Melania Trump’s Secret Beef With Natalie Harp Revealed
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.A noted Trump biographer shared some insight on the rumored conflict between…
Will Smith could be added to Jada Pinkett Smith’s $3 million lawsuit with former friend
Bilaal Salaam is seeking to add the actor as a co-defendant, alleging Smith participated in threats and intimidation.Will Smith has…
25 Black Rom-Coms Everyone Should Watch At Least Once
There is nothing more romantic than a Black love story. Check out 25 Black rom-coms everyone should watch at least…
‘Grandma is the Baby’: Joseline Hernandez to release family show on her streaming network
The TV personality is creating a cartoon show about her blended family with her partner, DJ Balistic Beats, and daughter…
Nick Cannon’s Belief In Himself Led To A Billion-Dollar Pay Off
August 21, 2026In Its 22nd Season, ‘Wild’n-Out’ still launches the careers of a countless number of young, talented African Americans.Forty-five-year-old…
Machel Montano’s legacy takes center stage in Brooklyn with new soca exhibition
The exhibition celebrates the Soca King’s decades-long career and his deep ties to Brooklyn and the Caribbean community.Soca legend Machel…
Top 10 Most Interesting NFL Teams Ranked by Joy Taylor
Not Super Bowl Contenders, NecessarilyThe wait is over. The NFL season has returned, football is back, and so is Joy…
Comment | A Henry Moore exhibition at Kew highlights the uneasy relationship between art and nature
Henry Moore's Double Oval (1966) Photo: Ines Stuart-DavidsonHenry Moore’s sculptures shown at Kew Gardens this year feel in their most…
Mompreneurs S05E03 — LikeU Cards Founder Kiara Imani Williams Gets Real About Being Dropped By Target, Surviving The Backlash & Letting Go Of Hustle Culture
LikeU Cards Co-Founder Kiara Imani Williams is proof that you don’t have to be “everything, everywhere, all at once” to…
‘The Blind Side’ actor Quinton Aaron woke from coma to learn his wife was still married
Aaron says the discovery ended their relationship as he recovers from a severe infection and spinal stroke that left him…
The wild world of Cathy de Monchaux revealed in exhibition at Paris's Palais de Tokyo
Cathy de Monchaux's Defying death I ran away to the fucking circus (1991)© Adagp, Paris, 2026Cathy de Monchaux’s erotic, intricately…
New CDC director acknowledges exhausted staff and stalled programs in first agency-wide meeting
Dr. Erica Schwartz takes over an agency that has lost more than 3,000 workers through layoffs and resignations.The CDC’s new…
Emory student with ADHD creates AI app to help overwhelmed students tackle assignments
Malia Wakesho-Ajwang built Asoma to break large assignments into manageable steps after experiencing the same academic challenges herself.For students struggling…
Elon Musk calls for Derek Chauvin to be freed, claims he was ‘unjustly convicted’
The billionaire offered no evidence for his claim that Chauvin did not cause Floyd’s death, which the medical examiner ruled…
F**k Them Kids Season 2 Loading: HBO Confirms Return of ‘It: Welcome To Derry’
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.As for the plot of Welcome To Derry season 2, instead of…
Illinois foster youth are getting culturally competent hair care—how one business is helping make it happen
Illinois requires DCFS to account for culturally competent hair care, and Styles 4 Kidz is helping turn that requirement into…
HB Exclusive: We Tried The New Fenty Beauty Foundation And Here’s Our Thoughts
HB's Editorial Director Shamika Sanders had the chance to join a select group of beauty editors, in NYC, to preview…
Abby Phillip Signs Multiyear Deal To Stay On With CNN
August 20, 2026Before joining CNN, Phillip covered politics and national news for The Washington Post, Politico, and ABC News.CNN anchor…
Halle Berry Passed The Torch — Now Meet Maya Boyd, Marvel’s Electrifying New Storm
Boyd is poised to make her big-screen debut in what could be one of the biggest Marvel Studios movies not…
Comment | Kyiv must not let bureaucracy destroy the culture that Russian drones have already damaged
The artist community Nahirna22 works within the the Kyiv Institute of Automation building Photo: Nahirna22 via FacebookUpdate 19 August 2026:…
Judge allows Missouri Republicans’ redrawn congressional map to stand for November midterms
The ruling rejected an effort to put the GOP-backed map before voters in a statewide referendum.Missouri Republicans cleared a significant…
Six years after their royal exit, Meghan and Harry are heading back to the U.K. What changed?
