Judge keeps Kevin Hart’s Heartbeat lawsuit against former podcast employees in court

The ruling means the company’s legal battle over alleged trade secrets and breach of contract will remain in court.Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat has lost its attempt to move its lawsuit against …

HBCU Alumni Survey Finds Graduates Outperform National Benchmarks

August 7, 202670% of recent HBCU graduates are thriving in their everyday livesHistorically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) continue to deliver strong career and life outcomes for graduates, according to …

‘I’m Who I Wanted To See’ — ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ Star Ayana Cymone Is Redefining What A Black Leading Lady Looks Like On Broadway [Exclusive]

From Richmond to Broadway’s Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Ayana Cymone is reclaiming space, disrupting sci-fi tropes, and showing young Black girls what’s possible on center stage.In the terrifying and …

Luka Doncic’s Ex-Fianceé Asks For $50 Million & More Custody in Legal Battle Over Kids

Luka Dončić’s custody dispute with ex-fiancée Anamaria Goltes has escalated as she reportedly seeks millions in Slovenia.Luka Doncic’s breakup with his ex-fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, just got even more complicated.Goltes has moved her …

As Haitian temporary protected status ends, Miami businessowner who voted for Trump has ‘regret’

Wilkinson “Ken” Sejour, who owns Miami Chef Creole, says customers and others in the community are scared, and he might have to shut down two of his restaurants.The effects of …

Why HBCUs must move beyond survival mode

OPINION: Howard’s enrollment controversy highlights the need for sustained investments as more students choose Black colleges.Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s …

Millions Of People Have Lost SNAP Benefits Due To Trump Overhaul

Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.As part of last year’s Big, Beautiful Bill, Trump made significant changes to the work requirements and funding structure for SNAP benefits. I …

How ‘Pour Minds’ podcast hosts Lex P. and Drea Nicole built a sisterhood beyond the mic

From its sold-out tour to unfiltered conversations, “Pour Minds” podcast creates a space for Black women to laugh, let loose, and feel seen.Real ones know: there’s nothing quite like kicking …

Republicans Will Let Voters Keep Getting High

State House Considers Banning THC Products Sold In Stores And Smoke ShopsWednesday was a remarkable day at the General Assembly in Raleigh. Republican politicians sided with potheads over police. The …

Why some Democratic socialists are winning Black voters — and others aren’t

Political strategists say Black voters are rewarding candidates who connect progressive policies to their lived experiences.As Democratic socialists and politically adjacent candidates continue to win major elections, from Congress to …

Michael B. Jordan FaceTimes Tulsa grandmother who proudly displayed his portrait on her family wall

After her post went viral, Jordan surprised the family with gifts, a FaceTime call and heartfelt thanks.Michael B. Jordan recently surprised 89-year-old Mary Story after the Tulsa grandmother went viral …

Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigns as university launches new investigations into his qualifications

The renowned sociologist denied allegations of misconduct, saying public scrutiny had become overwhelming for his family.Professor Jason Arday has resigned from the University of Cambridge. This action comes after the …

Tuskegee president Dr. Mark Brown explains university’s viral bonnet and durag dress code policy

After backlash over new dress code, Tuskegee University’s president says the policy is focused on “student success” and workforce preperation.Last month, social media timelines exploded with discourse after Tuskegee University …

Olandria, Trinity Tatum, and more ‘Love Island USA’ stars light up Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood

Olandria Carthen, Serena Page, Trinity Tatum, Kayda Bosse, Melanie Moreno and Aniya Harvey brought villa star power to Hollywood.The “Love Island USA” pipeline into mainstream Hollywood showed no signs of …

Huge nuclear bunker in Italy is set to become a Cold War museum

The West Star bunker, hidden in the hills near Lake Garda, has more than 100 roomsPhoto: Fabio MantovaniA subterranean military bunker in northern Italy that once served as a key …