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The highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic will finally hit theaters in 2026. With a range of stars such as Colman Domingo, Nia Long and Jackson’s own nephew Jafar portraying him–this is set to be one of the biggest premieres in a long time!
From cultural highs and historic wins, to moments of grief, joy, reflection—let's revisit the 25 defining moments of 2025.
As Bel-Air ends, it offers a meditation on Black excellence, emotional labor, and care, revealing what success demands after the applause fades.
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How Black America refused to be dimmed in 2025 and why we’ll be even better in 2026
Happy New Year! What a year 2025 was. It was a year that was worse for Black people than 2020, and that is saying a lot. However, despite the setbacks 2025 threw at Black people, African Americans have remained strong in the face of adversity.
It has been a particularly trying time for Black-owned businesses, as they have faced several obstacles beyond the usual barriers. One of these was the Trump Administration’s tariffs on imported goods.
The “Black Wife Effect” isn’t magic or myth. Psychology explains why close relationships can change how we show up.
Black Lives Matter protests have opened up conversations about the history of privilege, racism, and the lived experiences and identities of black people in America. Now, the distinction between "black" and "African American" has become a prominent ...
Black people in the United States are more likely to develop certain conditions or have worse outcomes from those conditions. The reasons for this are often some combination of genetic, social, and economic factors. Share on Pinterest Getty Images ...
Black men had been perceived as a voting bloc ripe for Donald Trump to attract after many expressed concerns a year ago about Joe Biden’s re-election efforts. An NBC News poll at that time showed that at least 20% of Black men would support Trump — an ...
There are a number of different claims as to the origin of the term Black Irish, none of which are possible to entirely prove or disprove. The term "Black Irish" has been in circulation among Irish emigrants and their descendants for centuries. Yet, as a ...
New research explores how gravitational waves from black hole systems could help scientists study dark matter, using improved models and future detectors like LISA