clean sweep at the 2026 ESPYs
After a historic championship win, the New York Knicks swept at the 2026 ESPYS, winning in every category they were…
Rep. Kamlager-Dove addresses why some Black Americans are ‘quietly outraged’ at White House actions during BET appearance
Speaking with Jason Lee, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove said political exhaustion should not be mistaken for disengagement.Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove made a…
Halo Lands $7M To Launch Speedy Braiding Device For Stylists
July 16, 2026The capital will support manufacturing, engineering expansion, and the commercial launch of HaloBraid.Hair technology startup Halo has secured…
Black-owned ATL brunch spot sparks debate after owner was pictured with conservative politician
Some online are calling for a boycott of Toast on Lennox after the establishment’s owner posed for a photo with…
Kamala Harris’ Lindsey Graham Tribute Gets Slandered
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham by former Vice President…
US congress introduces bill to protect public art in federal buildings targeted by Trump administration
Ben Shahn’s The Meaning of Social Security (1940-42) is painted on a wall inside the Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building,…
Why some Southern Black Democrats say redistricting is a ‘familiar betrayal’
As Democrats weigh sacrificing minority-majority districts to counter Republican gerrymandering elsewhere, Black lawmakers and voters across the South say the…
Ava DuVernay returns to Netflix with ‘14th’ documentary on citizenship
The Ava DuVernay “14th” documentary examines the amendment that established citizenship and equal protection after the Civil War.Ava DuVernay is…
Sheinelle Jones reflects on how becoming a mother changed the way she talks about her body
The TODAY co-host said children often mirror their parents’ words and actions, making positive body image self-talk an important lesson…
Happy Birthday, Assata Shakur: We Still Carry It On In Your Name
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.On what would have been Assata Shakur’s 79th birthday, the Assata Shakur…
Jarron Collins delivers emotional Arthur Ashe Award speech for his late twin brother Jason at the 2026 ESPYs
Two months after the NBA’s first openly gay player died of glioblastoma at 47, his twin brother Jarron accepted the…
Remembering Valerie Brathwaite, the Caracas-based Trinidadian sculptor of singular abstractions
Valerie Brathwaite at her recent exhibition at the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (Malba), Argentina Photo: Eugenia Sucre,…
U.S. Postal Service Raises Forever Stamp Price To 82 Cents
July 15, 2026Americans will pay more to send letters by USPS.Americans will pay more to send letters after the U.S.…
Costco Benefits And Employee Retention Make It Possible For Hourly Workers To Become Millionaires
July 15, 2026An Arizona Costco cashier built more than $1 million in retirement savings A longtime Costco cashier is proving…
Nolan Wells’ family announces funeral service details as investigation of death continues
Nolan Wells’ mother announced funeral services for the 18-year-old student athlete, as the family continues seeking answers.The family of Nolan…
Join The Envoy Hotel’s Rooftop & City Views Of Tall Ships At The Harbor
The Envoy Hotel's rooftop and Para Maria patio offer views of the Tall Ships sailing through the harbor, alongside a…
Robert Rauschenberg foundation donates three sculptures to shared Tate and National Galleries of Scotland collection
Robert Rauschenberg, Rasputin's Revenge Early Winter Glut (1987)© Robert Rauschenberg Foundation; Photo: Ron AmstutzThree key works by Robert Rauschenberg will…
UNC $1M Endowment Goes To Howard University After School Requests Anti-DEI Compliance For Eligibility
July 15, 2026The scholarship honors Dr. Leroy W. Upperman, one of Wilmington, North Carolina’s first Black physicians Howard University is…
Rep. Jasmine Crockett calls out ‘racial components’ in Nolan Wells case
Rep. Jasmine Crockett says you would have to be ‘blind’ not to suspect race is a part of the ongoing…
Black leaders say this is why Todd Blanche is not qualified amid AG confirmation hearing
Critics say the acting attorney general has used the Justice Department to advance President Trump’s political agenda rather than uphold…
Rapsody And Simone I. Smith Team Up On A Jewelry Collection Celebrating Black Womanhood
July 14, 2026The longtime entrepreneur and wife of LL Cool J extends her track record of celebrity partnerships with a…
Folarin Balogun opens up on red card controversy after USMNT World Cup loss
The U.S. striker Folarin Balogun says the last-minute reversal of his suspension created distractions ahead of the team’s Round of…
Martin University’s Closure Leaves Former Students Fighting To Finish Degrees
July 16, 2026The Indianapolis university’s closure disrupted degree programs, eliminated jobs, and left many searching for financial and academic stability.More…
