U.S. singer Ciara is one of the first public figures to become a citizen of Benin under a recent law by the small West African country.

Snoop Dogg popped up at Raising Cane’s Las Vegas drive-thru and also held court at the front counter to celebrate National Chicken Fingers Day.

Omena El signed up for the New York City Teaching Fellows program in search of a more stable career. El previously cobbled together work as a substitute teacher, nutritionist, and massage therapist, ...

Explore the Black Hamptons—where Sag Harbor’s rich African American history, art, and culture shape a vibrant legacy amid rising exclusivity.

Playwright, professor and Black theater historian Michael Dinwiddie died on July 4 from pancreatic cancer. He was 70 ...

Samirah Horton was teased for sounding like a chronic cigarette smoker. When she sought support from her coach, she was told to “toughen up.” ...

Thomas “Taiwo” Joseph DuVall, a prominent Black Arts Movement leader, percussionist, and co-founder of the Weusi Artist Collective, died on March 30, 2025. He was 91.

Femi Kuti, who comes from a family of artists and activists, is the son of revolutionary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti.

Washington Black” has no shortage of complex themes for filmmakers and studios with lofty dramatic ambitions and high production value.

Harlem welcomed a city-funded peer clubhouse on 138th Street from provider Phoenix House on July 28 in a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Danita Knox made an impact on rugby as both player and administrator. On July 19, Knox was inducted into the U.S. Rugby Hall of Fame.

New York Liberty All-Star and 2023 WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart exited Saturday night’s game due to a right leg injury.