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Michelle Obama Says America Is in a ‘Janky Version’ of Itself

During a conversation with Hasan Minhaj, the former first lady described the country as messy, but reminded listeners that new versions do not erase what came before.
04/09/2026

Rocki Irish Mayers Just Made Her Public Debut and She Already Has Better Taste Than All of Us

Rihanna's 6-month-old daughter stepped out in Paris dressed in vintage Dior. The bar has been set. The bar is in the stratosphere.
04/09/2026

Did Kimora Lee Simmons Get Cheated With the Sale of Baby Phat?

The fashion icon reflected on the deal behind her beloved brand, saying the experience taught her a hard lesson, ‘You live and you learn.’
04/08/2026

Beyoncé Turns the Classic Black Hair Show on its Head to Celebrate the Launch of Cécred’s New Styling Collection

Social posts from the celebration had fans buzzing as Queen Bey’s hair brand pushed its first major styling drop into the spotlight.
04/08/2026

Black Midwives Push Back Against Georgia’s Birth Restrictions in Major Lawsuit

The suit challenges rules advocates say criminalize midwifery and worsen maternal health outcomes across the state.
04/07/2026

Simone Smith’s Cancer Journey Taught Her to Never Take Life for Granted

LL Cool J’s wife shared that her battle with stage 3 bone cancer changed the way she sees life, love, and every moment in between.
04/07/2026

Black-Woman Owned Medase Secures Funding to Fuel Next-Level Growth

Monica Cornitcher discusses how her zero-proof cocktails brand just landed major funding to scale fast amid booming demand.
04/07/2026

Tiny Harris Recalls T.I. Following Her Into Victoria's Secret Before Exchanging Numbers at the Mall

On a recent episode of Rickey Smiley on the Spot, the XSCAPE singer went back to the beginning, including the first time she blew T.I. off entirely, and the mall encounter that changed everything.
04/07/2026

Terry Crews’ Wife Reveals 11-Year Parkinson’s Journey in Emotional Interview

The couple shared Rebecca’s diagnosis for the first time publicly, revealing how a groundbreaking treatment has brought new hope.
04/06/2026

Gabrielle Union Shares the Pain of Losing Her Father to Dementia

The actress honored Sylvester ‘Cully’ Union Jr. with a moving tribute that detailed both heartbreak and relief after his passing.
04/06/2026

Still We Write: Celebrating National Poetry Month With Contemporary Black Poets Whose Words Resonate

A spotlight on the legacy of Black poetry and the poets keeping the art form alive.
04/03/2026