Regina Hall Gave 2018’s Best Performance, But Awards Season Has Barely Noticed
This year’s Best Actress contest has a wild-card slot, and I have a suggestion for who should fill it: Regina…
Industry must rein in spend on electric, self-driving cars: Magna CEO
DETROIT (Reuters) – Global automobile and auto parts makers which want to capitalize on electric and autonomous vehicles need to…
Nordstrom’s full-price comparable sales for holiday season disappoints
FILE PHOTO: The Nordstrom store is pictured in Broomfield, Colorado, February 23, 2017. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (Reuters) – Nordstrom Inc (JWN.N)…
McDonald’s loses ‘Big Mac’ trademark case to Irish chain Supermac’s
(Reuters) – McDonald’s Corp (MCD.N) has lost its rights to the trademark “Big Mac” in a European Union case ruling…
Margot Robbie Has Great Reply To Anyone Wondering When She’ll Have A Baby
Margot Robbie does not have time for unsolicited questions about her uterus. It seems “Mary Queen of Scots” star can…
Anna Faris Texted Chris Pratt About Officiating His Wedding To Katherine Schwarzenegger
Is there such a thing as being too friendly with your ex? Anna Faris and Chris Pratt are redefining Hollywood…
Erectile dysfunction drug overdose caused man’s ‘debilitating’ vision problems, study says
The man reportedly experienced “debilitating night blindness,” among other issues. A man who reportedly drank an entire 30-milliliter bottle liquid…
It’s never too late to quit smoking before lung surgery
(Reuters Health) – Smokers who’ll be having surgery for lung cancer should quit smoking before the operation, and the sooner…
North Carolina boy battling cancer reunited with dog after man makes 2,300-mile cross-country trip
An 8-year-old North Carolina boy, who is receiving cancer treatment in Utah, was reunited with his beloved dog thanks to…
Family behind Purdue Pharma pushed opioid marketing, Massachusetts says
BOSTON (Reuters) – Members of the wealthy Sackler family behind Purdue Pharma LP pushed it to boost sales of OxyContin…
Change in the Old South: Gwinnett County Gets First Black Woman Democratic Party Chair
The South will rise again—but this time in a definite shade of blue rather than Confederate grey. At least that…
Four Profoundly Concerning Issues Remain About That Attack on a McDonald’s Worker
The recent attack on a McDonald’s worker was just the latest episode of ‘come for a black woman.” The now-viral…
Iconic Broadway Star Dies, And Yes, Carol Channing Was Part Black
The show business world is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic theater stars. Carol Channing, known mostly…
MLK Historic Sites Closed Due to the Shutdown; Black America Suffers Its Impact
Today would have been Martin Luther King Jr.’s 90th birthday. On this day, many flock to the Ebenezer Baptist Church…
Rep. Steve King Advocates White Nationalism and Needs a Black History Lesson
Congressman Steve King’s racist, white nationalist philosophy and false assertion that other ethnic groups or as he refers to it,…
Visa Launches “She’s Next” to Support Female Entrepreneurs
Black women are the fastest growing segment of entrepreneurs and it appears that Visa wants to help. The financial institution…
In the Groove by Don Stephens – October Gallery
Price: $445 NOW $145In the Grooveby Don StephensOriginal Acrylic on BoardSize 16″ x 20″ Approx Donald Stephens resides in Burlington…
LX Gallery Opens on New York’s Upper East Side -ARTnews
Interior view of LX featuring artworks by Aaron Curry and Florian Meisenberg. COURTESY MAX YAWNEY/LX ARTS LX, a new gallery…
Wifredo Lam at Galerie Gmurzynska, New York -ARTnews
Pictures at an Exhibition Wifredo Lam, , 1974, oil on canvas. COURTESY GALERIE GMURZYNSKA Pictures at an Exhibition presents…
Moving Offices to Hudson Yards, Jeff Koons Studio Makes Layoffs -ARTnews
Jeff Koons at an event for #KoonsXGoogle in May 2016. ANDREW H. WALKER/WWD Jeff Koons’s New York–based studio has signed…
Tulsa, Oklahoma to Receive $1 M. as Winner of Bloomberg Philanthropies 2018 Public Art Challenge -ARTnews
Tulsa’s Greenwood Historic District. COURTESY THE CITY OF TULSA Tulsa, Oklahoma has been named a winner of the Bloomberg Philanthropies…
ROC Nation’s Team Roc addresses racial injustices and instrumental in getting Memphis ‘hoodie arrests’ charges dropped
Kevin McKenzie and Montavious Smith (pictured) were arrested on November 3, 2018 at a Memphis mall over an incident that…
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue gets new May release
The upcoming Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue is moving its publication date, pushing it from the chill of February to warmer…
Lawmakers reprimand Steve King for racist remarks, now what?
U.S. Representative Steve King (R-IA) speaks to guests at the Iowa Freedom Summit on January 24, 2015 in Des Moines,…
Lawmakers reprimand Steve King for racist remarks, now what?
U.S. Representative Steve King (R-IA) speaks to guests at the Iowa Freedom Summit on January 24, 2015 in Des Moines,…
Tank Drops Freaky First-Person Visual for ‘Dirty’ (VIDEO)
Tank is adding yet another bedroom burner to his catalog with new single, “Dirty. The songwriter has now dropped an…
Zimbabwe President Doubles Price of Gas As Fuel Crisis Bites
By FARAI MUTSAKA, Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe’s president has more than doubled the price of gasoline, hoping…
Valarie Pettiford On ‘The Family Business’ & Progress in Black Hollywood
Valarie Pettiford, a veteran of the screen and stage, continues to build her impressive resume with the character of Charlotte…
New Documentary Threatens to Expose Michael Jackson as Child Predator
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia First R. Kelly. Now it’s the late King of Pop. After the scathing…
Billionaire President Buys McDonald’s for Clemson Football Players
President Donald Trump treated the Clemson Tigers football team to fast food during their celebratory visit to the White House.…
Florida Pardons Groveland Four | Afro
By Brendan Farrington, The Associated Press After a dramatic, hourlong meeting that recalled events from nearly seven decades ago, Florida…
Why Did Russians Target African-American Voters to help Donald Trump?
