Nearly 500,000 borrowers who say colleges defrauded them are getting student debt relief
A years-long legal fight spanning three presidential administrations is delivering loan discharges, refunds and credit repairs to borrowers who accused…
Johns Hopkins researcher released after ICE detained her while boarding domestic flight
Fatima Ameaka’s detention raised questions about expanded immigration enforcement at airports and protections for immigrants with pending asylum cases.A Johns…
"A Different World," The Same Impact… 39 Years Later
Decades later, A Different World continues to inspire new generations while leaving an enduring legacy on higher education and Black…
Paul Wall says the only racism he has experienced came from white people
The Houston rapper reflected on being rejected by some fellow white people while finding community in the Black culture that…
Darrell Spencer Turned ‘Crowned Skin’ Into an 8-Figure Grooming Empire
August 1, 2026The former Meta and Google strategist explains how scent, storytelling, and digital community helped Crowned Skin disrupt men’s…
These 20 HBCUs are delivering strong outcomes for graduates
The ranking highlights 20 public and private institutions for alumni earnings, affordability, and return on investment while reflecting a broader…
Comment | The Obama Presidential Center aims high, like a Gothic cathedral
Former president Barack Obama (left) examines Julie Mehretu's window installation Uprising of the Sun at the Obama Presidential Center Courtesy…
6 Things To Know About The Alleged Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Hazing Incident
An alleged hazing incident involving an alumni chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity has captured attention. Here are five…
Black Iowa students are arrested at nearly four times the rate of their peers, ACLU report finds
Researchers found Black students were referred to law enforcement twice as often and arrested 3.7 times as often as their…
Treasures from Ancient Egypt’s ‘Golden City’, and the stories of the people who made them, revealed in San Francisco show
A limestone depiction of Akhenaten and his family worshipping the god Aten will feature in the show Massimo ListriA touring…
Whew Lawd! The Hottest Thirst Traps Of The Week, Vol. 155
Feast your eyes on the hottest thirst traps of the week!You know why we’re here!Back at it again with this…
In Gregg Araki’s new film, an artist and her assistant test boundary between mentorship and exploitation
Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman in I Want Your Sex Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures“I’m a slave to this vagina.”…
Brittney Griner seeks divorce from wife Cherelle Griner, court records show
The WNBA star filed in Fulton County, Georgia, saying the marriage is “irretrievably broken.”WNBA star Brittney Griner has filed for…
The White Dress Project Brings Fibroid Awareness And Healing To Atlanta
July 30, 2026The event emphasized patient-centered conversations, wellness, and community support throughout Fibroid Awareness Month.Women living with uterine fibroids, healthcare…
‘Beauty In Black’ Is Back: Tyler Perry’s Hit Netflix Drama Returns For A Third Season Full Of Family Feuds, Betrayal & BIG Bellaire Battles
Netflix has officially announced that Tyler Perry's hit series Beauty in Black returns for Season 3The Bellaire family is nowhere…
How two Black women are helping shape communications at Nissan and its luxury brand
As INFINITI rolls out the 2027 QX65, Ashli C. Bobo and Lloryn Love-Carter discuss leadership, representation and connecting with Black…
Shaquille O'Neal Defends LeBron James Against 'Ring Chaser' Critics After 76ers Move
The Hall of Famer says he made a similar late-career decision with the Celtics, arguing LeBron is chasing greatness—not just…
‘I have moved on’: Mahershala Ali puts ‘Blade’ conversation to rest ahead of upcoming ‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother’ film
The actor had been attached to play the heroic vampire as Marvel Studios rode the high of “Avengers: Endgame” with…
Tyla removes Lagos stop from ‘A*POP World Tour’ itinerary amid backlash in Nigeria
Boycott calls spread across Nigerian social media before the Dec. 22 concert was removed from the singer’s official world tour…
Black women are shaping podcast culture—so why aren’t they among its highest earners?
