Miami dealer sentenced to almost 4 years in prison for selling fake Warhols
Leslie Roberts’s Miami Fine Art Gallery the day after the FBI raided it in April 2025 Photo: Carolina Ana DrakeThe…
NAACP Partners With Former Vice President Kamala Harris For Midterm Town Halls
October 21, 2026These upcoming activations expand an extensive mobilization circuitThe NAACP announced a partnership with 49th Vice President Kamala D.…
Mississippi town faces new lawsuit days after DOJ settlement over police misconduct
The SPLC and ACLU of Mississippi allege a Lexington officer unlawfully arrested Terrance Gypson after he recorded police activity.The city…
Kid Cudi to write, direct and star as Jean-Michel Basquiat in new film ‘JEAN’
The musician says the project is a “love letter” to Basquiat, the 1980s and New York City, with filming planned…
So Fresh, So Clean: OutKast x Atlanta Falcons ‘ATLiens’ 30th Anniversary Collab
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of sophomore success, rap icons OutKast enlist the Atlanta Falcons for a collaborative collection to honor…
Can Kid Cudi Pull Off Playing Basquiat?
Rapper Kid Cudi has announced that he will write, direct and star in a film portraying the life of late…
‘Atlanta’ star Zazie Beetz expecting first child with husband David Rysdahl
The actress debuted her baby bump at the New York premiere of her upcoming Apple TV crime drama, “Nocturne.”Zazie Beetz…
Missed ‘If I Go Will They Miss Me’ in theaters? Here’s how to watch at home
After making $1 million in theaters, Danielle Brooks and J. Alphonse Nicholson’s “If I Go Will They Miss Me” will…
Nyesha Stone isn’t waiting for anyone to save Black journalism
In this Q&A, Nyesha Stone, the founder of Carvd N Stone, opens up about how she got started, why she…
Modernists brought into the mix at 1-54 Contemporary African art fair
Hassan Hajjaj’s Our Motherland Collective (2023) from his My London Rockstars series of portraits Courtesy the artistFor its 14th London…
‘I’m not new to this. I’m true to this’: Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas fires back after Trump DOJ indictment
Federal prosecutors accuse the Virginia state senator and members of her family of illegally operating and benefiting from a marijuana…
Women In U.S. Have Limited Access To Less Expensive, Invasive Breast Cancer Treatment
October 22, 2026The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved IORT in 1999.Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) costs cancer patients less time…
Nikole Hannah-Jones challenges NYC schools chancellor over stalled desegregation efforts
Hannah-Jones pointed to past integration proposals and asked why the city has yet to commit to a broader plan.Journalist Nikole…
A growing list of Black celebrities who have become supporters of President Trump
From Todd Gurley to Amber Rose to Mike Tyson, and more the list of famous Black supporters keeps growing. When…
Nia Long reveals cover of memoir ‘The Sound of Purpose’ ahead of 2027 release
“The Sound of Purpose” will trace the actress’ journey from Brooklyn and South Central Los Angeles to a decades-long career…
Tennessee Titans release Jordan Elliott as coach Robert Saleh addresses gun incident
Head coach Robert Saleh defended the former Titans defensive tackle, saying he made a serious lapse in judgment but deserves…
De Kooning sets European record but still falls flat at muted Sotheby’s Contemporary Evening Sale
Willem de Kooning’s Untitled (1977) sold for £9.8m after fees, setting a record for the artist at auction in Europe…
‘Kalamazoo Promise’ Expands Free College Tuition To HBCUs In 2027
October 20, 2026The expansion marks the first time in the program’s more than 20-year history that HBCUs nationwide will be…
The Basketball Wives And Girlfriends (WAGs) We’ll Be Watching Courtside This NBA Season
These basketball wives bring team pride, designer pieces and sporty-chic inspiration courtside.The NBA is back, and so is our runway…
What does an Old Master smell like? Meet the perfumer commissioned by Sotheby's
Lyn Harris qualified as Britain’s first classically trained female perfumer in the 1990s Courtesy Perfumer HArt of Luxury magazine, published…
Stephen A. Smith’s Dinner With Trump Crosses the Line
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Stephen A. Smith's recent dinner meeting with Donald Trump has ignited debate…
Frieze London Diary: A dinner dance with a twist, Barbie gets the blues and Warhol’s feline showstoppers
Mind the china: Holly Blakey and her dancers mesmerise guests at the Frieze Collectors’ DinnerArt world glitterati descended on the…
High school student’s zoo trip ends in tragedy as Texas couple face charges in fatal shooting
