Comic Kevin Barnett, Creator Of ‘Rel’ on Fox, Dead At 32
Kevin Barnett, the co-creator of Fox’s comedy series “Rel,” has died suddenly, according to Twentieth Century Fox Television and Fox…
Pope Francis On Border Wall: Irrational Fear Of Migration Drives People ‘Crazy’
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis said Wednesday that fear of migration is “making us crazy” as he began a…
White Supremacist Pleads Guilty To Killing Black Man With A Sword
NEW YORK (AP) — A white supremacist pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing a black man with a sword as part…
Kim Basinger Called Out The Academy For Snubbing Spike Lee Back In 1990
Filmmaker Spike Lee received Oscar nominations for best director and best picture for the first time on Tuesday ― and…
Soulja Boy’s Influence In Hip-Hop Is Unmatched
Twelve years ago, equipped with nothing more than a YouTube account and a computer program colloquially called Fruity Loops, Soulja…
Male NFL cheerleaders once targeted by abusive fans gear up for epic Super Bowl performance
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Brooklyn prep school still struggles to address racial problems after viral blackface video
Fotolia Brooklyn’s Poly Prep Country Day School is working to clean up its image after the tony private school came…
ESPN Unveils Sponsors for X Games Aspen 2019
Great Clips, Pacifico®, Wendy’s join roster of official and event sponsors X Games Aspen 2019 welcomes several returning sponsors to…
Viola Davis on the Power of ‘Widows’ Portrayal of Interracial Love
Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis talked about playing the lead role of Veronica Rawlings in the 2018 film Widows and the…
2 Students Withdraw From University Of Oklahoma After Blackface Video Surfaces
Two students, including a sorority member, have withdrawn from the University of Oklahoma after a video surfaced last week showing…
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As The Government Shutdown Drags On, Food Assistance For Millions Could Run Out
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‘Best military & diplomatic solution’: Putin, Erdogan talks end with deal averting Idlib crisis
Russia and Turkey have agreed a “demilitarized zone” between militants and government troops in Syria’s Idlib, President Vladimir Putin said…
CrossTalk Bullhorns: No Norms (Extended version)
What is the state of journalism? Let’s have a look at the New York Times. The paper catalogues what is…
Another batch of S-400 systems sent to Crimea after Kerch incident (EXCLUSIVE)
Fourth battalion of S-400 Triumph air defense missile systems were deployed to Crimea’s Dzhankoy city on Thursday. According to Russia’s…
Barry Jenkins Is Trying Not to Think About ‘Barry Jenkins’ | The New York Times
Before the awards circuit and the social media discourse; before the red carpet premiere and the critical consensus; before lights…
5 Writers of Color Who Should Win the Poets Laureate Fellowship | Colorlines
Sameer Rao, Colorlines | Text. Featured Image The New York Times reported Tuesday (January 15) that The Andrew W. Mellon…
Meet The Black Woman who Created The World’s Largest Tech Conference | Shoppe Black
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A Lovestruck Poultry Farmer on a Journey Far From Home | The New York Times
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What White, Western Audiences Don’t Understand About Marie Kondo’s ‘Tidying Up’
When I was a child, I often joined my mother in prayer at the shrine in her bedroom. The shrine…
‘We Call Ourselves the Badasses’: Meet the New Women of Congress | Politico
When millions of women took to the streets the day after President Donald Trump’s inauguration for the largest single-day protest…
This government shutdown is teaching a hard lesson about inequality in government service
But it is having the unintended consequence of highlighting some inequality here inside the US borders. It’s only about a…
House Democrats launch investigation into White House security clearances
Rep. Elijah Cummings, the new Democratic chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, announced Wednesday that he’s…
Protesters arrested outside McConnell’s office
The Lead A dozen protesters, including several government union leaders, were arrested outside of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s office…
University of South Florida St. Petersburg mistakenly emails 430 acceptance letters, blames ‘human error’
The University of South Florida St. Petersburg says that it mistakenly sent 430 acceptance emails to applicants over the weekend.…
Pelosi denies Trump use of House chamber for State of the Union
The back-and-forth escalated one of the rancorous subplots of the extended standoff over border security that has shuttered several government…
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort’s attorneys say his alleged lies merely show a ‘lack of consistency’
Attorneys for President Donald Trump’s one-time campaign chairman Paul Manafort sought Wednesday to downplay allegations lodged by special counsel Robert…
Nancy Pelosi: Republicans, take back your party
While addressing the Conference of Mayors, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said she was concerned about President Donald Trump…
In escalation of tensions, Trump to recognize Venezuela’s opposition leader as head of government
As Venezuelans commemorated the 61st anniversary of an uprising that saw one of the country’s worst dictators dethroned, U.S. President…
Government shutdown: Live updates – CNNPolitics
The House passed a package of six full-year appropriations measures to reopen the shuttered portion of the federal government. The…
At least 5 dead in shooting at Florida bank, suspect in custody: Police
At least five people were killed when a gunman opened fire in a SunTrust Bank in Sebring, Florida, on Wednesday,…
Donald Trump dared Nancy Pelosi to cancel his State of the Union speech. So she did.
