10 Years Later: Where Is Colin Kaepernick Now? What’s Changed?
A decade after his controversial NFL protest, Colin Kaepernick's activism continues to resonate, as the landscape of social justice in…
10 years later, Colin Kaepernick says the NFL is still ‘actively blackballing’ him
The former 49ers quarterback says he believes the league continues to target players who protested alongside him.A decade after Colin…
The Business Of Being Iconic! A Gallery Of Founder Baes Making Mogul Moves As Brand-Building Bombshells In The Entrepreneur Space
The business of being ICONIC! Source: IG: @imaniimani/photographer: Mel B. Elder, Jr. In honor of Black Business Month, we’re celebrating…
Benedict College honors legacy of Willie Washington after decades of service to HBCU athletics
Washington helped transform the school’s athletics program while mentoring generations of students and coaches.Benedict College is mourning longtime athletic director…
‘For The Ville’ Tributes Muhammad Ali With Football Apparel
September 3, 2026The Cardinals and adidas unite to celebrate ‘The Greatest.’Muhammad Ali turned each place he entered into a platform…
163 Missing Florida Kids Found In Human Trafficking Sting
Florida officials announced that its Operation Statewide Shield human trafficking sting rescued 163 missing kids in a historic five-day span.We…
The art world’s billionaire problem is getting worse, research suggests
“Headline auction results are increasingly driven by a tiny number of museum-quality works competing for the attention of an equally…
Rev. Al Sharpton pushes back after Nolan Wells friends threaten defamation lawsuit
The civil rights leader says legal threats will not distract from questions surrounding the Mississippi teen’s unexplained death.Rev. Al Sharpton…
Disney actress Carla Jeffrey, best known for ‘Zombies,’ dies at age 33
Jeffrey, who made her debut in 2006’s “Phat Girlz” alongside Mo’Nique, had a recurring role on the hit HBO series…
Afro Plus Fest 2026 To Take Over DMV For Labor Day Weekend
This year's Afro Plus Fest takes place in Landover, Maryland, and is billed as the largest celebration of global Black…
Monumental Noguchi sculpture donated to the New Orleans Museum of Art
Isamu Noguchi’s Mississippi Fountain (1961-62) Courtesy the New Orleans Museum of ArtIsamu Noguchi’s sculpture Mississippi Fountain (also known as The…
‘Power’ Actor Marcus Callender Is Taking ‘Spades: The Play’ On A Five-City Tour
September 1, 2026From the screen to the stage, the play marks the actor’s debut as a director and playwright.Marcus Callender…
Creep Squad Unite: Russell Simmons Puts On His Cape For Bill Gates
Known creep Russell Simmons wants Black people to put some respect on Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates’ name. During…
Essay collection explores how the West’s museums of plundered African artworks can be dismantled
Social aspirations in colonial Africa: Seydou Keïta’s Untitled (1954) © Seydou Keïta/SKPEAC, courtesy of the Jean Pigozzi African Art CollectionWithin…
After ‘Married at First Sight,’ Shawn Best questions why Black masculinity can’t contain multitudes
Best was one of the two Black couples on the show and from the beginning, viewers remarked on his looks…
HBCU Excellence on ESPN: Orange Blossom Classic
A major celebration of HBCU athletics, education, and culture is returning to Miami Gardens, Florida on Labor Day Weekend. The…
Judge In Fat Joe Defamation Case Calls Out Defense Lawyer Over Professionalism
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The judge overseeing Fat Joe's defamation case called out the defense lawyer…
