Why Kwanza Jones has so many Black people excited about baseball

The history-making new owner of the San Diego Padres has a fascinating resume and all of the right energy.  Major League Baseball has a new team owner in their midst, …

Don Lemon’s indictment under scrutiny as federal judge examines grand jury proceedings

The judge is reviewing materials from the secret proceedings to determine whether there are grounds to dismiss the criminal case.A federal judge is taking an unusually close look at the …

#RHOA Reunion Recap: Shamea & Porsha Agree Their Friendship Is Finished After THAT Scotland Shade Trade—‘We Had A Lot Of Great Times’

The long-running feud between ‘RHOA’ stars Shamea Morton and Porsha Williams was a major focus on part three of the RHOA reunion and the two made it abundantly clear that …

Anthony Anderson Shares a Secret Behind the Hit Sitcom ‘Black-ish’

August 26, 2026While people didn’t find the name funny, the story behind it certainly Is. With a career in television and films spanning a little over 30 years, Anthony Anderson …

Missing Epstein Files Found On Popular File-Sharing Site

Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Missing files related to Jeffrey Epstein were found on a document-sharing website, allegedly available to the public for months.According to reports, a …

The recent Texas Roadhouse controversy reveals why so many Black people are done giving racism the benefit of the doubt

Texas Roadhouse faced calls for a boycott after a social media post, later proved to be a hoax, revealed alleged discriminatory practices.Last year, Target witnessed firsthand the results of national …

Megan Thee Stallion Partners With Interscope For Global Distribution Deal

August 24, 2026The Houston rapper’s new distribution partnership allows her to keep ownership of her masters and publishing.Megan Thee Stallion is taking her independent empire to a bigger stage.The three-time …

How Dolly Parton Invested ‘I Will Always Love You’ Royalties Into Black Community

Iconic country singer, songwriter and actress Dolly Parton died on August 25 at the age of 80.The announcement came on her official Instagram, with a video from her nephew on …

Party Planning on a Budget? How to Deliver an Extraordinary Experience Without Overspending

August 25, 2026Event designer Kim Perrymond shares her tips for where to save and where to splurge to create a wow factor without breaking the bank.Kim Perrymond, founder and creative …

Hakeem Jeffries’ allies see a racial double standard in the backlash over his Kushner meeting

Progressives say their criticism is about his politics, while defenders argue the potential first Black House speaker is held to a different standard.U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), the Democratic leader …

St. Augustine’s University cancels fall classes as HBCU works through bankruptcy

The North Carolina university had planned to offer online programs this semester but reversed course amid more than $74 million in debt.A small historically Black college and university in North …

Rapsody’s God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops Examines Being Black As A Celebratory Act

Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.With her fifth studio album, God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops, Rapsody’s dexterous wordplay gleefully celebrates and honors Black culture.Rapsody has covered …

D.C. Restaurant Week Returns With Dining Deals Across the DMV

Metropolitan Washington Summer Restaurant Week is back Aug. 24-30, giving DMV diners a chance to try special multi-course menus at restaurants across the region.Summer Restaurant Week has officially arrived in …

Coco Gauff wins second Cincinnati Open title ahead of U.S. Open

Gauff defeated Jessica Pegula for her 12th career singles trophy as Arthur Fils completed a championship sweep for two of tennis’ Black stars.Coco Gauff is a Cincinnati champion once again.The …

More than 100 works from Canada’s federal collection of Indigenous art are ‘unaccounted for’

Terrasses de la Chaudière, the complex in Gatineau, Québec, that houses the Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada department and its Indigenous Art Centre Photo by Jeangagnon, via Wikimedia CommonsThe …