In her 2023 TED Talk, The 3-Step Guide to Self-Belief, Emmy-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph shares a practice for cultivating self-confidence by shifting how you perceive, think about, and present yourself to the world. Continue reading

By Walter Rutledge Ronald K. Brown/Evidence presented their New York City season at the Joyce Theater February 24 through March 1, 2026. The company offered two programs, a total of eight works spanning the years 2006 through 2017. The production experienced some snow drama with the cancellation of the February… Continue reading

Annette Leslie Jones is a actress and stand-up comedian who was a cast member and writer for Saturday Night Live from 2014–2019. She also hosted the ABC game show Supermarket Sweep. Continue reading

Angel  is the debut solo single by R&B artist Angela Winbush. The track was released in 1987 as the first single from her debut album, Sharp on Polygram Records. Continue reading

More Than A Woman is by R&B artist Aaliyah for her eponymous third and final studio album.It was written by Static Major and Timbaland, with the latter producing it. Continue reading

Tom Spader (Danny Glover) is an upwardly mobile black middle class attorney determined to end the black man’s losing streak. Now the family is off to the suburbs. It is 1973, and the lily-white community of Greenwich, Connecticut, doesn’t quite deliver on the promise of the American Dream. Continue reading

The hills are alive with the files of Epstein. Which Trump has surpress for a 1000 days. Continue reading

Mrs. Betty Bowers- America’s Best Christain explores a unique interpretation of a famous biblical tale, focusing on the logistics and details of an ancient voyage. This satirical look challenges conventional understanding of the story through a critical lens. Continue reading

Down Through the Years by Pastor Emeritus Jasper W. Williams, Jr. was released in 2010, the popular gospel song and radio single song is featured on his traditional gospel album, Landmark. Continue reading

A strange creature with a neck rash shows up and terrorizes the world in this horror trailer for It Came from Mar-A-Lago. Continue reading

“Today I’m going to be sharing with you how to make the best chicken quesadillas, seriously super delicious. Keep in mind like every recipe and every household there are tons of variations that make this delicious recipe, you can always adjust it to your taste, I really hope you enjoy… Continue reading

Add To Me is by R&B artist  Ledisi, released as the second single from her ninth studio album, Let Love Rule. Continue reading

Romantic Call is a Dancehall and Hip-Hop collaboration by Jamaican artist Patra featuring Yo-Yo. Released as part of Patra’s debut album, Queen of The Pack. Continue reading

Maya Plisetskaya, Prima Ballerina Assoluta of the Bolshoi Ballet, danced Maurice Bejart’s Bolero set to the famous Maurice Ravel score in 1975. Plisetskaya created a stunning theatrical experience. What makes the piece so compelling is that although Plisetskaya may be accompanied by dozens of other dancers mirroring her movement, the… Continue reading

A new generation of Pokémon is here.⁠ As part of the franchise’s 30th anniversary celebration, a special Pokémon presents showcase just aired for Pokémon Day. Closing out the preview of what’s to come was our first look at Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves. Continue reading

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the NewYork Knicks, 103-100 tonight in New York. Chet Holmgren contributed a team-high 28, 8, 6 three pointers and 2 assists, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder adding an additional 26 and 8 assists in the game. Continue reading

Strange Fruit a song performed most famously by Billie Holiday, who first sang and recorded it in 1939. Continue reading

Gotta Man is by Hip Hop artist Eve, released on August 31, 1999 as the second single from her debut studio album Let There Be Eve, Ruff Ryders First Lady. Continue reading

The Nike SB Air Max Ishod Neon officially released on March 4, 2026, for a retail price of $115. This colorway draws direct inspiration from the iconic Air Max 95 “Neon” featuring a grey gradient upper and vibrant neon green accents on the eyelets, side panels, and visible Max Air… Continue reading

The Dior Autumn/Winter 2026-2027 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show took place at the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris. Under the creative direction of Jonathan Anderson, the collection explored the French ritual of the promenade the art of “seeing and being seen”—drawing inspiration from 18th-century romanticism and the historical park’s role as a… Continue reading

By Walter Rutledge Black History Month 2026, a month of reflection, remembrance and rejoicing the accomplishments of Americans of African descent, has come to an end. It was a month spent celebrating and remembering not only the sacrifices of the renowned such as Langston Hughes, Martin Luther King Jr. and… Continue reading

