‘Never thought I’d inspire’: Wisdom Kaye reflects on journey from an iPhone and a room to the global fashion stage
The fashion-forward influencer was honored with the Virgil Abloh Award at Harlem’s Fashion Row’s 19th Annual Awards Show.If you’ve been…
Pusha T & Pharrell Partner With Lavazza For Grindin’ Coffee
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Pusha T, alongside his brother Malice as Clipse, released one of 2025’s…
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Estate Case Gets Messier As Widow Challenges Mother-In-Law Over $1.6 Million Home Sale
September 11, 2026The legal saga continues between Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s widow and mother more than a year after his tragic death.More…
This Black Woman Gave Back To NYC After Surviving 9/11 And In 1993
Lolita Jackson used her knowledge of surviving both WTC attacks on 9/11 and in 1993 to better help NYC, particularly…
Sami Zayn Wins the Undisputed Title—But Did Mexico City Care? | First Black Champ Podcast
Sami Zayn claimed the Undisputed WWE Championship, but a lukewarm Mexico City crowd left questions about what's next for the…
7 Moments We Loved From The Christian Siriano NYFW Show
Kristy Scott, Krys Marshall, Tiffany Haddish, and Billy Porter joined Whoopi Goldberg and Brandy at the Christian Siriano show.Christian Siriano…
Trump Administration Targets Medical Schools Over Diversity-Focused Admissions
September 11, 2026The Justice and Education departments have launched investigations into medical schools across the country over allegations of racial…
Debate over Mamdani’s 9/11 memorial attendance reveals persistent bias 25 years later
Black New Yorkers chime in on the discourse surrounding Mayor Zohran Mamdani attending the 9/11 memorial ceremony.Today marks 25 years…
Crystle Stewart Talks Success of Netflix’s Beauty in Black
Muthaknows sits down with actress, entrepreneur and former Miss USA Crystle Stewart to discuss working with Tyler Perry, the success…
Collector Dimitris Daskalopoulos donates 51 contemporary works to four museums in Greece and Scotland
Alekos Fassianos's Untitled is one of the works being donated to the National Gallery of Greece Courtesy of Alekos Fassianos…
House that featured second-oldest astronomical observatory in the Americas reopens after $1m conservation project
Casa Mouat, Valparaíso, Chile Photo: Juan Guajardo, courtesy the Chilean Ministry of Cultures, Arts and HeritageCasa Mouat, one of the…
FBI Warns Homeowners Of Deed Fraud Targeting Mortgage-Free Properties
September 11, 2026The scheme begins when scammers search public records for vacant properties or real estate The FBI is warning…
25 years after 9/11, we remember the stories of Black victims, survivors and their loved ones
From the Marcy Borders to a Flight 93 pilot and three 11-year-old students, their lives reveal the breadth of Black…
Montell Jordan Gets Real About Prostate Cancer—And Why Your Life Might Depend on Listening
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Some conversations feel like they were meant for you. This is one…
This Ghanaian Entrepreneur Built A Black Bridal Beauty Business In Italy
September 12, 2026Harriet Akotowah Mensah saw an underserved market for Black beauty services in Italy and turned it into a…
NBA Ben10 & OG 3Three Reportedly Arrested By FBI Over Houston Shooting
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.NBA Ben10 & OG 3Three have been arrested Thursday morning, according to…
Birdman shares rare video with wife Toni Braxton after years of keeping marriage private
The couple offered fans a rare glimpse of their relationship one month after celebrating their second wedding anniversary.Birdman has given…
NFL Poser Daejon Love Was So Committed To The Bit, He Was Wearing 49ers Gear During His Arrest
Alleged NFL scammer Daejon Love was living out his San Francisco 49ers dreams to the very end.Alleged NFL scammer Daejon…
15-year-old charged after Black man was pushed to death from Chicago Red Line train
Kyle Bickham was reportedly heading home from work when police say he was pushed from a moving train during an…
Remy Ma tells Papoose to ‘sign the papers’ as Claressa Shields feud flares again
The rapper shared old messages with Shields while calling on her estranged husband to finalize their pending divorce.Remy Ma and…
