At the Venice Biennale, Ukraine’s Pinchuk Art Centre finds fragile moments of joy amid loss
Simone Post's She Knew She/It/They Would Melt (2026) Courtesy Pinchuk Art CentreUntil 2020, the Pinchuk Art Centre’s presentation during the…
Nick Cannon’s business accountant accused of embezzling $2 million, reportedly leaves US
If convicted, Frank Musoke faces up to 20 years in federal prison for each wire fraud charge and up to…
Federal Judge Unseals What’s Alleged To Be Jeffrey Epstein’s Suicide Note
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The suicide note was sealed as part of the evidence related to…
Nature is healing? Seagull lays eggs in the Giardini during Venice Biennale preview
A seagull nests at the Polish PavilionThe Art NewspaperCurators, critics and collectors zoomed from pavilion to pavilion during the VIP…
‘The Next Little Black Book of Success’ returns with new lessons on loss, leadership and resilience
“This book is a roadmap to the future,” Rhonda Joy McLean said. “We really try to anticipate changes in the…
Joy Frazier built a luxury handbag line designed for the woman still finding her way
“I think they’re different chapters of your beginning,” Frazier said, describing the three concepts of her handbags. Joy Frazier spent…
The Best Freebies and Mother’s Day Deals for 2026
Treat your mom to an extra-special day with these must-have Mother's Day freebie and savings opportunitiesMother’s Day is upon us…
Trump’s plan to repaint Washington, DC’s Eisenhower Building could cost more than $7.5m
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985The Eisenhower Executive Office Building, in Washington, DC, sits next to the…
Tyreek Hill Trial: What We Know So Far About Lawsuit Over Allegedly Breaking Influencer’s Leg
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985Tyreek Hill is back in court after being accused of fracturing a…
Usher to give back via new internship ahead of massive Chris Brown stadium tour
The internship, in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Detroit, will give ten interns an unprecedented look…
Family mourning after 17-year-old son stabbed to death outside home weeks before graduation
Amari Clarke was set to graduate on June 1 and go off to trade school. A Prince George’s County teen…
FBI Director Kash Patel's Personalized Bourbon Bottles Raise Eyebrows
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.FBI Director Kash Patel was the subject of a scathing account of…
‘He’s one of them’: Van Lathan calls out Stephen A. Smith days after ESPN commentator cited old speech calling for Black people to vote Republican for one election
The back-and-forth between Lathan and Smith adds to a growing list of notable Black political commentators who have pushed back…
Fire erupts at San Francisco’s Vaillancourt Fountain during its dismantling
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985Armand Vaillancourt’s 1971 fountain being dismantled on 6 May Photo: Taylor C.…
Students at Morehouse School of Medicine join wave of HBCU protests of GOP-backed commencement speakers
Rep. Rich McCormick, a MSM alum, reportedly supported legislation that made it more difficult for lower-income students to attend the…
Van Cleef & Arpels cashes in on lucrative secondary market for vintage jewellery
A 1944 Van Cleef & Arpels jewellery box Courtesy Van Cleef & ArpelsArt of Luxury magazine, published twice per year…
How the adoption of canvas in Venice changed the way artists painted
Complex weave: Titian’s The Vendramin Family (around 1540-45) © The National Gallery, London In 14th-century Siena and 15th-century Florence, paintings…
Should we be worried about this hantavirus? Here’s what Black health experts are saying
As concern grows around hantavirus after it was detected on a cruise, many people, including Black health experts, have been…
Parasol Unit returns with a showcase of women from Central Asia and beyond
Tala Madani’s video The Womb (2019) features in Turandot: To the Daughters of the East. The title of the show,…
Virginia Supreme Court deals election blow as redrawn maps in the South further devastate Black voters
On Friday, Virginia’s new voter-approved map was ruled unconstitutional, and in South Carolina, Republican lawmakers moved to eliminate the state’s…
NAACP seeks court order to block Tennessee redistricting overhaul
