Tag: Black Celebrities

From Kelly Rowland to Viola Davis, Black women always know how to eat up a bob. A haircut that will never go out of style, the bob is a staple and reliable look for the fall that is hard to get wrong. As the days get colder and folks switch up their looks, here are some head-turning bob styles you're going to want to show your hairstylist.

As the A Different World reboot continues to gain new fans on Netflix, cast member Alijah Kai surprised audiences when they discovered her TV mom Tichina Arnold is also her real-life mother. However, many more celebrity children in Hollywood have famous parents that fans might not realize. From John David Washington and Malcolm Washington, sons of Denzel Washington, to Zoë Kravitz, daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet, these talented individuals have carved their own paths in entertainment while carrying their families' legacies.

R&B singer Freddie Jackson passed away on Oct. 5. Known for romantic ballads like "You Are My Lady" and "Rock Me Tonight," his smooth hits have been in constant rotation on quiet storm playlists since the mid-1980s. Although his official cause of death has not been confirmed, Jackson was diagnosed with kidney disease in 2004. Jackson was 70 years old.

A growing number of influential Black celebrities have publicly voiced their support for Palestine as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues. Actors, musicians, filmmakers, comedians and athletes have used their platforms to spotlight the global crisis and show solidarity with the Palestinian people. From signing high-profile open letters demanding a ceasefire to leveraging content on personal social media channels, these artists are drawing parallels between international human rights movements and global fights for racial justice. By doing so, these Black celebrities build upon a historical tradition of Black-Palestinian solidarity linking domestic racial equality struggles to global movements for justice.

From actors to athletes, to politicians and more, we're honoring the Black legends we lost in 2026. Sister Betsy Jean Farrakhan, the eldest daughter of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan and the late Mother Khadijah Farrakhan, has died, according to the Nation of Islam. She was known for decades of service to the Nation of Islam, particularly through agriculture and youth education. In 2016, she received the organization's first Farmer of the Year honor for her farming work in Michigan and efforts to encourage young people to pursue agriculture, Final Call News reported. She also held leadership roles in Muslim Girls Training. Her cause of death has not been publicly disclosed. She was 72 years old.

Ciara and Russell Wilson are celebrating a new addition to their family, according to a recent announcement made on the singer's Instagram. While you might think five kids sounds more like a sports team than a family these days, there are lots of examples of big, beautiful and loving Black families in Hollywood.