Black activists call out Congressional Black Caucus ties to pro-Trump AI company Palantir
Activists including LaTosha Brown, Jamal Bryant and Joy-Ann Reid say the foundation should reject funding from the Trump-linked tech company.A…
Keep The Pie, Pass On The Drama — 6 Tips For Setting Healthy Boundaries During The Holidays
The holiday season brings joy and connection, but it also tests our ability to protect our time and emotional energy.…
Art Basel Paris to close early due to protests
Art Basel Paris is held at the Grand Palais© Art BaselArt Basel Paris, which opened at the historic Grand Palais…
Ohio father who ran over deputy one day after son was killed in a police shooting convicted of murder
Rodney Hinton Jr. faces life in prison with the possibility of parole after 15 years for the murder conviction. His…
An Angel Among Us: Angel Reese Is The Once-In-A-Lifetime Basketball Phenom And Superstar We Have All Been Waiting For
Unstoppable on the hardwood, secure in her power, and deeply rooted in her community. Angel Reese is her ancestors’ wildest…
Colin Kaepernick shares why he is preparing his daughter for racism
The former NFL star explained his reasoning for being proactive in protecting his Black child from the world. Colin Kaepernick…
Carlos King Champions Joseline Hernandez For #RHOM During Andy Cohen Chat, Puerto Rican Princess Praises Him–‘ I LOVE YOU AND OWE YOU A LOT’
Andy Cohen weighed in on the possibility of NeNe Leakes making a comeback to 'RHOA,' while also addressing whether he'd…
Retired NYPD Officer Charged With Murder Of Black Man Killed During Alleged Road Rage Incident
Koran Irvine's wife lost her husband, and his children lost their father because an emotional ex-cop almost got into an…
‘Love Island USA’ star Aniya Harvey joins nostalgic Baby Phat campaign
Alongside fellow islander Kayda Bosse, the season 8 ladies front the Baby Phat and True Religion collaboration. Aniya Harvey has…
How Black creators are building their own table in the fight for political power ahead of the 2026 midterm elections
In an interview with theGrio award-winning digital creator Abiola Agoro opens up about launching a Black Digital Renaissance.Abiola Agoro had…
University Of Arizona Suspends Fraternity After Sexual Assault Allegations
The allegations against Sigma Phi Epsilon come as universities nationwide face renewed scrutiny over fraternity misconduct and how schools respond…
Found objects and fall-outs: publication 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…
Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi Makes History As First Black President Of Canadian Medical Association
October 23, 2026Ogunyemi has emphasized the importance of diversity in medical leadership and its influence on health care policy.Dr. Bolu…
Natalie Nunn pulls an ‘uno reverse’ and dresses up as North West for Halloween
After North dressed as the “Baddies” star, Nunn returned the favor with blue hair, long nails and a look inspired…
Killer Mike: The Capitalist Spook Who Sat By The Black Door [Op-Ed]
"So maybe it’s time to retire Killer Mike and make room for Karen Mike: the guy who wants to speak…
Stevie Wonder wants to evict alleged ex-girlfriend from property she’s lived in since 1988
The music icon is suing Carmen Efferson with claims that she has lived on his property rent-free for nearly four…
AI Just Made Your Best People Feel Average. That’s Why They Quietly Stopped Using It.
