Good News

Solange’s platform Saint Heron is launching a free library that features the work of Black creatives.

Good News

Solange Knowles will receive the inaugural Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact.

Entertainment

She shares the info with her fans on Instagram.

Good News

London artist Aisha Mohamed reinterpreted Van Gogh’s classic floral paintings with the faces of Black women.

Solange recently revealed that she's been quietly suffering from an autonomic disorder that caused her to cancel an upcoming New Year's Eve performance.

Entertainment

Solange announced a benefit concert for Houston residents affected by Hurricane Harvey, joining her sister Beyoncé and other celebrities helping in relief efforts.

Politics

American Prospect's Robert Kuttner had a "candid" conversation with White House strategist Steve Bannon, who talked about Trump administration and 45’s threats of “fire and fury.”

The Grammy Awards, and pretty much any other “mainstream” (read white dominated) music awards show, tends to give black artists ghettoized accolades –– “urban” “R&B” and “hip-hop” awards but never the “pop” awards – “Video of the Year” “Song of the Year,” “Album of the Year,” etc.

Whether it was Beyoncé giving us 26 inches of Hawaiian silky or singer Kriss Mincey with the perfect short cut, we have the best hairstyles from the 59th Annual Grammy Awards that are going to have you making a hair appointment pronto.

Nation

Bold, clear and unapologetic, the talent in the list are champions in upholding the legacy of Black excellence.

These celebrities totally kicked 2016's ass.