The lawsuit was filed Thursday in Davidson County Chancery Court, just hours after Gov. Bill Lee signed the controversial map…
GED Section: The Trump Administration Has Specifically Gone After Black People
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Critics claim the Trump administration's approach has unfairly singled out and marginalized…
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announces resignation six months after reelection win
Lyles became the first Black female mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2017. Charlotte, North Carolina, Mayor Vi Lyles has…
Jennifer Hudson moved to tears after son’s emotional Mother’s Day surprise: ‘I know it’s special to you’
An old family recipe became the kickstarter for one of the sweetest gifts Hudson received.Jennifer Hudson is known for surprises…
Trump’s plan to repaint Washington, DC's Eisenhower Building could cost more than $7.5m
The Eisenhower Executive Office Building, in Washington, DC, sits next to the White House Photo: Abovfold via Wikimedia CommonsThe US…
Trump calls for Hakeem Jeffries to face charges over ‘maximum warfare’ remarks
Trump targeted Jeffries over his use of the phrase “maximum warfare” during discussions about congressional redistricting strategies.President Donald Trump, on…
Rihanna’s latest ink is inspired by her children as her best Met Gala moment happened off the carpet
The singer already has some of the most influential tattoos of all time thanks to her longtime artist, Keith McCurdy.…
Fire erupts at San Francisco's Vaillancourt Fountain during its dismantling
Armand Vaillancourt's 1971 fountain being dismantled on 6 May Photo: Taylor C. NoakesThe effort to dismantle San Francisco’s Vaillancourt Fountain…
Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre return to alma mater in Compton for new high school groundbreaking ceremony
The event brought together local leaders, educators and community figures, including rapper and producer Will.i.am and longtime California Congresswoman Maxine…
Tyreek Hill Trial: What We Know So Far About Lawsuit Over Allegedly Breaking Influencer's Leg
Tyreek Hill is back in court after being accused of fracturing a social media influencer's leg during a football workout.Most…
How Black Teacher Appreciation Day celebrates the enduring impact of Black teachers
Black Teacher Appreciation Day arrives amid the 2026 Teacher Appreciation Week a time to recognize and honor our educators. The…
Susan Young Browne, Delaware State University’s oldest living graduate celebrates 108th birthday surrounded by community
The former teacher who came of age during segregation built a decades-long career in education and remains active and independent…
Fine AF Friday, Vol 25! Sweet Like Cherries, Thick Like Trouble — Rihanna Leads This Week’s Certified Sexy Roll Call
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Ms. Savage Fenty nearly flashed us while showing the latest cotton set.…
‘This is an opportunity that will never happen again’: Syrian artist Sara Shamma on rebuilding her country
Renewed hope: Sara Shamma returned to Syria in 2024. “It’s a new country,” she saysPortrait: Mohammad AzaatSyria’s return to the…
LaToya Shares Janet’s 60th Birthday Celebration
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Janet Jackson Celebrates Her 60th Birthday with Jackson Family in Sweet Home…
The Bahamas returns to the Venice Biennale with a joy-filled posthumous collaboration
No Matter How Dreary and Gray, We People of Flesh and Blood Would Rather Live Here, Than in Another Man’s…
Black unemployment rate jumped in April amid continued federal job losses under Trump
Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House last year, the Black unemployment rate has steadily increased. The Black…
Who Is L. Louise Lucas? The Virginia Lawmaker Now At The Center Of An FBI Probe
L. Louise Lucas, a prominent Virginia state senator and Democrat, is facing an FBI investigation. Here's what we know.On May…
Shirin Neshat's Venice exhibition explores identity, exile and a social media tragedy
Still from Shirin Neshat’s film trilogy Do U Dare!, inspired by Nasim Aghdam, for whom the online world provided a…
The women behind the vision: How mothers and grandmothers inspired these beloved Black-owned brands
From mothers to grandmothers, generations of women’s love have inspired some of our favorite Black-owned brands.Behind every great brand is…