Four artists explore AI's effect on culture as part of Serpentine's new art and technology fellowship
From left: Alice Bucknell, Auriea Harvey, Alfredo Salazar-Caro and Reina Mun Courtesy of the SerpentineThe artists Refik Anadol and Cao…
‘God showed up’: Tyler Perry to pay $18K tax lien for 81-year-old homeowner in need
The filmmaker stepped in after Brenda Daurham’s home repairs sparked a dispute between her insurer and contractor.Tyler Perry is paying…
Rep. Thomas Massie Calls Out Alleged Jeffrey Epstein Co-Conspirators On House Floor
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Rep. Thomas Massie took to the House floor and called out several…
A Churchill painting that mysteriously fell into the hands of a Nazi collaborator is on show in London
Winston Churchill completed La Dragonnière, Cap Martin in 1937 at the villa of the same name on the French RivieraA…
Grammy-winning Jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dies at 70
Wilson leaves behind a distinctive Jazz legacy as a multi-time Grammy winner who had one of the most distinctive voices…
12 Books by Black authors releasing this month that have us excited
From Marlon James’ latest to romantic thrillers, comedies, and more, we round up new books by Black authors coming out…
The Promotion That Never Comes: How To Tell If You’re Being Developed Or Delayed
September 2, 2026We’ve all heard the saying “Good things come to those who wait.” My Manager Keeps Saying “We’ll Talk…
‘We did not feel like we were going to make it out’: Black students recount terrifying UNC campus attack
An intruder entered a UNC classroom during a “Love Island” watch party, threw objects at students and allegedly brandished a…
Cardi B Snaps On Lindsay Clancy, “Stop Looking For An Excuse”
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Cardi B sounds off on the Lindsay Clancy case during a Spaces…
From Afrobeats to hip-hop, Afro Plus Fest is making the DMV a home for Black culture
After drawing 20,000 people and generating an estimated $10 million in economic impact last year, Afro+ Fest expects as many…
A wellness retreat in Costa Rica that goes beyond rest and relaxation
From a chakra-clearing ritual and cacao ceremony to spotting sloths in the rainforest, a wellness retreat in Costa Rica offered…
Taraji P Henson Wears Boho Braids On Her Cabo Getaway
Taraji’s latest trip and vacation style has us ready to get the girls’ trip out of the group chat.Taraji P.…
Institute of Contemporary Art, San Diego faces financial and leadership crisis
The ICA San Diego’s main building in Balboa Park Courtesy ICA San DiegoThe Institute of Contemporary Art, San Diego (ICA)…
Colin Kaepernick says Jay-Z is trying to ‘reposition’ the Target controversy because of ‘guilty conscience’
Colin Kaepernick responds to Jay-Z’s freestyle defending his Target partnership and reveals why his new memoir won’t be sold at…
Mamdani’s racial equity plan moves NYC from promises to measurable goals
The city’s first-ever framework directs 45 agencies to track progress on hundreds of strategies aimed at addressing racial disparities in…
As food recalls raise concerns, Black farmers offer communities a path to fresh, local produce
Amid growing concerns about food safety, the Black Farmers Index is helping consumers connect directly with local Black farmers across…
High Stakes, Low Yield: Is Gen Z Gambling Their Retirement Savings Away on Sports Betting?
August 31, 2026Redirecting 401(k) contributions to sports betting puts the financial future of the next generation of African American leaders…
‘Woke up Black AF’: Black Threads is an official community!