Unpacking the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s return to England after six years of building a life in California. After…
Storms Have Left Thousands Without Power Across The Country
Hurricane season has hit a peak, currently the cause for power outages in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Kentucky, New Jersey and…
MC Lyte honored for decades of advocacy as she fights for artists to get paid
The hip-hop pioneer received the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award for pushing Congress to secure performance royalties for recording artists.MC Lyte…
Jamie Foxx says he was ‘on the fence’ about having a child at 58
The actor, comedian, singer, and father of two daughters opened up about welcoming his next child with partner Alyce Huckstepp.…
Angélique Kidjo becomes first African musician to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star
The five-time Grammy winner made history while celebrating Africa’s influence on music and culture around the world.Angélique Kidjo has become…
Colin Kaepernick, Natasha Cloud and the enduring demand for Black athletes to ‘shut up and dribble’
OPINION: Kaepernick’s support for Nolan Wells’ family and Cloud’s All-Star tribute are the latest examples of Black athletes using their…
Woman Who Kidnapped 2 Atlanta Sisters Has Prior Cases, Alledgedly Faked Pregnancy
Lakesha Brown, 42, has previously been tied to a kidnapping case involving an infant, and she was accused of faking…
Black Americans face higher Alzheimer’s risk. Now, NIH funding for research into why is being cut
The Trump administration’s rollback of DEI-related research is now affecting studies examining Black communities higher risk for Alzheimer’s.Black communities in…
NAACP Launches Health Equity Map That Tracks How Race And Zip Codes Impact Quality Of Life
August 20, 2026The interactive map reveals how much of an impact your zip code has on getting access to healthy…
‘Wonder Man’ was canceled after one season. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II says Marvel should examine why
The Emmy-nominated actor says “the optics are obvious” amid setbacks for several projects centered on Black Marvel characters.Earlier this year,…
Felony charges dropped against LAPD officer who secretly recorded colleagues making racist remarks
Officer Daniel Flores will instead face misdemeanor charges after backlash that prosecutors said “sent the wrong message.”Los Angeles County prosecutors…
Bengals’ Ceyair Wright Leaves Training Camp For Acting Gig, Social Media Guesses His Big Role
Ceyair Wright is going full Hollywood.NFL training camp is brutal.From the grueling workouts under the blazing sun of the dog…
‘Race against time’ to rescue Alabama Civil Rights landmark
The dilapidated Edistone Hotel building has stood in Selma since 1855 © Jay BrittainThe Edistone Hotel has stood in downtown…
‘Conversations become invoices’: Jaylen Brown gets candid about the hidden cost of wealth
The Philadelphia 76ers star says money and fame created blurred boundaries with friends and family.Jaylen Brown says becoming wealthy has…
Meet Willy T. Ribbs, The Black Race Car Driver Who Broke The Indy 500 Color Barrier
August 20, 2026Ribbs’ biographical movie is titled, “Uppity.”The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., brings the NTT INDYCAR SERIES…
Family of Chuck Brown says they ‘no longer support’ annual D.C. celebration of the Godfather of Go-Go
In a statement released Thursday, Chuck Brown’s family withdrew its support for Chuck Brown Day, calling for new leadership to…
Atlanta mayor says DNC snub sends a message to Black voters in fiery letter. Some party insiders disagree
Andre Dickens accused Democrats of abandoning the South and Black voters, while party veterans say logistics and other considerations complicate…
Riley Burruss Says ‘Next Gen NYC’ Backlash Went From Shade To Scary, Spiraled Into Racist Messages & Death Threats–‘That’s Not Cool’
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Riley Burruss opens up about the very real consequences of her messy…
Archaeologists uncover ancient, live-work ceramic studios linked to Moche civilisation in Peru
Archaeologists at the Cerro Mayal site in Peru's La Libertad region have identified ceramic production waste and other materials linked…
