New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces the opening of the Weeksville Heritage Center at a ribbon cutting ceremony at the historical site in Brooklyn on Friday, February 27, 2026. (Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office) Weeksville was the second-largest free Black community in the pre-Civil War era, and Mayor Mamdani wants to make sure you know the story….
Getty Images Lifetime’s latest Upfront brought good news for Queen Latifah, Taraji P. Henson, Taye Diggs, and Sherri Shepherd. Lifetime is gearing up to make a serious investment in Black storytelling. On Wednesday, March 4, during its Upfront presentation, the network revealed it is taking its first foray into microdramas while also inking deals for…
A fight erupted in a park adjacent to a school in Frisco, Texas, but the two people involved might shock you. A middle-aged white mother was caught on camera pushing and grabbing a 13-year-old Black girl, and the woman is now reportedly facing assault charges, according to the child’s mother, Krystal Randolph. A video still…
Donald Trump has built a reputation for saying exactly what’s on his mind, sometimes a little too quickly. But during a recent appearance, one tiny moment had people leaning in closer after he hit a brick wall mid-thought. Some of the president’s most memorable moments are like a funny game of “What did he just…
Photo by: Adam Glanzman / Getty Images The veteran wide receiver’s short stint in New England ends amid a turbulent offseason that included a high-profile breakup. Stefon Diggs is heading into NFL free agency after a turbulent year both on and off the field. According to reports, the New England Patriots have informed the four-time…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 29: Kirk Franklin speaks onstage during the 2026 Recording Academy Honors presented by The Black Music Collective during the 68th GRAMMY Awards on January 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) The multi-time Grammy Award winner would want to see the gospel…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 31: Billy Porter attends the 68th GRAMMY Awards Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Avery Lipman & Monte Lipman on January 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)Photo by: Leon Bennett / Getty Images The Emmy, Tony, and Grammy…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 16: LisaRaye McCoy (R) attends the 8th annual American Black Film Festival Honors at SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills on February 16, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) The nine-year-old girl hailed LisaRaye as “inspiring,” leaving her grandmother nearly speechless. While there is…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 01: Teyana Taylor attends the 32nd Annual Actor Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images) The actress earned her first Golden Globe for her performance and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for…
The political dam that has protected President Donald Trump from the Epstein scandal for years may finally be starting to crack — and Attorney General Pam Bondi now finds herself standing directly in the flood zone. For months, Bondi has been accused by critics of deploying every maneuver possible to shield Trump from the fallout…
