Founded in 1822 by freed African Americans, Liberia has spoken English as its official language ever since — making Trump’s remark deeply tone-deaf.
The best-selling author and viral funnyman opens up about being scammed, undervalued and why betting on Black talent is non-negotiable.
The mentorship movement founded by Emmy-winning reporter Phil Taitt that brings celebrities and community leaders together to empower the next generation.
From health care to voter engagement, panelists call on Black communities to mobilize and reclaim their political power at ESSENCE Fest.
The Los Angeles Sparks forward has been spotted in pieces by LaQuan Smith, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and designer Corii Burns this season.
The Frontal Queen founder tells all about her favorite wig styles, beauty myths she’d like to debunk, and products she can’t live without.
Two wellness experts weigh-in on Halle Bailey’s vulnerable message about beauty and mental health.
From free health screenings to a youth basketball clinic, this day-long community activation provided essential services to the broader New Orleans population.
Experts tell the truth about washing your synthetic braiding hair, how to do it, and if it really works.
The New Jersey congresswoman faces three federal charges after a May oversight visit to a Newark detention center escalated and she was accused of assaulting federal officers.
Bracy Davis defeats her brother, former state Sen. Randolph Bracy, in a primary he called “hurtful” and she called “hard-fought.”
President Trump confirms strikes on three nuclear sites as tensions soar; Iran warns of retaliation and vows to continue its nuclear program.
Stacey Abrams says that defending diversity, equity and inclusion is not partisan—it’s patriotic.
Fenika Miller and Jennifer Wells outline how the GOP backed “Big Beautiful Bill” could devastate Medicaid—and call on communities to take urgent action before it’s too late.
A tough conversation between the couple about their opposing parenting values is sparking conversation online.
A Georgia jury found Dr. Jackson Gates liable for sharing graphic footage of the baby's autopsy without consent, deepening the trauma for his grieving parents.
From fragrance to scalp care, these four founders are reshaping beauty inside one of Sephora’s most competitive programs.
The fifth annual festival, hosted by Camille Rose and Wells Fargo, promises live performances, a Black-owned marketplace, and a natural hair showcase.
Filmmakers Asha Lovelace and Melanie Jones Powell are reclaiming Caribbean narratives — proving that representation starts behind the camera.
From Roxane Gay and Raquel Willis to Slick Rick and D-Nice, the celebration honored 100 years of Black thought, art and community.
From Galveston to the Guggenheim, Black communities are gathering in joy—even as DEI gains, Black history, and hard-won freedoms face renewed threats.
Perry is facing a lawsuit from actor Derek Dixon, who alleges the media mogul used his industry power to sexually harass and assault him while promising career opportunities.
Critics say the potential expansion continues a troubling pattern of disproportionately targeting Black and Brown countries under the guise of national security.
June 19 marks the annual observance of when enslaved Americans in Texas were told they were free in 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
