Issa Rae partners with TikTok for new microdrama series ‘Screen Time’

Hoorae Media teams up with TikTok to launch short-form scripted content, marking a return to Issa Rae’s digital storytelling roots.Issa Rae is expanding her footprint in digital storytelling with a …

Trending on the Timeline: Offset Shooting, Lil Tajay Legal Trouble

Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The rap community is buzzing with news of Offset’s shooting incident and Lil Tajay’s legal troubles, captivating fans on social media.Who did …

Clay Cane’s latest book was met with resistance. Now it’s a NYT bestseller

How the award-winning journalist and author bypassed the gatekeepers and let his community carry him to the top of the New York Times list.Before “Burn Down Master’s House” hit shelves, …

The 24: Each HBCU MacKenzie Scott has donated to, and how the $1 billion in total donations represents ‘trust-based’ faith in higher education

After donating over $700 million to historically Black colleges and universities in 2025, the full scope of Scott’s donations since 2020 is beginning to take shape.MacKenzie Scott‘s generosity toward Historically …

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 …

National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade Comes To DC This Weekend

The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, presented by Events DC, takes place this Saturday, Aprill 11 starting at Constitution Avenue, NW.This weekend, the District of Columbia will welcome the National …

Greece introduces new law to tackle art forgery

Member of parliament Nikolaos Papadopoulos attacked a work at the National Gallery in Athens last year AP PHOTOTHANASSIS STAVRAKIS; © 2025 THE ASSOCIATED PRESSGreece has introduced a new law designed …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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: …

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 …