| December 16, 2025
The Breakfast Club Is Headed to Netflix as Video Podcasts Take Center Stage
The culture is headed to a new screen. The Breakfast Club, the long running radio show and podcast that has shaped hip hop conversations for more than a decade, is officially coming to Netflix as part of a new video podcast partnership between Netflix and iHeartMedia, the Los Angeles Times reports.T
| December 15, 2025
Nnena Kalu Makes History as First Learning-Disabled Artist to Win Prestigious Turner Prize
Nnena Kalu has officially made history. The Glasgow-born Nigerian artist has been named the winner of the 2025 Turner Prize, becoming the first learning-disabled artist to receive the UK’s most prestigious visual arts honor, Art Forum reports. The award comes with a £25,000 prize and cements Kalu’s
| December 15, 2025
Daniel Kaluuya Reveals Spider-Punk Animated Series Is Officially in the Works
Daniel Kaluuya is once again proving that his creative vision stretches far beyond the screen. While appearing at Deadline’s Red Sea Studio in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Oscar-winning actor shared exciting updates about a Spider-Punk animated feature currently in development at Sony. This project has
| December 15, 2025
Howard University Hospital’s Sickle Cell Center Gets Funding Boost, Offering New Hope for Patients Across D.C.
For many people living with sickle cell disease, the pain is not just intense; it is life-disrupting. It sends patients from home to emergency rooms again and again, searching for relief while juggling physical exhaustion and emotional strain. Now, an expanded and newly funded Center for Sickle Cell
| December 15, 2025
Steven Bartlett’s “Diary of a CEO” Podcast Just Hit a $425M Valuation & the Creator Economy Is Watching
What started as a mic, a flat in London, and a curiosity about people has officially turned into one of the most powerful creator-led media businesses in the world. Black British podcaster and entrepreneur Steven Bartlett has turned The Diary of a CEO from a passion project into a franchise, now val
| December 15, 2025
From the Court to the Ballot: NBA Legend Rick Fox Announces Run for Office in the Bahamas
Former NBA champion Rick Fox is officially stepping into politics, announcing his run for a legislative seat in the Bahamas in next year’s general election, ESPN reports. The move marks a powerful new chapter for the former athlete and entrepreneur, who has deep roots in the islands and has spent re
| December 15, 2025
Rapper Tierra Whack Takes on a New Animated Persona in “Invincible VS” Gaming Universe
Tierra Whack is stepping into a whole new arena, and it is animated, action-packed, and unapologetically bold. The Philly-born rapper and creative force has officially joined the Invincible universe as the voice of a new character named Ella Mental in the upcoming fighting game Invincible VS, Cosmic
| December 15, 2025
These D.C. Youth Are Committed to Keeping Go-Go Alive in the Nation’s Capital
Go-go may be the official music of the nation’s capital, but for years it has lived mainly in the memories of older generations. Its legends are aging, its golden era long past, and many D.C. teens have leaned more toward rap, trap, and hip-hop. Still, inside classrooms, recreation centers, and comm
| December 15, 2025
LL Cool J to Headline Free New Year’s Eve Celebration in Philly
The holidays just got a little brighter!Don’t call it a comeback. Hip hop icon LL COOL J is ringing in the new year with the city of brotherly love in a major way, headlining a free New Year’s Eve concert on Philadelphia’s iconic Benjamin Franklin Parkway, NBC Philadelphia reports. The outdoor celeb
| December 14, 2025
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg Invests $10M to Build a Direct K–12 Pathway Into Alabama HBCUs
A significant investment from billionaire Michael Bloomberg is opening new doors for Black students in Alabama by bringing K–12 education directly onto the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), AfroTech reports. Both Bloomberg Philanthropies and the national education org
| December 14, 2025
Colin Kaepernick Brings AI Storytelling to Prince George’s County Classrooms
Colin Kaepernick is continuing his commitment to empowering the next generation, this time by helping Prince George’s County high school students sharpen their voices through artificial intelligence, WTOP News reports. Prince George’s County Public Schools recently showcased Lumi Story, an AI-powere
