Tag: Black Excellence
CULTURE
Whoopi Goldberg to Receive Frederick Douglass Medallion at 60th NYUL Gala
Acclaimed actress Whoopi Goldberg to receive the prestigious Frederick Douglass Medallion at the 60th annual New York Urban League gala, celebrating Black excellence and civil rights.
BOOKS
Adwoa Aboah on Re-Edition Magazine May 2026 Cover Spread
Adwoa Aboah brings an unmatched frequency to the pages of Re-Edition Magazine, delivering a visual masterclass in unadulterated glamour.
BOOKS
Kaytranada for Highsnobiety: The Ultimate 2026 Fashion & Music Crossover Styled by Thevonfo
Dive into the culturally rich intersection of high fashion and electronic music as Grammy-winning producer Kaytranada graces Highsnobiety. Styled by the innovative Thevonfo, this exclusive editorial highlights the seamless blend of Black excellence, streetwear culture, and sonic innovation.
BEAUTY
Mýa: Timeless, Intentional, and Still In Control
There’s something rare about longevity in R&B — especially the kind that doesn’t rely on controversy, reinvention gimmicks, or cultural shortcuts. Mýa has never needed any of that.
FASHION
Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High OG Alaska Drop
Sneakerheads rejoice! The Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High OG 'Alaska' drops this week, honoring the late visionary who shattered the glass ceiling for Black creatives in global fashion.
SPORTS
Howard University Women’s Swim Team Wins NEC Championship
The 2026 Howard University Women's Swimming and Diving Team shatters stereotypes and makes history by becoming the first HBCU program to win the NEC championship, proving Black excellence thrives in the water.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
KJ Biermann Indicted on Seven Counts Following Arrest
Kroy "KJ" Biermann, the 15-year-old son of Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann, is facing additional serious charges after a grand jury returned an indictment in his case. According to the September 3 indictment, KJ is charged with aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery, aggravated sodomy, false imprisonment and three counts of sexual battery against a child under 16.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Wheel of Fortune Host Jim Thornton Denies Child Porn Allegations
New details are emerging about an in-flight incident that led to Wheel of Fortune host Jim Thornton being questioned by authorities and later suspended from the game show. A passenger became concerned after seeing messages on his laptop that she believed came from a chatroom involving inappropriate discussions about minors.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Black Maternal Health: Planned Parenthood CEO
The majority of Black women live in states with abortion bans, and abortion bans have made pregnancy more dangerous. Defunding Planned Parenthood has impacted health centers across the country, even in blue states, meaning defunding things like STI tests and access to contraception and cancer screenings. Access to safe and reliable reproductive healthcare is particularly important to Black women, who have a maternal mortality rate three times higher than other groups.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Carla Jeffery’s Family Addresses Death Drug Rumors
Carla Jeffery's family is denying reports that drugs played a role in the Disney Channel star's death, pushing back against online rumors as questions remain about what happened.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
TIFF 2026: Must-Watch Movies – The Root
Black Hollywood is rolling out the red carpet at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival with highly anticipated films including the action-drama Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother starring Mahershala Ali and the complex family saga The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives. Other standout features include Misty Green directed by Chris Rock, Prima Facie with Cynthia Erivo, and Clarissa set in modern-day Nigeria. The festival also showcases Love of Your Life featuring Aaron Pierre and documentaries celebrating cultural legacies and personal journeys of resilience.