A $620K Payroll Mistake Has MARTA Chasing Down A Former Employee
September 30, 2026A clerical error sent $620,000 in unearned overtime to a former MARTA station cleaner, and the transit agency…
Trina Braxton mourns husband Von Scales, who has died at 58
Scales, who married Braxton in 2019, became a familiar face to viewers through “Braxton Family Values.”Von Scales, the husband of…
Michael Vick gets candid about life after the NFL in upcoming ‘Beyond Ballin’’ episode
The Norfolk State head coach sits down with Lawrencia “LaLa” Moten for a conversation about his playing career, fatherhood, leadership…
Vancouver Art Gallery makes its interim leaders permanent co-chief executives
Eva Respini and Sirish Rao, co-chief executives of the Vancouver Art Gallery, in the permanent collection vault Photo: Vancouver Art…
John Legend launches housing support program for HBCU students and Penn undergrads
The program will support students facing housing insecurity at Morehouse College, Central State University, Wilberforce University and Penn.John Legend is…
Contemporary Istanbul founder planning new fair on city's Asian side
Visitors to the 21st edition of Contemporary IstanbulCourtesy of Contemporary IstanbulContemporary Istanbul took place last week at Tersane Istanbul for…
IRS Saver’s Match Will Give Eligible Workers Up To $1K For Retirement
October 1, 2026The benefit phases out as income increases. Millions of low- and moderate-income Americans could receive up to $1,000…
Highs And Lows: The Biggest Winners (& Losers) Of NFL Season Week 3 & Nobody Can Close A Game
We're taking a weekly look back at the NFL teams that crushed it, embarrassingly lost, and everything in between.Through Sunday,…
Is Mississippi’s Senate race the sleeping giant of this election? Scott Colom thinks voters are waking up
Colom argues Mississippi voters are growing frustrated with the status quo as he campaigns to become the state’s first Black…
New York’s Split Level art fair returns to Madison Avenue design showroom for second edition
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985A view of the 2025 Split Level fair at Rimadesio. Courtesy Split…
Connections That Count: ‘Master Connector’ Nichole Harmon-Pointdujour Talks Connecting Entrepreneurs With Power Players [Exclusive]
We’ve all heard the saying, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” but Nichole Harmon-Pointdujour is taking that…
‘He said the secret to a happy life is attention to the details’: William Morris Gallery reopens after major rehang and restoration
Left: Lock of William Morris's hair, Catterson-Smith, Robert and Philip Webb, 1896; Right: Lily & Pomegranate design, William Morris, 1886…
OWN’s New Documentary Spotlights Black Women Who Made Volleyball History
October 1, 2026“We Belong Here: The Story of Team Dream” follows 12 Black women who came together to compete at…
Kai Cenat pushes back on Reggie’s allegations and says a lawsuit is coming
Cenat challenged Reggie to take any evidence to law enforcement, while RaKai separately denied claims made about his childhood.Kai Cenat…
Melyssa Ford defends Jasmine Guy against online criticism: ‘Aging doesn’t require bravery, it needs respect’
Ford pushes back against the familiar double standard women face over aging as Guy returns to her iconic role as…
Diddy reportedly returned to solitary confinement after reports of special treatment in prison
Reports allege Sean “Diddy” Combs had access to contraband and paid fellow inmates for services. His representative disputes the claims.Sean…
Brick Savage: MLW’s “Sociopath Powerhouse” is Gunning For The Heavyweight Title
Before Brick Savage ever stepped into an Major League Wrestling (MLW) ring, he was already causing chaos in Texas nightclubs.…
Meet Alan Dunn, the New Yorker cartoonist who put Modernism in its place
An early cartoon by Dunn, published in the Chicago Tribune in 1947, considers the perils of lightweight buildings Courtesy of…
Bun B Opens Another ‘Trill Burgers’ Location In H-Town
September 29, 2026The legendary rapper and entrepreneur is growing Trill Burgers with a fourth Houston-area location and late-night drive-thru.Houston rapper…
Rick Ross arrested in Miami on domestic violence-related battery charges
Court records list one felony count of battery by strangulation and one misdemeanor battery count, both marked as domestic violence-related.Rick…
Zohran Mamdani and Nas talk about keeping New York City at the center of hip-hop
The rapper and New York City mayor sat down for a new documentary exploring the culture’s roots and what it…
Jasmine Guy Keeps It Classy In Addressing Her Ageist Critics
Actress Jasmine Guy, 64, hit back against criticism of her appearance in the revival of 'A Different World' with a…
What advocates fear gets lost in the urgent message ‘Black people don’t hang themselves’
T-Kea Blackman, co-founder of Black People Die By Suicide Too, gets real about the rising rates of suicides among the…
New York AG reviews Cornell’s handling of sexual assault allegations as investigation reopens
The review comes as local prosecutors reopen the case and consider whether criminal charges should be presented to a grand…
Hardball’ Turns 25: What Happened to Kofi After the Iconic Film?
