Actor Mike Colter Expands ‘Niles + Chaz,’ His Children’s Haircare Line
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10 Fun Facts About French Fries You Probably Didn't Know for National French Fry Day
Whether you love them curly, waffle, crinkle-cut, shoestring, or loaded with toppings, here are 10 fun facts that might make…
The Nevada Museum of Art puts sustainability at its core
Ernesto Neto’s immersive, cocoon-like installation Children of the Earth (2019), at the Nevada Museum of Art, pays homage to the…
Black Smithsonian chief disputes Trump White House’s claim of ‘extreme political activism’
Lonnie Bunch, the Secretary of the Smithsonian, wrote in an email, “Our work is driven by scholarship, accuracy, and an…
Celebrity Chef G. Garvin’s LowCountry Steak Closes Midtown Atlanta Location
July 8, 2026Chef G. Garvin will continue to expand his culinary footprint with new ventures across metro AtlantaCelebrity chef G.…
Alexi Lalas, Thierry Henry Clash Over FIFA's Balogun Decision After USMNT Exit
The FOX Sports analysts sparred over FIFA's controversial decision to reinstate Folarin Balogun ahead of the United States' Round-of-16 loss…
Why ‘The Cheetah Girls’ meant so much to Black girls and why the reboot debate feels so personal
The conversation around “Cheetah Girls Next Gen” isn’t just about casting. It’s about protecting the legacy of a franchise that…
Bowie State Nursing Program Earn 100% NCLEX Pass Rate For The 1st Time
July 9, 2026The Maryland historically Black university said all 14 graduates passed the licensing exam on their first attempt.Bowie State…
Bayou Blessings: Beauty Boss Cliff Vmir Brings FEMME Fierceness, Cardi B, Teyana Taylor & Other Celebrity Cameos To New Orleans
New Orleans’ temperature wasn’t the only thing sizzling as a beauty boss brought bayou blessings to the Ernest N. Morial…
Black unemployment remains high as Trump downplays jobs gap
Black unemployment remained unchanged at 6.6% in June, with experts warning the racial disparity continues to be overlooked.President Donald Trump…
Serena Williams Targets Hard-Court Swing To Fuel Tennis And Business Empire
July 9, 2026Serena Williams plans to return for the upcoming U.S. hard-court season Serena Williams plans to return for the…
From Sterling to Quinta and Zendaya, meet the Black nominees leading this year’s Emmy conversation
The Primetime Emmy Awards air on Sept. 14 and feature a who’s who of rising Black stars, fan favorites and…
Republican Lawmakers Dead DEI In North Carolina Schools And Colleges
July 9, 2026The measures became law immediately following the successful override votesNorth Carolina has become the latest state to roll…
#ThisIsSad — Big Tigger’s Estranged Wife Alicia Brown Arrested On Kidnapping-Related Warrant As Celebs Take Sides
Brown reportedly faces a felony interference with child custody charge in Georgia. Tigger was previously arrested for allegedly assaulting Brown,…
For The True Fashion Girlies, ESSENCE Luxe Was The Festival’s Best-Kept Secret
ESSENCE Luxe brought luxury fashion to New Orleans in a way we don’t often get to experience outside of Fashion…
Amid backlash for attending Taylor Swift’s wedding, Simone Biles reminds fans that some things aren’t meant for social media
The 11-time Olympic gold medalist has been candid with fans about her various journeys on social media. But one Instagram…
Nolan Wells: Judge Posts Message To Dispel Rumors About Her Son’s Involvement
Ashlee Cole, a Chancery Judge for District 16-2 in Mississippi, wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday that her son,…
After 11-year-old Angelique Cunningham’s Lake Erie death, new court documents reveal key allegations
Prosecutors say the child entered the water less than 15 minutes after the boat left the marina.Newly filed court documents…
Savannah James defends LeBron amid Lakers exit criticism: ‘People have made careers out of talking about him’
The longtime partner of the NBA superstar pushed back against the scrutiny surrounding his Lakers departure on her podcast.Savannah James…
Who is Maduka Okoye? Meet the goalkeeper the internet can’t stop talking about
He’s not playing in the World Cup, but goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is still winning the internet, one viral clip (and…
Paraguay senate passes motion condemning senator for racist comments about Kylian Mbappé
A majority vote in the Paraguayan Senate passed a motion that “rejects” Celeste Amarilla’s “racist and discriminatory” remarks about the…
Tara Setmayer says a burst pipe in her family’s 100-year-old home has turned into a fight to save it. She’s far from alone
Tara Setmayer is opening up about the fight to save her home as insurance companies continue to deny and drop…
Ben Crump Calls For ‘Urgency And Transparency’ In Nolan Wells Case – But Do Investigators Have Either?
