Bolivia’s most visited museum kicks off five-year restoration project
Casa Nacional de Moneda, Potosí, Bolivia Courtesy the Casa Nacional de MonedaThe Casa Nacional de Moneda (National Mint) in Potosí,…
Florida father mourns wife and 2-year-old daughter killed by lightning strike
Kameron Glasgow was feet away when lightning struck Kenya Glasgow and their daughter Kennedi outside a family member’s home.Kameron Glasgow…
‘The Washington Post’ Ordered To Rehire And Issue Back Pay To Journalist Karen Attiah
August 25, 2026The ruling marks a significant labor victory for Attiah, whose was fired over comments about Charlie Kirk’s death.An…
Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Spars With Jesse Watters On Fox News
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed appeared on Fox News and deftly handled…
Biggie’s Son Says His Grandmother’s Will Was Altered Before Her Death
August 26, 2026Christopher “C.J.” Wallace Jr. is challenging changes made to his grandmother Voletta Wallace’s estate plan just days before…
‘My spirit was broken’: Liris Crosse calls out ‘Project Runway’ designer over garbage bag look
The veteran model says Bryan Barrientos’ unconventional-materials design was “thoughtless” and failed to consider the woman wearing it.Liris Crosse has…
Target Apologizes For ‘Racist’ Halloween Costume
August 25, 2026Target removed a children’s Halloween costume criticized for evoking Blackface and minstrel imagery Target has pulled a children’s…
As Trump pulls back school civil rights enforcement, who will protect Black students?
Education policy experts say states and school districts must step up as federal officials retreat from using racial disparities to…
‘The barometer’: Beyoncé shares tribute to Dolly Parton as world mourns cultural icon
The legendary singers shared a moment when Parton herself asked Beyoncé to cover “Jolene,” which appeared on Beyoncé’s Grammy Award-winning…
Police Investigating After Another Black Man Found Hanging in NC
Authorities are investigating the death of a 38-year-old man who was found hanging Friday in Roanoke Rapids, a case that…
US National Gallery of Art acquires paintings, sculptures and photographs spanning five centuries
T.C. Cannon’s Collector #5 (1978) Courtesy the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DCThe National Gallery of Art (NGA) in Washington,…
Trae Tha Truth steps in to help Gary residents after storms leave thousands without power
Through Relief Gang, the Houston rapper is providing food, supplies and hands-on cleanup assistance to families recovering from severe storms.Trae…
University Of Michigan To Drop Letter Grades For First-Semester Students
August 25, 2026 The change will apply to first-year students in the university’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts,…
Everton Blair defeats late Rep. David Scott’s daughter in Georgia special election
The former school board chairman overcame an eight-point first-round deficit to win the runoff for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District.Former Gwinnett…
Gunna Named Under Armour Global Ambassador And P-Star Creative Director
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Gunna has been named Under Armour’s official global ambassador and P-Star creative…
On August 25, remembering the ‘20 and odd’ Africans who arrived in Virginia in 1619
More than four centuries later, the legacy of those first Africans extends far beyond slavery into the culture, struggles and…
Wendy Raquel Robinson Reflects On Dolly Parton’s Legacy: ‘She’s Always Been True To Herself’
We were on a virtual interview with Wendy Raquel Robinson when news broke that Dolly Parton died. The 'Varnell Hill…
San Diego Padres’ New Ownership Brings Diverse Leadership And World Series Ambitions
August 26, 2026Feliciano will serve as the Padres’ control person under MLB governance requirements, while the couple will jointly lead…
The WNBA Has Only One Obvious Choice For MVP In 2026, And It’s A’ja Wilson [Op-Ed]
Everyone’s got an MVP pick for 2026, but A’ja Wilson stands so far above the rest that we should stop…
Gwangju Biennale permits Taiwan Pavilion name after row
The Gwangju Biennale exhibition hall, Gwangju, Jeollanam-do Province, South KoreaCourtesy of Gwangju Biennale FoundationAfter ten days of conflicting narratives and…
