In the United States, hair is more than just a look for Black people. It is a deep symbol of identity, history, and resistance. For centuries, natural hair and textured styles have been part of the fight against Eurocentric beauty standards and systemic discrimination. This has turned personal grooming into a political and cultural act. […]
Connect Music, a Black-owned music rights and technology company, has announced a significant financing milestone by raising $80 million in new capital. This funding will help expand its catalog acquisition, licensing capabilities, and artist-focused tools. Rockmont Partners and Variant Investments led the funding round. It represents a key moment in the ongoing shift toward more […]
Celebrity couple Cardi B and Stefon Diggs are at the center of new breakup rumors. Both unfollowed each other on Instagram after Super Bowl LX, where Diggs’ New England Patriots lost 29–13 to the Seattle Seahawks. Fans noticed this change in the couple’s social media activity right after the game on Sunday, February 8. This […]
Maryland Governor Wes Moore, the nation’s only Black sitting governor and vice chair of the National Governors Association, criticized the Trump White House after finding out he was excluded from this year’s traditionally bipartisan National Governors Association dinner at the White House. The decision breaks a decades-long tradition that has promoted federal-state cooperation. The annual […]
As Black History Month takes place across the U.S., the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is returning to Atlanta’s historic Fox Theatre from Feb. 11 to Feb. 15. They will present a powerful mix of new choreography, favorite works, and community programs. These programs highlight Black artistry, culture, and the lasting impact of the company’s […]
