Police and firefighters break into gallery after sculpture is mistaken for a person in distress
Allysa Pierre, Untitled , 2024 © Allysa Pierre. Courtesy Access Gallery, VancouverPolice officers and firefighters recently broke into a Vancouver…
Study: A drink a day may cause an increased risk of numerous cancers
What was once considered a normalcy of American life has shifted, according to a pair of University of Miami doctors,…
What We Need to Know: Steinem’s Legacy, Voting Rights, and Black Women on the Rise
From the pioneering activism of Gloria Steinem to the continued struggle for voting rights and the growing influence of Black…
Black Orthodontist Opens Chicago Practice To Close Representation Gap
September 5, 2026Her presence is particularly significant in a profession with limited Black representation.Dr. Yvette Battle is building more than…
Don Lemon is heading back to TV on his own terms with new FAST Channel venture
The journalist, who has seen a massive jolt of followers and reach through his YouTube show, is launching The Don…
Former NFL Player Alphonso Smith Dead After Haunting Facebook Post
The former cornerback & Wake Forest standout died by suicide at a housing community in Florida and his mental state…
3 Leadership Traits That Can Help Shape The Future Of Work
September 3, 2026Strong leadership has always been a competitive advantage.Originally published on ADPStrong leadership has always been a competitive advantage.…
The Black history of Labor Day: How Black workers shaped the labor movement
Black labor has powered America for generations, helping shape the labor movement even as unions and lawmakers often left Black…
How To Build A Morning Routine That Works For The Fall
Embrace the changing seasons with a morning routine tailored for fall's crisp mornings and shorter days.The fall is slowly creeping…
How To Transition Your Wardrobe From Summer To Fall
Your wardrobe can start getting into its Fall era. Check out a few easy ways to transform your wardrobe from…
Toledo Museum of Art partners with Ethiopian Heritage Authority to find solutions for ‘objects in limbo’
Left to right: Sophie Ong, assistant director of strategic initiatives at the Toledo Museum of Art; Abebaw Ayalew Gella, director…
Many Americans View $155,000 As A Working-Class Salary
September 4, 2026A new Pew analysis finds 60% of Americans identify as working class.Americans may be earning more, but many…
From ‘Traitors’ to romance: Phaedra Parks confirms relationship with Chris ‘CT’ Tamburello
Parks revealed she and “The Challenge” star weren’t platonic dates ahead of Saturday’s Creative Arts Emmys ceremony, and Tamburello has…
Dwight Howard, Da’Vinchi, Lady London & Sy’Rai Smith Become Word Warriors On ‘The Spell Off LIVE!’ Finale, Dexterously Dominate Team N3ON In Spirited Showdown
Dwight Howard, Da'Vinchi, Lady London, and Sy'Rai Smith emerged victorious, outmaneuvering Team N3ON in the 'The Spell Off LIVE!' finale.Things…
Black-owned LA bakery sees sales surge after viral boost from Ms. Rachel
The Bomme Sweets owner went from a year without online cookie orders to covering a month’s rent in one day.A…
‘Of My Chest’: Reclaiming ‘The Reginald Lewis Cover’ Mainstream Media’s Revisionist History
September 4, 2026Alfred Edmond Jr. personally reported the narrative as a young associate editor.In this edition of the Off My…
Immigrant rights group sues Trump administration over voter citizenship review
The lawsuit argues federal database checks could wrongly flag naturalized citizens and threaten eligible voters’ access to the ballot.An immigrant…
Gabourey Sidibe reflects on ‘bravery’ interited from her aunt, Dorothy Pitman Hughes, and Gloria Steinem
Hughes, who died in 2022, was affectionately known as Aunt Dot to Sidibe, who said she couldn’t wait to grow…
Black Florida woman won’t face charges in fatal Walmart shooting under ‘stand your ground’ law
The woman told investigators she acted in self-defense; prosecutors say Florida law does not require her to wait until she…
#RHUGT Exclusive Clip: #RHOA OGs NeNe Leakes & Lisa Wu Have A Feisty Face-Off Over A Speech Snub–‘Respect Is Respect’
Tempers flare as #RHOA OGs NeNe Leakes and Lisa Wu find themselves in a tense standoff after a perceived lack…
‘Death is already woven into our everyday lives’: Sook Jin Jo on life's big issues—and the inspiration of cats
