Black women are leading Georgia politics, from the governor’s mansion to Congress

Keisha Lance Bottoms, Penny Brown Reynolds, Tanya Miller and several other Black women are celebrating major victories in Georgia’s 2026 midtermsThe 2026 Midterm election results are unveiling major wins for …

2026 Election Day & National Sandwich Day Freebies and Deals

Midterm elections are here plus is National Sandwich Day, and some of our favorite retailers are offering deals that you can cash in on free or BOGO items after you …

Sydney’s new $641m Powerhouse arts and science museum to open amid crisis

The two-wing museum project is counting down to a grand opening Courtesy Powerhouse StudioSydney’s Powerhouse, a new arts, design, science and technology museum that the New South Wales government describes …

Stacey Plaskett elected first woman governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands

The longtime congressional delegate makes history as the first Black woman ever elected from a territory, as more Black women win big.History has been made in the U.S. Virgin Islands. …

Damian Lillard’s Insole Company Hits $8M In Revenue As NBA Demand Soars

November 1, 2026Lillard told the outlet that NBA players regularly request the products from team trainers, sometimes without knowing he co-founded the company.Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is expanding …

‘Think bigger. Much bigger’: Morgan DeBaun is ready to take Blavity to the next level

The Blavity founder and CEO opens up in this Q&A about Blavity’s future, media today, and where AI fits in.Morgan DeBaun isn’t just interested in getting more Black people into …

What We Need to Know: Michigan Shake-Up, Florida Tragedy, Election Day Storms and a Historic WNBA Title

From unexpected political shifts in Michigan to a tragic event in Florida, voters across the country face both stormy weather and a historic night of women’s sports as the WNBA …

Ta-Nehisi Coates Heads To Rutgers University For Post-Election Conversation On Race And Democracy

November 2, 2026The award-winning author will reflect on the 2026 midterm elections and the future of American democracy during a public conversation in Newark, NJ.Award-winning author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates …

Forest Theater reopens in South Dallas, bringing a Black cultural landmark back to life

The Forest Theater reopened in South Dallas with performances by Tamela Mann, a surprise appearance by Erykah Badu, and a new vision for Black arts.Under the glow of the Forest …

Five exhibitions to see during Art Week Tokyo

Utanhole’s Plug in Baby (2026). Her paintings and drawings often use soft, pastel colours to depict scenes of violence and chaos © 2026 Utanhole, courtesy the artist and Kaikai Kiki …

‘Let’s talk about everything’: Cardi B addresses Mona Love and prior comments on colorism amid longstanding debate

The Bronx rapper continues to defend herself after a resurfaced 2024 back-and-forth with influencer Raymonte Scott became the basis for another discussion regarding her career success and how colorism may …

2 Chainz and Keith Lee debate celebrity privilege and what restaurant reviews really tell customers

The rapper defended the perks that come with fame, while Lee argued his reviews are meant to reflect the experience everyday diners can expect.2 Chainz and Keith Lee are serving …

Daytime Emmy Awards Roundup: Tracee Ellis Ross and Keke Palmer Win Big While Jennifer Hudson, Sheryl Lee Ralph and More Hit The Red Carpet

The Daytime Emmys swung into Los Angeles and saw Tracee Ellis Ross and Keke Palmer take home wins while some of our other favs worked the red carpet at the …

Angel Reese’s Title Run Ends As A Dream Deferred, Not Denied

Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream’s championship run cements a sacred triumph for unapologetic Black women everywhere.Sixty-two years, one month, and thirteen days after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood …

Raphael Warnock says Democrats’ path to a Senate majority runs through the South

The Georgia senator says Democrats should invest beyond traditional battlegrounds, pointing to Scott Colom’s Mississippi Senate race as an opportunity.Sen. Raphael Warnock believes Democrats have a political opportunity in the …