Busta Rhymes stops Toronto-area set to tell police: ‘Stop with the aggression’
The hip-hop legend paused his Kaya Fest performance after noticing officers handling a man near the stage.Busta Rhymes halted his…
8 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs That Sampled Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton may have been a country music icon, but her impact stretched far beyond the boundaries of Nashville. Over…
WNBA reportedly won’t ban Enes Kanter Freedom after courtside confrontation with Natasha Cloud
The former NBA player was escorted from Wintrust Arena following a confrontation with the Chicago Sky guard.The WNBA reportedly does…
How Dolly Parton Invested ‘I Will Always Love You’ Royalties Into Black Community
Iconic country singer, songwriter and actress Dolly Parton died on August 25 at the age of 80.The announcement came on…
Megan Thee Stallion Partners With Interscope For Global Distribution Deal
August 24, 2026The Houston rapper’s new distribution partnership allows her to keep ownership of her masters and publishing.Megan Thee Stallion…
Don Lemon’s indictment under scrutiny as federal judge examines grand jury proceedings
The judge is reviewing materials from the secret proceedings to determine whether there are grounds to dismiss the criminal case.A…
#RHOA Reunion Recap: Shamea & Porsha Agree Their Friendship Is Finished After THAT Scotland Shade Trade—‘We Had A Lot Of Great Times’
The long-running feud between 'RHOA' stars Shamea Morton and Porsha Williams was a major focus on part three of the…
Anthony Anderson Shares a Secret Behind the Hit Sitcom ‘Black-ish’
August 26, 2026While people didn’t find the name funny, the story behind it certainly Is. With a career in television…
The recent Texas Roadhouse controversy reveals why so many Black people are done giving racism the benefit of the doubt
Texas Roadhouse faced calls for a boycott after a social media post, later proved to be a hoax, revealed alleged…
Why Kwanza Jones has so many Black people excited about baseball
The history-making new owner of the San Diego Padres has a fascinating resume and all of the right energy. Major…
Missing Epstein Files Found On Popular File-Sharing Site
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Missing files related to Jeffrey Epstein were found on a document-sharing website,…
Serayah, Joey Bada$$ and the hard truth about love, cheating and relationships
Serayah and Joey Bada$$’s breakup sparked discourse about love and cheating. Therapists explain why love alone can’t sustain a partnership.This…
Minneapolis ‘Spider-Man’ unmasked after viral protest confrontation leads to arrest
Two fundraisers have drawn thousands in support of Nicholas William Love II following his viral confrontation and arrest.A man in…
Bowie State’s EIC: Training NextGen Entrepreneurs
Bowie State University has a state-of-the-art, tech-infused 176,000-square-foot Entrepreneurship Innovation Center (EIC), a real-world innovation hub with student housing, retail…
Raquel Lee Bolleau alleges Disney failed to protect her from sexual abuse as a child star
The former “Proud Family” voice actor says an adult employee repeatedly abused her during production of a Disney Channel movie.Former…
Don Toliver Brings Justin Timberlake On Stage During Miami Show
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Don Toliver set the bar high during his Miami stop on the…
Chinese museums ordered to strengthen emergency protocols following blackouts and incidents of overcrowding
The Terracotta Warriors Museum in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, suffered a blackout and air-conditioning breakdown on 4 AugustPhoto: 泰峰 China's National…
Trump says foreign beef will lower prices. Black farmers warn they’ll pay the price
National Black Farmers Association president John Boyd says Trump’s import plan could push more struggling Black farmers out of business.President…
Mark Ruffalo Hulks Out On Paramount After After Calling His Merger Comments “Antisemetic”
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.“The accusation that I am antisemitic is appalling and fundamentally dishonest,” Ruffalo…
‘These are party houses aren't they?’ Why Britain's stately homes are opening up to contemporary art