Sook Jin Jo's show at Nam-Seoul Museum of Art features more than 100 works and archival materials across four decades…
Nicki Minaj To Judge Trump’s $1M SBA ‘Shark-Tank’ Competition
September 3, 2026Five small businesses will pitch their companies before Nicki Minaj, Grant Cardone, Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia, and actor…
89% Of Citizens Believe The US Government Is Corrupt – Because It Is [Op-Ed]
There's nothing out of the ordinary about people thinking governments are corrupt or untrustworthy, and that's certainly been the case…
Gloria Steinem, Who Credited Black Women For Inventing The ‘Feminist Movement,’ Dies At 92
September 4, 2026Steinem’s thoughtfulness was floated at BLACK ENTERPRISE’s Women of Power Summit*Editor’s Note: Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author, journalist,…
Federal Judge Predictably Blocks Trump’s Executive Order Limiting Birthright Citizenship [Op-Ed]
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Trump's attack on birthright citizenship is all about keeping "swaths" of immigrants…
Curator offers crucial perspective on Hong Kong’s burgeoning 1980s and 1990s art scene in new book
Jimmy Keung Chi Ming’s sculpture Lo Ting (1997) depicts a creature from Hong Kong folklore, which serves as a metaphor…
Influencers are causing quite the racket at the U.S. Open this year
After the U.S. Open nearly doubled its influencer program, the influencers have pulled, bringing ring lights and virality. The looks…
PlayStation State of Play: New ‘Wolverine’ Trailer, ‘Maneater 2,’ ‘Metro 2039,’ ‘Final Fantasy VII Revelations’ Launch Date & More
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.You might have slept through it, but PlayStation held two State of…
Happy 45th Birthday Beyoncé! Honoring Her Legacy Of Selflessness, Philanthropy And Empowering The Black Community
In honor of Beyoncé's 45th birthday, MADAMENOIRE compiled a list of some of the entertainer's most philanthropic ventures — i.e.…
Tina Knowles celebrates Beyoncé’s 45th birthday with a look back at their first bond
Sharing a hospital photo from the day Beyoncé was born, Knowles wrote about the “strong” connection they formed as mother…
Enes Kanter Freedom takes Chicago Sky removal dispute to federal court
Kanter Freedom says he was peacefully expressing himself when security escorted him out of a WNBA game.Enes Kanter Freedom is…
Collabs de Cumpleaños: Beyoncé Celebrates 20 Years Of ‘B’Day’ With Anniversary Album Featuring Long-Awaited Selena Feature & A Nod To Celia Cruz
Beyoncé is celebrating 20 years of B’DAY by releasing some new vocals, including a collaboration with the late great Selena…
Houston exhibition explores memory and mythmaking in the American landscape
A still from Beverly Buchanan’s film Cherry Blossom Festival Ocmulgee River Happening (1982) Courtesy of Archives of American Art, Smithsonian…
Colin Kaepernick Named Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Of The Year
September 3, 2026The former quarterback has been acknowledged for turning personal sacrifice into social impact.The Muhammad Ali Center has formally…
New monument in Texas honors Black pioneers who helped shape America’s space program
The EarthRise monument near NASA’s Johnson Space Center recognizes figures including Katherine Johnson, Guion Bluford and Ed Dwight.A new public…
Black workers face new challenges as Trump labor policies reshape workplace protections
Labor leaders and lawmakers warn changes to federal agencies, jobs and worker safeguards could have a disproportionate impact on Black…
Big Dreams & Bright Lights! Inside The Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off Between Howard University & Alabama A&M In Atlanta [Exclusive]
Annual Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off sets the tone for 2026 HBCU football seasonThere’s nothing like HBCU football season–the official last…
‘Attribution decay’ complicates the picture of AI-generated images, scientists find
An image from Zheng Dai and David K. Gifford's study. The image at top left was generated by a model…
Scottie Pippen’s Classic Kicks Outpace Air Jordan In August Retail Triumph
September 4, 2026Pippen achieved notable commercial success in the global footwear market.For six championship seasons in Chicago, Scottie Pippen was…
Michelle Obama’s foundation awards $500,000 to Chicago nonprofits serving girls
The Girls Opportunity Alliance funding will support 10 organizations serving more than 2,200 girls ages 10 to 19 across Chicago’s…
