Lives Remain In the Balance: 2019
Submitted to the AFRO by Congressman Elijah Cummings If President Trump and his Republican allies would seriously consider both their…
Claressa Shields Says Laila Ali Can Challenge Her ‘GWOAT’ Claims
Boxer Claressa Shields, 24, recently sat down with EBONY correspondent and 2012 New York Golden Gloves Champion Michael Hughes at…
An Ode to Nipsey | Afro
By Shana Trammel, AFRO Columnist Ermias Joseph Asghedom, was only 33 years of age when he was shot and murdered…
Nick Wright: Kyle Kuzma’s development is critical to the Lakers success | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright reacts to Kyle Kuzma’s first career-high 41-pts in win vs the Detroit Pistons. Hear why Nick thinks Kuzma…
Bucks GM Jon Horst: Giannis is the clear MVP, talks East playoffs & more | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Milwaukee Bucks General Manager Jon Horst joins Cris Carter and Nick Wright in studio on today’s show. He makes the…
His Voice Is So Emotional That Even Simon Started To Cry!
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8-year-old Florida boy donates bone marrow to save siblings’ lives
Stefan Aihe, 8, donated his bone marrow to his big brother, 22-year-old Kingsley, and his sister, 13-year-old Vanessa in Central…
Pentagon awaiting new request from DHS that could send more troops to border
After President Donald Trump told White House reporters on Friday that “we’re gonna put more troops on the border,” the…
China’s JD.com boss criticizes ‘slackers’ as company makes cuts
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Richard Liu, the founder of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com Inc, has weighed in on an ongoing debate…
Fisher-Price ‘Rock ‘n Play Sleepers’ officially recalled after infant deaths
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) officially recalled 4.7 million Fisher-Price “Rock ‘n Play Sleepers” Tuesday after reports of…
The Reunion by Frank Frazier – October Gallery
Price: $4,250 NOW $1,250The Reunionby Frank FrazierOriginalShoe Polish on PaperSize 40″ x 26″ Approx Frank Frazier began his work as…
This Fashion House Wants To Maximize Diversity At The Top
For Victor Luis, CEO of Tapestry — the modern luxury fashion house that includes Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman…
Inspector General Finds Chicago Gang Database Outdated, Inaccurate and Damaging
Chicago police do not have proper standards in place to ensure the accuracy of the gang data they collect and…
Georgetown Students Vote To Give Reparations To Descendants Of Slaves Sold To Fund School
Students at Georgetown University have voted overwhelmingly to create a fund to provide reparations to descendants of 272 slaves sold…
Intervention? Guaido can see only one solution for Venezuela
US is ramping up pressure on #Venezuela’s president Nicolas Maduro. Opposition leader Juan #Guaido asked for outside #intervention to end…
Argentina G20: Test for world leaders as alliances challenged
Leaders of the world’s biggest economies have gathered in Argentina, where they’re facing the challenge of trying to get on…
Inside ‘Leaving Neverland,’ The Film Detailing Michael Jackson’s Alleged Child Abuse
The four-hour documentary “Leaving Neverland,” which left the audience stunned at last week’s Sundance Film Festival premiere, presents an unimpeachable…
Zoe Saldana speaks to the Importance of choosing Strong Female Roles
Zoe Saldana (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) Actress Zoe Saldana is no stranger to a strong female lead, and…
In Order To Fight Zombies, Lupita Nyong’o Wrote A Letter To Taylor Swift
On Sunday night, Lupita Nyong’o and the cast of “Black Panther” won the Screen Actors Guild Awards’ top prize ―…
Lupita Nyong’o debuts Cover to Children’s book on Colorism
Lupita Nyong’o. (Photo by Gabriel Olsen/Getty Images) Actress Lupita Nyong’o can officially add ‘Author,’ to her accomplishments, as she has…
Nikki Giovanni Blasts Trump Presidency: Black People Voting for Him Is Like a Vote for Slavery | Atlanta Black Star
Poet Nikki Giovanni wants Donald Trump’s presidency to crash and burn and said Black Americans voting for him was like…
These Black Women Make Sure Their Communities Are Seen | HuffPost
In The achievements of black women are often celebrated in retrospect. They are rarely uplifted and honored as they are…
Nipsey Hussle’s Eritrean American Dream | The Atlantic
In April 2018, the Los Angeles–born street rapper Nipsey Hussle traveled to his father’s native Eritrea for the first time…
Behind “The Soundtrack of America,” Steve McQueen’s Unique Tribute To African American Music | Forbes
What would a timeline of African American music sound like? How would it evolve from, say, slave spirituals to Stevie…
CNN goes inside one of the destroyed churches
CNN’s Josh Campbell looks at the remains of one of the historically black churches that was destroyed by suspect James…
Tesla Model 3 will come standard with autopilot, online sales to stop
Tesla has changed its mind on the Model 3 again. The company is ending online sales of the long-promised $35,000…
Louisiana black church fires: A charred gas can and a debit card led to a suspect
State and federal investigators obtained surveillance photos of the man who — along with the Scepter-branded gas cans — also…
Court won’t immediately stop wait-in-Mexico asylum policy
A federal appeals court put a judge’s order on hold Friday shortly before it would have stopped the Trump administration…
Kim Jong Un says he’s open to another summit with Trump
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he is open to a third summit with President Donald Trump, but set…
Louisiana arson suspect expressed disgust with Baptist churches on Facebook
Responding to a post about “afrikan spirituality,” Matthews, posting under the name Noctis Matthews, said he cannot “stand all these…
