Barack Obama heads to Ohio as Democrats battle for control of the Senate
The former president will campaign with Sherrod Brown and Amy Acton in Cleveland on Oct. 24 before traveling to Detroit…
From the pew to the polls: How changes in Black worship are reshaping Black politics
As the midterms near, activists and religious experts explain why faith and politics have never been separate in the Black…
What We Need to Know: A Teen’s Final Messages, Justice in Buffalo, the Cost of War and a Math Milestone
A teenager's last words, a reckoning in Buffalo, the mounting human toll of conflict, and a mathematical breakthrough are reshaping…
Phone analysis reveals private conversations among Nolan Wells’ friends after his disappearance
A nearly 300-page report details Snapchat conversations about Wells’ whereabouts, police interviews and growing scrutiny after he vanished from Horn…
Wendy Osefo says fraud case brought ‘darkest time’ in her marriage to Eddie Osefo
The “Real Housewives of Potomac” star says the allegations strained their relationship, affected her career and forced the couple to…
Lizzo on criticism of her body transformation: ‘My brand is joy’
The Grammy winner says she was surprised by claims that losing weight undermined the image she had built throughout her…
Viral Confrontation With HBCU Karen Becomes FAFO Moment After Protesters Gather In Front Of Home
Karen could have relented and recognized the fact that street parking is public, and she can't decide otherwise just because…
New documentary celebrates women pioneers in performance art
Documentation of Leslie Labowitz Starus’s Myths of Rape (1977), part of Suzanne Lacy’s Three Weeks in May Photo: Suzanne Lacy,…
Donald Lee Hollowell (1917-2004)
Donald Lee Hollowell was a leading civil rights lawyer whose landmark victories helped to desegregate Georgia, earning him the moniker…
NBA Star CJ McCollum And Wife Build Wine Business On 318-Acre Oregon Vineyard
October 13, 2026. The couple shared how they balance their professional careers, family responsibilities, and the financial demands of operating…
John Boyega reveals not only is he married, but he’s a brand new dad
In an interview with The Guardian earlier this month, Boyega reflected on the loss of a childhood friend, how it…
Protesters disrupt Minnesota GOP dinner with KKK sign as Black gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth speaks
The demonstration interrupted a speech by Demuth, the state’s first Black gubernatorial nominee from a major political party.A Minnesota Republican…
Keffe D Sentenced To 40 Years To Life In Prison For Tupac Shakur’s Murder
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the only person charged in the 1996 killing…
Frieze Artist Award winner Theo Triantafyllidis’s spider sculpture aims to bring people together
Mission creepy-crawly: participants play a video game involving escaping a giant spider—while they are seated on a giant spider David…
Bunnie Jackson-Ransom (1940-2023)
Bunnie Jackson-Ransom was an influential businesswoman and community leader based in Atlanta, Georgia. A pioneer and trailblazer affectionately known as…
Charlotte police officers face termination after racist texts allegedly discussed pulling over Black drivers
The messages surfaced during a separate state investigation into an officer accused of misusing police surveillance technology.More than half a…
‘It’s transformational’: Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine is making history and reshaping who gets to become a doctor
In an interview with theGrio, Xavier University’s president and the president and founding dean of Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine…
Kehlani is healing childhood wounds while raising her daughter. These 5 books may help others, too
The singer reflects on growing up with incarcerated parents and how motherhood has shaped her process of healing old wounds.Recently…
Mike Tomlin Still Haunted By Derrick Henry? His Latest Comments Have Fans Laughing
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin may have moved on to…
‘They’re not candid snapshots of me at all’: Issy Wood on her intimate self-portraits at London's National Portrait Gallery
Left: Issy Wood’s Self portrait 71 (2025) and right: Self portrait 63 (2024). Eleven of her works are on show…
Maryland HBCU moves closer to opening state’s first veterinary school
UMES has gained permission to recruit and admit students as it works toward launching its accelerated veterinary medicine program in…
