ICE’s use of spyware raises concerns for Black and brown citizens’ privacy rights

Lawmakers and experts are concerned that, given ICE’s alleged abuses in carrying out President Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement, the agency will misuse the tool to target innocent civilians or those …

Pentagon Official Threatens Vatican And Pope Leo XIV Over Iran War Criticism

The threat came after Pope Leo XIV delivered his State of the World speech, in which he urged world leaders to lay down their weapons and choose peace.On a regular …

In a deep red Georgia district, Shawn Harris’ performance might spell trouble for Republicans

Republican Clay Fuller won Georgia’s special election to finish out Marjorie Taylor Greene’s term in Congress. Still, after a shocking overperformance, Republicans’ grip on a stronghold in Georgia might be …

Hip hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at age 67

The Universal Zulu Nation founder is credited with being one of the originators of hip hop, but his legacy was complicated by abuse allegations over the last decade. Hip hop …

Dr. Dre joining the Forbes billionaire list reveals trend in how Black Americans are getting rich

Dr. Dre officially joined Forbes’ list of billionaires this year in March as one of 27 Black billionaires globally.Dr. Dre has officially joined one of the most exclusive clubs in …

Paying tribute to storied printmaker Kenneth Tyler at the IFPDA Print Fair

Kenneth Tyler pulling a proof of Frank Stella’s Bene come il sale (1988) at Tyler Graphics, Mount Kisco, New York, in April 1988. National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, Gift of …

A Brush With… Lorna Simpson—podcast

Lorna Simpson © Bottega VenetaIn this podcast, based on The Art Newspaper’s regular interview series, our host Ben Luke talks to artists in-depth. He asks the questions you’ve always wanted to: …

Dess Dior Reveals the Story Behind ‘Tell Me Now’

Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Musician Dess Dior reflects on the emotional journey that shaped her latest track ‘Tell Me Now’.Dess Dior joined DJ Misses and Incognito …

Red Carpet Rundown: Celebrity Style From The 2026 Fashion Trust Awards

From Coco Jones to Jodie Turner-Smith, the 2026 Fashion Trust Awards brought bold looks, sleek glam, and fashion moments worth talking about.Fashion nonprofit the Fashion Trust U.S. held its fourth …

The funding boom for Black-led nonprofits after George Floyd’s murder didn’t last

New data from Candid and ABFE shows that most racial justice investments faded quickly and favored larger organizations.On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, …

Black student orgs fight back as universities shut down DEI organizations’ funding under Trump’s crackdown

From the University of Missouri to the University of Alabama, universities are gutting funding for minority student organizations in response to Trump’s anti-DEI push. When the University of Missouri told …

Trump Announces ‘2-Week Double-Sided Ceasefire’ Before Iran Deadline

Before his 8 p.m. Eastern deadline, President Trump announced a two-week pause on planned military strikes on Iran.WASHINGTON, D.C. — Before his 8 p.m. Eastern deadline, President Trump announced a …

Obama Presidential Center museum ticket sales begin May 6

Visitors will soon be able to book timed entry to explore exhibits highlighting Barack and Michelle Obama’s legacy.Tickets for the highly anticipated Obama Presidential Center museum will officially go on …

Will Smith Reportedly Invests In Philadelphia’s WNBA Expansion Team

April 8, 2026Philadelphia’s upcoming WNBA expansion team is set to debut in 2030.Will Smith is bringing his latest investment home, reportedly buying a minority stake in Philadelphia’s expansion WNBA team.On …

A book exploring the evolution of J.M.W. Turner’s positions on slavery

J. M. W. Turner, SlaversThrowing overboard the Dead and Dying – Typhon coming on (The Slave Ship) (1840) which sits at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Photography © Museum …