‘Polyamory Is Freedom’ — A Timeline Of Willow Smith’s Rumored Romances
Willow Smith's love life has been the subject of much speculation, with the star's rumored romances spanning her impressive career.…
David Hockney's Serpentine show was 'best attended' in gallery's history
David Hockney: A Year in Normandie and Some Other Thoughts about Painting, installation view, Serpentine North, 2026 © David Hockney.…
‘Refined insanity’: Cast of ‘Why Did I Get Married Again’ cast reveals how Tyler Perry needed less than a week to shoot film
The star-studded film reunites Sharon Leal, Tasha Smith, Perry, Michael Jai White, Richard T. Jones, Jill Scott and more for…
Gladys Knight’s son fears she’ll be worked ‘until she dies’ as she continues touring
The 82-year-old soul legend remains onstage despite renewed questions about her well-being and her decision to reduce her performance schedule.Gladys…
15 Brands We’re Looking Forward To At Fashion Week 2026
New York Fashion Week is back. Check out 15 brands we are looking forward to at New York Fashion Week…
Celebs Recall Where They Were on September 11
For millions of Americans who lived through September 11, the question “Where were you?” still brings back vivid memories. Rappers,…
‘Casa Mouda’ Brings Contemporary African Designs To New Lagos Creative Studio
September 11, 2026The studio plans to produce, promote, and exhibit contemporary design while connecting Lagos’ creative community with audiences beyond…
‘SPEAK UHP’: The Internet Gets A Proper Laugh At Aaron Pierre’s South London Bruvcent Slip-Up & More In Latest ‘Lanterns’ Episode
Must-see reactions to Aaron Pierre's British accent slip in episode 4 of 'Lanterns'The internet is having a proper laugh at…
Surrogate asks Supreme Court to intervene in custody battle over medically fragile newborn
McKenna West is challenging rulings recognizing a California couple as the child’s legal parents after she refused their request to…
After son’s death, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says she does ‘not want to go back to Nigeria’
In a new interview with The New York Times, the acclaimed author reflected on the loss of her son and…
Trump Promises $500 Obamacare Refunds & $5K If Republicans Win Midterms, Social Media Skeptical
The administration says the payments will refund exchange fees it claims were improperly passed on to consumers. The Trump administration…
UK government's proposed ‘tourist tax’ should be ring-fenced for the arts, cultural leaders say
Tristram Hunt, the director of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London (pictured), says 50% of the levy income should…
Florida couple gets married at hospital after groom is seriously injured on the way to their wedding
Kapri DeRamus was involved in a head-on crash an hour before the ceremony, but he and Tyasia Thomas still exchanged…
Meet the Black voices bringing joy, reflection and humanity to our feeds
From Alex Elle to Cleo Wade to We The Urban to the Black Liturgies, and more, we gather our favorite…
Maryland Owed More Than $818M in Unpaid Out-of-State Tolls and Penalties
Maryland is owed more than $818 million in unpaid tolls and penalties from out-of-state drivers, according to a recent state…
Two Eastman Johnson paintings stolen in the 1970s are recovered
Eastman Johnson’s The Young Mother (around 1873) and Mary and Her Lamb (1877), recovered around 50 years after they were…
‘Buy now, pay later’ is becoming a major part of how Black America affords the everyday
As “Buy now, pay later” options continue to rise in popularity, more and more people question what this says about…
Michelle Obama gets warm welcome at US Open during star-studded semifinal night
The former first lady joined Wanda Sykes, Jordan Chiles, Robin Roberts and more at Arthur Ashe Stadium for the women’s…
Asia Bennett: Family Demands Release Of Unedited JSO Bodycam Video Of Fatal Shooting
The family of 22-year-old Asia Bennett is demanding answers after a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer shot and killed her during…
Beyoncé Gifts $2 Million To The Studio Museum In Harlem For Her 45th Birthday
September 9, 2026The superstar’s contribution to Harlem’s Studio Museum comes as the institution enters a new era.Beyoncé Knowles-Carter marked her…
