| 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
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Donates Another $80 Million to Howard University
It’s a new era of excellence!Howard University just received another major boost toward its future, an $80 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, marking one of the largest donations in the school’s history. This latest contribution brings Scott’s total giving to the university to an incr
| November 3, 2025
Ami Colé Founder Diarrha N’Diaye Named Executive Vice President of Skims Beauty
Diarrha N’Diaye, the visionary behind the beloved clean beauty brand Ami Colé, has officially been named Executive Vice President of Skims Beauty, Cosmopolitan reports. The announcement marks a major comeback for N’Diaye, who will now lead product development, innovation, and brand strategy as Kim K
| October 31, 2025
Silver Spring Stylist Angela Walker Offers Free Hair Services to Furloughed Government Workers
Angela Walker, owner of the award-winning “N Natural Hair Studio” in Silver Spring, is giving back in a big way. This Sunday, November 2nd, Walker is opening her TWST Bar Pop-Up, her brick-and-mortar concept, to offer free hair services to furloughed government workers and any government employee w
| October 29, 2025
The Culture Got Spooky: Ranking Black Sitcom Halloween Moments
Halloween hits different when you add in Black sitcoms. They gave us laughs, costumes, and just enough spooky to keep us checking under the bed. These episodes weren’t just filler—they were cultural moments. So let’s rank the ones that still live rent-free in our heads, from corny scares to straight
| October 29, 2025
Russell Westbrook & Kemba Walker Team Up to Launch AI-Powered End-of-Life Startup “Eazewell”
NBA stars Russell Westbrook and Kemba Walker are taking their talents from the court to the tech world with their latest venture, “Eazewell,” an AI-powered end-of-life planning startup designed to make one of life’s hardest experiences a little easier, TechCrunch reports.The pair’s co-founding partn
| October 29, 2025
How to Help Jamaica Rebuild After Hurricane Melissa
We’ve all seen the images. Flooded roads, collapsed homes, and families trying to start over. The aftermath of Hurricane Melissa has left parts of Jamaica devastated, but the island’s spirit remains unbreakable. Now it’s on us, the diaspora, the global community, and everyone who loves Jamaican cult
| October 28, 2025
Where Culture Meets LEGO: Most Incredible Studio Welcomes Dr. Yaba Blay as Professional Black Girl-in-Residence
Most Incredible Studio is bringing Black girl magic to the LEGO® world in the most creative way possible. The New York-based creative studio, known for transforming memories held dear into tangible cultural collectibles, just announced Dr. Yaba Blay as its very first Artist in Residence, officially
| October 24, 2025
Ballerina Misty Copeland Takes Her Final Bow With the American Ballet Theatre
After more than two decades of rewriting what’s possible in ballet, Misty Copeland has officially taken her final bow. On Wednesday night, under the warm glow of the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, the 43-year-old icon gave her final performance with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT), marki
| October 23, 2025
Nas & Resorts World Pledge $2 Million Toward Building of The Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx
Hip Hop is coming home in a major way. Legendary rapper Nas and Resorts World New York City have announced a $2 million investment to help complete the construction of The Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx, set to open in 2026, according to Complex.The news was revealed at the museum’s 2nd Annual Benefit
| October 23, 2025
Travis Scott Partners With Space Center Houston to Launch New STEM Program for Students
Travis Scott is taking his commitment to the next generation beyond music, straight to the stars.The Houston native’s Cactus Jack Foundation has teamed up with Space Center Houston to launch a new initiative that gives students hands-on experience in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
| October 23, 2025
From Viral Family Musician to Tech Innovator: Justin Wilson Launches the “I’m Bored” App for Kids
What started as a family joke turned into a genius idea. Influencer and creative dad Justin Wilson, known for showcasing his family’s incredible musical talents, just dropped the I’m Bored App, and parents everywhere are already calling it a game-changer.“The I’m Bored App is here!” Wilson announced
| October 22, 2025
What Gucci Mane’s Breakfast Club Interview Teaches Us About Mental Health and Healing
Gucci Mane’s recent Breakfast Club interview wasn’t just another celebrity sit-down—it was a moment of truth. The Atlanta legend opened up about his bipolar and schizophrenia diagnoses, his journey through addiction, and how love and self-work helped him rebuild his life. His honesty breaks barriers
| October 21, 2025
Pensole Lewis College, the Only Design-Focused HBCU In the U.S., Opens New Ruth E. Carter Apparel Creation Studio
Detroit’s Pensole Lewis College (PLC) of Business and Design continues to make history. As the nation’s only design-focused HBCU, the school just unveiled The Ruth E. Carter Apparel Creation Stu/deo, a groundbreaking, Adidas-backed design space honoring one of the most celebrated costume designers o
| October 20, 2025
Designer Salehe Bembury Launches Independent Sneaker Brand
Salehe Bembury has officially entered his mogul era. After years of designing for some of the biggest names in fashion and footwear, the acclaimed designer is launching his own independent sneaker company, and doing it completely on his own terms, AfroTech reports.The Syracuse University grad, who h
| October 17, 2025
Free Groceries Across the DMV for Furloughed Workers
When the checks stop, the community steps in. With the government shutdown stretching on, thousands of federal workers and contractors across the DMV are caught in the middle. Bills are still due, groceries are still needed, but no pay is hitting the account.That’s where the Capital Area Food Bank (
| October 16, 2025
Morgan State Receives Another Groundbreaking $63 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott
Morgan State University just made history again. The Baltimore-based HBCU has received a monumental $63 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, marking the second time she’s invested in the institution in less than five years. The unrestricted gift brings her total contributions to $10
| October 16, 2025
Shaq’s Oldest Daughter, Taahirah O’Neal, Joins Her Father’s $24 Million Mission to Empower Las Vegas Youth
Taahirah O’Neal is officially stepping into her father’s legacy, and building her own in the process. The eldest daughter of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has joined the board of the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation to help lead the development of a $24 million Boys & Girls Club youth facility in Las Vegas
| October 16, 2025
Solange Knowles Becomes USC’s First Scholar in Residence, Set to Teach Course on Music Curation
Solange Knowles is adding another groundbreaking chapter to her ever-expanding artistic legacy. The Grammy award-winning artist and visionary has been appointed as the first all-school scholar in residence at the USC Thornton School of Music, marking a historic collaboration between academia and one
| October 16, 2025
Prince’s “Purple Rain” Musical Returns Home to Minneapolis Ahead of Broadway Debut
It’s happening, Purple Rain is finally heading to Broadway. But before it lights up New York, it’s only right that it premieres where it all began: Minneapolis, Complex reports.The iconic 1984 album and film that made Prince a global phenomenon is getting a stage adaptation that promises to honor hi
| October 13, 2025
Nas’ Mass Appeal & Marvel Unite for Epic Comic Book Series Honoring Hip-Hop Legends
New York Comic Con just witnessed a historic crossover between two cultural powerhouses: hip-hop and Marvel. Through his company Mass Appeal, hip-hop icon Nas has partnered with Marvel to launch Legend Has It…, a limited-edition comic book reimagining some of the greatest figures in rap as superhero
| October 10, 2025
Why Women Should Date Multiple People — With Transparency and Honesty
Dating one person at a time often places women at an unfair disadvantage. Too often, commitment is assumed before it’s earned. Meanwhile, the same men who expect exclusivity are rarely offering it in return.For women, the message has long been to choose quickly and stay loyal early. But the truth is
| October 10, 2025