Cotton Comes to Harlem was the beginning of short period in American film that featured black actors in leading roles and the themes dealt with issues from the African-American microcosm. With a screenplay by Arnold Perl and Ossie Davis, and  directed by Davis this action drama represents the black perspective. Much of… Continue reading

At the NAACP Image Awards, Viola Davis is honored with the prestigious Chairman’s Award, recognizing a career defined by excellence, impact, and fearless advocacy. From groundbreaking performances in film and television to her unwavering commitment to uplifting underrepresented voices, Davis has consistently used her platform to challenge the status quo… Continue reading

The NewYork Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 114-89 tonight in New York. Mikal Bridges contributed a team-high 25, 5, 5 steals and 5 three pointers, with Jalen Brunson of the Knicks adding an additional 24 points  and 7 assists in the game. Continue reading

After four decades away from French stages, the Dance Theatre of Harlem is back in Paris – and making history once again. On arts24, Eve Jackson sits down with dancers Alexandra Hutchinson and Lindsey Donnell as they bring the company’s groundbreaking legacy to the Palais des Congrès de Paris. Born in… Continue reading

Stormy Weather is a 1943 film musical produced and released by 20th Century Fox. The movie is considered one of the best Hollywood musicals with an all African-American cast and serve to  showcase of some of the top African-American performers of the time. Continue reading

At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in 2026, Afrobeat pioneer Feli Kuti was posthumously honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive this prestigious recognition. Fela Kuti was recognized nearly 30 years after his death for his role as the Father of Afrobeat and his use of music… Continue reading

Wattstax was a benefit concert organized by Stax Records  to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the 1965 riots  in the African American community of Watts, Los Angeles. The concert took place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on August 20, 1972. The concert’s performers included all of the Stax’s prominent artists at… Continue reading

Soul Provider is a popular reggae cover of Michael Bolton’s classic, performed by Reggae artist Romain Virgo. It was released on as part of the influential Brighter Days Riddim compilation. Continue reading

Converse continues to build momentum around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander‘s signature footwear lineage with the highly anticipated release of the SHAI 001 Pink.First teased by the NBA star during an off-court appearance last September, the monochromatic silhouette quickly commanded attention across the cultural landscape.  Continue reading

What begins as a detour to Kingston, New York reveals itself as something closer to a pilgrimage. Thoroughbred New York  the passion project of former actor Laird Macintosh is, by his own quiet estimation, the only all-vintage Ralph Lauren shop in North America. Continue reading

Nigerian male models are taking over the Global stage. From New York, London, Milan to Paris these faces are proving that Nigerian talent is unstoppable. Continue reading

Marvin Gaye’s performance of What’s Going On at the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever television special in 1983 is widely considered one of the most poignant moments in music history. Taped on March 25, 1983, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, the special celebrated the 25th anniversary of Motown Records. Gaye’s appearance was particularly… Continue reading

We The People is a prominent dance video and conceptual project directed and choreographed by Marlee Hightower. Released in early 2025, the project features her group, Motiv Crew and served as a high-profile entry for the team representing the USA on the international competition show World Street Woman Fighter. Continue reading

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the NewYork Knicks, 109-94 last night in Cleveland. Donovan Mitchell finished with a team-high 23, 5 and 4 assists for the Cavaliers, while James Harden tallied 20, 4  and 4 three pointers in the game. Continue reading

Experience the African American Day Parade Highlights celebrating Black Excellence, culture, pride, and unity in one of the most powerful cultural parades in the United States. Continue reading

Baby Keem’s Birds And The Birds is a music video featuring Lara Raj. This follows the February 20, 2026, release of his second album, Casino, under PGLang/Columbia Records. Continue reading

Corbin Bleu performed an electrifying rendition of Mein Herr from the musical Cabaret at the 2023 Broadway Backwards benefit. Bleu opened the show, which took place on March 13, 2023, at the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City.  Continue reading

Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, the first titles in the Pokémon series, were originally released in Japan on February 27, 1996. This is an important day marking the start of the Pokémon brand, which was born from these two video games! This day has been celebrated as Pokémon Day by… Continue reading

Claressa Shields maintained her “GWOAT” status with a dominant unanimous decision victory  over Franchon Crews-Dezurn at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Continue reading

