Proud And Loud: 6 Pride Events Across The U.S.
June 17, 2026These are among the biggest Pride events happening this year that brings people together. Pride celebrations are taking…
Knicks owner James Dolan says team will be first NBA champion to visit Trump White House
Since Donald Trump took office, no NBA team has been celebrated at the White House, with the Golden State Warriors…
Mississippi officer involved in shooting death of one-year-old Kohen Wiley placed on leave
Protestors gathered outside the Senatobia Walmart where Wiley was shot on Sunday. During the gathering, officers on the scene launched…
Common, The Roots, & More Set To Perform At Barack Obama Presidential Center Opening
The grand opening of Barack Obama’s Presidential Center is shaping up to be a historic moment for Chicago and beyond.The…
Mexican authorities urge Sotheby’s to stop sale of two pre-Columbian artefacts
Teotihuacán Mask (around AD450-AD650) Courtesy Sotheby’sThe Mexican government has published a statement calling on Sotheby’s in New York to withdraw…
President Trump calls Obama a ‘stupid son of a b—h’ over Iran crisis
Donald Trump claimed Iranians “laughed at Obama” as he defended his memorandum of understanding in a long and winding effort…
Racist White Woman Says All Black People Should Be Slaves Again
The woman was caught on video at a Wendy's near Madison Square Garden on Saturday, spewing racist hate speech at…
Haitian asylum seeker Daphy Michel died days after leaving ICE custody. Her death is now ruled a homicide
Officials ruled Daphy Michel’s death a homicide, citing actions or inaction by others, though the finding does not determine criminal…
How a 1910 report erased 35,000 Black doctors and still affects Black healthcare more than a century later
Abraham Flexner wasn’t a doctor, but the educator’s study about the advancements of medical schools across the country created swift…
Why Vice President JD Vance’s claim Black history isn’t being erased on ‘The View’ is false
“When Vance says Black history is not being erased from public spaces, we know he’s lying, and we have receipts…
Give Spike A Ring! Funniest Tweets, Memes, Videos, Celebrations & More From The New York Knicks’ Championship Win
Must-see tweets, memes, and more inspired by the Knicks winning their first title in 53 yearsSocial media is wildin’ out…
Royal Ontario Museum acquires collection of nearly 600 Arab textiles and artefacts
Bridal ensemble, 1910-1930, Bethlehem, Palestine © ROM / Paul EekhoffThe Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto has acquired a collection…
This Unusual Advice Can Help Entrepreneurs And Corporate Professionals Succeed
June 16, 2026Javid Louis Says Don’t Underestimate the Golden Rule. It’s Still Works Today!“Be nice to the doorman. They are…
Family at center of IVF mix-up reaches agreement with child’s biological parents
The resolution follows months of uncertainty after a fertility clinic implanted the wrong embryo during treatment.Tiffany Score and Steven Mills,…
Shannon Wallace Talks First Leading Role In ‘A Story About You,’ ‘Diarra From Detroit,’ And Championing Black Actresses
You may have seen Shannon Wallace in Diarra From Detroit, Beauty in Black, or Divorce in the Black. Now, he’s…
Most Singles Won’t Date Someone With More Than $25K In Debt: Survey
June 16, 2026A new survey reveals that 78% of Americans view someone with significant debt as a relationship red flag.A…
Olamide Olowe is embracing failure in real time and customers are here for it
After a Bread Beauty launch fell flat, the beauty entrepreneur went viral for publicly sharing the setback and asking her…
The myth that ‘Black people don’t swim’ is still costing lives—especially those of young people.