Why the internet is obsessed with ‘Diarra from Detroit,’ plus 24 other Black TV shows and movies to stream this weekend
We round up 24 Black TV shows and movies available across streaming platforms to binge this holiday weekend.If your timeline…
When Hockney met Betty: new book uncovers mysterious Beverly Hills Housewife in famous Los Angeles painting
David Hockney's Beverly Hills Housewife (1966-67) Estate of David Hockney; Photo: Richard SchmidtDavid Hockney is known for his splashy Los…
Carla Jeffery remembered through final text exchange shared by twin brother
Carlon Jeffery offered a personal look at their sibling bond as fans continue mourning the Disney star.The final message Carlon…
AMP Streamers Buys The Block And Dub Their 6 Georgia Homes, ‘The Hill’
September 2, 2026AMP, which stands for Any Means Possible, includes Kai Cenat, Fanum, ImDavisss, Agent00, Duke Dennis, and ChrisNxtDoor.Streaming collective…
What We Need to Know: Tiger Woods’ License, a Historic Homecoming, and More
From Tiger Woods' license situation to a historic homecoming, here's what you should be aware of right now.Sybil Wilkes is…
Laura Loomer Under Fire For Calling Black Women In Politics ‘Ghetto, Entitled, Race-Obsessed, Destructive Black B*TCHES’
September 2, 2026Loomer used racist and misogynistic language to describe the women, calling them “ghetto, entitled, race-obsessed” and “destructive.”Laura Loomer,…
Christy Knowings, ‘All That’ star, died from complications of severe asthma attack
The Nickelodeon alum, remembered by former castmate Kenan Thompson as his “sister in comedy forever,” died three weeks ago at…
Carla Jeffery’s Disney legacy was bigger than ‘Zombies’: She helped Black girls see themselves
Disney star Carla Jeffery spent years helping little Black girls feel seen on Disney, here’s what we know about what…
American Workers Want At Least $88K To Take A New Job
September 3, 2026It’s the lowest salary a worker would be willing to accept for a new position. American workers say…
Kenan Thompson reveals the childhood role that nearly ended his acting dreams
The future “Saturday Night Live” star struggled during his first film role before finding his footing in Hollywood.Kenan Thompson’s path…
Epstein Accuser Claims Celebrity Stylist Groomed Girls at Billionaire’s Direction
A lawsuit accuses Frédéric Fekkai of styling alleged Epstein victims to look as young as possible and says seven women…
Rembrandt self-portrait returns to German city 80 years after it was illegally removed
Rembrandt’s Youthful Self-portrait (1629) was smuggled out of Gotha by a former director of the Ducal MuseumBayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen – Alte…
Employees Conceal Their Expertise To Ward Off AI Replacement
September 3, 2026The findings come as companies increasingly seek employee data and institutional knowledge to develop AI tools Workers are…
Five times Gloria Steinem stood with Black women
In the wake of Gloria Steinem’s death at 92, we gather five times the activist had Black women’s backs.The legendary…
Mompreneurs S05E05: From Layoff To Legacy — How Aisha Steele Built The Aisha Life By Redefining Success
Aisha Steele discovered a way to prioritize her peace, be of service, and bring joy through her event planning business:…
Predominately Black Community In Indiana Regains Power After Suffering Weeks Without
September 3, 2026A severe storm left thousands without electricity in majority-Black Gary, Indiana.A two-week power outage in Gary, Indiana, has…
‘Who gets to tell a family story?’: Why Vernon Dahmer Sr.’s family is protesting the ‘By Any Means’ film
Vernon Dahmer Sr.’s family says “By Any Means” distorts the slain civil rights leader’s legacy and petitions for a disclaimer…
Culprit Fired In Racist Text Sent To WNBA Star Dearica Hamby
A man accused of sending a racist message to WNBA player Dearica Hamby has now been fired from his job…
Food Recalls Sweep U.S. As Candy, Produce, And Frozen Goods Raise Safety Concerns
September 3, 2026The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has posted multiple food recall notices in recent weeks involving sprouts, mangoes,…
Lionel Richie out of hospital after precautionary stay, says he’s ‘doing great’
The 77-year-old singer was admitted for cardiac testing after feeling unwell during a recent performance.Lionel Richie is out of the…