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It's May, which means summer is almost here and we've got a list of dynamic Black art exhibits to see before they're gone! 1. Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens Brooklyn Museum Now through May 17th Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens is the most expansive North American exhibition of the legendary Malian photographer’s work to date. More than 280 works include iconic prints, never-before-seen...

By George Washington University Newswise — A new study from researchers at George Washington University Milken Institute of Public Health reveals that not all urban parks provide equal health benefits. Parks in less privileged neighborhoods across the United States tend to be smaller, hotter, and more polluted than those in wealthier areas - highlighting persistent environmental inequities in cities nationwide. The...

By Paula Span The first call came just before Thanksgiving last year. She didn’t recognize the phone number, but she answered anyway. “The person said he was an officer of the Department of Criminal Investigations looking into drug trafficking and money laundering,” the woman recalled. He seemed to know a lot about her: the states where she and her late husband...

By Bolarinwa Oladeji/Originally published by theGrio Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall has taken on a new chapter in his basketball career, becoming president of basketball operations at Howard University, according to ESPN. The move marks a return to Washington, D.C., where Wall spent the majority of his professional playing career. According to reports, Wall will work closely with head coach Kenny Blakeney and general manager...

By Ray Porter Jr. for Urban Media Today PITTSBURGH, PA--10 Draft picks later, the Pittsburgh Steelers concluded their part in the NFL Draft and their Front Office was very pleased with the results. “Awesome weekend, it truly was. I just want to start by really congratulating the city and the people in this city for the Draft here and how it...

By Ray Porter Jr. for Urban Media Today PITTSBURGH, PA--Less than 24 hours after hearing his name called in the NFL Draft, Max Iheanachor was officially introduced by the Pittsburgh Steelers during a Friday afternoon press conference. “We’re excited to welcome Max Iheanachor to Pittsburgh today after a red-eye last night,” said team president Art Rooney II. “He played in 32...

By Ray Porter Jr. for Urban Media Today PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pittsburgh Steelers made a bold and well-received move to open Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, trading up to select Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard with the 47th overall pick. Pittsburgh acquired pick No. 47 and No. 249 from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for picks No. 53, 135,...

By Ray Porter Jr. for Urban Media Today PITTSBURGH, PA — On a historic night in which the NFL Draft was held in the city for the first time since 1948, the Pittsburgh Steelers added another chapter to their history by selecting Max Iheanachor with the 21st overall pick. “He said it too, man—this guy’s a Steeler,” said general manager Omar...

By Gerren Keith Gaynor/Originally published by theGrio The Trump administration has partially followed through on an executive order signed by President Donald Trump last year that calls for the reclassification of marijuana under federal law. On Thursday, Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order at the Department of Justice to immediately reschedule state-licensed medical marijuana and FDA-approved marijuana products under the Controlled Substances Act, from...

  (Feature Impact) From immersive dining to wellness at sea and elevated entertainment, cruise vacations are becoming some of the most experience-rich trips travelers can take. “Our industry has long been known for innovation, but what’s most compelling now is how that scale is being leveraged to invest in more immersive entertainment, wellness experiences and purpose-driven exploration at destinations around the...