No Black women made Forbes’ 2026 list of the highest-paid podcasters. Here are 12 Black women-led podcasts we hope to…
Hip-Hop Brand Collabs That Shaped Sneaker Culture Forever
With 50 Cent bringing back the G-Unit sneakers, we're looking back at the Hip-Hop sneaker collaborations that forever changed the…
These colleges are stepping up for students impacted by Howard University’s mass unenrollment
From New York to Maryland, colleges are opening their doors with expedited admissions and support for students who were unenrolled…
Black voters turning out in greater numbers despite voting restrictions in the South, study finds
Researchers say attempts to frustrate Black voting rights are fueling civic engagement instead of suppressing itA new study suggests efforts…
What's Inside Mayor Zohran Mamdani's 'N.Y.C. Groceries' Program? Here's What We Know
The "N.Y.C. Groceries" program spearheaded by Mayor Zohran Mamdani is making strides to improve food security across the city. Here's…
Hunter Biden gets blunt about how Black women are the backbone of the Democratic Party: ‘Black women got my dad elected’
Biden has been outspoken in recent months about President Trump, the state of the country, and what Democratic leadership should…
Tony Hicks, who found forgiveness alongside the family of the teen he killed, dies at 45
His work with the Tariq Khamisa Foundation became a nationally recognized example of restorative justice and violence prevention.Tony Hicks, whose…
For The Fashionistas: ComplexCon Announces ThriftCon Live at ComplexCon, The Largest Vintage Experience In The Festival's History
ComplexCon is turning up the nostalgia factor for this year’s event.The annual festival announced on Thursday, July 30 that ThriftCon…
Artists’ monumental hot dog sculpture, now with patriotic toppings, returns to Times Square
Jen Catron and Paul Outlaw, Hot Dog: The Second Serving, 2026 Courtesy of the artists and Times Square Arts. Photo:…
Black Students Still Face Barriers To Advanced Mathematics
July 30, 2026The organization argues that unequal access to rigorous math instruction has contributed to persistent disparities in college readinessBlack…
Talarico vows to take on corruption, from Ken Paxton to Supreme Court, to protect Black voters
In an interview with theGrio, James Talarico argues corruption in government is threatening Black communities’ economic security and access to…
‘Art world summer camp’: the Aspen Art Fair prioritises immersion over expansion
The Aspen Art Fair's 2026 VIP opening preview and reception at the Hotel Jerome. Photo by Zach Hilty/BFA.comIt is 7am…
‘God be givin hella motion’: Marshawn Lynch embraces unexpected career behind the camera
Lynch says he’s still learning the craft after earning credentials to photograph the United States’ World Cup match against Australia.Marshawn…
Claressa Shields Chops It Up With Fans Ahead Of Historic ATL Fight
July 31, 2026Undisputed heavyweight titleholder Claressa Shields popped into Atlanta’s Buckhead Fight Club Undisputed heavyweight titleholder Claressa Shields popped into…
Maryland launches $800 relief program for students affected by Howard University disenrollment
Eligible students can receive an $800 credit and expedited consideration at participating public campuses.Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced an initiative…
LeBron James Reportedly Planning His Own 'The Last Dance'-style ESPN Documentary
LeBron James is reportedly close to partnering with ESPN on a The Last Dance-style documentary chronicling his final NBA season…
Trump State Department mislabels several countries on Africa map
The erroneous map, shown during a presentation on U.S.-Africa health partnerships, sparked backlash and renewed scrutiny of the Trump administration’s…
Art Dealers Association of America’s fair returns after one-year hiatus with a leaner line-up
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985A view of the fair at the Park Avenue Armory. Scott Rudd…
Arlene Smith, pioneering Chantels co-founder and voice behind ‘Maybe,’ dies at 84
The singer-songwriter, whose 1957 hit “Maybe” helped pave the way for generations of Black girl groups, died in New York,…
Official autopsy completed in Nolan Wells investigation as grand jury review looms
The report will not be released publicly while prosecutors continue investigating the 18-year-old’s death.The official autopsy in the death of…
Remembering Black Feminist Artist, Betye Saar, On Her 100th Birthday
July 30, 2026The Black feminist artist liberated Aunt Jemima.Betye Saar, the visionary Black feminist artist whose pioneering assemblage art dismantled…
Nolan Wells: Family Attorney Sends Letters Announcing Potential Civil Suit
The letters were sent to the families of the friends that Nolan Wells was last seen with before his mysterious…