The family of Nolan Wells, a teenager, has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump to call for a transparent investigation…
How novelists continue to be inspired by artists
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Family of 8-year-old killed by falling tree branch at California camp wins $19 million settlement
The wrongful death lawsuit alleged camp officials failed to address visible signs of decay before the branch fell, killing Lamar…
Cardi B sparks dating rumors with Nigerian soccer star Maduka Okoye
A brief interaction at Paris Fashion Week fueled romance rumors, but the pair have not confirmed a relationship.Cardi B may…
Family of Nolan Wells to hold press conference with Ben Crump and Al Sharpton
The Wells family says they have “serious, unanswered questions about the circumstances that left Nolan alone on the island and…
Diddy Seen Taking Daily Walk At FCI Fort Dix In New Footage
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.There’s a new Sean “Diddy” Combs sighting as he continues serving time…
Former Jackson Mississippi mayor faces years in prison after pleading guilty to bribery scheme
Chokwe Antar Lumumba, who previously called the charges against him a form of “political prosecution,” lost his bid to win…
Lot Patrol: Carl Anthony Payne II, Tamera Kissen & Skeet Carter Tease BET's Dastardly Dysfunctional Comedy Crew
Carl Anthony Payne II, Tamera Kissen, and Skeet Carter star in BET's new dysfunctional comedy series Lot Patrol, teasing a…
David Banner Says Excellence Has Everything To Do With You
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15 Creators We're Most Excited to See at Kai Cenat's Streamer University 2026
With creators taking on roles as students, professors, and campus staff, fans can expect plenty of viral moments throughout the…
‘Chicano art is American art’: Cheech Marin on celebrating Latino art and the connections between art and activism
Cheech Marin outside the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum Photo: Carlos Puma,…
‘Dispel rumors with facts’: Mississippi judge speaks out after rumors swirl in Nolan Wells case
Ashlee Cole says her son was with Wells the day he disappeared and shared a timeline she says is intended…
J. Cole Announces 144 Page ‘Fall-Off’ Magazine Dedicated to Hip-Hop
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985J. Cole is starting the countdown to his tour in a unique…
Federal Agents Were Sent To The Home Of A Man Who Criticized ICE
The federal government is now facing a federal lawsuit filed by upstate New York resident David Streever, who claims ICE…
New Portsmouth museum celebrating Black women gets $1M boost from Virginia
Virginia lawmakers have invested $1 million in the Museum of Black Women Innovators in Portsmouth, set to honor 250 Black…
J. Cole Announces 144 Page 'Fall-Off' Magazine Dedicated to Hip-Hop
J. Cole is starting the countdown to his tour in a unique way with a full print magazine dedicated to…
How Mara Brock Akil and Oprah found healing after childhood sexual abuse
“I think we’re responsible for our own healing,” Akil said. “I have used the power of the pen to not…
NAACP Launches $20M Midterm Campaign To Mobilize Black Voters Following Voting Rights Ruling
July 8, 2026This marks the largest amount that the civil rights group has ever invested in a midterm cycleThe NAACP…
The Nolan Wells case is reigniting conversations about other Black youth whose deaths raised questions
From unresolved cases to criminal prosecutions, here’s why so many names are resurfacing online.As new details continue to emerge in…
Charles Barkley Skipped Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Wedding Because He Thought It’d Be A “Crap Show”
As only he can, Charles Barkley kept it real when asked why he didn't attend the MSG ceremony.It’s been a…
The Essence Of Fineness! A Gallery Of Fly Girlies, Vibrant Hautties & Beauty Bombshells Who Elevated The Vibes At ESSENCE Fest 2026
Swoon-worthy stunners who showed up and showed out at this year's ESSENCE Fest in NOLAThe essence of fineness!The stunners sheauxed…
MC Sparky D, pioneering female battle rapper of the Roxanne Wars, dies at 61
The Brooklyn-born rapper helped shape one of hip-hop’s earliest rivalries before later dedicating her life to ministry.MC Sparky D, one…
Descendant Of Enslaved African Cudjo Lewis Receives Citizenship From Benin
July 8, 2026More than 165 years after the last known slave ship arrived in the U.S., the great-great-granddaughter of Clotilda…
Nolan Xavier Wells’ family retains Ben Crump as search for answers continues
The legal team plans an independent review while seeking the release of records, witness accounts, and autopsy findings in the…
15 Classic Black-Led Disney Channel Original Movies
The announcement of a 4th film in 'The Cheetah Girls' franchise reminded us of all the great Disney Channel Original…
New Museum names Massimiliano Gioni as new director
Massimiliano Gioni Photo: Brigitte Lacombe, courtesy the New MuseumThe New Museum has announced that its longtime artistic director, Massimiliano Gioni,…
Jermaine Dupri sues Sony Music for $18 million in unpaid royalties
The So So Def founder claims the music giant underpaid artists including Mariah Carey, Usher, Xscape, Bow Wow and Da…
Historic Run Ends: USMNT Falls to Belgium After Reaching Deepest World Cup Stage in Decades
Despite reaching the knockout stage for the first time in 24 years, the loss raises familiar questions about what the…
When two become one: the complex dance of museum mergers
New York’s Neue Galerie, housed in the historic William Starr Miller House mansion on the Upper East Side, is due…
Questions mount after Ill. man, Jerard Jackson, found dead near Electric Forest festival in Michigan
Authorities continue investigating the death of the 28-year-old as his family disputes investigators’ preliminary findings.The Electric Forest festival remains the…
An expert’s guide to Gustave Courbet: five must-read books on the French painter
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Investigation continues after two Black Georgia teens found dead in Webster County
Officials have not released a cause of death or announced any arrests as the GBI investigates the deaths of Zekevian…
Jermaine Dupri Files $18M Lawsuit Against Sony Music For Unpaid Royalties From Mariah Carey, Usher Hits
July 8, 2026In addition to the alleged unpaid royalties, Dupri is seeking interest, attorneys’ fees, and other damages.Jermaine Dupri is…
22 Black-owned brands to shop this summer
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George E. Johnson, Founder Of Johnson Products Company, Dies At 99
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.George E. Johnson, the founder of the pioneering Johnson Products company focused…
Marshawn Kneeland CTE diagnosis revealed after former Cowboys player’s death
Family says Marshawn Kneeland’s CTE diagnosis provides important context while advocating for greater awareness of brain trauma in contact sportsThe…
Black Man Shot And Killed By National Guard Members In Memphis
Tyrin Johnson, 20, was shot by the pair of Guard members while they were in pursuit of him, following a…
Our books editor dips into some recent art-historical fiction
Fascism is on the rise in Europe, with Mosley’s Black Shirt bullies in England. A mysterious Italian artist befriends a…