Issa Rae Opens New ‘Downtown Dough’ Pizzeria in L.A.
There’s a new pizzeria in town! Issa Rae is keeping the culture rich and the flavor bold. The actress, producer, and entrepreneur has teamed up with her longtime business partners Ajay Relan and Yonnie Hagos to debut Downtown Dough—a nighttime pizzeria that turns their Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen into a funk-inspired dining experience where the […]
Met Gala Raises Record-Breaking $31 Million, Most Ever in Seven Decade History of Event
It was a night of cultural reverence! The 2025 Met Gala didn’t just make headlines—it made history with the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” based on the recently published Met Museum book of the same name by Barnard College professor Dr. Monica L. Miller. The legendary fashion event raised an unprecedented $31 million, the largest […]
Meet Shantrelle P. Lewis, Curator, Filmmaker & the Preeminent Scholar of Global Black Dandyism
Before Black Dandyism became a Met Gala theme, it was a movement! Shantrelle P. Lewis is a scholar, curator, filmmaker, and author who committed herself and much of her curatorial work to highlighting Black Dandyism with intention, rigor, and purpose. Long before major museums and fashion houses took note, Lewis had already spent over a […]
Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Daughter Ivy Honors Grandmother, a Pioneer in Jamaican Fashion, Ahead of Met Gala
Ahead of this evening’s Met Gala and its celebration of Black dandyism, Ivy-Victoria Maurice, daughter of beloved actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, took a heartfelt moment on social media to honor her late grandmother, Ivy Ralph. In her post, Ivy reflected on the life and lasting influence of her grandmother, a pioneer in Jamaican fashion and […]
Erika Alexander & Kim Coles Team Up With Kevin Hart’s Network to Launch “Re-Living Single” Podcast
The ‘90s nostalgia is back in full effect! In a move that sent waves of joy through living rooms and timelines alike, Erika Alexander and Kim Coles have reunited to give fans exactly what they’ve been craving — more Living Single. This week, the beloved duo behind Maxine Shaw, Attorney-at-Law, and the ever-quirky Synclaire James […]
Malia Obama Directs A’ja Wilson’s New Nike Commercial & It’s a Beautiful Love Letter to Black Girls
It’s not just a campaign, it’s culture! WNBA superstar A’ja Wilson recently released her debut sneaker and her new campaign commercial had an unexpected director, Malia Obama, BET reports. The new Nike spot, “ONE OF A’KIND”, is more than an ad for Wilson’s debut sneaker, the A’One. It’s a nostalgic, heart-filled vignette that feels like […]
Audra McDonald Makes History as Most Tony-Nominated Performer Ever
She’s rewriting the history books! Actress Audra McDonald has done it again, this time as the most Tony-nominated performer in Broadway history, People reports. With her latest nomination for the revival of Gypsy, McDonald has earned her 11th nod, officially surpassing theater legends Julie Harris and Chita Rivera, with whom she previously shared the record. […]
Reporter Char Adams to Release First Full-Length Book Chronicling the History of Black-Owned Bookstores in the U.S.
There’s power in the pages! For centuries, Black-owned bookstores have done more than sell books—they’ve sparked movements, protected truth, and offered refuge. Now, for the first time, their full legacy is being told in a single, powerful volume. NBC News reporter Char Adams will release her debut book, Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black […]
Historic Alfred Street Baptist Church Donates Over $132K to Clear Debt for Saint Augustine’s Graduating Seniors
They’re putting those tithes and offerings to good use! A recent act of generosity is changing the future for 11 graduating seniors at Saint Augustine’s University (SAU). Thanks to a $132,469 donation from the historic Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia, the students will now walk across the commencement stage debt-free, ABC 11 News […]
NBA Honors First Three Black Men to Break League’s Color Barrier on 75th Anniversary
They changed the game, literally! Seventy-five years ago, three trailblazing Black men—Nathaniel “Sweetwater” Clifton, Chuck Cooper, and Earl Lloyd—changed the face of professional basketball forever. During the 1950-51 season, they made history as the first Black players to officially take the court in the National Basketball Association, paving the way for generations of athletes to […]