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As the New York Knicks set off to bring the Big Apple a big win, superfan Spike Lee was gifted the perfect sneakers from Jordan Brand.

News

Judge Melodee Armstrong breaks down the Carmelo Anthony trial, jury selection, and the NAACP's call for athletes to boycott colleges.

Lifestyle

Discover VaShawn Mitchell's thoughts on Get Up! Mornings as he shares how God weaves our broken pieces together for good.

Health

GRIFF shares his scary ER visits, kidney diagnosis, and a powerful message about faith and taking care of your health.

Music

Essence Festival celebrates African American culture, showcasing musical legends and iconic moments over 26 years.

The 25th anniversary of Tribeca Festival kicked off with Questlove's stellar doc on Earth, Wind & Fire, including a performance by the band.

Michael Jackson fought MTV's racial bias, revolutionizing music videos and propelling his career as the 'King of Pop'.

Hair

HUE Affair, the annual melanin meet-up for haircare in NYC, made it memorable this year by showcasing Black beauty and business alike.

Kirk Franklin hosts the 2026 Stellar Awards in Charlotte as John P. Kee and Kim Person rack up major nods.

Music

ESSENCE Festival showcases Black culture, music, and community with iconic performers like Cardi B, Michelle Obama, and Public Enemy.

The 33rd New York African Film Festival gave a month-long look into the storytelling of Diaspora filmmakers. These were our standouts!

Music

MAJOR.'s 'Why I Love You' became a wedding anthem, with Stevie Wonder's endorsement. He's celebrating 10 years & teasing new music.