Vic Mensa defends Megan Thee Stallion, points to gap between how male and female rappers are judged

Vic Mensa is speaking out on behalf of Megan Thee Stallion, arguing she’s become a test case for how society treats Black women who are victims of violence.Vic Mensa is …

Ex-NFL player and sportscaster Marcellus Wiley arrested on domestic battery charge in Florida

Former NFL star Marcellus Wiley was arrested in Florida on a domestic battery charge and is being held without bond,Marcellus Wiley’s rocky year just got worse. The former NFL defensive …

Joi Brown Gives Powerful Prayer Before The Last Culture Creators Brunch

Cameras captured Joi Brown’s powerful speech and prayer leading up to this year’s Culture Creators Innovators and Leaders Awards Brunch.Joi Brown’s positive energy is infectious. The founder of the Culture …

Trump supporters took shelter in the African American History Museum during the July 4 storm. The internet had thoughts.

NMAAHC shelter July 4: Thousands of attendees at Trump’s Freedom 250 celebration on the National Mall were directed to take refuge in the National Museum of African American History and …

Acclaimed Filmmaker Isaac Yowman’s ‘Sincerely Brad’ Premieres July 4 On The Roku Channel

“Sincerely Brad,” an emotional film following a Black astronaut on the verge of an impactful mission, makes itss television debut on the nation’s Independence Day.The United States is celebrating its …

BeyHive Blessings: Beyoncé Releases ‘Morning Dew (Donk)’ Ahead Of B’Day’s 20th Anniversary

In a surprise move, Beyoncé has gifted her loyal BeyHive with the release of ‘Morning Dew (Donk)’ just in time for the 20th anniversary of her iconic album B’Day.Beyoncé just …

GloRilla says she’s trying not to overthink her second album, teases a Destiny’s Child member as a feature

The Memphis rapper says the follow-up to “Glorious” will have a summer vibe, and she’s already locked in a Destiny’s Child feature.GloRilla is working hard on her second studio album, …

Naomi Osaka stuns world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to reach first Wimbledon quarterfinal

Naomi Osaka defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 to reach her first Wimbledon quarterfinal, ending a difficult head-to-head history.Naomi Osaka delivered one of the biggest wins of her …

Praise From Fellow Guitarists Did More For Buddy Guy Than Any Record Label

July 5, 2026The 89-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee reflected on the lasting impact of Clapton’s public admirationBlues icon Buddy Guy says decades of praise from fellow guitar …

NBA Star Donovan Mitchell Turns Rookie Revenue Into Foundation For Black Youth Education And Sports Support

July 4, 2026Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell directs his rookie earnings toward philanthropyDonovan Mitchell uses his early NBA success to reinvest in the community. After signing his rookie contract, he …

Check Out Our 2026 Summer Drinks & Cocktails Roundup

From traditional cocktails, riffs on classics, and a handful of beers, this year’s summer drinks and cocktails roundup has a bit of it all.The summer solstice is here, which means …

Cardi B says Caribbeans and Latinos can thrive in America because of the civil rights movement

The Bronx rapper told CNN that African-Americans fought for equality that made it possible for Caribbean and Latino communities to succeed in the United States.Cardi B is giving credit to …

Masked Patriot Front members march through Washington, D.C. on the Fourth of July, chanting ‘Reclaim America’

The Patriot Front DC march happened as America celebrated its 250th birthday, with members carrying Confederate flags and the group’s white supremacist logo through Capitol Hill and onto public transit.Members …

Author Tomi Adeyemi says she won’t watch her own book’s movie adaptation

The author has publicly distanced herself from the film adaptation of “Children of Blood and Bone,” saying she has not seen the movie and won’t watch it.Tomi Adeyemi, author of …

Bad Bunny’s earthquake aid reaches Venezuela as country’s president publicly thanks him

The Puerto Rican superstar shipped 42,000 pounds of essential supplies to a country still pulling survivors from the rubble after the deadliest earthquakes to strike it in over a century.Venezuela’s …