Lynn Chadwick’s Sitting Couple on Bench (1990, constructed 2021), which is part of a career retrospective at Houghton Hall in…
25 years after Aaliyah’s death, we’re still wondering who she may have become
The singer Aaliyah died at age 22, 25 years ago on August 25, 2001, in a tragic plane crash in…
Trump administration reverses school discipline policy created to address racial disparities
New federal guidance tells schools not to consider race in discipline decisions despite longstanding disparities affecting Black students. The U.S.…
Chris Tucker The Man Behind the Laughs: Rush Hour, and Giving Back
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.From his breakout role in Rush Hour to his love of golf,…
Magic Johnson’s WNBA Strategy Teaches Black Investors
August 24, 2026The Los Angeles Sparks co-owner’s patience in women’s basketball highlights how long-term equity bets are changing Black sports…
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to advance mail-voting changes ahead of 2026 midterms
The 6-3 ruling lifts a block on parts of Trump’s election order but does not decide whether the policies are…
Country Music Icon Dolly Parton Dead at 80
Country music icon Dolly Parton, known for “Jolene,” “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You,” has died at…
Dolly Parton, legendary singer-songwriter and cultural icon, has died at 80
Parton became a symbol of country music and humanitarian efforts, as her career spanned music, film, television and even a…
College Students Can Now Pay Tuition With PayPal And Venmo
August 25, 2026PayPal announced on Aug. 19 that it had integrated PayPal and Venmo with three education payment platforms: Illumia,…
Andy Beshear says he’s listening to Black voters. We asked who’d be in his Black ‘Kitchen Cabinet’
The Kentucky governor says diversity is a “strength” as he continues his nationwide outreach to Black voters.Andy Beshear is listening…
Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial begins as prosecutors allege revenge plot against Quando Rondo
Prosecutors say the rapper financed a plot targeting Quando Rondo, while his defense maintains, “Mr. Banks had nothing to do…
Mamba Forever: Ranking Kobe Bryant’s 10 Best Nike Sneakers
On Kobe Bryant Day, we're looking back at the Black Mamba's sneaker legacy and ranking 10 of the greatest Nike…
Former Pussy Riot member says she was recruited by Russian security service to spy on dissident artists
The former Pussy Riot member Rita Flores, whose real name is Margarita Konovalova, is interviewed by her lawyer Dmitry Zakhvatov…
Bozoma Saint John celebrates Ghanaian roots with traditional Akan wedding in Accra
The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star married Keely Watson in a ceremony rooted in centuries of Ghanaian tradition.Bozoma Saint…
Ketanji Brown Jackson says Supreme Court ruling ‘needlessly injects chaos’ into 2026 elections
The justice issued a separate 23-page dissent blasting the decision allowing Trump’s mail-voting changes to move forward.Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson…
‘Lanterns’ Delivers Compelling Mystery And Solid Worldbuilding In Episode 2
“Lanterns” goes all in on the Green Lantern lore while continuing to establish an intriguing mystery in the small town…
Dwyane Wade said his beard ‘needed a break.’ His new look has fans doing a double take
The 44-year-old traded his longtime beard for a goatee and pencil mustache — with Gabrielle Union’s approval.Dwyane Wade’s beard had…
New ring, new show: ‘Bel-Air’ spinoff ‘Hilary’ in the works starring Coco Jones
Fresh off her honeymoon, the Grammy-nominated singer could potentially be stepping back into a role that proved she was a…
What’s Trending: Jobs, Food Safety, and the Sky-High Cost of Flying
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The job market, food regulations, and the soaring expenses of flying –…
Artist-led space in the Democratic Republic of the Congo launches ‘urgent call’ for funding
Artists and cultural workers at the Picha Art Center Courtesy of the Picha Art CenterAmid rising operating expenses and dwindling…
‘I WON’: Karen Attiah wins fight against Washington Post over firing
The journalist was ordered reinstated with back pay after an arbitrator found the Post lacked sufficient cause to terminate her.Karen…