Study shows that whites cause more pollution resulting in national crisis
Pollution in America (stock photo from Adobe) Black and Hispanic United States citizens are exposed to more air pollution that…
Sephora’s shut down for diversity training is a temporary fix to bigger issue
(Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for Sephora loves Fenty Beauty by Rihanna) This past week, Sephora closed down each…
Biden’s ‘Best Friends Day’ tweet to Obama sparks social media backlash
In this Aug. 23, 2013, file photo, President Barack Obama, right, is greeted by Vice President Joe Biden during a…
Ebony to auction off its prized photo archives to pay creditors
For decades, Ebony Magazine has documented Black life in America for the world. Over the last few years, one of…
Tonys 2019: All the Black stars of Broadway’s biggest night on the red carpet
The cast of Aint To Proud and inspiration for the musical including Ephraim Sykes, Derrick Baskin, Otis Williams, Jawan M.…
Depression in Black Boys Begins Earlier Than You Think | Psychological Benefits Society
From 2001 to 2015, the suicide risk for Black boys between the ages of 5 and 11 was two to…
This One’s for the Ladies film delves into black women’s sexuality
Documentary This One’s for the Ladies, directed by Gene Graham, goes inside the lives of male strippers and the women…
NBCBLK Oregon bill cracks down on racially motivated 911 calls | NBC News
Oregon moved to crack down on racially motivated 911 calls on Monday, responding to a series of publicized incidents across…
Drew Brees, wife suing jeweler over value of diamonds
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and wife Brittany are battling a California jeweler over the value of diamonds they…
Walmart in-home delivery will get groceries from the food aisle to your fridge
In a new service announced Friday, customers will be able to order groceries online, and then a Walmart worker will…
Thousands pour into Colombia as Venezuela reopens border
Thousands of people crossed into Colombia on Saturday to buy food and medicine after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro reopened a…
Aldi moves in to Walmart’s backyard
Aldi opened a store in Bentonville in October. It’s part of Aldi’s $5 billion plan to expand to 2,500 stores…
United Technologies nears deal to merge aerospace unit with Raytheon: source
(Reuters) – United Technologies Corp is nearing a deal to merge its aerospace business with U.S. defense contractor Raytheon Co…
For Derrick Baskin, ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ Is A Chance To Inspire Young Black Artists
Twenty years ago, Tony-nominated actor Derrick Baskin couldn’t imagine his biggest dream coming true. Baskin, 43, portrays Otis Williams, the…
Jamaica To Make Historic Debut At Women’s World Cup Amid Inspirational Journey
Jamaica’s women’s national soccer team, the Reggae Girlz, is set to make its historic debut at the FIFA Women’s World…
‘Central Park Five’ To Trump: Death Penalty Ad Put A ‘Bounty On Our Head’
One of the five men who was falsely convicted in the so-called Central Park Five case slammed President Donald Trump…
Jada Pinkett Smith: Will Smith In ‘Aladdin’ Was ‘Probably My Favorite Role Of His’
Jada Pinkett Smith reflected this week on her husband Will Smith’s lengthy TV and movie career, declaring his recent portrayal…
Medicaid expansion tied to fewer heart disease deaths
(Reuters Health) – With increased access to insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), known as Obamacare, fewer middle-aged people…
Osteopenia: Bone disease striking men 35 to 50 years old
A new study has revealed that more middle-aged men than women may have osteopenia, a condition that causes weakened bones…
USDA investigates unapproved GMO wheat found in Washington state
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed the discovery of unapproved, genetically modified (GM) wheat plants growing…
Kroger recalls frozen berries over possible Hepatitis A contamination
Hepatitis A: How is it spread? Hepatitis A is a liver infection that is highly contagious. Find out how to…
Abbott device helps in cutting blood sugar in type 2 diabetics: study
(Reuters) – Insulin-dependent patients with type 2 diabetes saw a significant drop in their blood sugar levels after wearing Abbott…
Rico Love Gets Passionate About Music, Entrepreneurship, and Values
Behind Rico Love is a creative, visionary and music industry educator that has produced, written, and contributed to hit records…
Adili by Laurie Cooper – October Gallery
Price: $1,150 NOW $299Adiliby Laurie CooperOriginal Pastel on PaperSize 17″ x 25″ Approx Laurie Cooper is artist born and based…
Susan Meiselas Wins Kering and Rencontres d’Arles’s First Prize for Women Photographers -ARTnews
Susan Meiselas. ©1978 MAGNUM PHOTOS, NEW YORK, AND JEAN GAUMY As Rencontres d’Arles prepares to open its 50th edition in…
Romero Britto Makes an Appearance on ‘The Real Housewives of New York’ -ARTnews
Romero Britto’s store in Miami. SHUTTERSTOCK/HARUN OZMEN It’s hard to beat a good art-television crossover event, and last night saw…
Miyazaki Theme Park Edition -ARTnews
Hayao Miyazaki. SHUTTERSTOCK/DENIS MAKARENKO To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews…
Daisy Youngblood Joins Van Doren Waxter Gallery -ARTnews
Daisy Youngblood, Chandrika, 2014, low-fire clay, wood, and stone. COURTESY THE ARTIST AND VAN DOREN WAXTER Van Doren Waxter in…
Pace Gallery Now Represents Jo Baer -ARTnews
Installation view of “Jo Baer,” 1975, at Whitney Museum of American Art, New York. COURTESY THE ARTIST AND WHITNEY MUSEUM…
Grandma’s Visitor by Gigi Boldon – October Gallery
Price: $125 NOW $75Grandma’s Visitorby Gigi BoldonLimited Edition Signed and NumberedEdition 999Size 26. 5″ x 14″ Approx Gigi has been…
Durant, Cook, Jenkins Team Up for Documentary
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO, Kevin Durant may be on the sidelines of the NBA Finals at…
