Art Matters Announces 2018 Grantees -ARTnews
Texas Isaiah, Andrew (The Alter), 2018. COURTESY THE ARTIST The New York–based organization Art Matters has awarded 24 fellowships—each of…
Gisele Bündchen can’t convince Tom Brady to retire from football
Gisele Bündchen can’t get Tom Brady to leave the NFL — and she’s tried. The supermodel appeared on “The Ellen…
Stacey Abrams finally confirms that she will run again
Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams makes remarks during a press conference at the Abrams Headquarters in Atlanta, Friday, Nov. 16,…
Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer says alleged victims ‘lied,’ prosecutor interested in ‘political correctness’
A week before a hearing that could decide the fate of the Manhattan District Attorney’s rape case against Harvey Weinstein,…
DC centenarian who danced with Obamas, balls with Harlem Globetrotters
106-year-old Virginia McLaurin watches viral video of her meeting the Obamas on Sunday (Photo courtesy: Washington Post screen grab) The…
MSNBC’s Mika Brezezinski apologizes for using homophobic slur to describe Mike Pompeo
MSNBC’s Mika Brezezinski apologized on Twitter after using a homophobic slur on Wednesday’s “Morning Joe.” (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBC) MSNBC’s…
Obama’s Foreign Policy Wins • EBONY
Within hours of being sworn in as president, Barack Obama made four telephone calls: The first was to President Mahmoud…
PRESS ROOM: Public Charge Rule Undermines Human Rights, Harms Families and Communities
(December 10, 2018, Washington, DC) –Today, the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty joined the close to 190,000 other…
Shaq Hosting Carnival-Themed Super Bowl LIII Bash in Atlanta
New York, NY – June 26, 2018: Shaquille O’Neal attends the Uncle Drew New York Premiere at Alice Tully Hall…
Rosanell Eaton, Queen Mother of Voting Rights, Dies at 97
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Considered a Queen Mother and a leader in the struggle and movement for…
Tencent Music debut strikes a chord with investors
(Reuters) – Shares of China-based music streaming company Tencent Music Entertainment TME.N rose more than 13 percent in their U.S.…
Seth Meyers Burns Almost Everything About The Holidays
It wasn’t exactly holiday cheer when “Late Night” host Seth Meyers fired up the burner on Tuesday night and blazed…
Physician assistant faces U.S. trial over Insys opioid kickbacks
(Reuters) – A former physician assistant is set to face trial in New Hampshire on Wednesday over charges he accepted…
JPMorgan Chase Invests $6 Million for Tech Training D.C. Area’s Black Students
Black and minority students at five school districts in the Washington, D.C. region will be beneficiaries of a $6 million…
‘Laws of Motion’ at Gagosian, Hong Kong -ARTnews
Pictures at an Exhibition Anicka Yi, On Being Biochemical, 2018, silicone, maple, caning, artificial grass, Shoji paper, Plexiglas, stainless…
Kwadwo Ani – The Black Stars of Ghana – Art District
When he sees the colours, when he finds them hustling and bustling on his canvasses, then Kwadwo Ani feels good.…
The Spirit of Fatherhood by Larry Poncho Brown – October Gallery
Price: $125 NOW $75The Spirit of Fatherhoodby Larry Poncho BrownLimited Edition Signed and NumberedEdition 850Size 29″ x 22″ Approx Larry…
ESPN’s Presentation of Heisman Trophy Ceremony Up 33% Year-Over-Year; Best Audience in Multiple Seasons
The 2018 Heisman Trophy Ceremony Presented by Nissan on ESPN (8 p.m. ET) delivered a Nielsen total live audience of…
The NFL is Long Overdue for a Female Head Coach
EL PASO DECEMBER 30. Condoleezza Rice enjoying the Hyundai Sun Bowl, Dec 30, 2016 El Paso, Texas. ( Jeff Schultes…
Neo-Nazis Attack Black DJ During Annual Celebration Of White Supremacist ‘Martyr’
A group of eight white supremacists in Washington state are under investigation by the FBI for hate crimes, accused of…
Tyler Perry Surprises Layaway Shoppers At Two Atlanta-Area Walmarts
Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection – Theatrical Trailer The Official Theatrical Trailer for Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection Cast: Tyler…
On the Shoulders of Queens by Frank Morrison – October Gallery
Price: $235 NOW $175On the Shoulders of Queensby Frank MorrisonLimited Edition Signed and NumberedOffset Lithograph / Edition 500Size 36″ x…
Baltimore Teen Who Gave Anti-Violence Presentation In City Hall Killed In Shooting
DaVonte Friedman, a teenager who visited Baltimore City Council last year to promote anti-violence initiatives and to increase youth job…
Gun Violence Has Cut More Than 4 Years Off The Life Expectancy Of Black Americans: Study
Gun violence has shortened the life expectancy of Americans by nearly 2.5 years, with shootings driving down the average lifespan…
Church Puts Baby Jesus In Cage For Immigration-Themed Nativity Scene
A Massachusetts church is mixing faith and politics in its nativity display this year ― placing a baby Jesus figurine…
Kevin Hart Says He’s Stepped Down From Oscar Hosting Gig Amid Controversy Over Old Tweets
Actor and comedian Kevin Hart said early Friday he had stepped down from his role as host of the 2019…
Bad Public Transportation Keeps Americans Poor. These Folks Won’t Tolerate It.
