Artists respond to the continuing toll of colonialism in the Americas
Felipe Baeza, Ahuehuete, 2018 The Lumpkin-Boccuzzi Family Collection. © Felipe Baeza. Courtesy Maureen Paley, London; kurimanzutto, Mexico City/New York.Following a…
Al Sharpton Plans Redevelopment Of Harlem’s Historic Faison Firehouse Theater As National Action Network’s New Home
April 7, 2026Rev. Al Sharpton has acquired a century-old building in Harlem to redevelop it as the new headquarters for…
Michigan Ends Title Drought with Thrilling NCAA Championship Win Over UConn
Michigan claimed its first NCAA men’s basketball championship since 1989 over UConn on April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium…
Shout Outs To Black-Owned Businesses On National Black Bookstore Day
April 7, 2026National Black Bookstore Day recognizes independent bookstoresIt’s official. April 7 is now National Black Bookstore Day. The initiative…
Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield tie the knot in epic ceremony celebrating the Black diaspora
Olympians Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield celebrated their wedding in Trenton, Ga.Olympic track stars Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield are…
Claressa Shields On Deck For 2-Fight Series Against Lauren Price
April 7, 2026The two women are currently undefeated and plan one more fight before the two meet in the ringA…
Kamala Harris blasts Trump’s grim threat to Iran: ‘This is abhorrent’
“The American people do not support this,” said the former Vice President of the United States. Former Vice President and…
UK bars Ye from entry over past anti-semitic remarks, forcing cancellation of major London music festival
The decision was reportedly made by the UK Home Office on the grounds that Ye’s presence would not be “conducive…
Monumental 37ft-long Indian scroll goes on public view for the first time at Yale Center for British Art
One of the 33 sheets that make up the Lucknow scroll depicts a pink palace Courtesy Yale Center for British…
From ‘Second Chances’ To ‘Fair Chances’: DeAnna Hoskins Pushes America To Rethink Reentry After Incarceration
April 7, 2026The JustLeadershipUSA CEO is transforming how we think about incarceration, opportunity, and who gets access to a future.As…
A new study reveals there’s more than race driving breast cancer survival rate disparities in Black women
Black women have a higher rate of developing more aggressive tumors at earlier stages that often go mischaracterized. Despite Black…
Jaafar Jackson Said His Family Didn't Know He Was Cast As King of Pop
Jaafar Jackson, the up-and-coming star playing as his uncle, the King of Pop, said he hid the casting from his…
‘The Drama’ hits different for Black women
A24’s “The Drama,” starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, has hit theaters with its provocative premise, causing a stir online.This includes…
Milan’s contemporary art credentials further bolstered by arrival of Paris Internationale
Nicole Gravier presented by Ermes Ermes, Rome at Paris Internationale 2023© Margot MontignyThe international art trade has been eyeing up…
Report: 40% of People Helped By Los Angeles Mayor’s Homelessness Project Have Returned To Streets
April 7, 2026Los Angeles has one of the largest and most visible homeless populations in the U.S., with an estimated…
Cardi B says scammers allegedly ran up $60K on her credit card: ‘Y’all going to jail!’
