T.I. to serve as Tuskegee homecoming grand marshal and join halftime performance
Rapper T.I. is set to take on two prominent roles at Tuskegee University’s homecoming celebration, combining parade duties with a halftime performance that builds on his recent musical connection to the historically Black university. The Atlanta-born artist has been named grand marshal of the homecoming parade and will perform alongside the Marching Crimson Pipers during […]
Morris Chestnut says a tiny ‘A Different World’ role changed how he viewed acting
Long before Morris Chestnut became a familiar face in film and television, a brief opportunity on the sitcom “A Different World,” gave him an early glimpse of the money available in professional acting. The scene never reached viewers, but the proposed pay left a lasting impression. Chestnut shared the story during an October 13 appearance […]
Police Investigate Alleged Sexual Assault At University Of Chicago Frat Party
Source: Ionel Lupu / Getty Chicago police are investigating an alleged sexual assault at a fraternity party near the University of Chicago, adding to growing scrutiny of how colleges and Greek organizations respond to reports of sexual violence. According to the Associated Press, the incident reportedly occurred early Sunday at the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity […]
Case, Carl Thomas set for Verzuz showdown celebrating classic R&B
R&B singers Case and Carl Thomas are set to bring their catalogs of love songs, heartbreak anthems and slow jams to the latest installment of VERZUZ. According to Complex’s Instagram announcement, the artists will face off Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. PDT. The battle will stream live on Apple Music, with a replay available […]
White Supremacist Planned Mass Shooting At Largest Hindu Temple In Chicago Suburb, Authorities Say
Source: Palatine Police Department / Palatine Police Department In today’s episode of Not A Muslim, Not A Trans Person, Not An Immigrant, Not Antifa, a reportedly self-proclaimed white supremacist was arrested Wednesday in Illinois, and the local authorities say they prevented him from perpetrating a mass shooting at the largest Hindu temple in the city […]
Byron Allen eyes streaming deal for ‘Comics Unleashed’ and ‘Funny You Should Ask’ amid CBS ratings momentum
Byron Allen is looking to take his late-night comedy business beyond broadcast television. The media mogul is reportedly in talks to bring his CBS programs “Comics Unleashed” and “Funny You Should Ask” to a major streaming platform, according to LateNighter. A potential deal would give both shows another way to reach audiences as Allen continues building […]
Judge allows Halle Berry’s son to testify amid bitter custody dispute with Olivier Martinez
Halle Berry’s custody battle with ex-husband Olivier Martinez has taken another turn after a judge ruled that their 13-year-old son, Maceo, will be allowed to testify in court. According to People, the judge permitted Maceo to testify, but limited his testimony to Martinez’s request for a restraining order. The ruling comes as the former couple continues […]
Black Enterprise, Ursula Burns, And Dow CEO Karen S. Carter Honored At BECA’s 2026 Manifest Awards
Karen S. Carter, BLACK ENTERPRISE CEO Earl “Butch” Graves Jr., Ursula Burns, and Jerri Devard at BECA 2026 Manifest Awards by Selena Hill October 16, 2026 The fifth annual BECA Manifest Awards celebrated barrier-breaking executives and organizations while spotlighting the next generation of marketing leaders Black business leadership took center stage in South Florida as […]
Different world, same impact: The most significant episodes from OG ‘A Different World’
Fans of “A Different World” have been eagerly awaiting the Netflix reboot for over a year, and when it hit their TV screens on September 24, it did not disappoint. The fictional HBCU Hillman College is back, and this time a new wave of students is juggling campus life, romance, and the distractions that come […]
‘MelaninCon’ Bets On Black Entrepreneurship As Corporate DEI Dollars Dry Up
by Selena Hill October 16, 2026 MelaninCon is building a more self-sustaining model for Black entrepreneurs as corporate sponsorships retreat amid Trump’s anti-DEI push As corporate America pulls back on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, Black entrepreneurship platforms are being forced to rethink how they fund events designed to connect founders with capital, resources, and […]