Entertainment
Aug 13, 2024
Respectability Politics Won’t Win The Campaign
For many young voters, policy is of more concern than political pomp and circumstance, and reliability goes miles further than respectability
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Aug 12, 2024
Nearly 40 Black Women Won Olympic Medals For The USA In 2024
The US took home the most medals this year, with Black women competing individually responsible for 20% of women’s wins. And yes…we are still counting Jordan Chiles’ Bronze.
Entertainment
Aug 6, 2024
Khalid’s ‘Sincere’ Displays The Creative Evolution Of A Talented Artist
In his first solo studio release in almost five years, this 16-track project marks a return to form for the Texas-born musician.
Art
Jul 11, 2024
The National Portrait Gallery’s New Exhibition Honors The Life And Legacy Of James Baldwin
Curated by Rhea L. Combs, the gallery’s Director of Curatorial Affairs, the show examines Baldwin’s legacy alongside his contemporaries in art, music, film, literature and activism.
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Entertainment
Jun 2, 2025
The Receipts: Coco Jones Is Proof That R&B Is Alive and Thriving
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Entertainment
May 14, 2025
Lynae Vanee Delivers Unfiltered Truth In REVOLT’s New Series ‘The People’s Brief’
The show premieres May 20, bringing smart, straight-up commentary on the stories that matter.
Entertainment
May 13, 2025
WATCH: Kelvin Harrison Jr. On Voicing Scar In ‘Mufasa,’ Barry Jenkins’ Vision, And His New Orleans Roots
In this exclusive interview, the actor shares how he gave heart to a legendary villain—and why “I Always Wanted a Brother” resonated with so many people.
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Lifestyle
Jun 13, 2025
Tara Robinson Was Told She Was Too Young For A Heart Attack—Then She Had Three
Robinson and football legend Barry Sanders want us to take a closer look at “The Making of a Heart Attack.”
Entertainment
Jun 13, 2025
Erykah Badu To Headline Amazon Music’s Juneteenth Livestream, “Badu Presents: Echos 19”
The Dallas native will perform live from The Bomb Factory as part of the “Forever In Rotation” Black Music Month celebration.
Beauty
Jun 13, 2025
MakeUp HerStory: Sabrina Elba Is Championing A-Beauty
The entrepreneur discusses her career journey, new S’able Labs Lip Balm, and more.
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Sports
May 29, 2025
75 Years After Breaking Tennis’ Color Barrier, Althea Gibson Is Being Honored At The US Open
This year’s US Open centers its theme on the trailblazer who opened doors for generations of Black athletes.
Art
May 29, 2025
Sol Aponte And Jennia Fredrique Seek To Amplify Voices In Black Art
Led by the husband-and-wife duo, Art Melanated is making a way for creatives of color—one exhibition at a time.
Entertainment
May 29, 2025
Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Kirk Franklin And Snoop Dogg To Be Honored With The Ultimate Icon Award At 2025 BET Awards
The 25th anniversary of “Culture’s Biggest Night” will air live from Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater on June 9.
Entertainment
May 29, 2025
What’s New And Black On Netflix In June
From classic comedies to animated documentaries, this month has some great content for viewers to dive into.
Beauty
May 28, 2025
ESSENCE Beauty Diary: Get Ready With Ciara Miller For The Summer House Reunion
The reality TV star walks us through her pre-reunion beauty routine which includes spray tans, knotless braids, and a touch of blush.
Art
May 28, 2025
Sanford Biggers’ Monumental ‘Oracle’ Finds A New Home In Sonoma County
On June 11, the acclaimed artist’s 25-foot bronze sculpture will be unveiled at one of the world’s largest private collections at The Donum Estate.
Sports
May 28, 2025
Thasunda Brown Duckett Makes Power Move As Newest Investor In The New York Liberty
The TIAA CEO is the only Black investor in the new ownership group backing the WNBA champions—and she’s bringing her boardroom savvy to the court.
Entertainment
May 27, 2025
Star Gazing: 2025 American Music Awards, Cannes Film Festival, NBA Playoffs, Janet Jackson, Ciara And More
Black excellence was front and center at the events, the Gordon Parks Foundation Gala, and beyond—where standout performances and fierce fashion stole the spotlight.
Entertainment
May 23, 2025
Marie Claire's Power Play Summit Makes Southern Debut—Championing Freedom, Power And Purpose
From Jordan Chiles to Kandi Buruss, this year’s summit delivered inspiring lessons on resilience, reinvention, and reclaiming space across industries.