Tina Turner says final goodbye to son: ‘My saddest moment’
Tina Turner bids final farewell to son (Twitter) Tina Turner shared the intimate and heart-wrenching moment she said her final…
Black customer at Portland food truck forced out by co-owner, who called police
Portland’s Chicken & Guns restaurant (Facebook) A Portland eatery is getting slammed after a Black customer said he was discriminated…
What To Watch On Hulu That’s New This Week
“Casual” doesn’t set out to accomplish anything too ambitious and therefore lives up to the name. The chemistry between the…
Ranking The Best New Shows You Can Watch Right Now
Streamline recommends “Orange Is the New Black” as the new show you should watch this week. The sixth season premiered…
MoviePass Ran Out Of Money, Couldn’t Afford To Buy Tickets For Its Users
The movie theater ticket app MoviePass suffered an outage Thursday when its parent company couldn’t afford to pay for its…
Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott calls national anthem protests inappropriate
NFL Player Dak Prescott attends the NFL Honors at University of Minnesota on February 3, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo…
Cat parasite may make people more entrepreneurial
Researchers reasoned that if Toxoplasma makes people more risk-prone, those tendencies might extend to decisions about whether to start a…
Bayer hits back at new Netflix medical device documentary
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bayer AG disputed accusations in a new Netflix documentary that claims medical device makers and the…
Town celebrates boy’s end of radiation treatments with ice cream party
Axel’s Food & Ice Cream hosted a celebration for Max Mendez, who finished his radiation treatments this week. (Axel’s Food…
Carr Fire kills 2 children, great-grandmother who had been missing since Thursday
Melody Bledsoe’s home was engulfed in flames Thursday. Family members then searched for Bledsoe and her two great-grandchildren, 5-year-old Emily…
Global auto powers plotting response to Trump auto tariff threats
MEXICO CITY/OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada, the European Union, Japan, Mexico and South Korea will meet in Geneva next week to…
Colbert Cuts Loose On Betsy DeVos’ $40 Million Yacht Being Set Adrift
With the release of the Michael Cohen tape and the discovery of a lake on Mars, there was a lot…
FDA declines to approve Insys Therapeutic’s opioid painkiller
(Reuters) – Insys Therapeutics Inc said on Friday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration declined to approve its opioid painkiller,…
6-year-old shares touching skin-to-skin moment with baby brother in NICU
The Marottas found out they were expecting Jake months after experiencing a miscarriage at 11 weeks gestation. (iStock) A Massachusetts…
L.A.-Based Program Will Benefit Black Women Business Owners
In an effort that will benefit black women business owners, the Small Business Majority is launching its Women Entrepreneurship Program…
Congressional Black and Hispanic Organizations Receive $1 Million Each from Walmart
With the purpose of expanding internship opportunities for youths of color, and in an effort to help place more blacks…
Gang Gang Dance’s Brian DeGraw on Roy De Forest, ‘Future Fossils,’ and Eleven Madison Park -ARTnews
Gang Gang Dance, from left to right: Lizzi Bougatsos, Josh Diamond, and Brian DeGraw. ARI MARCOPOULOS “Muses” is a column…
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry double date with Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra in London, reports say
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly enjoyed a double date with the newly engaged Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra.…
Blue Ivy’s summer vacation pics have us all in our feelings
Blue Ivy is living her best life. (Twitter) Beyonce is out here giving Blue Ivy a masterclass on how to…
‘Homecoming’ star Julia Roberts opens up about ‘mental challenge’ of filming new Amazon series
Julia Roberts will star as Heidi Bergman in the new psychological thriller “Homecoming” premiering this fall. (Reuters) Beverly Hills –…
County Officials Focused on Housing Assistance, Quality of Life Issues
By Hamil R. Harris, Special to the AFRO At a time when the news is dominated by President Trump’s effort…
Teen drivers take more risks after trading learner permits for licenses
(Reuters Health) – Adolescents may be cautious while they’re learning to drive, but a new study suggests they get downright…
This Teen Knows Microsoft Word Better Than You Ever Will
A teen from Cary, North Carolina, won the distinction as one of the best users of Microsoft Word in the…
Morning Links: ‘Murky Art World’ Edition
Here’s what we’re reading this morning. Read More The post Morning Links: ‘Murky Art World’ Edition appeared first on ARTnews.…
Police drew guns on Ving Rhames at his California home after neighbor called 911
Actor Ving Rhames watches players warm up on the sideline before the preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the…
Henry Louis Gates, Jr — The Image of the Black in Western Art
http://www.octobergallery.com -Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., describes The Image of the Black in Western Art, a project begun in…
ESPN and Special Olympics Launching Multimedia Initiative, Special Olympics: 50 Game Changers
Year-long storytelling initiative kicks off July 28 with hour-long documentary, hosted by Robin Roberts Followed by 50 features – one…
(UPDATE) Gordon Ramsay’s New Show Ignores History of Colonization
UPDATE: 7/28/2018 On Friday night, National Geographic sent a statement to EBONY to address our critique of the upcoming series,…
Don Lemon Unloads On Donald Trump Over His Incessant Lying
On Friday’s broadcast of “CNN Tonight,” the news anchor claimed Trump had told “well over 2,000” untruths during his time…
Awesome Inventions by African Americans
Who invented microphones, PCs, and video game consoles? In honor of Black History Month, Hank talks about some African Americans…
There are now fact checkers, checking fact checkers, checking news… but will it help?