Victoria Monét gets candid about dating women and why she says they’re ‘worse’ than men
“The girls did me dirty,” Monét said, noting that women are “a little bit worse” than men when it comes…
Supreme Court case on Trump’s ending of TPS for Haitians could worsen a growing caregiving crisis
“This is an essential lifeline,” U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., told theGrio.By the end of its current session in the…
LA teen, accepted to 65 colleges, heading to Columbia U. in NYC on a full ride
The graduating senior balanced academics, leadership and perseverance while securing dozens of college acceptances.Lamont Newell is 17 years old, holds…
Babyface, Public Enemy & Leon Thomas Join ESSENCE Festival 2026, Night-by-Night Lineup Announced
The ESSENCE Festival of Culture just added even more star power to its 2026 lineup.This week, organizers announced that Babyface,…
Allyson Felix’s return in her 40s is about more than glory — it’s about longevity
Allyson Felix is preparing to return to track and field at a time when more and more athletes are aging…
Hey Mama: 5 Black celebs experiencing their first Mother’s Day in 2026
From WWE superstars to rappers and athletes, these are just a few notable Black celebrities who have welcomed (or are…
Helen's Florals Founder Erica Dias Shares How To Create The Perfect Floral Arrangement For Mother's Day
We spoke to Erica Dias, the fabulous florist and founder of Helen's Florals about creating the perfect floral arrangement for…
’Life will never be the same’: Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax’s sister breaks the silence after her death
“Outdated gun and divorce laws in Virginia have destroyed my family,” Dr. Cerina W. Fairfax’s sister pens a tribute to…
EJ Johnson calls 2026 Met Gala a ‘graveyard,’ says looks were ‘awful on awful on awful’
The media personality did not hold back while critiquing this year’s celebrity looks, calling out everyone from Beyoncé to Kim…
Rekindled #RHOA Romance: Sources Say NeNe Leakes And Nyonisela Sioh Are Officially Back Booed Up
Sources claim NeNe Leakes and Nyonisela Sioh have rekindled their relationship after their reported 2023 split.“Now wait one second, glasses!”…
The New York Times faces a discrimination lawsuit claiming racial bias against a white man
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claims the New York Times engaged in “unlawful employment practices.”This week, the Equal Employment Opportunity…
White CEO Says Zohran Mamdani’s ‘Tax The Rich’ Slogan Is A ‘Racial Slur’ For The Wealthy
Steven Roth, CEO of real estate giant Vornado, and Ken Griffin, CEO of Citadel LLC, are two of NYC's richest…
One of Van Gogh’s greatest watercolours could achieve a record price
Van Gogh’s The Harvest in Provence (La Moisson en Provence) (June 1888)Sotheby’sAdventures with Van Gogh is a weekly blog by…
From Champions To Controversy: ‘One Golden Summer’ Finally Gives Chicago's Jackie Robinson West Players Their Voice
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Award-winning documentary One Golden Summer will air tonight at 9 as an…
Father and daughter plead guilty in $2m counterfeit art scheme
A counterfeit work purportedly by Richard Mayhew that Bankowski and Bankowska sold for $160,000 Courtesy US Attorney's Office, Eastern District…
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles Announces Early Resignation
Mayor Vi Lyles, Charlotte’s second-longest serving mayor and the first Black woman to serve as the city’s mayor, was reelected…
NYAFF 2026 Opening Night Review: ‘Promised Sky’ Hits Home
The New York African Film Festival had its Opening Night screening at the Lincoln Center with 'Promised Sky,' a film…
Isaiah Rashad opens up about accepting his bisexuality: ‘There’s no manual’
The rapper said he’s been getting to know himself over the last few years, following a dark period of his…
Banksy’s Venice mural has been restored and will now tour city
Migrant Child is seen as a reference to the global refugee crisisPhoto: cabuscaaA Banksy mural removed from the façade of…
Michael Jackson’s music breaks streaming records after biopic release
“Michael” is also the highest-earning music biopic ever, surpassing “Straight Outta Compton” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.”The success of “Michael” is translating…