When White Celebs Find Their Black Roots, Obama Beat Trump At This, The Rise of The Richest Black Man in America and More News On the Culture

PBS’ hit series “Finding Your Roots” is must-see television for its more than 4.5 million weekly viewers who tune in to learn more about their favorite stars’ family history. - Angela Johnson Read More

Though it may not seem like it if you lived through four years of Donald Trump’s tweets, President Barack Obama is actually the country’s first digital president. - Angela Johnson Read More

As the mystery surrounding Princess Kate Middleton’s whereabouts continues, the palace only seems to be making matters worse. Whoever is managing their PR is dropping the ball big time, leaving people with more questions than answers. And if you think Black people aren’t part of the conversation, think again. Social media is buzzing with hilarious videos featuring Black folks getting their Sherlock Holmes on trying to get to the bottom of the case of the missing princess. - Angela Johnson Read More

Originally intended to treat people with type 2 diabetes, semaglutides like Ozempic and Wegovy have become a cultural phenomenon as people in Hollywood and beyond have found them to be an effective weight loss tool. Celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Tracy Morgan have admitted to using the drugs to help them drop a few pounds. While others, like Raven-Symoné and Anthony Anderson, have been outspoken about the need to make sure the drugs are available to diabetic patients who need them most. - Angela Johnson Read More

This story is part of our Start. Build. Grow. series, a celebration of Black business.

Robert F. Smith is the wealthiest African American man in the United States. Forbes estimates his net worth at over $9 billion dollars. But how did he get there? - Jessica Washington Read More

On March 21, 1924, a group of Black and white artists and intellectuals got together at New York’s Civic Club for a dinner party to celebrate author Jessie R. Fauset’s debut novel, “There is Confusion.” Organizers Charles S. Johnson and Alain Locke thought bringing these brilliant minds together – while generally unheard of – would provide Black artists with new opportunities and inspire a creative movement. - Angela Johnson Read More

If you look up the term multi-hyphenate entertainer in the dictionary, you’ll see a photo of the absolute badass Queen Latifah. From the moment she burst on the scene with her generation-defining anthem “Ladies First,” we knew she was special. She followed that up with the groundbreaking comedy “Living Single,” the iconic film “Set it Off,” an Oscar-nominated role in “Chicago” and a string of classic rom-coms. There’s literally nothing the Queen can’t do. To celebrate her birthday and honor her during Women’s History Month, this is The Evolution of Queen Latifah. - Stephanie Holland Read More

Fans are mourning the passing of well-known beauty and lifestyle influencer Jessica Pettway, who died on March 11 after a battle with stage 3 cervical cancer. - Angela Johnson Read More

On a new episode of Funny Marco’s popular web series “Open Thoughts,” the comedian and host welcomed renowned culture vulture and podcasting personality Bobbi Althoff. To the shock of many—including Marco himself—Althoff dumped a bag full of cash on his lap. Marco immediately asked if it was a setup or if the cash was stolen. - Candace McDuffie Read More

They say Disneyland is the Happiest Place on Earth. But for Magnolia Jackson, Disney World took the title. Ms. Jackson recently made her very first trip to Walt Disney World for a special celebration of her 106th birthday, and she had the time of her life from the looks of these photos. - Angela Johnson Read More