This story is a collaboration between HuffPost and The Incline. Six decades after the Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycott and the…
How The Yellow Vest Protests Forced Macron To Back Down (HBO)
After a fourth weekend of violent protest, French president Emmanuel Macron has desperately tried to appease those who say his…
Xi Vs Trump & Black Dance: VICE News Tonight Full Episode (HBO)
This is the November 29, 2018 FULL EPISODE of VICE News Tonight on HBO. 2:25 President Trump’s former lawyer, Michael…
How The 1% Will Live After The End Of The World | VICE on HBO (Bonus)
Throughout human history, doomsayers — people predicting the end of the world — have lived largely on the fringes of…
This Is India’s Fairness Obsession | VICE on HBO (Bonus)
India’s skin lightening industry is estimated to be worth nearly half a billion dollars. Around 60% of women and 10%…
Kevin Hart’s ex-wife joins his defenders as homophobic tweet fallout continues
The controversial defenses of Kevin Hart continue as this time his ex-wife Torrei Hart claims that homophobic tweets he made…
Before the Green Book, These Resorts Offered Hidden Safe Havens for Black Americans | History.com
Idlewild, Michigan was once known as “The Black Eden”—a resort where black writers, business people, physicians and entertainers spent their…
Stacey Abrams eyeing Senate, governor campaigns | Politico
Abrams drew national attention in her bid to become the first black female governor in the United States, and the…
Deconstructing Race in Western Painting | Hyperallergic
As its title indicates, Posing Modernity: The Black Model from Manet and Matisse to Today at the Miriam and Ira…
The rise and fall of Alexandre Dumas, the black author who ruled European literature in the 1800s | Face2Face Africa
He was known for his illustrious career as an author and literary pioneer of the 19th century, but this came…
Russia buries legendary human rights activist Lyudmila Alexeyeva
Russia on Tuesday buried the legendary human rights activist, Lyudmila Alexeyeva, whose fearless efforts to force the Soviet Union and…
GOP shrugs at Trump’s involvement in Michael Cohen crimes
But Republicans are mostly shrugging their shoulders. Democrats are suggesting Trump committed an impeachable offense and could be sent to…
Canadian said to be detained in China, Huawei CFO due back in court
VANCOUVER (Reuters) – A former Canadian diplomat has been detained in China, two sources said on Tuesday, just hours before…
Dell gets shareholder approval for VMware deal
A logo of Dell Technologies is seen at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain February 28, 2018. REUTERS/Yves Herman…
Verizon takes billions in charges for Oath, voluntary buyouts
The Verizon logo is seen on the side of a truck in New York City, U.S., October 13, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan…
Tech stocks lead Wall Street higher on China-U.S. trade talk progress
(Reuters) – U.S. stocks jumped on Tuesday, rising for the second day in a row, led by technology companies on…
This Supercut Of John Kelly’s Facepalm Under Trump Is One Funny Farewell
To mark President Donald Trump’s announcement that White House chief of staff John Kelly will leave by the end of…
British PM Theresa May Goes Full Gollum In Precious Andy Serkis Parody
Actor Andy Serkis gave Britain’s beleaguered Prime Minister Theresa May the Gollum treatment in a new viral video. Serkis reprised…
Prison For Trump? Trevor Noah Doesn’t Want To See It.
Trevor Noah weighed in Monday on the possibility of President Donald Trump going to prison in a “Daily Show” segment…
Meghan Markle Wears — Gasp! — Dark Nail Polish At Fashion Awards
You rebel you, Duchess of Sussex. The former Meghan Markle broke with apparent royal protocol by wearing dark nail polish…
Late-Night TV Hosts Roast Donald Trump Over John Kelly’s Departure
Late-night television hosts on Monday found the funny in John Kelly’s departure as the White House chief of staff. Trevor…
Surgeons separate 3-day-old conjoined twins in 5-hour operation
The team of gifted surgeons, pictured moments after successfully separating the twins, performed the lifesaving operation free of charge. (SWNS)…
U.S. top court, Kavanaugh spurn Planned Parenthood defunding case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected appeals by Louisiana and Kansas seeking to end their public…
Boy, 6, diagnosed with flesh-eating bacteria after positive strep test
Chance, 6, had been complaining of leg pain before he tested positive for strep. (Courtesy Melissa Dianne Evans) A 6-year-old…
Olympus unit pleads guilty to resolve U.S. duodenoscope probe
(Reuters) – An Olympus Corp subsidiary pleaded guilty on Monday and agreed to pay $85 million to resolve charges that…
World Cup Star Reveals His Favorite Investment Strategy
Fresh off a successful 2018 FIFA World Cup berth in Russia, soccer star Martin Braithwaite, 27, played all four games…
Global Tech Influencers to Convene for Africa Tech Summit
To accelerate developments within Africa’s tech ecosystem, the Global Startup Ecosystem has geared up to host the first annual Africa…
Welcome to the 5G Revolution
Thousands filled the main auditorium of the spacious, awe-inspiring Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, a bedroom…
Our Green Monday Editors’ Choices for Online Buy Black Holiday Gifts
Happy Green Monday! Green Monday is considered the best sales day in December, usually the second Monday of December. There…
You Can’t Escape Your Past, Take It From Kevin Hart
Critics have blasted Kevin Hart and all those coming to his defense over homophobic comments that the comedian made between…