A Texas couple has been charged in the freeway shooting death of 17-year-old Alyssa Wilson, who was driving to the…
Will the real Arts Council England please stand up? A new book tells an incomplete history of the funding organisation
Comma Publishing/Arts Council EnglandThis is a book that nobody needs, and only a few arts bureaucrats want. It is presented…
Anthony Hamilton Talks Touring, Independence and Soul On The Garden of Love With Raheem DeVaughn
Anthony Hamilton shares tour news, reflects on D’Angelo, and talks creative freedom on the Garden of Love with Raheem DeVaughnAnthony…
Tap Into This Resource Guide For Breast Cancer Survivors
October 21, 2026There’s an urgent need for resources that are tailored, well‑funded and culturally competent for Black women.In 2026, the…
Rick Ross’ son says man pistol-whipped him and threatened to kill him near college
Florida police arrested a suspect after William Roberts III reported being threatened at gunpoint and struck with a firearm near…
Not just bricks and mortar: how can gallerists operate without a permanent space?
Bolanle Contemporary, founded by Bolanle Tajudeen, has exhibited at No.9 Cork Street and Sadie Coles HQ, and is the only…
Red Carpet Rundown: See What Megan Thee Stallion Wore To Get Her Wings, Victoria Monét In Pinup Glam, & More
With some of our favorite it-girl celebs in pink, sequin, corsets, and sheer designs, the Victoria's Secret pink carpet was…
All six of Edward Hopper’s early oils, long thought to be original works, revealed to be copies
Edward Hopper's Old Ice Pond at Nyack (around 1898-1900, top) is in fact a copy of Winter Sunset by Bruce…
From Tech Expert To Executive Leader: 5 Moves Black Women Can Make In Cybersecurity
October 21, 2026Technical excellence can make you indispensable. Strategic influence makes your value visible.Written By Dora MensahThere comes a point…
‘I’m Black & I’m proud’ Coco Jones’ graceful response to racist hecklers
Coco Jones being attacked with racist insults like “blackie” brings a viral truth about being Black back into focus“When you’re…
Coalition including NAACP and National Urban League rally Black men to vote as organizations confront midterm turnout gap
Organizers say the inaugural National Black Man Voter Day is about building political power beyond a single election.Organizations across the…
‘I like to take time to understand the work and its maker’: collector Helen Sunderland-Cohen on what she has bought and why
Helen Sunderland-Cohen is the custodian of the Sunderland Collection of rare historical maps, atlases and globes, which was established by…
Barack Obama To Join Keisha Lance Bottoms And Sen. Ossoff At Atlanta Rally
October 20, 2026The upcoming rally brings national political attention to Georgia. Former President Barack Obama is heading to Atlanta to…
Quinta Brunson says Betty Boop movie will reveal the history behind the cartoon icon
The “Abbott Elementary” star says her upcoming film will explore the animation era that shaped Betty Boop and a complicated…
NFLPA demands investigation into Jalen Hurts’ medical care after blood clot diagnosis
The players’ union says the NFL previously told it no review was planned, despite questions surrounding the Eagles quarterback’s treatment.The…
Tatyana Ali gets emotional as Alfonso Ribeiro joins her DWTS tribute to their late TV father James Avery
Tatyana Ali and Alfonso Ribeiro reunite on Dancing with the Stars to honor their late Fresh Prince co-star James Avery…
FDA Recalls Over 4.3 Million Tubes of Toothpaste Nationwide
The FDA has recalled over 4.3 million tubes of fluoride toothpaste nationwide. See which products are affected.The Food and Drug…
Found objects and fall-outs: a new book reveals new sides to Donald Judd and his work
Donald Judd’s To Susan Buckwalter (1964) art: © 2026 Judd Foundation / ARS, New York; Photo: Alex Marks © 2026…
Keisha Lance Bottoms sees $1M donations from JB Pritzker, Michael Bloomberg as governor’s race hits home stretch
Despite facing a 5-to-1 spending gap in her race against billionaire health care executive Rick Jackson, Bottoms is seeing donations…
Former Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey found dead at 37 in Florida home
The former Miami standout played 10 NFL seasons with Kansas City and Atlanta. His family reportedly believes he died of…
Arkansas has never elected a Black member of Congress. Chris Jones could change that
The physicist, nonprofit executive and former gubernatorial nominee is running a competitive campaign against Republican Rep. French Hill.As Election Day…
Barack Obama Goes In On Trump For His Persecution Of Rep. Ilhan Omar, But Did He Go Far Enough?