After three years of using the tag to post about the Black community on Threads, the “Black Threads” subgroup has…
Incarcerated Rap Faces: 10 Rappers Who Are Currently In Prison
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.From decades-long sentences to high-profile cases still awaiting verdicts, these rappers remain…
Jamie Foxx Details “Frustrating” Recovery After Stroke & How Humor Helped Him
The Oscar winner opened up about his terrifying 2023 health scare, revealing the emotional conversations with God and jokes that…
‘We don't think it should be controversial to talk about these subjects’: Bonniers Konsthall opens exhibition on art as antifascist resistance ahead of Swedish election
Peter Weiss, film still from Ateljéinteriör (The Studio of Dr. Faust), 1956© FilmformA new exhibition in Sweden explores antifascist art…
NBA Veteran Harrison Barnes Invests $25 Million To Aquire A Small Bank In Iowa
August 31, 2026The San Antonio Spurs forward has been quietly building a banking empire off the court.San Antonio Spurs forward…
Haitian Migrant Dies By Suicide After Losing Temporary Protected Status
The family of 20-year-old Pierre Damas Bel, who had a pending asylum claim, believes his death on Interstate 70 was…
UK government places export bar on £71m Rembrandt portrait
Rembrandt, Portrait of Catrina Hooghsaet (1657)Courtesy Department for Digital, Culture, Media and SportThe UK government has placed an export bar…
Creep Squad Unite: Russell Simmons Puts His On Cape For Bill Gates
Known creep Russell Simmons wants Black people to put some respect on Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates’ name. During…
A brush with… Sunil Gupta—podcast
Sunil Gupta © Charan Singh, All Rights Reserved, DACS 2026In this podcast, based on The Art Newspaper's regular interview series,…
Drake Sells Majority Stake In OVO To Authentic Brands Group
September 1, 2026The deal gives Authentic a 51% stake in OVO’s intellectual property while the hip-hop superstar retains a significant…
Mane Metaverse: The Doux Founder Maya Smith Talks Delivering Digital ’Dos & Black Hair Culture To Roblox [Exclusive]
Black hair is officially entering the gaming chat, and for The Doux Founder Maya Smith that means more than laid…
Issa Rae & Co.’s ‘Insecure’ anniversary tour won’t happen, but there’s a good reason behind it
“We’re all so bummed,” showrunner Prentice Penny said as cast members slowly revealed what happened to seeing them on the…
Sierra Nicole Reece Landed A Brand Deal With The Minnesota State Fair After Shooting Her Shot On Instagram
September 2, 2026Content creator Sierra Nicole Reece turned a six-second Instagram video into a sponsored trip.A six-second Instagram video changed…
‘A different bond’: 21 Savage opens up on how raising his daughter with Latto differs from his early days as a dad
The Atlanta rappers welcomed a baby girl earlier this year and the couple made their first confirmed appearances as a…
Is Michael Jordan A Cheapskate?: Former Co-Worker Recalls His $5 Tips
MJ has never been afraid to spend money, but one former co-worker says His Airness wasn't nearly as generous when…
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham reverses position on returning Parthenon Marbles to Greece
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham works at his No10 North office in Manchester Picture by Simon Dawson / No 10…
Trump administration appeals ruling blocking new mail-in voting restrictions
The Justice Department is asking a federal appeals court to revive USPS rules requiring new verification measures for election mail.The…
Jordyn Woods Responds To Critics Questioning Why Jaden Smith Was Grouped With The Bridesmaids At Her Wedding
Jordyn Woods is coming to Jaden Smith’s defense after fans questioned his involvement in her wedding.Just two weeks after tying…
Former Serena Williams body double Thea Frodin makes US Open debut
The 17-year-old earned a wildcard into the tournament years after helping portray a young Serena in “King Richard.”Five years after…
Tedrick Washington Jr: Former D1 Basketball Player Punched, Dragged By His Hair During Arkansas Police Stop
A former Division I basketball player says he was cooperating with authorities when an Arkansas traffic stop escalated into a…
‘Prayed for the truth’: Lizzo shares statement after lawsuit by former wardrobe assistant is dismissed
The “About Damn Time” singer was previously dismissed as an individual defendant in the lawsuit brought forth by Asha Daniels…
Community stunned as identities of Times Square stabbing victims, attacker made public
A senseless moment in one of New York’s busiest areas claimed the life of a 32-year-old woman who had just…
‘Keisha needs us’: Black Democrats rally behind Bottoms in Georgia governor’s race
Wes Moore, Raphael Warnock, Andre Dickens, Andrew Young and Tyrese were among those urging Black men to mobilize behind the…
Naomi Osaka’s Allen Iverson tribute connects two generations of Black sports style
Naomi Osaka honors Allen Iverson’s unapologetic style with cornrows, armbands & a custom gown in her latest “court-ure” look at…
Josh Jacobs Added To Commissioner’s Exempt List As Video Reportedly Backs Up Ex’s Attack Claim
The charges stem from an alleged altercation with an ex-girlfriend back in May at his Wisconsin home.Three months ago, Green…
Key takeaways from the ‘Love Island USA’ season reunion
All our favorite islanders reunited for the “Love Island USA” season eight reunion, and they brought all of their drama…