Ciara makes surprise Paris Fashion Week runway appearance while expecting fifth child
Pregnant Ciara made a surprise Paris Fashion Week runway appearance for Junya Watanabe, showcasing her baby bump in two bold…
Celebrating Strength: Celebrities Who Have Survived Breast Cancer
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Jada Pinkett Smith seeks psychological exam of Will Smith’s former friend in $3 million lawsuit
Jada Pinkett Smith is seeking a psychological examination of Bilaal Salaam as he pursues a $3 million emotional distress lawsuit…
Keisha Lance Bottoms’ Message for Georgia Show Up and Vote
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Keisha Lance Bottoms joins Still Posted Aftershow to talk Georgia politics, voting…
Team Ellington, Get In Formation! ‘A Different World’ Swoon Savant Vincent Jamal Hooper Trends As Heartthrobby Huxtable, Gets Flooded With Requests For Private Tutoring Sessions
Put on your Team Ellington shirt and enjoy these hilarious thirst tweets, memes, and reactions to Hillman heartthrob, Vincent Jamal…
12-year-old girl killed in Baltimore park shooting during youth football game
A dispute between two men over a parking space escalated into gunfire at Leon Day Park, where families had gathered…
Paris photographer Chloé Bauve’s outreach to Law Roach is the ultimate definition of ‘shoot your shot’
The French photographer approached Law Roach outside Balmain during Paris Fashion Week and walked away with a portrait and a…
So Fresh, So Smothered: OutKast Teams Up With Waffle House For New Collaboration
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.This drop has Atlanta written all over it.OutKast is bringing some Atlanta…
Clarence Thomas faces scrutiny as Supreme Court takes up major climate case
Clarence Thomas is drawing attention as the Supreme Court considers whether Boulder can pursue climate claims against Exxon and Suncor…
Exhibition at New York’s Met examines how Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock’s relationship enriched their art
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985Left: Jackson Pollock’s Easter and the Totem (1953); right: Lee Krasner’s Rising…
$450m Impressionist collection—including a potentially record-breaking Van Gogh painting—to be sold at Sotheby's New York
Vincent Van Gogh’s Châtaignier en fleurs roses et blanches (May 1890), estimated at $180m, is expected to beat Van Gogh’s…
First-Class Friendship Fuss: Savannah James’ Friend Flies To Her Defense Amid April McDaniel Upgrade Uproar–‘None Of Y’all Know Her’
Longtime besties Savannah James, wife of NBA superstar LeBron James, and entrepreneur April McDaniel have the internet talking about their…
‘Humour makes us Cree, makes us human’: Kent Monkman’s first public sculpture is a condominium for beavers on Toronto’s waterfront
Kent Monkman with The Colony (2026), commissioned by Lassonde Art Trail Photo: Michael SeleskiThousands of years ago, giant beavers roamed…
Bars And Books! Rapsody Hosts Listening Event At Brooklyn Public Library
Rapsody held a listening event for God's Gotta Afro at the Brooklyn Public Library as part of their Bars and…
‘He has committed no offence other than wanting to defend heritage sites’: arrest of Iraqi archaeologists sparks backlash
Ali Tabar was until recently an archaeologist at the Iraqi government’s State Board of Antiquities and HeritageCourtesy of Ali Tabar…
From The Yard To Hollywood: HBCU Stars & Students Proudly Repping Their Historically Black Alma Maters
HBCU homecoming season has us thinking about all the greatness that started right on the yard.Before the red carpets, chart-topping…
Former nurse Nicole Linton found guilty of second-degree murder in 2022 Windsor Hills crash
Prosecutors said she drove nearly 130 mph before the 2022 crash that killed six people, including a mother and her…
Untitled Art, Houston taps into a city where artists can thrive
A view of the Untitled Art, Houston fair on Thursday (1 October). Casey Kelbaugh / CKA courtesy Untitled ArtThe second…
Fearless Fund CEO Arian Simone Launches New Book And Multi-City Tour
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Ray J hospitalized after medical emergency interrupts 180-day livestream marathon
The singer and television personality was taken to a hospital after experiencing health problems during a livestream at Fab Factory.Ray…
Craziest Haunted House Attractions In America
Explore some of the craziest haunted house attractions in America, packed with terrifying scares, wild themes, and nightmare-worthy experiences.If you…
Exhibition at New York's Met examines how Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock's relationship enriched their art
Left: Jackson Pollock's Easter and the Totem (1953); right: Lee Krasner's Rising Green (1972) Both: © 2026 Pollock-Krasner Foundation /…
California DOJ says school district discriminated against Black students in discipline policies
A two-year settlement requires policy changes, staff training and state monitoring after investigators found Black students and students with disabilities…
Shemar Moore, 56, shows off his abs and reveals intense two-a-day workout routine for ‘S.W.A.T. Exiles’
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Ukrainian Museum in New York marks 50th anniversary by showing collection to its neighbours
Installation of Memory Collage: Materials from The Ukrainian Museum Collection by Molly Gochman Image courtesy of the artist. Photograph by…
Diddy Is Reportedly Headed To Solitary After Details Emerged About His Luxurious Prison Stay
Sean “Diddy” Combs is said to be making his way back into solitary confinement, a big change after news of…
Missy Elliott is bringing four HBCU bands together for a Virginia battle of the bands
The Virginia legend will host the Oct. 18 showcase at Norfolk State University as part of a week celebrating music,…
Art and copyright: How I learned to stop worrying and tolerate AI
Despite technological change—or perhaps because of it—art was able to develop in new and hitherto unimaginable ways, even in the…
We Deserve A ‘Different World,’ One That Respects Aging
Jasmine Guy returned to Hillman nearly four decades after first playing Whitley Gilbert. The reaction to her appearance says so…