Barack Obama posted a lengthy tweet blasting the Trump administration for its blatantly corrupt targeting of Rep. Ilhan Omar, but…
Rihanna leaves Love Island USA star Trinity Tatum stunned after recognizing her by name at Fenty Beauty event
“Love Island USA” winner Trinity Tatum reveals what Rihanna told her during their viral Fenty Beauty encounter and reflects on…
Could Stefon Diggs Be Headed to Baltimore Before the Trade Deadline?
Baltimore could be a potential landing spot for veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs as trade speculation grows ahead of the…
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West closes after visitor killed by wind-blown debris
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West, Scottsdale, Arizona Photo: Andrew Horne, via Wikimedia CommonsTaliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona—Frank Lloyd Wright’s former…
Law Roach explains why Keke Palmer fired him as her stylist during pregnancy
The celebrity stylist says he struggled to meet Palmer’s expectations while she was keeping her pregnancy private and believes she…
Kamala Harris hits the road with NAACP to mobilize Black voters before midterms
Harris will headline civic engagement events in Wisconsin and Georgia, where several consequential races could hinge on Black turnout.Former U.S.…
The Florida Bar fires IT employee who sent racist messages to Miami football player
The brief investigation concluded that the bar said the former employee’s messages were “reprehensible” and “inconsistent” with its mission and…
10 Artists JAŸ-Z Could Bring to the Super Bowl Halftime Show
With JAŸ-Z reportedly headlining the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show, we're looking at 10 artists who could join him onstage.According…
Tate Modern exhibition explores Pictorialism and the birth of soft-focus photography
Luo Bonian’s Drawing Water from a Well (1932) Courtesy Luo Bonian Art Foundation and Three Shadows +3 Gallery“This is probably…
5 ways Law Roach is rewriting the rules of fashion
The image architect and celebrity stylist, Law Roach, has been disrupting the industry one slay after another.For years, the greatest…
Alabama governor spares Toforest Johnson after prosecutors, former officials question evidence behind conviction
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commutes Toforest Johnson’s death sentence to life without parole amid concerns about evidence in his 1995…
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Know The Warning Signs And Help Save Lives
Understanding the patterns of abuse is the first step toward intervention, and during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, experts emphasize how…
Black MAGA Woman Gets Tossed From Ken Paxton Rally, And She Can’t Figure Out Why
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Thelma Louise knows she was the only Black woman there, but she…
Conspiracy Theorists Are Baselessly Linking Jalen Hurts’ Blood Clots To COVID-19 Vaccines
With all that information readily available, conspiracy theories still hit timelines, even on the NFL Network.After news broke of Jalen…
White-Owned Harlem Bagel Shop Faces Backlash Over ‘Blackface Bagel’ Mascot
October 21, 2026Bo’s Bagels removed its controversial mascot after critics called it racistA Harlem bagel shop has removed its cartoon…
Ms. Rachel donates $3K to fundraiser for young Black child ignored by library employee at Connecticut event
A viral video prompted the Darien Library to place an employee on leave as officials investigate the family’s allegations of…
Gabourey Sidibe’s Stylist Kelly Augustine Is Making Sure Plus-Size Women Get The Fashion They’ve Always Deserved
As Gabourey Sidibe’s latest viral fashion moment turns heads, the fashion stylist behind the looks talks creative freedom, the hidden…