Tag: Culture

Hip-hop has a built-in audience. Now, a media platform created to celebrate the genre wants to help shape what the community sees. As Real Hip-Hop Network prepares for a 2026 relaunch backed by Blacksun Private Equity, its leaders aim to reach today's audience without losing the culture. The network gives artists and creators a way to share their work while owning their intellectual property through distribution on radio, streaming services and other platforms.

Every Black family has one. The Dallas Cowboys uncle. You know him. He wears Jesus sandals, drinks Hennessy, still smokes menthol Kools, and has been saying How bout them Cowboys since Jerry Jones had hair. The Cowboys aren't just his favorite football team. They are part of his identity.

Justus Kelley makes history at the 75th Miss USA pageant in Miami, becoming the first married mother and oldest contestant to win the crown.

For generations, Black broadcasters used the airwaves to introduce new artists, challenge the status quo, build community and cultivate some of the most iconic voices in American media. Before podcasts and social media, Black radio was where culture lived and thrived. From breaking racial barriers to fighting for the blues, our disc jockeys made history.

Rihanna takes her three young children back to her childhood bungalow on Rihanna Drive in Barbados, reflecting on her journey from a simple Westbury upbringing to global stardom.

The 2026 Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival has officially kicked off, and it's already looking like a beautifully Black affair! From sneak peeks of highly anticipated films to panel discussions with big stars, this year's event is off to a fantastic start. Director Gina Prince-Bythewood premiered a sneak peek of her upcoming film, Children of Blood and Bone, and participated in a panel discussion alongside The View cohost Sunny Hostin and star Thuso Mbedu. The film is slated to drop in January 2027. Filmmaker Nneka Onuorah and acting legend Laverne Cox also spoke on GLAAD's Reel Change panel about Black film and culture.