What did the social media webpages Black4Black, Fit Black, Nefertiti’s Community, Pan-African Roots, Williams & Kalvin, Blacktivist and Woke Blacks…
Pastor Shot To Death While Unlocking Mississippi Church
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A pastor in Mississippi’s capital city was shot to death while unlocking his small church for…
What is Brexit? The non-Brits guide (because it affects you too)
So, you’ve heard about Brexit but haven’t been keeping up with every twist and turn of the developments. (We get…
House votes to reject white supremacy after outrage over Rep. Steve King comments
The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted 424-1 on Tuesday to reject white supremacy after outrage over Iowa Republican Rep.…
British pound strengthens after parliament rejects Brexit plan
Parliament on Tuesday struck down the divorce deal that Prime Minister Theresa May had negotiated with the rest of the…
High-end complex in Nairobi now secure after ‘suspected terror attack’: Officials
Kenyan authorities said that all buildings have been secured and that the “situation is under control” after gunfire and explosions…
What happens now with Brexit?
First, we now know for certain what had been assumed to be the case for some time: A majority of…
Mueller files court documents describing evidence of Manafort’s alleged lies
Special counsel Robert Mueller has filed a heavily-redacted court document Tuesday afternoon outlining the underlying evidence to support its claims…
Brexit vote: Theresa May’s deal defeated by record margin
After 200 speeches across eight days of debate, members of the House of Commons ignored the Prime Minister’s final pleas…
AG nominee William Barr insists ‘I will not be bullied’ at confirmation hearing
As the Senate confirmation hearing got underway Tuesday for William Barr, President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Democratic Sen.…
Prince George’s Community College Culinary Arts Student Dishes on Love for Food and Value of New Culinary Arts Center | The Washington Informer
Seven years ago Juan Obando Jimenez moved to Prince George’s County with a lifelong dream to become a chef. Jimenez…
Florida Pardons the Groveland Four, 70 Years After Jim Crow-Era Rape Case | The New York Times
Four black men who were accused of raping a white woman in Florida in 1949 were pardoned on Friday by…
How Prosecutors Contribute to Mass Incarceration | Colorlines
Facebook0 Twitter0 Mail Sameer Rao, Colorlines Color of Change initiated 100 Days of Justice, its campaign to hold district attorneys…
A Simple Proposal to Revive the American Dream | The Atlantic
During the industrial age, when high school was the gateway to the American dream, public-school systems covered the costs of…
Freedom by Frank Morrison – October Gallery
Price: $235 Freedomby Frank MorrisonLimited Edition Signed and NumberedOffset Lithograph / Edition 500Size 36″ x 24″ Approx Born in Massachusetts…
Andrew Turner Six Posters/Prints for $35 – October Gallery
Package Includes the Following Poster/Printswhile supplies last BUY NOW !!! Price $90 NOW $35Poster/Prints Size 19″ x 13″ Stephanie by…
Terence Crawford and Amir Khan to Battle for Welterweight Supremacy on Inaugural PPV under Top Rank on ESPN Banner
LIVE PPV April 20 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT ESPN and Top Rank today announced their first pay-per-view event…
Sen. Kamala Harris & 5 Other Notable Alpha Kappa Alphas
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has the distinction of being the first African-American sorority. It was founded on Jan. 15,…
Meghan Markle Just Made A Big Announcement About Her Due Date
Meghan Markle revealed some very exciting baby news during a visit to Birkenhead with Prince Harry on Monday. The Duchess…
Half Of Parents Whose Teens Consider Suicide Have No Idea
John Trautwein’s eldest son, Will, was 15 years old when he took his own life. The night before, Will studied…
Here Are The Movies Coming To Netflix This Week
Netflix adds one of Denzel Washington’s best movies this week. “American Gangster” joins the service on Jan. 16. Along with…
Baby Sussex is almost here! Meghan Markle reveals her due date
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit the town of Birkenhead, Merseyside on Monday, January 14, 2019 (Picture Credit Charlotte…
61 Books We’re Looking Forward To Reading In 2019
Like the mail or the accelerating decay of the planet, book publishing never stops. The new novels and poetry anthologies…
Tamika Mallory defends calling Louis Farrakhan the “GOAT” on The View
Tamika Mallory (Photo by Lars Niki/Getty Images for BET) During an appearance on The View on Monday, Tamika Mallory, the…
The War on Black Athletes | The Atlantic
Facebook0 Twitter0 Mail Jemele Hill, The Atlantic Michael Zagaris / San Francisco 49ers / Getty. Featured Image The exact date…
For the First Time, a Black Woman Will Lead The Harvard Crimson | The New York Times
Writers and editors at The Harvard Crimson have gone on to be presidents (John F. Kennedy, Franklin D. Roosevelt), tech…
Government Shutdown Hitting Blacks, People of Color the Hardest: CBC | The Washington Informer
The partial government shutdown reached a record 22nd day Saturday, and with hundreds of thousands of federal workers caught in…
How Kamala Harris, a Tweet and a Pink and Green ‘Screech’ Proves We Need More Black Journalists | The Root
Just below the reported Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; immediately after the quiet white kid in class wearing the trenchcoat…