James Talarico calls FCC pressure on his Jimmy Kimmel interview ‘the most dangerous form of cancel culture’
The Texas Senate candidate says government pressure on media outlets should concern Americans regardless of political party.Texas Senate candidate James…
Timothy “Buc Wild” Joseph Of Star & Buc Wild Fame Dies At 47
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Timothy "Buc Wild" Joseph, the brother of media personality Troi "Star" Torain,…
Paris exhibition presents Tintoretto alongside his French fanboys
Left: Paul Cézanne's The Temptation of Saint Anthony (around 1870) and right: Tintoretto's Danaë (around 1570-83) Cézanne: photo: Kunsthaus Zürich;…
Byron Allen’s Freestyle Digital Media acquires ‘A Bloody Mess’ for September theatrical release
The dark comedy mockumentary will begin a limited theatrical run Sept. 18 before arriving on North American VOD platforms this…
Gospel Legend Kirk Franklin Partners With Uptown Records
September 9, 2026The 20-time Grammy winner’s new partnership with Uptown Records expands the label’s reach into gospel. Kirk Franklin is…
CultureCon NYC 2026 taps John Legend, Colin Kaepernick, Niecy Nash-Betts and more
The annual gathering of Black and multicultural creatives returns to Brooklyn with new programming centered on art, entrepreneurship and career…
Bank opens museum in Spanish city of Santander to display its 1,000-strong art collection
The new Faro Santander museum (second building from left) will help to cement the city’s burgeoning reputation as an art…
Outspoken juror in Lindsay Clancy trial reveals lone holdout and evidence he considered to deadlock jury
During an interview on CBS Mornings, Paula Devlin revealed to Gayle King that the holdout juror was a Black man.The…
Your Ultimate Guide to Packing for the One Voyage Cruise
From must-have essentials to smart space-saving tips, discover the ultimate packing checklist for your One Voyage cruise adventure.Packing for the…
Shaq Takes the Classroom: NBA Legend Teaches College Students Credit Mastery With Credit One Bank
September 10, 2026Shaquille O’Neal is using his business expertise to advance financial empowerment on college campuses nationwide. For decades, O’Neal…
Man arrested in connection with death of Tasia Fortune as medical examiner rules her hanging death a homicide
The mother-of-four’s body was discovered hanging from a tree on August 3. Now, police have arrested a suspect, while other…
A Palestinian Journalist Called Hakeem Jeffries An “AIPAC Monkey” & It Got Ugly
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Rula Jebreal went after Hakeem Jeffries over AIPAC and Israel. Then she…
19-year-old sentenced to probation after fatally shooting Michigan mall gunman in self-defense
Martinez Long avoided a criminal conviction for the shooting itself, but the judge questioned why he brought a gun into…
Swizz Beatz And Alicia Keys Partner With Bonhams To Help Artists Get Paid When Their Work Gets Resold
September 11, 2026The musical power couple is teaming with Bonhams on a voluntary resale royalty model that could put more…
Black father sues Massachusetts school district after son’s suicide attempt, alleging years of racist bullying
The lawsuit alleges school officials failed to stop repeated racial harassment that severely affected the teenager’s well-being.A Black father and…
Lil Durk found not guilty in federal murder-for-hire case in Los Angeles
The rapper was accused of orchestrating an attack on a longtime rival in 2022. He was facing a maximum sentence…
Ring The Alarm! The Right To TeleHealth For Abortion May Be Over [Op-Ed]
OPINION: I am not saying abortion access is like enslavement (though there is the thread of bodily autonomy running through…
Man discovers Denmark’s largest Viking Age silver hoard while digging a terrace in his garden
Photo: North Jutland Museums / Nordjyske MuseerDenmark’s largest known silver hoard from the Viking Age has been discovered in a…
Ne-Yo says he doesn’t want Beyoncé or Jay-Z level fame: ‘I don’t think I want that’
The R&B star says he values being able to sell out an arena one day and still live a relatively…
Your Fall 2026 Art Fairs Guide
Photo provided by Tanya Weddemire GalleryWhile people were vacationing for the summer, artists and gallerists were preparing for the upcoming…