African migrants settle in Libya
Dozens of African migrants are picking up new jobs in Libya after their journeys to Europe were cut short. These…
Global business of secondhand clothes thrive in Africa [Business Africa]
It’s big business* Heaps of clothes, scorching heat and choking dust, hawkers chanting prices, competing for the attention of shoppers,…
Ugandan police discover radicalization center, kill 2, free 100 women and kids
Security officials in Uganda say, police have shot dead two men ,arrested dozens and released about 100 women and children…
Army takes charge in Zimbabwe [The Morning Call]
We begin with Zimbabwe where the military has read out a statement on the country’s national broadcaster, ZBC, saying it…
Lyon hosts African agricultural fair [Business Africa]
In a bid to achieve a sustainable agro industry, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region organized an International Exhibition where business leaders and…
Senegal to open new $575 million airport [Business Africa]
The largest airport in Senegal is set to open soon. Blaise Diagne International will have initial capacity for three million…
Burundi cabinet okays legal reforms to allow Nkurunziza stay on
Burundi’s cabinet backed a constitutional change that would allow its president to stay in office until 2034, widening a political…
Joseph Kabila to dialogue on presidential election
Congolese president, Joseph Kabila says he’s ready to dialogue. This announcement was made as he visited South Africa for the…
Chris Broussard and Danny Kanell discuss the legitimacy of LeBron’s Cavs 2.0 | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Chris Broussard and Danny Kanell fill in on First Things First and talk about their expectations for the Cleveland Cavaliers…
Chris Broussard: Isaiah Thomas is going to put pressure on Lonzo Ball | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Chris Broussard and Danny Kanell talk Lonzo Ball. How much pressure is on the Lakers rookie during the second half…
Mark Schlereth on what Gronk’s concussion means for Tom Brady’s Patriots | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Joining Cris Carter, Nick Wright and Jenna Wolfe on First Things First, Mark Schlereth reveals what Rob Gronkowski’s concussion means…
Mark Schlereth on the keys to the Patriots’ comeback against the Jaguars | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Mark Schlereth joins Nick Wright and Cris Carter to talk about Tom Brady and the New England Patriots after they…
Cris Carter: What Carson Wentz is doing with Doug Pederson is amazing | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter talk Dak Prescott and Carson Wentz. Which QB will have the better career? SUBSCRIBE to…
Nick and Cris on the state of the New England Patriots dynasty | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter talk New England Patriots after their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII.…
Isiah Thomas joins Nick and Cris to talk M.J. vs LeBron, Kyrie’s handles | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Isiah Thomas joins Nick Wright and Cris Carter to talk about Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Kyrie Irving.…
Displaced Rohingyas in Bangladesh at risk of human trafficking
With refugee camps in Bangladesh becoming increasingly overwhelmed, human traffickers are hoping to exploit the desperation of the Rohingya. Find…
LeBron James or Isaiah Thomas: Cris Carter reveals who will leave Cavs first | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Drawing on the Cleveland Cavaliers blowing a 21-point lead in their epic collapse to the Orlando Magic, Cris Carter reveals…
Any chance Durant misses being the unquestioned leader of his own team? | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter talk Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors after they beat the Los Angeles Lakers…
Chris Broussard thinks we continue to take Steph Curry for granted | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Chris Broussard joins Nick Wright and Cris Carter to talk Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors after GSW beat…
Promoting S.C. African-American Composers’ Classical Music Lecture-Recital Series
Claflin University Department of Music presents “Promoting S.C. African-American Composers’ Classical Music Lecture-Recital Series” featuring Dr. Eunjung Choi and Dr.…
Against the odds: 3 black doctors detail journey to success
photo provided by Aaron Cormier shows Joseph Semien, Jr., from left, Pierre Johnson and Maxime Madhere on their book called…
Security questions Black dad deemed ‘suspicious’ for pushing sick son in a stroller
Another day, another “Let’s call authorities on Black people for no reason” story. Today’s story comes from a dad in…
Oakland residents host BBQ after white woman calls cops on Black Family
The white racist woman who drew ire on social media for calling the cops on a black man who was…
See how Taraji P. Henson announced her Mother’s Day engagement to Kelvin Hayden
Taraji P. Henson is getting married to her former football star Kelvin Hayden and we couldn’t be happier for the…
In NYC, Sonny Brings us Face-to-Face with Wildlife in Demise
May 14, 2018 Balasz Takac is alias of Vladimir Bjelicic who is actively engaged in art criticism, curatorial and artistic…
Ethiopia PM appeals for unity, pledges democracy and improved relations with Eritrea
Ethiopia’s parliament swore in Abiy Ahmed as prime minister on Monday with a mandate to implement democratic reforms aimed partly…
Father of Ohio teen who died in van poses multiple questions
The father of a 16-year-old Ohio boy who died after being trapped in a minivan asked authorities Monday why responding…
Ivanka Trump, Mnuchin unveil embassy plaque
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and adviser to President Trump Ivanka Trump unveil the plaque at the new US Embassy in…
At least 43 Palestinians in massive protest are killed by Israeli military, bloodiest day in Gaza since 2014 war
