Larry June And Jhené Aiko Seemingly Confirm Dating Rumors In “California Dreamin’” Video
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Larry June and Jhené Aiko appear to be fueling dating rumors with…
Judge refuses attempt to block a Mississippi county’s majority Black juidicial districts, for now
The legal challenge brought by a former Republican gubernatorial candidate was filed following the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v.…
Family Members of Sailors & Marines Sound Alarm About Deteriorating Conditions Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The US Lincoln and its crew are currently in their ninth month…
Man accused of plotting racist killing in New Orleans released after grand jury declines to indict
Christopher Gillum now faces no charges after authorities said jurisdictional issues complicated the Louisiana case.The man who authorities said intended…
Rick Ross Slides Into Major Miami Gardens Real Estate Development
August 14, 2026The Grammy-nominated rapper and entrepreneur has joined EnSima Technologies and EnSima Holdings as a partner.Rick Ross is bringing…
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s mother says estate dispute with daughter-in-law has been settled
Pamela Warner says the agreement will direct the majority of the late actor’s estate to his 9-year-old granddaughter, pending court…
Pa. woman fired from Burger King for saying ‘Free Palestine’ is honored with mural in Gaza
Artists depicted Arianna Hamilton in her Burger King uniform after her firing sparked widespread attention and support.A Pennsylvania woman who…
Record-Breaking 31K People Hit Up ‘Invest Fest’ 2026 After Controversy With The City Of Atlanta
August 13, 2026Serena Williams and Mayor Andre Dickens Lead Cultural Wealth SummitInvest Fest 2026 wrapped up its sixth annual conference…
Diddy Moved Out Solitary Confinement Following Prison Fight
It has been reported that Diddy has been released from solitary confinement following an altercation with another inmate. It has…
Icom defends the Smithsonian amid Trump's attacks
The Smithsonian Castle, home to the Smithsonian Institution's administrative headquarters, in Washington, DC Photo: Library of Congress, via Wikimedia CommonsThe…
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer placed in medically induced coma as family establishes GoFundMe for support
According to a Facebook page set up to provide updates, John Paris’ family says the longtime drummer was sedated to…
HBCUs make up just 3% of U.S. colleges but produce 28% of Black STEM graduates
A new UNCF report highlights HBCUs’ outsized STEM impact despite decades of underfunding.Historically Black colleges and universities continue to produce…
Colman Domingo to receive Vantage Award at 2026 Academy Museum Gala
The two-time Oscar nominee will be honored alongside Charlize Theron and filmmaker John Carpenter at the museum’s sixth annual fundraising…
Elvira Dyangani Ose appointed artistic director of Cape Town's Zeitz MoCAA
Elvira Dyangani Ose Photo: Ramiie G, courtesy of Zeitz MoCAAElvira Dyangani Ose, the former director of the Museu d'Art Contemporani…
Jasmine Crockett commends AOC for being ‘open and vulnerable’ about egg freezing journey
The Texas representative said she’s happy that her colleague is “letting y’all all in her business” by documenting her fertility…
Everything You Need To Know About The 2026 Global Citizen Festival Lineup
The 2026 Global Citizen Festival is returning to Central Park this September, bringing together some of the biggest names across…
Families raise alarm over USS Abraham Lincoln sailors’ mental health during extended deployment
Multiple sailors have reportedly tried or prepared to go overboard as families warn that exhaustion, uncertainty and months at sea…
Nolan Wells’ Family Speaks To The National Association Of Black Journalists In Atlanta
August 13, 2026The family is demanding a full federal investigation.The family of 18-year-old Nolan Wells is calling for a federal…
Your Students Can’t Read. Crying On TikTok Won’t Solve America’s Literacy Crisis [Op-Ed]
Let’s not pretend that America’s literacy crisis began with this generation of teenagers when it has been documented for more…
WNBA responds to scrutiny over transgender athletes and women’s basketball
