A Look Inside Hill Harper's Detroit Mansion, What Kamala Can Expect As President, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Bans Transgender People, Black Athletes To See At The 2024 Paris Olympics And More

The gorgeous, restored Charles Fisher Mansion in Detroit is a stunning work of art. According to MLive, in 2018, “The Good Doctor” actor Hill Harper, who owns the home, brought in designers from six states to redesign 44 rooms in the historic home. In a mansion this size, it’s tough ask to get everyone to find a common thread in the rooms. However, many of these spaces blend the most fascinating aspects of the past with modern design elements. Even with so many artists creating different spaces, the style doesn’t feel disjointed or out of sync. Every room has its own distinct personality. Settle in for an interesting look inside Harper’s historic Charles Fisher mansion. - Stephanie Holland Read More

Black women face the double-barrelled shots of sexism and racism in the workplace, especially when they’re in charge. With their own mini armies of haters and backstabbers, some members of Team Kamala Harris worry how much worse it would be for her as president – the ultimate woman in charge. - Yanick Rice Lamb Read More

Every two years, the world tries to put aside its differences for two weeks to come together and celebrate the unbelievable talent, drive and determination of the best athletes in the world. As usual, “We’re rooting for everyone Black,” so we thought it was time to check out some of the Black Olympians you should keep an eye on in the 2024 Paris Olympics. We know everyone will be watching Simone Biles, LeBron James, A’ja Wilson and Sha’Carri Richardson, so these are a few lesser known athletes to follow. - Stephanie Holland Read More

Almost 100 years after its founding, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (Alpha), is proposing an amendment that many say sets a dangerous precedent for the country’s first historically Black fraternity. - Phenix S Halley Read More

On Friday, July 26, the 2024 Paris Olympics will officially begin.

And if the three individuals who were officially selected to be the flag-bearers for Team USA are any indication of our prospects for potentially taking home the gold—looking at you Snoop Dogg, LeBron James and Coco Gauff—then I’d say our chances are sky high. - Shanelle Genai Read More

What makes the Olympics more than a sporting event is the stories. Yes, most athletes are there to win gold. But there are also a lot of competitors who just want to represent their country at its best. Crossing the finish line first or getting the highest score isn’t necessarily the biggest win for many athletes. Black Olympians often have even bigger responsibilities, as they represent an entire culture and our striving to be the first to mark an achievement. As you settle in to obsess over a new batch of inspirational stories at the 2024 Paris Olympics, take a walk down memory lane with some of the most unforgettable and influential Black Olympics moments. - Stephanie Holland Read More

In a long list of accolades, Sophia Smith is now tasked with a new goal – playing the striker position to help the U.S. Women’s National Team recapture Olympic gold. As the Portland Thorns No. 1 draft pick draft, Smith took the league by storm in 2020, winning MVP in her third season along with other awards. - George Hamilton III Read More

With plenty of star power on the Team USA roster, Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas will be tasked with two things coming off the bench – being a physical presence on both sides of the ball and giving 100% on every possession like she does every game. Nicknamed “The Engine,” Thomas is one of the main reasons the Connecticut Sun has been a successful franchise over the last half decade. - George Hamilton III Read More

Gabrielle Thomas, an Olympic sprinter born in Atlanta and raised in Northampton, Mass., captured the world’s eyes after her performance in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She’s continuing to make strides as a star on and off the track while balancing her athletic career and her personal life. - Alyse Martin Read More