Inside the 2025 Native Son Awards: A Stylish Reclamation of Black Queer Legacy
Frank Gehry’s sculptural IAC Building along Manhattan’s west side was aglow Wednesday night as the 2025 Native Son Awards—presented by Gilead Sciences—returned for their eighth edition. The evening radiated style,…
Gabrielle Union Goes Classic in Mules at American Black Film Festival
Gabrielle Union opted for timeless formal attire at the American Black Film Festival in Miami on Thursday, pairing black patent mule heels with a black A-line midi dress from Cong…
Uriah Rennie, Premier League’s first Black referee, dies aged 65 as tributes paid to ‘trailblazing’ official | Football News
Former Premier League referee Uriah Rennie has died aged 65. Rennie was the Premier League’s first Black referee and was described as “trailblazing” by the Sheffield Football Association. He officiated…
James Lowe: From Maori All Black who faced the British and Irish Lions in 2017 to 2025 squad member | Rugby Union News
Outside of representing the Barbarians, only two players have ever played for and against the British and Irish Lions. In 2025 – barring injury – Ireland’s James Lowe will create…
Marianne Faithfull’s Black Satin Chanel Jacket to be Sold at Auction
LONDON — Kerry Taylor Auctions is set to sell clothing from the closets of two leading ladies of London culture — Marianne Faithfull, the musician and Rolling Stones muse who…
Rob Franklin’s Debut Novel ‘Great Black Hope’ Tackles Race, Class, Addiction, and New York’s Party Scene
The opening pages of Rob Franklin’s debut novel, “Great Black Hope,” take readers into the thick of late-night Hamptons debauchery. It’s Labor Day weekend Out East, and the privileged twentysomethings…
Penske cheating scandal: IndyCar pre-500 black eye explained
Motor racing’s Super Bowl is here. It’s race week at the Indianapolis 500, the world’s largest single-day sporting event dating back to 1911, and everything leading up to this year’s…
My Grandmother, Her Kareeba Suit: Visiting Family History at the Met’s “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” Exhibition
Ivy Coco Maurice ascended the storied steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, ready to bear witness to a moment in personal, family, and fashion history. When she saw the…
Lauren Sanchez Wears Strapless Black Gown at Cannes Global Gift Gala
Lauren Sánchez made an official appearance at the 78th Annual Cannes Film Festival on Monday, attending the Global Gift Gala, where she was honored with the Global Gift Women Empowerment…
Usha Vance Honors Tradition in Black Dress at Pope Leo’s Vatican Mass
Second Lady Usha Vance joined her husband, Vice President J.D. Vance, at the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Robert Francis Provost, on Sunday in Vatican City.…