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Stars and influencers alike have made their way to Paris to get their fashion fix during Paris Fashion Week. From June 23 – 28, Givenchy, Louis Vuitton and Hermès are just a few of the well-known fashion houses that will be showing off their latest menswear collections for the Spring/Summer 2027 season. If your invitation got lost in the mail, we’ve got you covered. From celebrity sightings to models werking the runway, we’re keeping our eye on everything Black during Paris Fashion Week.

A courtroom in Florida gathered for the sentencing of four young men found guilty of the murder of Julio Foolio. Instead, testimonies from the men sentenced to life in prison also offered a cautionary tale and a life lesson for younger generations. By the time each defendant learned their lesson, they were already charged and facing the death penalty.

In news that can only be described as “girl, you shoulda kept that to yourself,” Oprah Winfrey is detailing a little-known story about one of her past interactions with the late Whitney Houston. And trust us when we tell you, people online are not too happy with what she shared. The reveal came during a panel discussion the veteran daytime talk show host was giving in France at this year’s Cannes Lion Festival on Monday.

For half a century, Ervin Harris carried the weight of a conviction he insisted never should have been his. He spent 42 years incarcerated at an Alabama prison, living with the label of convicted rapist, according to WVTM 13. Even after parole, he remained on the sex offender registry, his name tethered to a crime he never stopped denying. Now, however, Harris has finally cleared his name. In 1975, the Jefferson County man was convicted and sentenced to 99 years for first-degree rape.

For many Black Gen Xers, success was sold as a simple formula passed down by parents and grandparents: enroll in college—or secure a stable federal gig at the post office with those good benefits and pension—and build a family. The instructions weren’t foolproof, but they were at least attainable enough to chase. Until now.

Charity Grace Mukamuri was relieved to be back with her family after her release from an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility. However, although she was no longer behind locked doors or waiting for updates from immigration officials, her freedom brought little relief. The green card holder told Newsweek she is now seeking therapy as she struggles with the emotional aftermath of her nine-month detention.

News of the death of Clive Davis—the Arista Records founder and former president of Columbia Records—rocked the music industry. Tributes began pouring in on social media, with artists like Jennifer Hudson, Jermaine Dupri, and more reflecting on the positive impact he had on Black artists during his decades-long career—and they have good reason to do so.

Most people see Atlanta Falcons’ Xavier Watts making blockbuster plays on Sundays. However, what they don’t see is the promise he made to the father who raised him from a wheelchair after one bad decision changed his family’s life forever. Before Xavier Watts was even old enough to remember, his world shifted.

We’re not going to lie, 2025 was a tough year, as we lost many of the Black legends we knew and loved. Now, as 2026 gets underway, we must say goodbye to even more of those who had such a tremendous impact on the culture. Although they are gone, they will never be forgotten. From actors to athletes, to politicians and more, we’re honoring the Black legends we lost in 2026. GRAMMY-nominated hip-hop producer Tay Keith died on June 18.

The legal battle surrounding Karmelo Anthony’s murder conviction is entering a new chapter. As the case moves into the appeals process, Anthony’s legal team is changing. Now, a prominent North Texas attorney is joining the effort to overturn the sentence handed down earlier this month in one of the state’s most closely watched criminal cases.