| December 14, 2025
Big Sean & Usher Bet on Detroit’s Future With a $1 Million Investment in Young Creators
Detroit has always been a city that builds things that change the world, and Big Sean and Usher are making sure the next generation has the tools to keep that tradition alive. The two global superstars are investing $1 million in the Detroit Entertainment Innovation Incubator, a new space designed t
| December 14, 2025
Hip Hop Legends Become Collectibles With First-Ever “A Tribe Called Quest” Action Figures
Thirty-five years after changing the sound and soul of hip hop, A Tribe Called Quest is officially stepping into collector history with their first-ever action figures. For fans who grew up on lyricism, vibes, and intentional cool, this moment hits different.Super7 has teamed up with Okayplayer Shop
| December 14, 2025
Stefon Diggs Brings Calm to the Crib With New Furniture Line “Si Vis Pacem”
Stefon Diggs is expanding his creative playbook beyond the football field. The NFL star has officially unveiled his new furniture line, “Si Vis Pacem,” a sculptural home collection rooted in intention, artistry, and the pursuit of peace, Hypebeast reports. Translating from Latin to “If you want peac
| December 14, 2025
Allen Iverson Is Bringing Affordable Housing Home to Newport News
A major win for Hampton Roads is officially on the board: an affordable housing development backed by NBA icon Allen Iverson is moving forward in Newport News, WTKR News reports. The Newport News City Council has approved a rezoning request for the project in the Denbigh community, clearing the way
| December 14, 2025
Jerry Lorenzo’s Fear of God & the NFL Just Dropped the Most Stylish Fan Collection of the Year
The NFL is stepping directly into the fashion conversation, and this time they’re linking with a brand already beloved across elite style circles. Fear of God has officially teamed up with the league for a brand new collection that merges luxury, nostalgia, and classic sports culture in a way only J
| December 10, 2025
Little League Legend Mo’Ne Davis Drafted to the Inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball League
Black girl magic stays undefeated, and Mo’ne Davis just reminded the world why her name still rings out a decade later. The Little League World Series legend, who captured the hearts of millions back in 2014, is officially going pro, MLB.com reports. Davis, now 24, was drafted 10th overall in the in
| December 10, 2025
Nonprofit Tumaini DC Raises $8,000 to Send Students to Ghana at Inaugural Impact Awards Gala
Tumaini DC, the dynamic nonprofit founded by D.C. native and former educator Portia Richardson, has long been a trailblazer in culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and healing-centered Social and Emotional Learning. This year, the organization once again showed what is possible when community, cu
| December 10, 2025
Beyoncé & Venus Williams Named Co-Chairs of 2026 Met Gala
The 2026 Met Gala is already shaping up to be a huge fashion reset, and it has everything to do with the powerhouse women leading the charge. Beyoncé and Venus Williams have officially been named co-chairs of next year’s fashion world spectacle, joining Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour in guiding one
| December 9, 2025
Veteran Ad Exec Louis Carr Steps Into New Era as President of BET
BET is entering a new chapter, and it is one rooted in legacy, leadership, and the continuation of Black cultural power. Paramount has officially appointed Louis Carr as President of BET, a milestone move that expands his nearly 40 years of influence at the world’s largest media company dedicated to
| December 9, 2025
Jasmine Crockett Sets Texas Ablaze Announcing a Run for U.S. Senate
Texas politics just got a whole lot louder. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, the 44-year-old former civil rights attorney known for her sharp wit, razor-sharp takedowns, and unwavering commitment to the people, has officially entered the 2026 race for U.S. Senate, CNN reports. And she didn’t tiptoe i
| December 8, 2025
In What World Are Mocktails Worth $22?
Let me start here. I love a good mocktail. Give me a cute glass, fresh citrus, a sugar rim, maybe a little smoke for drama. I am here for the experience. But baby. In what world are mocktails worth twenty two dollars?Because that is exactly where DC has landed.Somewhere between rooftop season, overp
| 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