October 22, 2026Most leaders read that as a training problemWritten By Dr. Noah St. JohnIf you’ve led an AI rollout,…
Officer who fatally shot 1-year-old Kohen Wiley resigns from Mississippi police department
Hunter Foster’s resignation comes days after the state attorney general declined to pursue criminal charges in the toddler’s death.A Mississippi…
NFL legend Marshall Faulk reveals he has been living with Parkinson’s disease
Faulk, 53, says he was diagnosed after persistent hand stiffness first caught his attention on the golf course.Pro Football Hall…
15 Songs JAŸ-Z Should Perform At The 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.JAŸ-Z has the catalog, the cultural impact, and the star power to…
SpaceX To Acquire Assets From David Grain’s Investment Firm For $8 Billion
October 21, 2026SpaceX’s planned acquisition of Grain Management’s wireless spectrum assets signals an ambitious push into mobile connectivity.David Grain is…
‘The Game’ star Hosea Chanchez says he is ‘absolutely retired’ from acting
Chanchez says his identity was once deeply tied to booking roles, but his relationship with the industry has changed.Hosea Chanchez…
Giant mirrored globe will rise on Miami Beach during art week
Digital rendering of Christopher Joshua Benton’s A Lore Supreme on Faena Beach Courtesy the artist and Faena ArtA monumental, mirrored…
This Nonprofit CEO Supports Black Designers As Part Of Her Work
October 23, 2026Dream Youth Clinic Founder Dr. Aisha Mays turns fashion into activism, spotlighting Black designers through her work wardrobe.…
Bodycam Footage Shows Shooting Of 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley, And It’s Infuriating
Mississippi AG Lynn Fitch says the shooting of Kohen Wiley was “justified,” but the video just shows cops are given…
Jon Ossoff opens up sizable lead in high-stakes Georgia Senate race
Ossoff leads Mike Collins 48% to 40%, with his strongest support coming from Black voters, women and younger Georgians.Democratic U.S.…
8 new shows and films featuring Black leads to watch this weekend
RZA’s latest film, “One Spoonful of Chocolate,” just dropped on Hulu along with several other titles worth adding to your…
Ohio mother thanks stranger who rescued her 6-year-old daughter after school bus dropped her off alone
The first grader was found crying near a busy road after her school bus dropped her off earlier than expected.An…
Exelon CEO And XCEL Honoree Calvin Butler Speaks On Legacy And Leadership
October 22, 2026Butler challenged corporate executives to actively prioritize corporate mentorship.Exelon CEO Calvin Butler delivered an emotionally charged acceptance speech…
‘He loved deeply’: Family mourns father of two killed in road rage incident involving retired NYPD officer
Koran Irvine, 46, leaves behind a wife and two children. A GoFundMe set up to assist his family with funeral…
Long Island couple sues after real estate agent complains ‘ugh they are Black’
Lisa Renee Olaso claims she and her fiancé faced violations of state and federal discrimination laws.A Long Island, New York…
Black MAGA Influencer Demands Apology After Being Kicked Out Of Ken Paxton Rally — Critics Say ‘They Never Had A Seat For You’
Black conservative influencer Thelma Louise says she was asked to leave Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate campaign rally after driving two…
Ilhan Omar plans to leave D.C. home after federal search, citing safety concerns
Omar says threats against her and concerns about her children have made remaining at the residence “no longer” feasible.Rep. Ilhan…
Lex Marie is confronting the complexities of Black motherhood through art and even Spike Lee is on board
In this interview, the multidisciplinary artist on the rise opens up about the themes in her work, her virality, motherhood,…
The Perfect Pair Joins Urban One’s Podcast Network
Rock-T and Krystal Turner bring candid conversations, real-life experiences, and relationship insights to listeners everywhere.The Urban One Podcast Network is…
NAACP Image Awards add 10 categories dedicated to African creators
The new honors will recognize African talent across film, television and music at the 58th annual NAACP Image Awards.The NAACP…
21 Savage Hosts 90s Inspired Birthday Bash
Grammy-award-winning rapper 21 Savage took us all the way back with his birthday bash in Atlanta over the weekend.The rapper…
Kevin Gates’ estranged wife Dreka awarded more than $1 million from catalog sale
The reported order directs proceeds from the rapper’s music catalog toward support payments and other expenses amid their ongoing divorce…
Emayatzy Corinealdi Teases Jax’s ‘Heart-Wrenching’ ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Spiral Amid Her Prescription Pill Addiction And Personal Pain [Exclusive]
Emayatzy Corinealdi is opening up about Jax Stewart's unraveling in Season 4 of 'Reasonable Doubt,' revealing that the attorney pushing…
OPINION: We Bought AI For Everyone And Taught No One How To Use It
October 22, 2026Using AI well is a leadership skill, and it looks a great deal like delegating well Written By…
‘Angels Among Us’ winner Solange Omon speaks out against racism after Victoria’s Secret runway debut
The 21-year-old addressed the support and the pushback after winning the competition and earning her wings.Solange Omon issued a response…
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…