| December 5, 2025
Actress Quinta Brunson Launches Free Field Trip Fund for Philly Students
Quinta Brunson is pouring back into her hometown in the most beautiful way. The “Abbott Elementary” creator and star has launched the Quinta Brunson Field Trip Fund, partnering with the School District of Philadelphia to make sure more than 117,000 public school students can explore the city’s museu
| December 5, 2025
D.C. Set to Host First-Ever Capital City National Showcase Featuring Elite High School Hoopers
The Washington Warriors are leveling up the city this weekend. The premiere D.C. AAU program, launched just three years ago by partners Andre Hopson, Antoine Williams, and Derrick Washington, is returning with its next big move: the inaugural Capital City National Showcase. The new event is shining
| December 2, 2025
Monique Rodriguez’s Mielle Organics Makes History as the NFL’s First Textured Hair Care Partner
Black hair is in the end zone, and Mielle Organics is running the play.The powerhouse textured haircare brand, founded by Monique Rodriguez, just became the first official textured haircare partner of the NFL, marking a historic win for the culture and another significant milestone for a company tha
| December 2, 2025
Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George Launches Campaign for D.C. Mayor
Ward 4 is making noise again, and this time it’s shaking up the entire city. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George has officially announced she is running to be the next mayor of Washington, D.C., stepping into the race with the energy, clarity, and conviction of someone who has spent her entire life f
| December 1, 2025
Michelle Obama’s New Book Celebrates Style & the Creatives Who Helped Shape Her Iconic Journey
Michelle Obama is back with another cultural moment, and this time she’s turning the spotlight on the artistry, intention, and creative excellence that helped shape one of the most recognizable style evolutions of our time. Her latest bestseller, The Look, is already making waves, climbing the Amazo
| December 1, 2025
A$AP Rocky Named Newest Ambassador for Chanel
A$AP Rocky is adding another major fashion win to his résumé, and the culture is here for it. The Harlem-born tastemaker has officially been named an ambassador for Chanel, marking one of the brand’s most high-profile appointments yet, Complex reports. Chanel announced the news on November 29th, say
| November 26, 2025
Jerry Rice Drops Nearly $700K to Erase School Lunch Debt Nationwide
‘Tis the season for giving!Jerry Rice spent decades breaking records on the field, but his latest win is all about changing lives far beyond the end zone. The Hall of Famer and his wife, Latisha Pelayo, just wiped out nearly $700,000 in student lunch debt across the country, proving once again that
| November 26, 2025
Kiyan Anthony Joins Jordan Brand’s New 2025 Class of Greatness
Jordan Brand just tapped into the future of basketball, and Syracuse freshman Kiyan Anthony is officially part of the moment. The rising Orange star has signed an NIL deal with the iconic brand, joining an elite “Class of 2025” lineup that includes Duke’s Cameron and Cayden Boozer and UConn standout
| November 26, 2025
Sandlot DC Is Expanding Again, Set to Bring a New Cultural Community Hub to Downtown D.C.
