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Jamie Foxx shares his gratitude 'for all the love' as he recovers from 'medical complication'

Jamie Foxx is speaking out for the first time since his daughter Corinne Foxx released a statement last month that the actor was hospitalized due to an undisclosed "medical complication."

Studio Visit with Sherry Tseng Hill

Join Visual Arts Alliance Saturday, May 6, at 11:00 a.m. for an in-personstudio visit with Sherry Tseng Hill in advance of her exhibition opening at Moody Gallery. RSVP to jaymesearl2014@gmail.com to receive further instructions for meeting at the studio.

Bea's Bayou's Products at Macy's

Bea's Bayou's products are now available on macys.com! Shop the pop-up during the month of May! I'm so excited and grateful for this opportunity!⁠ Please include us in your cart as you get ready for Mother's Day and shop your …

Bhansali collaborates with Cardi B for the 2023 Met Gala

On Monday, May 1, 2023, Bhansali debuted its custom cross necklace on Cardi B, American rapper, at the Met Gala. The necklace belongs to the HEIRLOOMS collection, a limited edition collection of one-of-a-kind works of art designed by Samir Bhansali …

Discover Black Toronto

Visit Toronto and you’ll encounter one of the most multicultural/multiracial cities in the world along with a thriving Black community of 400K+ African heritage people.

Woman whose accusation led to the lynching of Emmett Till has died at 88, coroner says

Carolyn Bryant Donham, the woman whose accusation led to the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till, has died, Megan LeBoeuf, the chief investigator with the Calcasieu Parish coroner's office confirmed to CNN.

Comcast Awards $1 Million in Grants to Ten Emerging Black Filmmakers in Celebration of Its Two-Year Anniversary

In celebration of its two year anniversary and its commitment to support authentic Black content and creators, Comcast NBCUniversal’s Black Experience on Xfinity today announced the winners of its $1 million in Emerging Black Filmaker grants. Winners were selected for …

‘Queen Charlotte’: Everything You Need to Know About the ‘Bridgerton’ Prequel

Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) is never shy about taking center stage in Bridgerton. Supporting character or not, she recognizes that’s exactly where she and her enviable outfits belong. But the beloved royal is about to enjoy the limelight like never …

Custody Case Over Newborn Shows How Blacks Are Criminalized

A Black Texas couple has been reunited with their newborn daughter after authorities removed the baby and placed her in foster care last month citing a doctor's concerns about how they were treating a jaundice diagnosis.

Changes are coming to AP African American Studies course that's faced criticism from Florida governor

The College Board is making changes to the framework of its Advanced Placement African American Studies course for high school students amid criticism from Florida's influential Republican governor and others who have accused the program of imposing a "political agenda."

Avery R. Young named Chicago's first Poet Laureate

An award-winning local poet has an impressive new title from the city.

Barrier-Breaking Activist and Entertainer Harry Belafonte Dies at 96

Harry Belafonte, the dashing singer, actor and activist who became an indispensable supporter of the civil rights movement, has died, his publicist Ken Sunshine told CNN.

Grandson of Andrew Lester Shocked But Not Suprised

When Klint Ludwig learned his grandfather, a White homeowner in Kansas City, had shot a Black teenager who rang his doorbell, Ludwig was repulsed --- but not entirely surprised.

Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces New Houston Poet Laureate, Aris Kian Brown

In celebration of National Poetry Month, Mayor Sylvester Turner is pleased to announce the new Houston Poet Laureate: Aris Kian Brown. Brown is the sixth poet laureate and the youngest to be chosen.

University of Texas Honors First Black Graduates with Historical Markers

The University of Texas at Austin honored, alumnus Griffin and others, May 24, 2023 in Austin, “Precursors We are Texas East Mall Project Launch.”