WCW, Vol. 31 — From Bisexual Baddies To Lesbian Ladies, 50 Queer Queens Worthy Of Our Women Crush
Source: Instagram / choycebrown Women Crush Wednesday is here, and we’re on a mission to highlight 50 of the hottest…
Nolan Wells’ case to be presented to grand jury as family meets with the Mississippi DA
After meeting with District Attorney, Nolan Wells’ family’s legal team says investigators will jointly examine cellphone evidenceThis morning, attorney Ben…
‘Married to Medicine: LA’ star Lia Jones files for restraining order, alleges ex-husband is ‘actively recruiting’ someone to murder her
“Married to Medicine” star Lia Jones claims her ex-husband Colin Dias tried to hire a neighbor to kill her, filing…
Houston rapper Judy World fatally stabbed in front of her 10-year-old daughter, family calls for murder charge
Krystal Jordan, known professionally as Judy World, died after a confrontation with her boyfriend’s sister. Her family says the suspect…
Supporters rally as KevOnStage draws online debate over resurfaced remarks about masturbation
KevOnStage is trending after a resurfaced podcast clip about masturbation sparked debate over his Christianity, with fans and famous friends…
ROC The Runway! 33 Gorgeous Girls, Girls, Girls Who Bodied The Baddie Blueprint At JAŸ-Z’s Epic 2026 Yankee Stadium Takeover
Source: diamondbria / Screenshot courtesy of Instagram @diamondbria. Gorgeous girls, girls, girls! After setting the Roots Picnic ablaze with his…
Black Women Put That Ish On For Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium Residency
Black women are the Blueprint and put that ish on for Jay-Z's three-day residency at Yankee Stadium.Black women are the…
On This Day: July 14 Introduced Us To Black Women In Stem And Pan-African Research
July 14, 2026Revisiting 250 Years of Blackness in AmericaJuly 14 is significant in that it celebrates an innovator and a…
Civil rights leaders announce new March on Washington to defend voting rights on anniversary of Dr. King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech
Rev. Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King say the Aug. 28 march is a response to…
Family of Zenobia Weatherspoon urges public to stop sharing graphic videos after body found
Graphic social media videos led the family to identify Zenobia Weatherspoon; now they are urging the public to let investigators…
Pastor Mike Jr. on His One Voyage Cruise Debut, “Suddenly,” and Supporting HBCUs
Pastor Mike Jr. opens up about his upcoming One Voyage Cruise performance, his latest song 'Suddenly', and his efforts to…
Chelsea Gray speaks out on racist abuse as Hilton fires employee behind message
Hilton Grand Vacations has fired an employee who sent a racist message to Aces guard Chelsea Gray after her on…
‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Kelli Potter could have bank accounts seized over $217K debt
“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kelli Potter could be at risk of having money seized from her bank accounts after…
Chelsea Gray Racist Online Attacker Sends Fans Into An Outrage
A racist message sent to four-time WNBA champion Chelsea Gray by an online troll lead to an outcry on social…
James Cohan Gallery becomes Norr Cohan as founders step back
Jane Cohan, James Cohan, and David Norr Photo: Jordan Tiberio, courtesy Norr Cohan GalleryAfter more than a quarter-century at the…
Diddy offloads one Star Island property for $55 million, keeps the mansion next door
The imprisoned mogul parted with one of his two adjacent Miami estates in an off-market deal.Even from a federal prison…
Jake Tapper Dragged For Lousy Interview With Donald Trump
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Jake Tapper's "interview" with Donald Trump on State of the Union is…
Gabby Thomas wins Budapest 200m as Team USA sweeps podium
Olympic champion Gabby Thomas won the women’s 200m in Budapest, building momentum ahead of the U.S. Track & Field Championships.Olympic…
Funeral details for Nolan Wells are revealed as his family awaits answers
Rev. Al Sharpton will officiate the service and filmmaker Tyler Perry will fund it as a Mississippi community prepares to…
‘This is what losers do’: Gov. Wes Moore calls out Trump ahead of expected primetime speech on election fraud
During an exclusive interview with theGrio, America’s lone Black governor says the facts and the law are not on President…
Building a Movement for Black Storytellers
A growing movement seeks to create more opportunities and visibility for Black writers, filmmakers, and other content creators to share…
Fan who allegedly called WNBA star Chelsea Gray the N-word over Caitlin Clark foul fired from job
The incident occurred less than two weeks after another WNBA player, Alyssa Thomas, received death threats after a foul on…
Judge Ashlee Cole, Mother Of ‘Friend’ Of Nolan Wells, Claims Family Is Getting Death Threats
Judge Ashlee Cole, whose son was one of the people Nolan Wells was with on July 4th, said on a…