If you know Sandlot DC, you know the vibes. The music, the people, the energy, the way a forgotten corner of the city suddenly feels like the place to be. And now, Suite Nation, the events and design firm led by Ian Callender and Kevin Hallums that turned vacant lots into cultural playgrounds from
| November 24, 2025
D’Angelo’s Estate Announces New Pancreatic Cancer Fund Honoring Black Men and Boys
D’Angelo’s impact has always gone far beyond the music. His voice helped define a generation, his artistry shifted culture, and his presence inspired countless fans around the world. Now, in the wake of his passing, his legacy is being channeled into something that will save lives.The D’Angelo Estat
| November 20, 2025
Alabama HBCU Miles College Leans Into the Future With Game-Changing NVIDIA AI Partnership
Black excellence and cutting-edge technology are coming together in a major way. Miles College just announced a powerful new partnership with NVIDIA, the global AI powerhouse now worth more than $5 trillion, and it’s poised to shift what’s possible for students, faculty, and the community at large,
| November 19, 2025
Netflix Is Looking to Bring New Energy to D.C. With a Bold New Downtown Hub
Netflix is making a major power move in Washington, D.C., and the timing could not be better. As the lease on its current office space expires this month, the global streaming giant is gearing up to establish a brand new footprint in the heart of the city, signaling a fresh investment in the Distric
| November 18, 2025
Debbie Allen Finally Takes Home Her First Oscar, & the Celebration Was Pure Joy
Debbie Allen made Hollywood history at the 16th Annual Governors Awards, taking home her very first Oscar after more than five decades of shaping culture, creativity, and community, Essence reports. The legendary dancer, director, producer, and choreographer was honored with an Honorary Award at the
| November 17, 2025
Realm Rooftop: DC’s New Black Owned Hotspot That Everyone Is Talking About
A new rooftop in Shaw that is already becoming the city’s favorite vibeDC has a new rooftop and everyone is loving it. Realm Rooftop in Shaw is the latest Black owned addition to the city and it is already getting the kind of buzz most spots dream about. From the moment you walk in, the space feels
| November 17, 2025
Wale’s everything is a lot. A Soul-Baring Return to Form
After a weekend with the album, letting it rock in the car, in the crib, while running errands, and during those quiet moments when the world finally slows down, one thing is clear: Wale delivered something special with everything is a lot. This is not just another release. It is a grown-man album.
| November 17, 2025
Billionaire Robert F. Smith & Live Nation Urban Announce HBCU Aware Fest, “The Biggest HBCU Fundraiser Ever”
Black excellence is about to take center stage in Atlanta. Billionaire philanthropist Robert F. Smith, through his groundbreaking Student Freedom Initiative, has partnered with Live Nation Urban to launch “HBCU Aware Fest,” a massive new benefit concert aimed at raising funds for historically Black
| November 17, 2025
Jordan Peele Saddles up to Tell the Real Story of Black Cowboys in New “High Horse” Documentary
Jordan Peele is back with another powerful piece of storytelling, this time trading horror for history. His new three-part documentary, “High Horse: The Black Cowboy,” is set to premiere November 20th on Peacock, and it’s already shaping up to be one of the most talked-about releases of the year, De
| November 14, 2025
Allen Iverson Brings ’90s Streetwear Back with New Guess Jeans Collection
Allen Iverson is bringing the energy of the ’90s back in full force. The NBA legend has teamed up with Guess Jeans for a capsule collection that celebrates his impact on both sports and style, Black Enterprise reports. Known for his game-changing presence on and off the court, Iverson’s latest colla
| November 12, 2025
Engineer Khayri Cobb Builds New App To Connect NYC Hoopers To Local Courts
For Khayri Cobb, basketball and innovation go hand in hand. A third-generation engineer, the Indiana native, is bridging his passion for tech and hoops with the launch of “We Got Game,” a new mobile web app connecting pickup players across New York City to nearby basketball courts, AfroTech reports.
| November 12, 2025
The Vince Staples Show Returns for Season 2
Vince Staples is back on our screens, and it’s safe to say the world needed this one. The Long Beach rapper turned actor and producer returned to Netflix on November 6 with a brand-new season of The Vince Staples Show, and from the looks of it, things have gotten even wilder.Season 2 picks up in the
| November 7, 2025
Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones Is Opening a Bookstore in Brooklyn, Paying Homage to Black Writers
From “The 1619 Project” to the Ida B. Wells Society, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones has built a career on honoring and preserving Black stories. Now, she’s turning that mission into a physical space in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood with the upcoming launch of The
| November 5, 2025
America is FED TF UP: How a New Crop of Voters Just Flipped the Script
It’s official, nearly 10 months after the Trump election, America has buyer’s remorse and is slowly trying to usher in a new political era. This one, they hope, will be defined by representation, accountability, and a resounding rejection of the old guard. On Election Night, voters across the countr
| November 4, 2025
Domo Wells’ “Dead Dirt” Secures Multi-Year Design Deal with the National Women’s Soccer League
From the stages of ComplexCon to the stadiums of women’s professional soccer, DMV native Domo Wells is taking sports design to new heights. Her creative studio, Dead Dirt, just announced a major multi-year licensing deal with the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), where they’ll design across all
| November 3, 2025