Denzel Washington Feted with Lifetime Achievement Award by American Film Institute • EBONY
Denzel Washington was recognized with the American Film Insititute (AFI) Lifetime Achievement Award in Hollywood last night. Spike Lee presented…
Affordable Care Act Linked to Reduction in Racial Disparities in the Care of Cancer Patients: Report
By Katherine Lewin, Special to The Informer via DiversityInc A report released Sunday shows that the Affordable Care Act (ACA)…
5 Love Lessons Learned from The Purple One
Originally published in 2017, we are revisiting these lessons on what would have been his 61 birthhday. On April 21,…
PBS Documentary to Explore History of Transatlantic Slave Trade
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia Acclaimed filmmaker Stanley Nelson and his production company Firelight Films announced that,…
Nurturing and Rebuilding a Jamaican Community Through Art – The Multicare Foundation
Helping residents of the inner-city community of Parade Gardens, Kingston Jamaica to acquire the skills necessary to develop commercially viable…
Two Women by James Denmark – October Gallery
Price: $250 NOW $155Two Womenby James DenmarkLimited Edition Signed and NumberedGiclee / Edition 250Size 13″ x 19″ Approx James Denmark,…
Blue Mood by Don Stephens – October Gallery
Price: $795 NOW $195Blue Moodby Don StephensOriginal Acrylic and Oil on BoardSize 20.5″ x 29″ Approx Donald Stephens resides in…
Pastel Mood by Don Stephens – October Gallery
Price: $795 NOW $195Pastel Moodby Don StephensOriginal Acrylic and Oil on BoardSize 20.5″ x 29″ Approx Donald Stephens resides in…
[VIDEO] Celebrating Black History: Incredible innovations | Fox 8 Cleveland
CLEVELAND– African American inventors have made their mark not just on history, but the things that make our lives easier…
Obamas jump into booming podcast business with Spotify partnership | Reuters
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Former U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle entered the booming podcast business on Thursday,…
The rise of Angela ‘Overkill’ Hill | The Undefeated
Lonnae O’Neal, The Undefeated Angela “Overkill” Hill, the UFC’s first African American female signee, doesn’t take chances lightly. The 34-year-old…
World War II veteran calls honorable discharge from Army to correct an ‘injustice’ nearly 75 years later ‘a miracle’ | Chicago Tribune
PHILADELPHIA World War II veteran Nelson Henry Jr. never thought he would see the day the Army would correct his…
art jamaica JAMAICAN CONNECTIONS Exhibition Falmouth 2016
“Jamaica Connection” – Art Exhibition presented by ART JAMAICA 06 Jul 2015 – 03 Aug 2015 Falmouth Art Gallery. More…
Jamaican Pulse: Art and Politics from Jamaica and the Diaspora
The RWA presents a landmark exhibition of Jamaican visual art – the first major exhibition of its kind ever to…
Feds to turn apartments once used by oil workers into new shelter for migrant kids
The federal government will turn an apartment complex once used by oil field workers in south Texas into an emergency…
FedEx dumps Amazon from air cargo service as rivalry grows
FedEx (FDX) announced Friday that it isn’t renewing its US contract with Amazon to transport packages on FedEx Express. The…
Fact Check Friday: Trumped-up support
Facing serious backlash from the senior ranks of his own party over his plan to add a tariff to all…
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, makes her first public appearance since the birth of baby Archie
A royal source exclusively told CNN the Duchess is expected to attend the traditional Trooping the Colour, a celebration of…
4 teenage boys arrested in London following alleged attack of 2 gay women 4 teens arrested in connection to attack on gay couple who says they were told to kiss
London police have arrested four teenagers following an alleged homophobic assault and robbery of two women on a London bus…
CNN Poll: Abortion growing in importance for voters heading into 2020 election
Gender is a big factor in whether a person views abortion as a critical issue, even more than partisanship. Women…
115 million men and boys were married as children: UN
New research by the United Nations’ children’s arm estimates 115 million men and boys around the world were married as…
Joe Biden: Inside his abortion stance reversal
“I make no apologies for my last position and I make no apologies for what I’m about to say,” the…
Biden reverses course to support repeal of Hyde Amendment
Anderson Cooper 360 Former Vice President Joe Biden says he now wants to repeal a ban on federal funds being…
Justice Ginsburg warns of more 5-4 decisions ahead
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg suggested Friday that there will be sharp divisions among her colleagues as they finish…
Visiting the International Space Station will soon be possible…if you can pay for it
You don’t have to be an astronaut to visit the International Space Station, NASA said on Friday. Interested in NASA?…
North Carolina’s GOP-led House fails to override governor’s veto on ‘born alive’ abortion bill
According to the North Carolina Legislature’s website, the House failed to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the “Born-Alive…
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez appears to conflate two types of FBI cases in viral video
In a video clip that has now gone viral, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pressed the FBI’s top counterterrorism official over what…
Alabama abortion law holds state’s tangled history up to the light (opinion)
Now, as the Rocket City cranks up the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Apollo 11 moon landing, it faces a…
Animal rights activist facing felonies in Jeff Bezos protest
A California animal rights activist can be freed from jail without bail pending her next court date on felony charges…