At least 43 people have been killed and more than 1,700 injured by the Israeli military in Palestinian protests today…
Jared Kushner to call for unity at Jerusalem embassy dedication
“We believe, it is possible for both sides to gain more than they give — so that all people can…
Black Panther organizers call for firing of Milwaukee cop caught on video punching teen at mall
TheGrio has launched a special series called #BlackonBlue to examine the relationship between law enforcement and African-Americans. Our reporters and…
Supreme Court strikes down federal law banning states from allowing sports betting
The Supreme Court on Monday said that New Jersey can legalize sports betting, opening the door for more states to…
Jerusalem: US Embassy opens as dozens die in Gaza clashes
At least 43 Palestinians were killed in Gaza as deadly protests took place ahead of and during the ceremony in…
Controversial pro-Trump pastor gives blessing at Jerusalem embassy opening
Controversial pro-Trump pastor Robert Jeffress, whom Utah Senate candidate Mitt Romney called a “religious bigot” on Twitter, delivered a prayer…
NAFTA math may not add up to more U.S. auto jobs
DETROIT (Reuters) – Trump administration demands in NAFTA trade negotiations meant to push auto jobs back to the United States…
Aiming for clearer skies: Air France-KLM to name interim CEO on Tuesday
PARIS (Reuters) – Air France-KLM’s (AIRF.PA) board meets on Tuesday morning to appoint an interim chief executive for the Franco-Dutch…
Wall Street climbs on easing U.S.-China trade tensions
(Reuters) – Wall Street indexes rose on Monday, helped by gains in technology stocks after President Donald Trump softened his…
Xerox abandons planned deal with Fujifilm in victory for Icahn and Deason
NEW YORK/TOKYO (Reuters) – Xerox Corp (XRX.N) has scrapped a planned $6.1 billion deal with Fujifilm Holdings Corp (4901.T) in…
Facebook suspends 200 apps over data misuse investigation
(Reuters) – Facebook Inc has so far suspended around 200 apps in the first stage of its review into apps…
U.S. safety agency wants meetings with automakers on Takata recall
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday it had written 12 major automakers, asking for meetings…
Trump’s comments on China’s ZTE draw security concerns
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s pledge to help China’s ZTE Corp “get back into business, fast” and save Chinese…
CBS sues controlling shareholder Redstone to stop Viacom merger plan
(Reuters) – CBS Corp on Monday filed a lawsuit to stop controlling shareholder Shari Redstone continuing with her plan to…
Exclusive: Laila Ali Talks “Home Made Simple”, The Ali Legacy, And More
Former professional boxer, Laila Ali has always had the gift of giving within her. Even as a little girl, growing…
BE Modern Man: Meet the Employment Lawyer Sidney Minter
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
The Best Inspirational Quotes for Graduates of Color
(istock.com/fstop123) Students getting ready to graduate can be excited and scared at the same time. On the one hand, they’re…
BE Modern Man: Meet ‘Mr. Intelligence’ Rodney Jacobs
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
Black-ish Creator Kenya Barris’ Wife Tells Her Story, Her Way
Fans of ABC’s Black-ish had a group meltdown on Twitter the other night during an episode titled, “Blue Valentime,” in…
Meet The Only Female Stock Broker On Wall Street
Lauren Simmons is the only full-time female employee currently working as a stockbroker on the floor of the New York…
Cause I’m The Mama … by Cidne Wallace – October Gallery
Price: $195 NOW $55Cause I’m The Mama and I Said Soby Cidne WallaceOriginal Watercolor on PaperSize 8.5″ x 11″ Approx…
Praise Lord and Pass … by Cidne Wallace – October Gallery
Price: $195 NOW $55Praise Lord and Pass the Collard Greensby Cidne WallaceOriginal Watercolor on PaperSize 8.5″ x 11″ Cidne Wallace.…
Meghan Markle’s half-sister takes the blame for staged paparazzi photos of dad ahead of royal wedding
Meghan Markle’s estranged half-sister is taking the blame for a series of “staged” paparazzi shot of their father ahead of…
Protests in Gaza as US embassy opens: Live updates
Protests in Gaza as US embassy opens: Live updates By Meg Wagner, CNN updated less than 1 min ago10:52 AM…
Watch Nick Cannon pull a Kanye West with bizarre slavery comments
Vlad TV While Nick Cannon hasn’t ventured head-on into the sunken place, the Wild n Out comedian did have a…
Tanya Tucker says ‘last love song’ to Glen Campbell meant no harm to his widow
Tanya Tucker recorded “Forever Loving You” in honor of her former beau, fellow country music star Glen Campbell, who passed…
Chris Broussard on LeBron becoming the first with 30k pts, 8k rebs, 8k ast | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Chris Broussard and Nick Wright talk LeBron James after he became the first NBA player with 30k pts, 8k rebs,…
Here’s the Artist List for the 2018 Edition of SITElines -ARTnews
Ángela Bonadies and Juan José Olavarría, La Torre de David, 2010-ongoing. COURTESY THE ARTISTS SITE Santa Fe has announced the…
Market Demand Builds for David Wojnarowicz as Whitney Show Nears -ARTnews
David Wojnarowicz, Science Lesson, 1982–83. COURTESY CHRISTIE’S Ten years ago, when auction house veteran Amy Cappellazzo was co-head of the…
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Haim Steinbach, Untitled (Pantone Cool Gray 10), 2016, Baltic birch plywood, plastic laminate, and glass box, with metal Pantone storage…
#BlackLove: Chanel Iman and Sterling Shepard announce baby news with gorgeous photo shoot
US Weekly Mother’s Day had a very special meaning for model Chanel Iman who is expecting her first child with…
Nick Wright reacts to LeBron’s comments on Adam Silver changing playoff format | FIRST THINGS FIRST
In his discussion with Cris Carter, Nick Wright reacts to LeBron James’ comments on Adam Silver wanting to potentially change…