The intersection of high fashion and hard-hitting advocacy has never looked quite this good. The Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala is a call to action, urging major retailers to dedicate at least 15 percent of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses.
Global streamer Kai Cenat met with Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to solidify his $5 million education project. The initiative, aimed at underprivileged children from Makoko, will see a new school constructed in the more accessible Yaba district.
The Center for African and African American Studies at CU Boulder has received a transformative $2 million pledge. The funding from university leadership ensures the center can continue its vital work in research, community building, and student support.
Mind games at work? People on ya nerves? No one can ever control you if you learn these 34 psychology tricks. Which one do you think is the most useful?
Black entrepreneur Alonzo Brock shakes up the industry with KCETV, a new streaming platform dedicated to independent filmmakers, musicians, and comedians.
DJ Envy has been named Creative Cultural Strategist at American Dream, stepping into a key role shaping the venue’s music, nightlife, and lifestyle programming while bringing his deep roots in culture, media, and community influence to the forefront.
As of January 2026, Zoe Saldaña has officially become the highest-grossing actor of all time, with her films, including Avatar, Avengers: Endgame, and Avatar: The Way of Water, grossing more than $15.47 billion worldwide.
50 Cent is investing $124 million to revitalize entertainment venues in Shreveport, including upgrades to G-Unit Studios and new venue development, with additional state funding supporting the city’s growing creative infrastructure.
Dame Dash’s longtime financial troubles escalated after his film company sold at auction for just $100.50, a move tied to nearly $1 million in defamation-related debt and layered on top of his broader bankruptcy and multimillion-dollar liabilities.
I sold my publishing, my catalog, and some masters. Equity partners offered 100 years of royalties upfront. Lump sum. I said, ‘Sign me up.’ No slow drips—I want the ocean now. Bought a private jet ✈️ & 50k sq ft studio building. Legacy secured. Pockets right. —T-Pain 💰
Flau'Jae Johnson always had the makings of a champion, but initially thought it was "impossible" to pursue music, sports, and business. One of the most valuable lessons she's learned is how to work smarter, not harder, by taking care of her body.
Erin Akousa Jackson, the Ghanaian-American speed skating queen, blazes past haters to claim gold as the first Black woman with an individual Winter Olympic medal. From inline roots to Beijing 2022 gold, her African excellence freezes the doubters. 🥇💪🏽
Ryan Coogler’s vampire horror epic, Sinners, features Michael B. Jordan as twin brothers facing Jim Crow-era demons. On the cover of Hollywood Reporter, Coogler's bold vision redefines Black horror ahead of its anticipated March release.
Mya rocked a 'The Theme Is Purple' vibe at the BET Media House, thanking BET during a sit-down with Dominique Da Diva. She reflected on her 1998 start, BET's legacy, her vegan secrets, and hyped her new single 'Give It To You' from her 10th album.
Sony's GOAT world premiere featured stars Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, and Stephen Curry. The animated action-comedy, in a Spider-Verse style, is about anthropomorphic roarball underdogs with a "smalls can ball" vibe, timed for NBA All-Star weekend.