Cardi B says the people responsible may not have realized how closely the transactions were being monitored.Cardi B is warning…
‘Delete all my music’: Kehlani makes it clear ICE agents aren’t welcome in her fanbase
Kehlani says, “Don’t ever fix your mouth to speak to me, ask for a photo, or compliment me if you…
Satellite Firm Blocks Iran War Images After Trump Request
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.A satellite firm has blocked imagery from Iran and other Middle Eastern…
Virginia church donates $1M to wipe out rent debt for public housing residents
Alexandria congregation steps in to erase rent balances and offer relief to residents facing financial strain.A historic Virginia church is…
Listen Up Sis! 20 Black Women Dominating Podcasting
Our voices have power. Black women are dominating the podcast space, holding nuanced conversations about a variety of essential topics.Black…
Offset Hospitalized After Being Shot In Florida
April 7, 2026The rapper is listed in stable condition. Rapper Offset was reportedly shot in Florida after a confrontation outside…
22-year-old Carie Everett made history as Miss North Carolina—now her death points to a growing cancer crisis in young people
The trailblazing pageant queen’s death is shining a light on the alarming rise of early-onset cancers in young peopleCarie Everett…
Lil Tjay Arrested Following Offset Shooting in Florida
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Rapper Lil Tjay has been arrested in Florida following an altercation linked…
Christie’s to hold its first South Asian Modern art sale in London in seven years
Ganesh Pyne, The Fisherman (1979), estimate: £250,000 -350,000Christie'sFollowing a record-breaking series of South Asian art auctions over the past two…
Have A Cold Brew At A Black-Owned Brewery For National Beer Day
April 7, 2026National Beer Day pays homage to the most-drunk alcohol beverage worldwide. National Beer Day is upon us and…
Artemis II mission gives astronauts an unprecedented view of the moon’s far side
NASA astronauts are set to observe parts of the lunar far side never seen by humans, offering new insights into…
God’s Favorites! A Gallery Of Blessed & Highly Favored Beauties Who Looked Like Answered Prayers On Easter Sunday 2026
Sanctified stunners who understood the assignment on Resurrection Sunday 2026.God is good! (All the time!)This year’s Easter Sunday was a…
Geno Auriemma Apologizes For Running Up On Coach Dawn Staley—But Not Directly
April 7, 2026“I have not heard from Geno.”After a public, testy exchange between University of South Carolina women’s basketball head…
Offset Shot Near Florida Casino, Lil Tjay Reportedly Shot At Same Location
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Offset was near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood,…
Diary Of A Fan: I Met B2K Backstage At The ‘Boys 4 Life’ Tour
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Go behind the scenes of the 'Boys 4 Life' Tour with HelloBeautiful's…
Santiago museum, set on fire during 2020 protests, reopens
Violeta Parra’s La huelga de los campesinos (around 1964) Courtesy the Violeta Parra Museum, Santiago, ChileA museum dedicated to the…
Dad Mode: LeBron James Scolds Bronny James Mid-Game After A Bad Pass
LeBron James had to course correct midgame when Bronny made the wrong move during a loss to the Dallas Mavericks.LeBron…
Bavaria restitutes Lesser Ury painting to the heirs of a Jewish banker
Lesser Ury, Interior with Children (the Siblings) (1883)Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen, Sibylle ForsterThe Bavarian State Paintings Collections has said it will restitute…
Trey the Triceratops sells for $5.5m via Pharrell Williams’s auction site
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985Trey the triceratops Courtesy of JoopiterA 66-million-year-old skeleton of a young triceratops…
Exclusive | The world's 100 most visited art museums in 2025: new venues a big hit with visitors
Shelf life: V&A East Storehouse in Stratford, a new outpost of the Victoria & Albert Museum in Kensington, made a…
Trump says God approves of US war in Iran, doubles down on threat to ‘decimate’ country
“I mean complete demolition,” said President Trump, as he discussed the latest on the U.S.-Israeli military operation ahead of a…
Jonathan Majors Falls From Unsecured Window On Daily Wire Film, Producers Refuse To ‘Negotiate With Communists’ As Crew Strikes Over Safety
Jonathan Majors career resurgence has taken a dangerous turn after he fell out of a window while filming, escalating the…
Chlöe Bailey Faces Copious Criticsm For Attending Kanye’s Comeback Concert, Brushes Off The Backlash With Easter Praise
Fans of Chlöe Bailey are not happy with her decision to support Ye, the controversial rapper formerly known as Kanye…
