2025 has brought a heavy wave of loss to the Black entertainment and cultural community. From the quiet strength of political leaders to the soul-stirring voices of music legends, the lives we’ve lost this year represent decades of creativity, resilience, and impact. These were the voices we danced to, the faces we grew up watching, […]
Travis Hunter is no stranger to making headlines. But this time, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ newest star isn’t turning heads on the field—he’s setting records in real estate. Travis Hunter, who captured the nation’s attention as the Heisman Trophy winner at the University of Colorado, has just snapped up a stunning $3.275 million mansion in Jacksonville’s […]
For more than five decades, Glynn Turman has delivered some of the most nuanced and powerful performances in American film. With a career spanning from the golden era of Black cinema to modern Hollywood blockbusters, Turman’s work is a masterclass in range, authenticity, and presence. Here’s a look at the movies where he wasn’t just […]
Charles B. Rangel, a towering figure in American politics and a lifelong champion of civil rights and public service, has died at the age of 94. His family announced his passing on Memorial Day, underscoring a legacy built on nearly five decades of transformative leadership. Born in Harlem in 1930 to a Puerto Rican father […]
The world’s billionaire population reached a record high last year, with Forbes reporting a total of 2,781 billionaires globally. Amidst this vast wealth, only 11 of these billionaires are Black, representing less than 1% of the global total, and among them, just two are women, and eleven are Americans. Here’s a closer look at the […]