Officials say the league’s policies remain focused on inclusion while addressing concerns from players and teams.The WNBA is pushing back…
Jayden Daniels Takes Legal Action Against LSU After His No.5 Is Given Away
Jayden Daniels believes his No. 5 should belong to LSU history. Now, the Heisman winner is using his NIL rights…
Wendell Smallwood Jr. granted early prison release to be with 8-year-old daughter battling cancer
A judge withdrew his guilty plea after learning about the 8-year-old’s health condition.Wendell Smallwood Jr. may be home within days,…
Who Is Jaden Newman? From Basketball Prodigy To Social Influencer
Before the viral interviews and internet controversy, Jaden Newman was one of basketball's most famous child prodigies.If the name Jaden…
Ms. Lauryn Hill and Erykah Badu share first-ever joint portrait celebrating Black creativity
The two music icons come together for a rare shoot highlighting their influence on culture, fashion and art.Ms. Lauryn Hill…
Mother-Daughter Duo Put A Southern Spin On Afternoon Tea In Atlanta
August 13, 2026Social media has been crucial to tea house’s visibility.When Brittany Campos returned from afternoon tea at The Berkeley…
Massachusetts father dies after rescuing sons caught in Martha’s Vineyard riptide
Kevin Foster was remembered as a devoted father, husband and community advocate after the July 31 rescue.Kevin Foster, a Massachusetts…
USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors Try Jumping Overboard Amid Endless Deployment, Sparking Outcry
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The carrier’s record-setting deployment has left sailors and families worried about exhaustion,…
Why did Van Gogh sign his paintings simply as ‘Vincent’?
Detail of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers (August 1888), with his signature inscribed on the potNational Gallery, LondonAdventures with Van Gogh is…
10 Hip-Hop Books To Celebrate National Hip-Hop Month
August 11, 2026We’re still shouting happy birthday to Hip-Hop!BLACK ENTERPRISE is shouting happy birthday to Hip-Hop! Having turned 53 on…
Flock Safety Claims It Will Safeguard Citizens From Snooping
Flock Safety's networks of surveillance cameras have made some uneasy but the company claims it has guardrails in place.Flock Safety,…
Fra Angelico’s earliest surviving altarpiece returns to Fiesole after restoration reveals hidden throne
The Fiesole Altarpiece after restoration Courtesy Friends of FlorenceFra Angelico’s earliest surviving altarpiece, created for the convent he had joined…
Grambling State Marching Band Stars In Urban Outfitters Campaign
August 14, 2026The retailer released its “All Together Now” campaign featuring 76 students from more than 10 universities.Six members of…
Ray J celebrates 10th anniversary with Princess Love, says ‘I don’t wanna get a divorce’
The singer shared an emotional social media tribute to Princess Love a decade after their wedding, reflecting on their turbulent…
How Black Women Can Navigate Career Pivots In A Tough Job Market
August 11, 2026Career pivots have become a defining feature of modern work.By Antonia DeanThe job market is sending mixed signals.…
San Diego Museum of Art lays off 11 employees
The San Diego Museum of Art Photo: Bernard Gagnon, via Wikimedia CommonsOn 5 August, the San Diego Museum of Art…
TikTok star Damon Darling urges fans not to boycott Walmart after lifetime ban: ‘I love Walmart still’
Days after receiving a lifetime ban from Walmart, viral content creator Damon Darling is urging supporters not to retaliate against…
Lionel Richie reminds Chris Brown and Usher who did the blockbuster R&B tour first
Richie reached back to The Commodores and Earth, Wind & Fire, then joked about one key difference between the eras.Every…
RIH-Freshing! Rihanna Radiates On ELLE’s September Cover As A Dior Darling, Dutifully Described As A ‘Full Sensory Experience’
Rihanna does not have to drop an album to remind the world who she is. Check out Rihanna on the…
‘An important moment for me’: artist Oliver Beer’s cave-themed project wins over a reluctant Rufus Wainwright
From left: the Barbican curator Lotte Johnson with Oliver Beer and Rufus Wainwright Photo: Jon LoweFans of the Canadian American…
Davido calls on President Trump to pay attention to Nigeria’s Osun State election
The Nigerian superstar is urging the U.S. president and international community to help ensure voters can cast their ballots without…