In the 1970 film drama The Liberation of L.B. Jones a wealthy Black undertaker, Lord Byron (L.B.) Jones performed by Roscoe Lee Browne, seeks to engage a respected lawyer to represent him in a divorce action against Emma (Lola Falana), his young wife who’s having an affair with Willie Joe Worth… Continue reading

In this episode of A Black Lady Sketch Show Gabrielle Dennis as a woman who is repeatedly visited by R&B legend Patti LaBelle every time she experiences a breakup. Continue reading

For Spring Summer 2026, men’s fashion trends center on comfort, relaxed silhouettes, and expressive personal style through bold colors, utilitarian elements, and nostalgic throwbacks. Continue reading

The Real Story of Jean-Michel Basquiat, often focusing on his transition from a homeless graffiti artist to a global art icon. This YouTube mini-documentary titled The Real Story of Jean-Michel Basquiat was released in 2023. Continue reading

 The first concert of bandleader/pianist William ‘Count’ Basie and his Count Basie Orchestra at the North Sea Jazz Festival 1979. Basie did two concerts at the festival, one month before his 75th birthday. Continue reading

Oh Happy Day is a 1967 gospel music arrangement of the 1755 hymn by clergyman Philip Doddridge. Recorded by the Edwin Hawkins Singers, it became an international hit in 1969. It has since become a gospel music standard. Continue reading

The official music video for Burna Boy’s For Everybody was released on January 16, 2026. Created in collaboration with Sporty Group, the track serves as a global anthem merging African culture, music and sports. Continue reading

Cool Runnings, the I’m The Driver moment occurs when the team is first setting up their bobsled positions.Sanka Coffie (Doug E. Doug) tries to claim the front seat, asserting, “I’m The Driver,” only to be immediately corrected by Derice Bannock (Leon Robinson), who reminds him, No you’re not. You’re the Brakeman. Continue reading

17 African male models just made their official runway debut at Men’s Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear from Milan to Paris — and people paid attention. Continue reading

Untold Stories is a landmark Reggae song by Buju Banton, released as part of his critically acclaimed album Til Shiloh.Recorded when Buju Banton was only 22, the track is a semi-acoustic ballad that signaled a major shift in his career from dancehall toward more socially conscious and spiritual themes. Continue reading

Toy Story 5 is scheduled to be released in theaters on June 19, 2026. The film, directed by Andrew Stanton and McKenna Harris as co-director, focuses on the classic toys facing a modern threat: kids’ growing obsession with electronic devices. Continue reading

In honor of Black History Month, Cracked Comedy Club put together a full stand up compilation. The lineup includes the following: Eva Evans , Andre D. Thompson, LeClerc Andre, Ontonio Kareem, Onika McLean, Simeon Goodson, Neko White, Jared Waters, Randall Otis and Ayanna Dookie. Continue reading

Can You Stand The Rain is a classic 1988 R&B ballad by the group New Edition. Written and produced by the legendary duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, it was the third single from the group’s multi-platinum fifth studio album, Heart Break. Continue reading

Samuel George “Sammy” Davis, Jr. was born on December 8, 1925. He was an African- American entertainer who broke many barriers and paved the way for entertainers in all  disciplines. Davis was primarily a dancer and singer, but he also received acclaim as an actor of stage and screen, musician,… Continue reading

Grammy-winning R&B singer Ledisi delivered a powerful rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing at Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025, at the Caesar’s Superdome in her hometown of New Orleans. Continue reading

Lucasfilm has officially released the full theatrical trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu. Arriving just three months before the film’s May 22, 2026 premiere, the new footage delivers the cinematic spectacle fans have been waiting for. Continue reading

Shigekix battling in his home country for a shot at his second belt. Lee on a mission to win his first and make his mark alongside the world’s finest Signature style on full display when these two take the floor. Continue reading

Host Patrick Tomlinson returns to the Valentine-Varian House in the Bronx to speak with Dr. Steven Payne, Director of the Bronx County Historical Society, as well as writing pioneers Charmin 65, and Staff 161 about the “A Bronx Writers History: 1968–1978” exhibit. Continue reading

You Got Me is a song by Hip Hop Band The Roots, featuring vocals from Erykah Badu and Eve, then known as Eve of Destruction, who raps the second verse but does not appear in the music video. Continue reading