North Carolina early voting changes spark concerns over impact on Black voters
Proposed changes in 20 counties would eliminate Sunday voting, alter Saturday hours or remove some early-voting locations.Proposed changes to early…
Nia Long Shares Her Grandmother’s Grit And Growth To Encourage Black Entrepreneurs
August 18, 2026In recognition of Black Business Month, Intuit, who recently partnered with the actress, shares her message to small…
LISA KNOWLES-SMITH & THE BROWN SINGERS MAKE STELLAR AWARDS HISTORY WITH FIVE WINS
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Tuscaloosa, AL — For fifty years, the iconic group of family singers,…
NASCAR Debuts Delta Sigma Theta-Branded Show Car Created By College Intern
August 20, 2026NASCAR is tapping Black culture, talent, and community to reshape the future of motorsports.NASCAR is putting crimson-and-cream horsepower…
School Vaccination Rates Reach Record Low As Measles Outbreak Surges
Medical experts cite the chaos and mixed messaging about vaccines from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a reason…
The Armory Show will launch two museum acquisition prizes at upcoming fair
Visitors at the 2025 edition of The Armory Show at the Javits Center Photo by Casey Kelbaugh. Courtesy of The…
Content Creator’s AI-Generated Facebook Posts Rake In $10K-Plus A Month
August 18, 2026Kvontay Devon Pringle operates five Facebook accounts featuring different types of content.A Mississippi content creator says he is…
Kelly Rowland and Tina Knowles helped this Black-owned fragrance brand surpass $500K in sales
Celebrity hairstylist Kahh Spence’s Samir Grey sold out within hours after an unexpected viral boost.Kahh Spence’s fragrance brand Samir Grey…
‘NewsNight’ anchor Abby Phillip signs new deal to remain at CNN
From covering the Obama White House to leading “NewsNight,” Phillip has repeatedly taken career risks that have made her one…
D.L. Hughley’s GED Section: The A in Stephen A. Does Not Mean Accountability
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.D.L. Hughley calls out Stephen A. Smith's hypocrisy, arguing the 'A' in…
Collector couple to fund art history and AI fellowship at London’s Birkbeck
The two-year fellowship at Birkbeck, University of London commences this autumnPhoto: pxl.store; Courtesy Adobe StockA high-profile collecting couple are funding…
‘I can’t take it’: Thousands of Gary residents go over a week without power after deadly storms
Residents in Gary, Indiana and surrounding areas are struggling to stay cool, fed and connected after storms cause prolonged power…
Ten essential works to see in Normandy while the Bayeux Tapestry is on loan
There is art to be found across the northern French region, even on the Norman beaches© Marie-Anaïs ThierryWith the Bayeux…
Tupac Murder Trial: Day 1 Begins With Interviews Of Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Admitting He Was Involved
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The long-awaited Tupac murder trial has finally begun, with the first day…
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry plotting move back to U.K. years after walking away from royal duties
The couple will maintain their homes in California and Portugal, but enroll their children in school in Great Britain.The Duke…
Doing The Most Without The Title? Turn Extra Work Into Your Next Promotion
August 19, 2026Don’t let a temporary opportunity quietly become your permanent job description.I’ve Been Doing My Boss’s Job All Summer…
19 Beaded Baddies Who Turned Grenada’s Spicemas 2026 Into The Sexiest Carnival On Earth
Check out these Caribbean cuties who enchanted the crowd with their irresistible blend of culture, charisma, and tons of playful…
Venus Williams adds U.S. Open singles return to milestone 2026 season
The 46-year-old tennis legend will return to singles competition in New York after recently reuniting on court with her sister.Venus…
Buyers sue London's Alison Jacques gallery over cancelled sale of Monica Sjöö paintings
Amazon Women of the Bronze Age (1999) installed in Monica Sjöö's retrospective at Moderna Museet© The Estate of Monica Sjöö.…
ON THIS DAY: Aug. 18 Marks The Beginning Of Slavery In America
August 18, 2026Kidnapped Africans were distinguished by race and exploited for free labor. In late August 1619, the English privateer…