Federal death penalty trial begins for gunman who killed 10 Black people in Buffalo
Jury selection is underway as Payton Gendron faces hate crime and firearms charges stemming from the 2022 Tops supermarket massacre.Jury…
Before The Big Break: Black Stars Who Found Fame After 25
Age is just a number, and these ten Black entertainers prove that breakthrough success doesn't have an expiration date.Think you…
Hong Kong gallery Tang Contemporary closes amid row over outstanding debts
The director of Tang Contemporary has said the gallery is facing major operational challenges Wikimedia CommonsTang Contemporary, a gallery first…
‘Once Upon A Time In Harlem’ To Debut A Studio Museum Harlem
October 13, 2026The historical documentary features surviving luminaries of the Harlem RenaissanceMore than half a century after 16mm cameras captured…
‘Sometimes the works you do not acquire stay with you just as strongly as the ones you do’: collector Irene Y. Panagopoulos on what she has bought and why
Irene Y. Panagopoulo Photo: Pauline NiarchouAlthough Irene Y. Panagopoulos’s father collected Modern art—which filled their house—she did not originally think…
TLC’s Chilli Gives Update On T-Boz’s Sickle Cell Crisis After Tour Absences
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Chilli reassured fans that her longtime groupmate is taking time to recover…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs taken from federal prison for medical treatment after reported head injury
Sean “Diddy” Combs was reportedly transported by ambulance from FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey on Oct. 10 and returned…
‘OBJECTION!’ ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Cast Accuses Their Characters (And Each Other) Of Causing Chaos [Exclusive]
Emayatzy Corinealdi, Morris Chestnut, Angela Grovey, Joseph Sikora, Taylor Polidore, and Durrell “Tank” Babbs entered BOSSIP’s courtroom for a Season…
Dutch museum returns ancient vase to Sicily after research uncovers ‘problematic’ provenance
Pyxis (storage vessel with lid) with multicolored painting, Centuripe (Sicily) (third century BC). Property of the Region of Sicily after…
Social Media Success through Songs
From Michael Jackson and Beyonce, to the “Pink Panther” and “Law & Order” theme songs, you’ve probably seen lots of…
Keisha Lance Bottoms faced an empty podium as Rick Jackson skipped the Atlanta Press Club debate
Keisha Lance Bottoms participated alone in an Atlanta Press Club debate after Republican nominee Rick Jackson declined to attend.The podium…
THE 57th ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS ANNOUNCE FIRST ROUND OF PERFORMERS AND PRESENTERS
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Nashville, Tenn. (September 13, 2026) – The Gospel Music Association (GMA) is…
OPINION: AI Can Save You Time; It Can Also Tell You Who To Hire
October 14, 2026More founders are handing some of that load to AI firstWritten by Stephanie LeBlanc-Godfrey It is 11:40 at…
Feeling fine doesn’t always mean you are. The health screenings Black adults shouldn’t skip in their 30s, 40s, and 50s
We break down the health screenings experts say you should get as you age, especially as Black adults continue to…
‘A Different World’ star Cornell Young IV says he prefers older women to women his own age: ‘I always grew up around older people’
Young explained why maturity shapes his dating preferences as he emerges as a young heartthrob thanks to the Netflix series.“A…
STUDY: Ultraprocessed Foods Linked To Mortality In Black Breast Cancer Survivors
October 14, 2026In the study, the mortality rate was higher among Black women breast cancer survivors who consumed more ultraprocessed…
Michelle Obama pledges more than $1 million to organizations supporting girls worldwide
Through her Girls Opportunity Alliance, the former first lady Michelle Obama is supporting 25 organizations across 15 countries.Michelle Obama has…
Christa Pike Discharged From Hospital After Botched Execution
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Christa Pike is the first person to ever survive an execution by…
T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach reportedly wed in quiet ceremony, nearly four years after ‘GMA3’ exit
The former ABC News anchors tied the knot in a private Sept. 19 ceremony in Arkansas.T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach…