The Chicago native was just 14 when he was cast opposite Keanu Reeves and Michael Jordan in Hardball. Now he's…
International designers collaborate with creators from Japan at London's V&A
A lamp made with braided cords that was a collaboration between South African artist-designer Atang Tshikare and Japanese artisan Tomoyuki…
T.I. Invests In Black-Owned AI Content Company Poctsock
September 30, 2026The investment will support Pocstock’s efforts to expand culturally representative content and datasets for brands.Rapper and entrepreneur Tip…
Diana Ross calls for security after fan interaction crosses boundaries onstage
Footage of the August concert resurfaced online, showing Ross asking venue staff to intervene after a fan crossed physical boundaries.Diana…
The Funniest Jameis Winston Moments That Prove He’s One Of One
Whether he's throwing TDs, dropping sermons or doing some questionable math, Jameis Winston has spent his NFL career proving there's…
New York's Split Level art fair returns to Madison Avenue design showroom for second edition
A view of the 2025 Split Level fair at Rimadesio. Courtesy Split LevelThe second edition of Split Level, the upstart…
Trump’s Hispanic Heritage Month event draws criticism from first Afro Latina in Congress, who stresses Black-Latino unity
Rep. Analilia Mejia responds to President Trump’s Hispanic Heritage Month remarks, criticizing his immigration policies and calls to separate Black…
5 Business Lessons From The Black Woman Building A Luxury Glassware Brand
September 29, 2026Kimber Warren used her marketing background and knowledge of wine to launch Sela K hand-blown stemware.Kimber Warren is…
10 Black voices making sense of politics, one podcast at a time
In honor of International Podcast Day, here are some Black-led podcasts keeping audiences informed about current events and policies.Whether you’re…
New poll finds Black women voters are approaching the midterms with Obama-era enthusiasm, but a different motivation
Pollster Cornell Belcher says the energy resembles the Obama era, but today’s motivation is driven by urgency rather than optimism.A…
Meet the Black family behind the Luster’s Pink hair lotion you grew up with
For nearly 70 years, Luster Products has been a fixture in Black haircare. Now, the founder’s granddaughter, Resa Luster-Mac, is…
From The Desk Of The National Civil Rights Museum On Its 35th Anniversary
September 28, 2026This Museum was born of community vision.Written by the National Civil Rights MuseumThirty-five years ago today, on Sept.…
How social media algorithms are fueling the spread of racist and engagement-driven content
Studies and whistleblower claims have sparked new questions about whether platforms prioritize engagement over safety.For several years now, social media…
Savannah James flies first class while her bestie flies business — and they’re both fine with that
We unpack the etiquette and nuances of having “mixed-income” friendships in today’s economy. There’s having a friend with money, and…
Jasmine Guy, A Love Letter — Thank You For Showing Black Women That Aging Is A Privilege, Not A Problem
Although we, as a culture, know you as our beloved Whitley from 'A Different World,' we want to take a…
After 41 years in Utah custody, Black man released following new DNA findings
Douglas Carter’s conviction was overturned after courts found serious misconduct, and new DNA testing excluded him from genetic evidence recovered…
Morris Day on Legacy, Prince’s Advice, and the Art of Staying Cool
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Morris Day gets candid with D.L. Hughley and Jasmine Sanders on legacy,…
Tisha Campbell reveals the lengths Martin Lawrence went to for her to play Gina: ‘He came to my mom’s house’
The pair had previously starred in three movies together, including “House Party 1,” House Party 2,” and “Boomerang,” but Lawrence…
A Different Aftershow Episode 1: Inside the HBCU Revival Everyone’s Talking About
A Different World Revival Continues The Discussion on HBCU life, Dwayne & Whitley's split, and the financial aid crisis!Netflix just…
Toledo Museum of Art acquires landmark 19th-century photographic series
F. Holland Day’s The Seven Words (1898) Courtesy the Toledo Museum of Art, OhioThe Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) has…
Nolan Wells supporters organize social media blackout as family continues seeking answers
On Sept. 30, the “Blackout for Nolan Wells” campaign is encouraging a coordinated day of visibility as his family continues…
ForbesBLK Names 25 Black-Owned Businesses To Watch In 2026
September 30, 2026The list arrives as Black-owned employer businesses continue to account for billions of dollars in economic activity.ForbesBLK is…
What the Cornell 7 and LSU sexual assault cases are revealing about the experiences of Black women
In the wake of the Cornell 7 and LSU assault cases, many, including Black women, are reckoning with their dismay…