Data shows Black children drown at significantly higher rates than their white peers, a disparity tied to access, history, and…
Disturbing ‘Natasha’ trend draws backlash for emphasizing violence and racism
The Black doll has been used in China for stress relief. However, multiple videos have depicted the doll being beaten,…
How Liste has moved beyond its reputation as Basel’s ’young fair’
This year’s Liste Art Fair Basel is the largest yet, with 106 galleries participating, including 41 first-time exhibitors Silke Briel,…
Small Business Owners Are Replacing Entire Teams With AI
June 17, 2026Entrepreneurs are increasingly managing teams of AI agents that handle customer service, finances, and administrative tasksAs artificial intelligence…
Uptown Records Relaunches: G Herbo, Yung Miami, Trap Dickey Among Newest Signees
An iconic Hip-Hop/R&B record label is staging a comeback! Billboard reports that Uptown Records has been relaunched under the REPUBLIC…
Floyd Mayweather faces felony charges over alleged $200K bad check for luxury watch
Prosecutors allege the retired boxing champion wrote a $200,000 check with insufficient funds to purchase a luxury watch from a…
Forbes Names Top Immigrant Changemakers, Black And Brown Leaders Take Center Stage
June 17, 2026The ranking was released as part of the media company’s commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.Among…
Michelle Obama honors her mother, Marian Robinson, with a deeply personal fashion statement
Michelle Obama brought her late mother Marian Robinson into the Obama Presidential Center through a custom skirt with her portrait.Often,…
Laz Alonso questions U.S. citizenship test, says Civil Rights movement is missing from America’s story
“The Boys” actor raised a question about why the U.S. citizenship test completely excludes the Civil Rights Movement, sparking a…
Cash Money Records & No Limit Records Announce Joint Tour
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Two of New Orleans' top record labels, Cash Money Records and No…
Win a Warhol for $12: dollar bill by Pop artist included in raffle at Basel Social Club
A framed dollar bill signed by Andy Warhol is up for grabs in Basel Social Club’s raffle Marnik Alfons BoekaertsBasel…
Russell Wilson reflects on knowing Ciara was ‘the one,’ how faith and relationship non-negotiables led him to her
Wilson says faith, prayer and a list of five relationship non-negotiables helped shape the love story he now shares with…
Did Tom Holland just confirm he and Zendaya are married?
The actor raised eyebrows after suggesting family members were present at a wedding that neither he nor Zendaya have publicly…
The NFL's Other Draft: Inside the Supplemental Draft and How It Works
In all, 46 players have been selected in the Supplemental Draft since its inception, with the last being Jalen Thompson…
Nairy Baghramian: ‘Who wants to be established? I want to remain emerging’
Baghramian’s work created for Art Basel is part of a series in which she explores “bodies that are fragmented, supported,…
Carnegie Hall Set To Host ‘Power Network Summit’ Where Hip-Hop Meets High Finance
June 16, 2026The historic event bridges hip-hop culture, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technologyOn Friday, June 19, 2026, Carnegie Hall will…
The art world honours David Hockney, ‘who flew the flag higher than any other British artist’
Flowers outside David Hockney: A Year in Normandie and Some Other Thoughts about Painting at Serpentine North Gallery in LondonCredit:…
Then & Now: Cast Of The Bernie Mac Show
Where is the cast of The Bernie Mac Show now? Find out what happened to the main cast since the…
Beyond the banana: Maurizio Cattelan presents new wall work at Basel Social Club
At Basel Social Club the Paris-based publisher Three Star Books presents five works by Cattelan, including BEWARE OF YOURSELF ©…
16 Colleges Now Cost More Than $100K A Year To Attend
June 15, 2026The annual cost of attendance — which includes tuition, fees, housing, meals, books, transportation, and other expenses —…
Aniya Harvey’s ‘Love Island USA’ spiral has viewers asking a bigger question
As fans debate whether Aniyah is getting in her own way with KC, others say her fears reflect the lasting…
10 Black Queer Artists To Add To Your Playlist
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Expand your musical horizons with 10 remarkable Black queer creatives whose powerful…
Ice Cube’s BIG3 Seeking Massive $290 Valuation After Announcement of Going Public
