Makeover of historic mansion becomes journey of discovery for Black family, their online followers

Any homeowner renovating a historic property knows there’s a possibility of discovering a surprise or two lurking behind the walls. Water damage, mildew, faulty wiring systems and more are not uncommon. But for Black homeowners, the surprises may be more than expensive or hazardous. Sometimes, they’re painful reminders of generational […]

‘Black Widow’ Reviews, Spoilers, and Where to Watch: Marvel Film Gets James Bond-Like Response, Major Weakness Revealed

Marvel’s first movie theater return after two years is becoming a smashing hit. Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase Four officially kicks off with “Black Widow,” Natasha Romanoff’s own solo film. Based on the “Black Widow” reviews so far, the film is action-packed, exhilarating, and just as spy-movie-esque as the “James Bond” […]

Joe Black Unveils Adorable Look-Alike Plush

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Joe Black designed a plush based on his entrance look via Makeship. Two hundred must be sold for it to go into production. Fans of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK can now have the spooky campiness of Mister Joe Black in their own homes thanks to a recently-launched […]

Mini Museum Honoring the Black Panther Party Will Debut on Juneteenth | Smart News

A 1,000-square-foot apartment in West Oakland, California, is now a “mini museum” documenting the history of the Black Panther Party, a militant Black power organization whose members “confronted politicians, challenged the police and protected [B]lack citizens from brutality,” per the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. The […]

All Black Everything magazine, ABE for short, will support, promote and profile Black-owned business in the Kansas City area

Knowing the struggles facing Black-owned businesses, entrepreneur Trish Mitchell of Kansas City is launching All Black Everything, a digital and print magazine, to shine a positive light and to support local Black-owned businesses. In a time when many Black-owned businesses are struggling, Mitchell, who has a background in finance and […]