Rihanna Trademarks ‘Fenty Skin,’ Sparking Talk Of Skin Care Line
The pop star, who already sells cosmetics under the Fenty Beauty brand, said in the March 25 trademark filing that…
Marsai Martin, Issa Rae And Regina Hall Talk ‘Little’ And Breaking Barriers
If you’re looking for a healthy dose of black girl magic this month, “Little” has got you covered. The film,…
Federal Judge Compares Trump’s Attacks On Courts To KKK And Segregationists
U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves fiercely criticized President Donald Trump’s attacks on the judiciary in a speech Thursday, likening some…
Family Of Nia Wilson, Teen Killed At Train Station, Sues Agency Over Lack Of Safety
The family of Nia Wilson, the teenager killed on a San Francisco Bay Area train platform last year, filed a…
Robert Motherwell on the Significance of Joan Miró, in 1959 -ARTnews
Joan Miró, Hirondelle Amour, 1933–34, oil on canvas. ©2018 SUCCESSIÓ MIRÓ/ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK/ADAGP, PARIS With an exhibition…
Salvador Dalí Museum in Florida Plans $38 M. Expansion -ARTnews
Exterior of the Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida. COURTESY SALVADOR DALÍ MUSEUM The Salvador Dalí Museum in St.…
7 Black Characters You Should Know
The Episode IX trailer for the latest Star Wars movie was just released. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will…
PayPal Exec, Peggy Alford, Poised to Become First Black Woman to Sit on Facebook’s Board
Peggy Alford, the senior vice president, core markets at PayPal—has been tapped to serve on Facebook’s board of directors—and is…
TOP WNBA SALARIES VS. NBA SALARIES [2019 UPDATE]
WNBA top draft pick Jackie Young is living out her childhood dreams. “As a kid, it was always my dream…
Anton Ginzburg at Helwaser Gallery, New York -ARTnews
Pictures at an Exhibition Installation view of “Anton Ginzburg: VIEWs,” 2019, at Helwaser Gallery, New York. COURTESY THE ARTIST…
New York Foundation for the Arts Inducts Sanford Biggers, Karl Kellner, Min Jin Lee to Hall of Fame -ARTnews
Sanford Biggers’ induction into NYFA’s Hall of Fame. ANNIE ARMSTRONG/ARTNEWS The New York Foundation for the Arts hosted its annual…
Felicity Huffman’s ‘Desperate Housewives’ co-star Dana Delany says she’s handling admissions scam ‘very well’
Felicity Huffman‘s “Desperate Housewives” co-star, Dana Delaney, is sharing how she feels about the college admissions scandal that has ensnared…
Georgetown Students Vote for $27 Raise in Tuition for Slavery Reparations
Students at Georgetown University took a major step in reparations reform, after voting in favor to raise tuition at the…
Kristin Cavallari says Jay Cutler unclogged her milk ducts in TMI clip
In a new TMI clip of her reality show, “Very Cavallari,” Kristin Cavallari revealed how husband Jay Cutler once really…
Feminist or Not? Gaetano Pesce’s Up Chair Stirs Controversy in Milan
April 12, 2019 Balasz Takac is alias of Vladimir Bjelicic who is actively engaged in art criticism, curatorial and artistic…
The Crystal Ship Diary Day 2 – Visiting The Walls + Interview with Curator
April 12, 2019 Passionate about art, frequent visitor of exhibitions, Widewalls photography specialist. Tthe level of fun here in Ostend…
Oprah Winfrey Shares Uplifting Message About Women Saving the World
Oprah Winfrey delivered the keynote address at the 10th annual Women in the World Summit on Wednesday. During her speech,…
Apparent Terrorist Attack Thwarted By Feds at National Harbor
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, National Harbor may have been the target of a terrorist plot that was…
Chris Brown Pays Homage to Michael Jackson in ‘Back To Love’ (VIDEO)
Singer Chris Brown is following up light-hearted single “Undecided” with new song “Back To Love,” dropping its accompanying video yesterday.…
Preakness May Have to Leave Baltimore for Laurel to Stay in MD
By Mark F. Gray, Staff Writer. Baltimore may have to rely on the CIAA Basketball Tournament to recoup whatever the…
LeBron James’ I Promise School Sees ‘Extraordinary Results’
Last summer, the LeBron James Family Foundation opened the I Promise Elementary School in NBA star’s hometown Akron, Ohio. More…
Morning Show Boot Camp Helps Promote Wellness in Upper Marlboro
By Mark F. Gray, Staff Writer, Since mid-February NBC-4 reporter Molette Green has been live, local and late breaking while…
Thailand Cave: How the Thai cave boys were rescued – BBC News
After a difficult search, 12 Thai boys and their football coach were found stranded deep inside a cave. But an…
Watch again: May calls on MPs once again to back her Brexit deal
UK Prime Minister Theresa May made a statement following the EU saying a short Brexit delay is possible if Ministers…
Family who helped Snowden gets asylum in Canada
A mother and young daughter who helped whistleblower Edward Snowden hide in Hong Kong arrived in Canada after being granted…
Russia Prepares to Defend Crimea! S-400 Triumph Anti-Aircraft Systems Show What They Can Do!
Subscribe to Vesti News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8MaD6gQscto_Nq1i49iew?sub_confirmation=1 The crews of S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft … source
Turkey election: Erdogan thanks voters for 'love' – BBC News
Turkey’s long-standing leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been re-elected as president, the election authority says. He will assume sweeping executive…
New Zealand rings in the New Year with fireworks in Auckland
New Zealand is one of the first countries to ring in 2019, with a dazzling display of fireworks that lit…
Nigeria: Pro-Biafra movement marches in support of Trump [no comment]
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) marched on Friday in southern Nigerian city, Port Harcourt, to affirm their support for…