In 1977, comedian Richard Pryor portrayed the first Black president of the United States in a pioneering sketch on his short-lived NBC program, The Richard Pryor Show. The sketch, which aired on November 5, 1977, is remembered as a highlight of the series, showcasing sharp, ahead-of-its-time social commentary. Continue reading

The Anna Sui Fall/Winter 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection was presented during New York Fashion Week. The show, held at the National Arts Club, explored a New Romantic theme inspired by the early 1980s London club scene. Continue reading

Created in collaboration between Saber, Lionsgate and franchise director Chad Stahelski, the new Untitled John Wick Game will feature an original script set in the John Wick timeline, expanding on the franchise’s intricate lore with familiar characters fans already know, as well as completely new ones. Continue reading

St. Louis Blues is a 1958 film broadly based on the life of W.C. Handy, in which both Eartha Kitt and Nat King Cole starred. Nat King Cole played the leading role of W.C. Handy, while Eartha Kitt played the character Gogo Germaine, a glamorous nightclub singer. Continue reading

The Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show has released a series of compilations titled Funniest Jokes for Black History Month to highlight cultural humor from their stage at the Laugh Factory. Continue reading

Sammy Davis Jr.’s iconic live performance of Mr. Bojangles in Germany took place on June 28, 1985, at the Hohensyburg Casino in Dortmund. Continue reading

Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Maxey led the way as USA Stars dominated USA Stripes, 47–21, to capture the 2026 NBA All-Star Championship. Continue reading

The history of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest from 1984 to 2026 features approximately 88 perfect 50-point dunks. The most recent addition to this elite list is Carter Bryant, who recorded the only perfect score of the 2026 contest with a between the legs slam in the final round. Continue reading

  With no power, comes no responsibility. Nicolas Cage has officially entered the live-action Spider-Verse, trading the colorful animation of his previous iteration for a trench coat and fedora in the first trailer for Spider-Noir. Continue reading

Gospel music has experienced a great loss with the passing of one of it’s legends – Mama Mosie Burks of the Mississippi Mass Choir, she was 92. Known as “Mama” Burks, the former lead soloist of the Mississippi Mass Choir’s gospel was born June 17, 1933 in Forest, Mississippi. Continue reading

Lady Sings the Blues is a biographical musical drama starring Diana Ross in her Academy Award-nominated film debut as the legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday. Continue reading

Team Vince captured the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars Championship during All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, defeating Team Melo 25-24 in a dramatic “next bucket wins” finish.  Continue reading

Don’t Love Me is a single by Nigerian Afrobeats star Omah Lay. It serves as the second single from his highly anticipated sophomore album, Clarity of Mind. Continue reading

Enjoy the drama and chaos cooking in Episode 2 of Daddy Wa and Family, with one man managing the affairs of three different women and their extended problems, Crixus and Spartacus are relentless in the pursuit of Mummy Wa leading them into premium problems. Continue reading

  Prime Video has officially unveiled the trailer for Scarpetta, the highly anticipated forensic thriller fronted by Nicole Kidman as the titular Dr. Kay Scarpetta.Based on the prolific book series by Patricia Cornwell, the show positions Kidman as a brilliant medical examiner returning to her former post to confront a… Continue reading

The original music video for Freddie McGregor’s 1986 hit Push Come To Shove has two distinct versions, with the Director’s Cut being the most sought-after by purists. Continue reading

Filmed a full week in Uganda with the incredible skaters from Uganda Skate Society to film, skate, and learn about their lives and their scene. This video is a raw look into the real Skate Culture growing in East Africa passion, struggle, talent, and pure love for skateboarding. Continue reading

Unspoken Token is the fifth episode of the fourth season of the sitcom The Wayans Bros., which originally aired on October 15, 1997. The episode is highly regarded as a televisual memorial and parody of the classic 1970s sitcom Good Times. Continue reading

By Walter Rutledge Journalist and author Cheryl Wills joins the cast as both actor and playwright for the Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet Dance Company in tonight’s production of Remembering at the BAM Fisher Fishman Space, 321 Ashland Place, in downtown Brooklyn. Wills shared the story of her great, great, great… Continue reading

