By Stacy M. Brown Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has joined the small and closely watched group of Black American billionaires, a milestone that places her alongside a handful of individuals who built vast wealth in a country where Black ownership has long been restricted, delayed or denied. According to Forbes, Beyoncé is now worth at least $1 […]
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AFRO CEO reflects on 2025: A year of resilience and relevance in Black journalism
The AFRO, a Black-owned news outlet, has been publishing for 133 years and continues to be a source of truth and self-definition for the Black community, covering a range of topics from public safety to culture and sports, while also honoring the legacy of Black leaders and preserving Black history.
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Black culture didn’t just show up in 2025—it shaped the year
The past 12 months have been a beautiful display on Black excellence when it comes to music, fashion, the big screen and more. Take a look at some of the top moments in this year’s arts and culture timeline.
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‘Trailblazer:’ Carol Moseley Braun reflects on legacy, loss and leadership during Enoch Pratt event
Former U.S. Sen. Carol Moseley Braun reflected on her historic career, personal struggles, and lasting legacy during a June 30 conversation at Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library, where she discussed her new memoir “Trailblazer.” Sharing lessons on resilience, faith, and public service, Moseley Braun offered an unfiltered look at the triumphs and pain behind her groundbreaking journey as the first Black woman in the U.S. Senate.
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Fans criticize Beyoncé for shirt calling Native Americans ‘the enemies of peace’
Beyoncé is facing backlash for wearing a T-shirt during her Juneteenth performance that referred to Native Americans and Mexican revolutionaries as “enemies of peace,” sparking criticism for promoting anti-Indigenous language. Historians and Indigenous voices say the imagery romanticizes American imperialism and overlooks the Buffalo Soldiers’ role in violent westward expansion.
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47th president demands probe of celebs who backed Harris
In a series of overnight social media posts filled with capital letters and accusations, the president called for a federal investigation into pop and cultural icons Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, Bruce Springsteen and Bono.
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Going broke for Beyoncé? The Beyhive is in crisis
By Laura Onyeneho The BeyHive is in distress, not just because Beyoncé has blessed us with another groundbreaking tour. It’s tax season, and as some planned to be financially responsible, Queen Bey dropped ticket prices for her much-anticipated Cowboy Carter tour. Suddenly, budgets are being revised, savings accounts are under siege and credit cards are […]
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Kendrick Lamar’s big Super Bowl moment
Kendrick Lamar’s upcoming performance at the Super Bowl 59 halftime show is expected to be a powerful and culturally significant moment, as he continues his unflinching critiques of racial injustice and systemic inequality.
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Beyoncé announces 2025 ‘Cowboy Carter’ stadium tour, fresh off Grammy wins
Beyoncé is set to bring her Grammy-winning “Cowboy Carter” album on tour this spring, starting in Los Angeles and making her way to cities across the U.S. and Europe.
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Beyoncé wins album of the year at the 2025 Grammys for ‘Cowboy Carter’
Beyoncé won the album of the year award for “Cowboy Carter” at the 2025 Grammys, becoming the first Black woman to win the top prize in the 21st century. Kendrick Lamar won song and record of the year for his diss track “Not Like Us,” and the Weeknd mended his relationship with the Grammys with a surprise performance of his new single, “Cry For Me.”
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The Grammys are here with Beyoncé leading all nominees at a show shaped by the LA wildfires
The 67th Grammy Awards will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Feb. 2, with a dramatically different tone this year, as the Recording Academy seeks to raise awareness and drive donations to funds that benefit wildfire victims.
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Beyoncé pledges $2.5M to help rebuild historic Black community ravaged by fires
Beyoncé has pledged $2.5 million to help rebuild the historically Black community of Altadena, which was devastated by recent wildfires, in order to preserve the community’s legacy and ensure its resilience.