New Grads Struggle As Employers Raise The Bar For Entry-Level Jobs
October 2, 2026The findings highlight a disconnect between employers’ expectations and the opportunities available to workers entering the labor market.Recent…
Da’Vinchi says overseas Black actors may be ‘more focused’ on the work
The ‘BMF’ star’s remarks about work ethic and the Black diaspora come as Hollywood continues to debate who gets opportunities…
Diddy Moved To Solitary After Report Shows Him Living The High Life In New Jersey Prison
A report from NBC News showed disgraced Hip-Hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs living a VIP lifestyle in prison that included…
A Different Aftershow Episode 2 “Oh Captain, My Captain”
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‘Love Black children like a revolt’: Dr. Stacey Patton wants America to see ‘machinery’ behind violence against Black children
In her latest book, “Strung Up,” the award-winning journalist and historian confronts America’s dark history and its impacts on its…
‘A Different World’ is coming back for season 2 — and fans are ready to return to Hillman
“A Different World’s” season 2 renewal has fans and cast members celebrating another year at Hillman, and calling for even…
These 2 Black Women Raised $1M Without Venture Capital
October 2, 2026Sensori Co-Founders Shanna Pearre and Darean Rhodes raised nearly $1 million from creators, athletes, and individual investors.Shanna Pearre…
Tyler Perry reveals the two ’90s Black love classics that ‘Doing Life’ paid homage to
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Former Florida deputy acquitted in killing of Black airman Roger Fortson
The jury cleared Eddie Duran of manslaughter more than two years after he shot the 23-year-old Air Force senior airman…
Staten Island’s historic Britton Cottage gets $2.1m transformation
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985The 17th-century Britton Cottage was last open to the public nearly 50…
‘Love Black children like a revolt’: Dr. Stacey Patton wants America to see the ‘machinery’ behind the violence against Black children
In her latest book, “Strung Up,” the award-winning journalist and historian confronts America’s dark history and its impacts on its…
Spike Lee Restrained At Yankee Stadium Over Palestine Taunt
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At The Armory Show, emerging galleries are clear-eyed about the risks and rewards of doing fairs
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6 overlooked midterm races Black voters should be watching
Several contests across the South and beyond feature Black candidates seeking to make history on Nov. 3.There are many races…
Sweet And Sour: The Best And Worst Hip-Hop Food Collaborations
The recent union between Waffle House and rap duo Outkast got us thinking of the best and worst food collaborations…
Amazon to refund $7.25 million to Prime members in two majority-Black D.C. neighborhoods
The settlement follows allegations that Amazon excluded residents in two ZIP codes from its in-house delivery network without telling them.Amazon…
Chinese opera, queerness and Cantopop star Leslie Cheung: artist Isaac Chong Wai on the inspirations for his new performance
Isaac Chong Wai's solo exhibition at Tai Kwun Contemporary included the live performance An Intimate Surrender, with dancers from Taiwan,…
Black unemployment rises sharply to 7% as economists point to Trump policies
Black workers, particularly Black women, continue to face mounting economic strain as federal job cuts and other Trump policies reshape…
Staten Island's historic Britton Cottage gets $2.1m transformation
The 17th-century Britton Cottage was last open to the public nearly 50 years ago Photo: Jahtiek Long, courtesy of Historic…
Tyler Perry Puts $57M Beverly Hills Estate On The Market Amid Move To Puerto Rico
October 2, 2026The media mogul lists his a 24,592-square-foot Beverly Hills estate just weeks after announcing that he plans to…
Keyshia Cole’s brother Elijah Randolph reported missing after sharing farewell video
His supporters shared heartwarming comments after Randolf uploaded the farewell message across his social media platforms. Followers of Elijah Randolph,…
Barack Obama urges potential 2028 Democratic candidates to develop detailed plans for AI
The former president is not prescribing a specific policy, but wants prospective candidates to develop clear frameworks for addressing AI.Former…
AI-Boom Could Put Americans’ 401(k) Savings At Risk
September 30, 2026About 54% of U.S. households have a 401(k), and many workers could have more financial exposure to the…
Kendrick Sampson’s ‘wide love’ philosophy sparks debate over romance, parenting and the Black family
Sampson’s comments about “wide love,” parenting and the traditional nuclear family have drawn both criticism and support.You can bet on…
Eddie Murphy to pull off a career first with upcoming scripted series ‘The Chairman’
The upcoming Peacock series marks the Oscar nominee and comedic legend’s first dramatic series and the latest turn in his…
From ‘Atlanta’ to ‘Insecure,’ these Black-led shows rank among the century’s best
Several shows rooted in Black storytelling and creativity landed on The New York Times’ ranking of the 21st century’s best…
The Making Of An Icon: Anok Yai’s Supermodel Era Is So Good
Her rise from Howard Homecoming to fashion royalty keeps getting better, bigger, and even more fierce.Anok Yai has been one…
Halle Berry faces temporary restraining order amid custody dispute with Olivier Martinez
Martinez accused Berry of physically attacking their 12-year-old son, while Berry’s attorney called the claims “entirely meritless and deliberately misleading.”Halle…
LaBron Kozone on Becoming Major League Wrestling’s Future
In 2023, LaBron Kozone was ready to walk away. He wasn’t even 30, but he had already made peace with…
Delta Is Training The Next Generation of Black Aviation Talent
September 29, 2026Delta and OBAP’s Atlanta ACE Academy are giving students a hands-on look at aviation maintenance careers.For young people…
Netflix renews ‘A Different World’ sequel for Season 2
The new generation of Hillman College students will return for another season of the Netflix continuation of the beloved NBC…