Tomb Raider‘s 30th Anniversary celebrations show no signs of slowing down. Alongside the forthcoming feature film starring Games of Thrones’ Sophie Turner as the iconic archaeologist Lara Croft, one of the franchise’s most acclaimed entries has just arrived on mobile. Continue reading

Whip Appeal is a R&B ballad by Babyface, released on February 22, 1990, as the third single from his double-platinum second album, Tender Lover. Continue reading

A soulful pick for Valentine’s Day. “Betcha By Golly, Wow” is a cornerstone of Philadelphia soul that perfectly captures the “Quiet Storm” romantic vibe. Continue reading

Comedian Mycal Dédé on talking to the Black Israelites, picking up his grandma with Alzheimer’s from the nursing home, and taking on weird pro-bono cases. Continue reading

Spawn  is on an uprise battling some of the best of the best dancer within the world of  Flex. His next opponent is Goddess on the floor “Get Low”. Emotions can tell a story like no other. Who do you think will win this upcoming battle in Beastmode Dance Battle… Continue reading

The Mobb Deep 30th Anniversary “The Infamous” LP live show with Nas, Raekwon the Chef and Big Noyd took place at the Brooklyn Paramount in New York City. Continue reading

By Walter Rutledge Thera Ward has had a varied performance career based on her ability to broaden her artistic horizons. At 13 she made her debut as one of Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) founder Arthur Mitchells’ Baby Ballerinas. By 17 she was touring the world performing principal roles with… Continue reading

  The Ralph Lauren Fall/Winter 2026 Collection was presented in New York on February 10, 2026, as part of New York Fashion Week. The show took place at the Clock Tower building in Manhattan. Continue reading

Jill Scott recently appeared on Noochie’s Live From The Front Porch, a popular D.C.  based performance platform, where she debuted her new single Lifting Me Up. Continue reading

Michael Jackson won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male for the title track of his blockbuster album Thriller at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards on February 28, 1984. Continue reading

Vision Of Love is by R&B artist Mariah Carey, recorded for her eponymous debut studio album (1990). The song was re-recorded and produced by Rhett Lawrence and Narada Michael Walden.  Continue reading

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The problem is not your willpower. It’s your body’s signals. In this video, we reveal five powerful foods that naturally activate the same fat-burning pathways as Ozempic by improving insulin control, GLP-1 response, and metabolic health. Continue reading

Bad Bunny headlined the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. His performance made history as the first Super Bowl halftime show to be performed predominantly in Spanish. Continue reading

Meet Deven Crawford a 19-year-old Las Vegas Nevada native who is living his dream.  The former dance major at the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts happened to meet Jamel Gaines at the 2024 IABD (International Association of Black in Dance) conference. Today Crawford is a sophomore studying dance at… Continue reading

Dr. Angie Hynes (Ego Nwodim) stops by Weekend Update to talk about Black History Month. Continue reading

Le’Andria Johnson joins gospel superstar Yolanda Adams for a powerful performance of The Battle Is The Lord’s at the 2020 Super Bowl Gospel Celebration. Continue reading

Janet Jackson set off a 2004 Super Bowl firestorm when her right breast was bared during her nationally televised  halftime show.  The incident became known as Nipplegate and had a severe effect on Jackson while her partner Justin Timberlake tried to distance himself from the “wardrobe malfunction” .  Continue reading

By Walter Rutledge For over 31 years Jamel Gaines, and his Brooklyn based company, Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet Dance Company, has understood the power of education through the arts. His much-anticipated annual arts in education production Remembering, reflects Gaines continued commitment to educate and enlighten the next generation through the… Continue reading

Stepping Razor is one of the most iconic songs and monikers associated with Reggae legend Peter Tosh (born Winston Hubert McIntosh). Continue reading

Adam Vinatieri, from left stands with Luke Kuechly, Larry Fitzgerald, Roger Craig and Drew Brees after being announced for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 during football’s NFL Honors Award show in San Francisco. Continue reading

Journey through 5 decades of satire with black comedic icons new and old from Eddie Murphy, Jamie Foxx, Spike Lee, Mike Epps, The Wayans, David Allen Grier, Tommy Davidson, Kenya Barris, Craig Robinson, Killer Mike, Eric Andre, Radha Blank, Sarah Cooper, Anthony Ramos and DeWanda Wise. Continue reading