In the era of fake news, self-proclaimed fact-checking websites have been gaining popularity. And in the U.S., another such online…
The Fake Abortion Clinics Of America: Misconception
Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Women across America who are seeking abortions are accidentally booking appointments at … source
Is it OK to use black emojis and gifs?- BBC News
It’s digital blackface, according to writer Victoria Princewill. See if her arguments change your emoji habits. Warning: This video contains…
Ottawa breaks 69 year old snowfall record
Nearly 50 centimetres of fresh snow was recorded at the Ottawa airport breaking a record for snowfall in a single…
“Rot in Your Cauldron!” Russian AF Stops An-Nusra Counter Offensive in Hama
Subscribe to Vesti News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8MaD6gQscto_Nq1i49iew?sub_confirmation=1 News agencies report that the Russian Ministry … source
Turkey Suggested Cross vs Crescent War as Austria Expels Foreign Influence
President Erdogan predicts a great fight ahead as his Influence is kicked out of Austria by the young 31-year-old Prime…
1 Mar 2015 Spotlight: Learning for life
Singaporeans will soon get more help from the government to upgrade their skills through subsidies, study awards and fellowships –…
Ivorian president’s ruling coalition party in disarray [The Morning Call]
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara’s government faces collapse after his junior coalition partner said it had expelled party members named to…
Chris Mannix on what is next in this ‘seminal moment’ for Carmelo Anthony | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter talk NBA with Chris Mannix. Hear what they had to say about Carmelo Anthony, the…
Common, John Legend – Glory
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LaLa Anthony partners with BET for explosive doc on black market plastic surgery
TheGrio A new documentary called “Killer Curves: Bodies To Die For” will delve into the dark side of women altering…
Ida B. Wells gets her street — City Council approves renaming Congress in her honor | Chicago Tribune
An African-American journalist, Ida B. Wells-Barnett worked to expose lynching, pushed for women’s right to vote and started numerous organizations…
From trade to transcripts, it’s FACT CHECK FRIDAY
Here’s President Donald Trump speaking to the annual convention of Veterans of Foreign Wars this week. “Stick with us. Don’t…
Economy, dollar, trade key to U.S. stocks’ global edge
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The ability of the U.S. stock market to keep an edge this year over equities elsewhere…
Carrie Fisher Will Play Princess Leia In ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’
When “Star Wars: Episode IX” starts filming in London Aug. 1, one of the cast members will make a big…
Jeffrey Gibson on His ‘Visceral Materials,’ in 2013 -ARTnews
Jeffrey Gibson, WHAT WE WANT, WHAT WE NEED, 2014, repurposed punching bags, glass beads, artificial sinew, acrylic felt, steel and…
Visual Art: Ian Johnson
http://www.octobergallery.com -I stop by White Walls Gallery and check out Ian Johnson’s latest work. He chats with Travis Jensen about…
Legends of Hip Hop by Gabe Tiberino – October Gallery
Price: $250 NOW $185Legends of Hip Hopby Gabe TiberinoOpen Edition Canvas PrintGallery Wrap No framing needed – just hang and…
The Undefeated and Disney Music Group Release Undefeated by R&B Artist Rayana Jay
A Single Celebrating the Resilience of African-American Women in Sports The Undefeated, ESPN’s multiplatform initiative exploring the intersections of sports,…
Lamar Odom Says He Was Not Involved in Shooting at Hooters
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor, A shooting occurred at a Hooters restaurant while former NBA star Lamar Odom was…
The 20 Funniest Tweets From Women This Week (July 20-27)
Grant me the serenity to not read the comments, the courage to not read the comments, and the wisdom to…
Caring For Grandma by Leon McDuffie – October Gallery
Price: $150 NOW $99Caring For Grandmaby Leon McDuffieOpen Edition Canvas PrintGallery Wrap No framing needed – just hang and enjoy!Size…
Rapper DeJ Loaf Asks LGBTQ Pride Revelers What ‘Liberated’ Means To Them
Revelers of all colors, shapes, sizes and varieties marked LGBTQ Pride Month by sharing what being liberated means to them,…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez To Trevor Noah: Health Care For All Requires Moral Courage
On Thursday’s episode of “The Daily Show,” host Trevor Noah grilled Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ― the democratic socialist candidate who recently…
Disney Developing Live-Action Fairy Tale ‘Sadé,’ About African Princess
Sadé, meet Ariel, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Belle, Tiana … You get the point. Disney’s princess lineup has a new member, now…
Starbucks claims racial bias training caused sales decline
Starbucks sales took a hit after the coffee chain closed its door in May for racial bias training. —Paramedics under…
Sandra Bland doc exploring her life and mysterious death in police custody to air on HBO
The mysterious death of Sandra Bland is still unsettling for family members and an upcoming HBO documentary, set to air…
Bobby Brown opening domestic abuse shelter to honor daughter Bobbi Kristina
Singer Bobby Brown is finding his purpose after the passing of his daughter Bobbi Kristina and plans to open a…
Gwyneth Paltrow denies she’s “Becky with the good hair”
Ever since Beyonce released Lemonade in 2016, fans have been trying to figure out the identity of the woman her…