Trey the Triceratops sells for $5.5m via Pharrell Williams's auction site
Trey the triceratops Courtesy of JoopiterA 66-million-year-old skeleton of a young triceratops sold yesterday for $5.5m on Joopiter, the auction…
Tamar Braxton on Toni, Trina, and Her Musical Journey
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Tamar Braxton reflects on her close-knit musical family, including sisters Toni and…
MUSIC MONDAY: “The Moon Cave: Black Artists in Collaboration with Gorillaz” Playlist (LISTEN)
April 7, 2026by Marlon West (FB: marlon.west1 Threads: @stlmarlonwest IG: stlmarlonwest Bluesky: @marlonweststl.bsky.social Spotify: marlonwest)Back in February, Gorillaz shared a…
Chill On Me: TLC’s Chilli Is Worried That MAGA Rumors Will Taint Her Legacy
Chilli is allegedly taking the rumors of her allegiance to MAGA to heart as a source close to her claims…
‘Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen’ to replace the ‘Late Show’ on CBS
CBS announces “Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen,” plus one more Allen Media-produced show, is taking over their late-night schedule.“Comics Unleashed…
Black midwives file landmark lawsuit against Georgia over some of the nation’s most restrictive birth laws
Midwives and maternal health advocates sue Georgia over its restrictive midwifery laws claiming they deepen maternal health crisis.Jamarah Amani became…
Plant-Based Powerhouse Pinky Cole Talks #RHOA Season 17, Sisterhood & Slutty Vegan [Exclusive]
A plant-based powerhouse is ready to step into the Bravosphere and speak truth amid a wave of headlines.“I’m not just…
Theaster Gates gifts David Drake pot from his collection to enslaved ceramicist’s descendants
Theaster Gates inside the exhibition, Dave: All My Relations at Gagosian's 821 Park Avenue location in New York, with the…
Jake Paul weighs controversial reply to Druski skit as debate over comedy boundaries grows
The YouTuber-turned-boxer says he’s considering filming a response after praising Druski’s viral parody, but his comments are already drawing criticism.Jake…
Terry Crews’ wife, Rebecca, shares long fight with Parkinson’s and new hope after breakthrough treatment
After more than a decade of living with Parkinson’s, Rebecca Crews is opening up about her diagnosis and a new…
An expert’s guide to Alexander Calder: six must-read books on the US sculptor
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985Alexander Calder with Snow Flurry I (1948) in a 1952 photograph by…
Remember Them? One & Two-Hit Wonders of the 2010s
There was a time in the 2010s when certain songs didn’t just chart – they took over. You couldn’t scroll,…
UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim historic first women’s NCAA title
By halftime, the Bruins had already built a double-digit lead, and the gap only widened after the break.The UCLA Bruins…
LeBron James brushes off backlash, says NBA travel grind behind dislike for playing in Memphis, Milwaukee
The Los Angeles Lakers star clarifies his viral remarks, saying his frustration is more about travel and accommodations than the…
Jason Lee: Building Empires, Asking Tough Questions, Still Seeking Love
Navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, Jason Lee reflects on his path to success while still grappling with the…
Art Institute of Chicago’s first Norman Rockwell acquisition is a home run
“Lovable losers”: Norman Rockwell’s painting The Dugout (1948), now on view at the Art Institute of Chicago © SEPS licensed…
WNBA star Angel Reese traded to Atlanta Dream
Two-time All-Star and rebounding leader traded in deal involving multiple future draft picks.Angel Reese is on the move in one…
Trump’s expletive threat to Iran raises concerns, calls for 25th Amendment removal from office
The U.S. president’s vow to attack civilian infrastructure causes alarm in Congress and around the world.Donald Trump‘s expletive-laden Easter Day…
Matisse’s explosive finale and a new chapter for Hong Kong? Plus, Schiaparelli and Dalí—podcast
Matisse’s La Chute d’Icare (1943) Courtesy of Galerie de l’InstitutFrom breaking news and insider insights to exhibitions and events around…
Misty Copeland is finding empowerment through perimenopause
After years of dismissing symptoms, renowned ballet dancer Misty Copeland is opening up about perimenopause—and why recognizing the signs earlier…
‘Waiting for Dawn’ author Marisa Renee Lee on why you should always reach for hope in times of uncertainty
The “Waiting for Dawn” author tells theGrio that more people should recognize that grief isn’t always about death, so they…
Irreconcilable differences: Canadian cultural tourism to the US experiences a steep decline
Lost love: New York’s Buffalo AKG Art Museum, only a few miles from the Canadian border, has since the beginning…