As Lizzo's latest album struggles commercially, the Grammy-winning singer faces renewed scrutiny over her evolving public image, ongoing legal battle with former dancers, and changing relationship with fans.

From the anthem of the Civil Rights Movement to Stevie Wonder's campaign for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, discover how Black music became a powerful force that helped inspire landmark victories for justice and democracy in America.

After spending nearly a decade in prison, Jerrod Buford found healing through art and now uses his creativity to inspire others facing mental health struggles, trauma, and life's challenges.

Downtown Houston's Plaza at Avenida Houston will debut Horizon, a free interactive art installation featuring glowing, egg-shaped domes that blend light, sound, and movement into a unique public experience from July 4 through September 7, 2026.

ESSENCE revives its iconic Black Women in Music celebration, honoring Brandy, Kandi Burruss, Missy Elliott, and Mona Scott-Young for their groundbreaking contributions to music, culture, and Black excellence.

At just 10 years old, Heiress Harris is stepping out from her famous family's shadow, pursuing her own music career with original songs, major collaborations, and plans to form a global girl group.

On Juneteenth, a powerful conversation at the Rothko Chapel explored how memorials, public spaces, and honest storytelling can help Houston confront its past while shaping a more just future.

Houston’s own Ocean of Soul earned a national spotlight in Vogue’s Summer 2026 issue, celebrating HBCU culture, Black musical excellence, and the enduring legacy of Juneteenth.

Sandra Williams Pierce’s new memoir, The Wolfman: And the Fight Goes With It, preserves the inspiring legacy of her father, Frank 'Wolfman' Williams, whose decades of entrepreneurship, community leadership, and resilience left a lasting mark on Houston and Baytown.

A senior center fashion show brought music, dancing, and heartfelt pride to Milwaukee as fathers took the runway in handmade outfits created by local sewing students.

A beloved Sacramento museum dedicated to preserving Black history faces possible closure as funding dries up, prompting volunteers to rally community support before it's too late.

The Houston Symphony is adding two live-to-film concert experiences at Jones Hall in fall 2026 and welcoming Broadway and Frozen star Idina Menzel for a special one-night-only performance on Aug. 30

A Congolese refugee turned Lexington designer is making waves in high fashion, building a luxury brand that now dresses athletes, entertainers, and even political leaders while aiming to put Kentucky on the global fashion map.

Before the world arrives for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a unique exhibit in Arlington is bringing more than 100 years of soccer history, legendary artifacts and unforgettable moments to North Texas.

After more than a decade of planning and an $850 million investment, the new Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago, blending presidential history, public spaces, and ambitious contemporary art on a sprawling campus.