International designers collaborate with creators from Japan at London’s V&A

A lamp made with braided cords that was a collaboration between South African artist-designer Atang Tshikare and Japanese artisan Tomoyuki Matsuda © Noritoshi Kuroki YamolloArt of Luxury magazine, published twice …

Hardball’ Turns 25: What Happened to Kofi After the Iconic Film?

The Chicago native was just 14 when he was cast opposite Keanu Reeves and Michael Jordan in Hardball. Now he’s reflecting on a film he says was “for the culture,”.The …

T.I. Invests In Black-Owned AI Content Company Poctsock

September 30, 2026The investment will support Pocstock’s efforts to expand culturally representative content and datasets for brands.Rapper and entrepreneur Tip “T.I.” Harris has invested in Pocstock, a Black-owned content and …

Historic Chilean church to be restored after arson attacks

A second protest-related fire in October 2020 burned the church’s roof, altar, apse and nave Photo: Daniella Toledo; courtesy Latin American Centre for Stained GlassA beloved Catholic church in Santiago, …

The Best And Worst Dressed Men At The 2026 MTV VMAs

The men hit the 2026 VMAs carpet in everything from classic tuxedos to leather, fur and cowboy-inspired fits — but which looks actually worked?The MTV Video Music Awards returned to …

Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ welfare ad featuring a white man sparked outrage, but isn’t that accurate?

Conservatives are outraged by Sarah Huckabee Sanders making a white man the face of welfare, but data shows there may be some truth to her ad.This week, Arkansas Gov. Sarah …

‘A Different World’ costume designer Provi Fulp reveals the fashion secrets behind Netflix’s Hillman

The Clark Atlanta University alumnae reveals how she styled Hillman’s original and new cast, with Black creatives at the heart of the revival.Messy love triangles, nostalgia, and real-world conversations all …

Days after 44th birthday, Lil Wayne seemingly reveals he’s engaged to a 23-year-old woman

The rap legend shared the personal milestone while celebrating fellow Hot Boy B.G.’s onstage engagement during the Cash Money-No Limit tour.Lil Wayne is off the market, at least according to …

Ben Crump And Nolan Wells’ Family Continue To Raise Questions About Teen’s Death

September 28, 2026Nolan Wells’ family have renewed their calls for transparency after a Mississippi grand jury found no evidence of criminal conduct in the teen’s death.Cellphone forensics and an autopsy …

Two Nazi loot claims may test California statute intended to remove roadblocks to restitution

Lucas Cranach the Elder’s Adam and Eve (around 1530) Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CaliforniaTwo Nazi-looted art claims landed in California courts on 14 September, just two days before the window …

WNBA Playoffs Are Here: Everything You Need To Know

The 2026 WNBA Playoffs are underway, and after an eventful opening slate, four teams are already one win away from advancing.The road to a WNBA championship officially began Sunday, September …

Fed governor Lisa Cook says AI boom is creating broader inflation pressures

Fed Governor Lisa Cook says AI investment is adding inflation pressure through data centers, energy and construction, while future rate decisions remain data dependent.Artificial intelligence is emerging as a new …

Banking on Family Business

Howard University graduate and Atlanta native Nicole Banks and her father, Atlanta attorney Gabe Banks, are the entrepreneurs behind the new Donatos Pizza location opening in McDonough, Georgia. But this …

Stylish Stunners: Who Looked More Bangin’ At The 2026 VMAs?

On Sunday, several stylish stunners and forever faves descended on Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater for the 2026 VMAs, rocking head-turning ensembles.As for the awards, several stars have already secured Moon …

Ex-NAACP president Cornell William Brooks challenges ‘Project 2025’ architect in heated debate over DEI

During a moderated discussion earlier this month, Brooks challenged Heritage Foundation leader Kevin Roberts over race, discrimination and the Trump administration’s DEI rollback.Earlier this month, former NAACP president and CEO …