That much now seems definite, following an exchange of hugely passive-aggressive letters between Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on…
Jennie-O to donate $25,000 in reward money to Jayme Closs
Hormel Foods and Jennie-O say they’ll donate the $25,000 it had offered in reward money for information leading to Jayme…
New Zealand PM says country is not discriminating against Huawei
DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) – New Zealand’s prime minister has assured Chinese telecoms equipment group Huawei Technologies Co Ltd of even-handed…
Boeing’s flying car lifts off in race to revolutionize urban travel
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Boeing Co said on Wednesday its flying car prototype hovered briefly in the air during an inaugural…
Boeing says prolonged government shutdown could hurt business: CNBC
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Overseas losses drag down Ford fourth-quarter results
DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) on Wednesday posted a lower operating fourth-quarter profit as losses in every global…
Wall Street edges higher as upbeat earnings dampened by trade, shutdown woes
(Reuters) – Wall Street ended slightly higher on Wednesday after a spate of upbeat earnings reports, but lingering concerns about…
Ignore The Online Backlash Cycle: Marie Kondo’s Netflix Show Is Good
Marie Kondo is back, baby, and this time she’s coming for all your books Netflix’s voracious audience. It seems a…
Rami Malek Says He Wasn’t Aware Of Bryan Singer Allegations Before ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Rami Malek has responded to the mounting list of sexual misconduct claims against Bryan Singer, who directed the actor in…
In ‘The Cher Show,’ Broadway’s Michael Berresse Makes Bob Mackie More Than A Name
When Michael Berresse joined the cast of Broadway’s “The Cher Show,” he faced an unusual ― and possibly unprecedented ―…
Gina Rodriguez Breaks Silence On ‘Anti-Black’ Controversy: ‘The Backlash Was Devastating’
Gina Rodriguez could barely keep it together on the radio show “Sway in the Morning” on Tuesday when addressing comments…
Mom’s claim glass inside diaper left toddler bleeding investigated by company
Charlotte Downie claims she found glass in her daughter’s Little Angels diaper. (SWNS) A mother in Scotland is demanding an…
Would You Give Up Your Job for a Night With Michelle Obama? This Mayor Did
It’s understandable to want to see former first lady Michelle Obama in the flesh because she is just that fantastic.…
Raise a Glass! Harlem Haberdashery Owners Launch New Craft Spirits
The family behind Harlem Haberdashery, the legendary New York City boutique known for its custom designs and hip-hop collaborations, is…
T.I. Launches Investment Syndicate Tech Cypha
Artist Clifford Joseph ‘T.I.’ Harris Jr. alongside longtime partner Jason Geter, has launched Tech Cypha, a new investment syndicate focused…
Celebrity Hairstylist Gocha Hawkins Opens New Breakfast Bar in Atlanta
Gocha Hawkins was bothered that her Southwest Atlanta community, Cascade, had limited dining options whenever she wanted breakfast. The owner…
A Black Entrepreneur’s Journey to Building A Global Brand
The process of building a powerful personal brand requires courage, commitment, and a belief that anything is possible. Stepping out…
Madysen Explains: 3-Year-Old Talks About the Importance of Buying Black [VIDEO]
If a preschooler knows why it’s important to support black-owned business, then there’s no excuse for the rest of us.…
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Camila Siqueira Joins São Paulo’s Casa Triângulo as Director -ARTnews
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Jonas Mekas, Key Experimental Filmmaker, Dies at 96 -ARTnews
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Andy Warhol Foundation Presents $413,500 in Curatorial Research Grants, for Prospect 5, Artistic Responses to Border Violence, More -ARTnews
Naima Keith and Diana Nawi. PHOTO BY HRDWRKER. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts has announced the recipients…
Taraji P. Henson swiftly clarifies her comments on R. Kelly controversy after backlash theGrio Taraji P. Henson
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Jim Carrey takes on Covington Catholic students in new artwork
Jim Carrey slams Trump supporters in new sketch Jim Carrey is at it again with another politically charged sketch, saying…
Judge refuses to dismiss gaming company’s $7 million lawsuit against Kevin Hart
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ESPN The Magazine’s “Place Your Bets” Issue Hits Newsstands on Friday
Since the Supreme Court struck down the federal law prohibiting gambling on sports last year, more than half of the…
Little-Known Facts about MLK | Afro
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia As the nation commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s holiday, some may find…
Tamron Hall Names ‘The View’ Co-Creator EP of Her Daytime Show
Tamron Hall announced Tuesday that TV legend Bill Geddie will be the executive producer (EP) of her forthcoming syndicated talk…