Fantasy Football Memes That Will Have Your League Chat Crying Laughing
Fantasy football season is almost here, which means questionable drafts, disrespectful trades and enough memes to keep the league chat…
Bottoms up: vast Roman shipwreck filled with ancient wine amphoras discovered near Sicily
The site contains hundreds of amphoras, the pointy-bottomed vessels used to store and transport wine in antiquity. Image courtesy of…
Rep. Lauren Boebert’s Son Charged With 3 Counts Of Sexual Exploitation Of A Child
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Tyler Boebert was taken into custody and charged with three counts of…
‘All That’ star Christy Knowings dies at 46 after reported asthma attack
The actress and comedian, who appeared on more than 30 episodes of Nickelodeon’s hit sketch comedy series, is being remembered…
Master P says he gets backlash over Jay-Z’s Target deal but ‘you can’t please everybody’
The No Limit founder says artists cannot please everyone but understands why Black consumers remain frustrated with Target.Master P is…
‘Love Island USA’s’ Trinity Tatum shuts down rumor she was escorted out of reunion taping
The Season 8 winner is shutting down online speculation after social media users claimed she was removed from the set…
Sorry, Serial Shaders! Shamea Morton Doubles Down On Keeping Her #RHOA Peach Amid Adversity, Alleges A Housewife Tried To Physically Fight Her
During a recent interview with the 'Big Tigger Morning Show,' Shamea Morton hinted that she nearly came to blows with…
Remains of colonial hospital and church discovered in Lima’s historic centre
Archaeologists cleaning the newly discovered Valencian tiles that covered the floor of Lima’s Hospital and Church of the Holy Spirit…
The Trump Adminstration unveils plans to dramatically overhaul Head Start
For over 60 years, the Head Start program has been serving low-income families with far more than quality education. Presently,…
7-year-old Virginia boy receives lifesaving award after helping mother during medical emergency
Zayden Herndon called 911 and cared for his infant sister while waiting for first responders.A 7-year-old Virginia boy is being…
Former Miss North Carolina USA says she is ‘not sorry’ for using racial slur
Brittany Boltinhouse is defending her comments after losing her title over conduct that officials said violated pageant standards.Brittany Boltinhouse, the…
Maryland professor detained by ICE in Texas after winning ‘Teacher of the Year’ award
Berhanu Kibret was detained at an airport in Texas while traveling to the state for a conference where he received…
Hustle & Flow: 15 Hip-Hop Songs That Spark Hustling Spirit
August 11, 2026The desire for financial wealth is something many people can relate to.Hip-hop is now 53-years-old. Since the beginning…
Dresden’s star Correggio altarpiece, newly restored, will anchor major exhibition
Conservation of Correggio's Madonna of Saint Sebastian © Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden. Foto: Klemens RennerCorreggio’s Madonna of St…
Jayden Daniels pushes back after LSU gives his No. 5 jersey to another player
The Heisman Trophy winner’s representative says the number represents a significant part of his LSU legacy.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels…
Surrogate McKenna West gives birth as questions over the baby’s care remain unsettled
McKenna West, the surrogate who declined to terminate her pregnancy, has given birth in the Dallas area as a multistate…
Russell Westbrook announces retirement from NBA in emotional video narrated by Michael B. Jordan
The surefire Hall of Famer is leaving the game on his terms after a stellar career in Oklahoma City, Houston,…
Oprah Winfrey defends her past support of Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz, says paths have ‘not one thing to do with me’
The media mogul addressed criticism over elevating two figures whose political views have drawn scrutiny.Oprah Winfrey is drawing a clear…
A destination wedding prompts questions in Tyler Perry’s ‘Why Did I Get Married Again?’ trailer
The trailer for “Why Did I Get Married Again,” which will be released on Netflix, dropped on Thursday (Aug. 13).…
Earthquake damages Colombia’s tallest church
José Manuel Restrepo Abondano, the vice president of Colombia, surveys the damage to the Manizales Cathedral Courtesy the office of…