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The new deal will allow fans to purchase stock in the league…
In Pictures: highlights from Art Basel’s Unlimited section, focused on monumental projects
Chris Burden, L.A.P.D. Uniforms (1993), Gagosian David OwensThere is a notable depth to this year’s edition of Unlimited, the section…
The Village Market Got 35 Black-Owned Businesses Into The Busiest Airport In The World
June 16, 2026Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon talks about the evolution of her business and its new retail outpost, The Village Retail,…
Mystikal sentenced to 20 years in prison related to 2022 rape case
The former No Limit rapper has previously been incarcerated on sex crime charges. In 2004, he served a six-year sentence…
Jalen Brunson reveals why he took a $113 million pay cut to help the Knicks build a championship contender
Jalen Brunson discussed why he accepted a reported $113 million pay cut, saying the move helped the Knicks remain competitive…
Why Obama looms over Trump’s reported deal to end the war in Iran
Despite the president’s constant references to President Obama’s 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, critics say Trump’s deal is unlikely to differ…
Marshawn Kneeland’s girlfriend Catalina Mancera welcomes baby Makhai seven months after the Dallas Cowboys player’s death
The Marshawn Kneeland baby news came Monday when Mancera shared that their son was born on June 11, wearing a…
Celebrities Spotted At Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals
See which celebrities attended the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, from Hollywood stars…
Van Gogh’s wheatfields ‘under turbulent skies’
Van Gogh’s Wheatfield with Crows (July 1890)Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)Adventures with Van Gogh is a weekly…
Beloved Artist Danny Simmons Has Transitioned, Leaving A Profound Legacy Behind
June 16, 2026He is survived by family, friends, and the arts community.Danny Simmons Jr., known for his Neo-African abstract expressionist…
Days after French Montana’s public request, New York cab driver raises $51K after vehicle damaged during Knicks celebration
In the aftermath of the Knicks’ title win on Saturday, one cab driver had his vehicle severely damaged when some…
Glasgow International 2026 offers reminder of city’s cultural power at a challenging time
Lisette May Monroe: Hard Lines at Gulabi Gallery for Glasgow International 2026Courtesy the artist and Glasgow InternationalThe Buck stopped here…
Mississippi family demands answers after 1-year-old boy killed by police responding to shoplifting call at Walmart
Officers were responding to a shoplifting call at a Walmart before opening fire on a vehicle, killing one-year-old Kohen Wiley…
Search continues for missing Towson student after disappearance in Potomac River near Great Falls
Search crews continue looking for Towson University student Nazir Bell, who disappeared while swimming in the Potomac River near Great…
Trump Administration Suspends Los Angeles Homeless Services Funding
While the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority has faced scrutiny over financial mismanagement, even the agency’s critics condemn the funding…
Influential art world figure Joe Hage moves from the shadows to take top billing
Installation view, The Joseph Hage Aaronson & Bremen Exhibition: Hepworth in Colour, Courtauld Gallery. Photo © Fergus CarmichaelOne of the…
Meet Njideka Akunyili Crosby, the artist behind Barack and Michelle Obama’s latest portrait
The first official portrait of the Obamas together by Njideka Akunyili Crosby, is on view at the Barack Obama Presidential…
For ViewerCon, Joy Reid, Chris Witherspoon, and the ‘Raising Kanan’ cast are headed to Newark this summer
ViewerCon, a new entertainment event is making its debut in Newark this summer, betting that today’s audiences want more than…
Sculpture by Edi Rama, Albania’s prime minister, features at Art Basel
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985Rama based his Parcours work on drawings made in Albania’s parliament ©…
Giant ’86 47′ Marker Found On Lawn Of National Mall
The phrase “86 47” has continually been a sore spot for the Trump administration, as it has filed several lawsuits…
Russian drone attack on Ukraine damages several cultural sites
Firefighters extinguish a fire on the roof of the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra hit by a Russian…