Trump’s China trade negotiations carry economic stakes for Black families and businesses
President Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House, where the two leaders held a high-stakes trade meeting that will prove critical for American pocketbooks. The stakes are even higher for Black Americans as they navigate rising costs as a result of a more than a year-long […]
Oops: Byron Donalds Caught Erasing Daddy Trump From His Website
Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty It looks like Byron Donalds, the Republican candidate running to become governor of Florida, is actively creating distance between himself and President Donald Trump. Sources noted that his campaign website has removed several prominent endorsements of Trump’s. The page’s main headline once read “TRUMP-ENDORSED Proven Conservative Fighter,” along with a […]
After 10 years, the ‘Blacksonian’ has come to feel like home to many
Earlier this month, a young woman traveled from Florida with her family to Washington, D.C., to celebrate her birthday by finally visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture, something she’d wanted to do for nearly a decade. When she arrived, she learned her visit had come with another reason to celebrate—she was […]
Delroy Lindo’s directorial debut to star Wendell Pierce and Winston Duke
Wendell Pierce and Winston Duke are set to bring Delroy Lindo’s directorial debut to life. As reported by ‘The Hollywood Reporter,’ the film is titled “Jabari’s People” and recently wrapped production in Kingston, Jamaica, after a 22-day shoot. Alongside the aforementioned talent, Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Seyi Andes-Pelumi also lead in the project. “I’ve had pinch-me […]
Philadelphia Celebrates John Coltrane’s 100th Birthday
Source: United Archives / Getty This week marks John Coltrane’s 100th birthday, and Philadelphia is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the musical legend’s life and legacy. WHYY reports that throughout the week, the city of Philadelphia is hosting several film screenings, poetry readings, concerts, and lectures about Coltrane’s life and work. While Coltrane […]
Nolan Wells’ family shares autopsy findings, raises new questions after grand jury decision
Attorney Ben Crump has shared the findings of the autopsy of Nolan Wells. The official autopsy, performed by the Mississippi State Medical Examiner, revealed that the examination found no water in Wells’ lungs or airways, although the grand jury report suggested Nolan Wells’ death was an accidental drowning. During a press conference on Thursday (Sept. […]
Michael B. Jordan joins 2026 CultureCon lineup alongside Aaron Pierre, Wale and Tobe Nwigwe
Michael B. Jordan is joining the 2026 CultureCon lineup, adding another major name to the annual gathering of Black and multicultural creatives in Brooklyn. Jordan is set to appear as a speaker during CultureCon NYC 2026, which takes place Oct. 3 and 4 in Brooklyn. Aaron Pierre, Wale and Tobe Nwigwe have also been added […]
The Roots’ ‘Illadelph Halflife’ Turns 30, And We All Need To Celebrate For The Culture!
Source: The Roots / facebook Gather around, Hip-Hop heads, and let’s all sing Happy Birthday to The Roots‘ third album, Illadelph Halflife, which turned 30 today. Look, if y’all don’t know about Black Thought, Questlove, Malik B, and an ensemble of musicians who have consistently dropped banger after banger since 1993, when they blessed the […]
Nolan Wells: Autopsy Reveals No Fluid In Lungs At Time Of Death
Source: Scott Olson / Getty On Thursday, civil rights attorney Ben Crump revealed new developments and discrepancies regarding the investigation into the death of Nolan Wells. These revelations come after a grand jury declined to file criminal charges in his death earlier this week. Crump’s office sent a statement along with several documents to NewsOne […]
Debbie Allen wants the next ‘A Different World’ to reflect the world Black students live in now
Debbie Allen has never been shy about her activism. From partnerships to philanthropy to powerful awareness-raising storytelling in her artistry, the “A Different World” director is continuing that mission in her latest projects, including a partnership with Merck’s “Your Hive of Whole Health” campaign and the highly anticipated reboot of “A Different World” on Netflix. […]