@blackskynews.blacksky.app“The Disappearers” is about the vicious homophobia of James’ home country of Jamaica during the AIDS era of the late 1980s. The central incident involves an attack on a group of gay men who are rehearsing for a play. | John Warner
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@blackskynews.blacksky.appMarking the 20th anniversary of The Gordon Parks Foundation, Voices in the Mirror will be on view at New York's Jack Shainman Gallery through November 7, 2026. | Sage Helene
@blackskynews.blacksky.app"This should not have happened and we will do better," Converse said, noting the photo was removed from its sm and it was working to remove it elsewhere.
"We're sorry. We understand why this image is deeply upsetting and recognize that we got this wrong".
@blackskynews.blacksky.app"200 years ago, .. the land below our feet was a cemetery. ... the burial ground for up to 300 free Black slaves," Queens Borough President Donovan Richards said.
On Friday, NY AG James filed a motion to intervene in the foreclosure proceedings on the land.
@blackskynews.blacksky.appICYMI: Friday September 18, 2026
The Wake-Up Call Live: At the Congressional Black Caucus Convention with Rep. James Clyburn, Michael Harriot, Janai Nelson and Dr. Bobby Donaldson.
Reconstruction. Redistricting. Reparations.
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@blackskynews.blacksky.appFor those who grind out achievements or care about their count of games at 100% completion, this is an annoying glitch — especially as Xbox is believed to be working on an equivalent to PlayStation's Platinum trophy feature.
| Tom Phillips
@blackskynews.blacksky.appAmid thousands of Americans (and Wonder Woman) outside the Kennedy Center, 10-year volunteer Laura Steinberg describes the loss of performances as heart- wrenching.
"I’ll stand in front of the wrecking ball if it’s going to come to that."
| Gary Fields
@blackskynews.blacksky.appThere is now a collectible doll celebrating Lenny Kravitz’s Blue Electric Light Tour and his career as a singer, songwriter, musician, producer, actor and designer. It’s available online only through Mattel Creations and major retailers. | Christina Marfice
@blackskynews.blacksky.app“Being able to bring that connection together with Reese’s and Reebok through my own signature shoe feels like such a full-circle moment,” Reese said.
The Angel Reese 1 “REESE’S” drop October 20 through Reebok and select retailers. | Okla Jones
@blackskynews.blacksky.appKash Patel, who has previously described Shaquille O'Neal as a prominent supporter of law enforcement, announced that Shaq Diesel had "graduated with FBI Session 299 in Quantico, and become an honorary FBI Special Agent.” | Bolarinwa Oladeji
@blackskynews.blacksky.appSavannah James joins Issa Rae and Alexis Ohanian as an investor in LOVB Los Angeles.
“As an entrepreneur, I believe in putting my time, resources and voice behind women and the businesses creating opportunities for them,” she told Boardroom.
@blackskynews.blacksky.appInterim Chief Maze's announcement today, made it clear that:
- The MBI has been handling the case up to this point. - Now, Attorney General Lynn Fitch will decide what
footage or details to release and when to release it.
If Fitch decides to
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@blackskynews.blacksky.appSenatobia interim Police Chief Angelica Maze says MBI has been handling the Kohen Wiley investigation and has turned "their findings over to the AG's office" which will now decide when to release any information related to the baby's June shooting.
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@blackskynews.blacksky.app404 Media reports that OpenAI is hiring hundreds of employees to sift through and read users’ prompts — including messages that contain sensitive personal information. | Frank Landymore
@blackskynews.blacksky.appAcross panels and receptions, Congressional Black
Caucus members outlined strategy that ranged from mobilizing Black voters to pursuing new state protections and pressing Congress to rebuild federal voting rights safeguards. | Brandon Tensley
@blackskynews.blacksky.appThe conflict stems from a video that circulated in July as Arapaho people surfaced from their weeklong sundance ceremony. In it, Lucas called that cornerstone of Arapaho spiritual life “idol worship.”
| Savannah Peters
@blackskynews.blacksky.appEvery Sunday on the Wind River Indian Reservation, congregants gather at Foundations for Nations Church to pray while the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone Tribes that share the reservation gather outside to do the same. | Savannah Peters
@blackskynews.blacksky.app“For me as a child who was self-conscious and introverted, I would choose to stay in and draw rather than go outside,” Sherald says. “It was like a safe way to play that was not with other people.”
| Belinda Luscombe
@blackskynews.blacksky.appAmy Sherald is the first living painter Time has put on its cover in 50 years. The ts new issue which includes the inaugural Time 100 Art list, including artists, museum directors and curators and more art world professionals. | Brian Boucher
@blackskynews.blacksky.app“Father Time always wins,” Buffett wrote in an announcement letter to shareholders. “He has, however, ... given me the opportunity to see Berkshire reach a point where I am more confident than ever about what lies ahead.” | Dave Quinn