Trump Eyes Renaming Ocean After Himself
President Donald Trump is floating the idea of renaming the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean, suggesting one could eventually carry his…
Financial Literacy Month: Dealing With Debt That’s Out Of Control
October 13, 2026According to Debtor’s Anonymous, there are a number of signs that indicate you might have a serious problem…
Stacey Abrams Returns to RECESS26: Civic Power, Clean Energy Power
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The clean energy transition involves more than just technology, infrastructure, and investment;…
Signet ring depicting the Lighthouse of Alexandria—a lost wonder of the ancient world—discovered during underwater excavation
A member of the archaeological team with the submerged ring Photo: Christoph Gerigk © Franck Goddio/Hilti FoundationA bronze signet ring…
Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals jersey sells for $14 million, setting basketball memorabilia record
Michael Jordan’s autographed 1998 NBA Finals jersey sold privately for $14 million, setting a record for basketball memorabilia and attracting…
From Bravo To Behind Bars? RHOP Alum Mia Thornton Could Face Jail Time Over Alleged $11K Furniture Heist
'Real Housewives of Potomac' alum Mia Thornton could be facing jail time over an alleged $11K furniture heist from an…
New York Expands Free College For Adults
October 13, 2026Starting in January 2027, eligible New Yorkers can pursue tuition-free associate degrees in high-demand fields through CUNY and…
How a Black woman-led agency brought Wray & Nephew to Miami Carnival and put culture first
Ashley McKenzie-Barnes brought Wray & Nephew to Miami Carnival, honoring the traditions, history and community behind the celebration.Ask any Jamaican…
Nolan Wells Update: Trump Weighs FBI Investigation Into Teen’s Death After Grand Jury Declined Criminal Charges
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The family of 18-year-old Nolan Wells is refusing to let unanswered questions…
Man convicted in 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur sentenced to 40 years to life in prison
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis was convicted earlier this year for his role in the death of the hip-hop icon, bringing…
Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler reveal first look at ‘Miami Vice ’85’ reboot
Michael B. Jordan stars as Ricardo Tubbs alongside Austin Butler as Sonny Crockett in director Joseph Kosinski’s upcoming film, ‘Miami…
Men Can Get Breast Cancer Too. Here’s What To Look For
While breast cancer is largely associated with women, Black men have the highest incidence and mortality rates when it comes…
Howard interim president calls Maryland tennis imagery ‘rooted in hatred and racial violence’
The University of Maryland suspended its club tennis program indefinitely after racist images were distributed in materials for a weekend…
Kamala Harris holds commanding lead over Democrats in new 2028 presidential poll
Harris receives twice the support of her nearest potential rival as she increases her political visibility ahead of the midterms.Former…
Fake Denzel Washington quote praising Trump resurfaces on the president’s social media account
Donald Trump shared a fake Denzel Washington quote on Truth Social. The actor’s representative confirmed the praise attributed to him…
‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ return for season 11 with fresh drama and a decade of history
The ladies of Potomac are back with familiar faces, fresh beef and enough drama to remind viewers why they’ve spent…
Georgia governor’s race candidates Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson urge voters to cast early ballots
Early voting begins across Georgia ahead of the November 3 election, with Keisha Lance Bottoms campaigning in Stockbridge and Rick…
True Crime Podcast Infamy, Joins Urban One’s Podcast Network
Hosted by Brian “Boss” Valmond, the popular true-crime series explores the lives, crimes, and cultural influence of some of the…
In Pictures: the best of Frieze Sculpture 2026
Elena Nemkova, Agony in the Garden (2026) Linda NylindThis year’s Frieze Sculpture, curated by Fatoş Üstek,brings together 11 international artists…
Kamala Harris says ‘you’re not going to take my joy’ or our voting rights ahead of midterms
Kamala Harris calls out voting rights, urges Black voters to demand more from elected officials and explains why the fight…