Designers unveil the latest African collections at Jobourg Fashion Week [No Comment]
The Africa Fashion week organised by Africa Fashion International (AFI), which opened in South Africa on Thursday, October 4, presented…
Noor Daoud, Palestinian Automobile Champion [No Comment]
Marching in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt alongside her opponents, all men, the Palestinian Noor Daoud, a 27-year-old car driver and…
South Africa rewards top gospel artists [no comment]
The tenth edition of the Crown Gospel Music Awards was held in the city of Durban. It is a ceremony…
Thousands protests fuel hike, cost of living in Conakry [No Comment]
Thousands took to the streets in Guinea’s capital, Conakry on Tuesday (July 10), to protest against increasing fuel costs, which…
Zimbabwe: Gukurahundi massacres' play finally staged
A play that was banned by Robert Mugabe about a 1980s government crackdown in which rights groups say 20000 civilians…
Designers showcase fashion designs in Lagos [No Comment]
Launched in 2011, Lagos Fashion Week has established itself as the first fashion event on the African continent. From Nairobi…
Antoine Walker on Houston Rockets: Everybody should been the block | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Antoine Walker joins today’s show to weigh in on reports the Houston Rockets are open to trading entire roster except…
Warriors must figure out how to defend Raptors better — Antoine Walker | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Antoine Walker joins Nick Wright and Cris Carter to discuss the Toronto Raptors win against the Golden State Warriors. Walker…
Pascal Siakam was the ‘biggest reason’ Raptors won Game 1 — Nick Wright | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter give their thoughts on the Toronto Raptors taking Game 1 118-109 against the Golden State…
Nick and Cris discuss reports that KD could return by GM 3 of the Finals | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter give their thoughts on the reports that Kevin Durant could potentially return to the court…
Raptors or Warriors? Nick & Cris make their prediction for the NBA Finals | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter make their picks NBA Finals ahead of Game 1. Hear Nick and Cris are on…
Beyonce fans sting Warriors co-owners wife for talking to Jay-Z amid death threats
Nicole Curran learned the hard that when you mess with the Queen Bee or her man, you get stung. —Germans…
Don Lemon confronted by racist Trump supporters while filming ‘I can’t wait for CNN to fire your Black ass, you fa**ot’
CNN anchor Don Lemon has been feeling the hate in the Trump era and revealed on Thursday the extent of…
Inside The Glorious ‘Rocketman’ Orgy Scene That Almost Got Cut From The Movie
As one would expect from a movie about Elton John, “Rocketman” peaks during its musical sequences. There’s the downcast family…
LeBron James calls for harsher punishment for white Warriors owner who shoved Kyle Lowry
The action on the court when the Toronto Raptors faced off against the Golden State Warriors on wednesday was outshined…
‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 Finally Gives Bonnie Her Due
The Monterey Five — Laura Dern, Nicole Kidman, Zoë Kravitz, Reese Witherspoon and Shailene Woodley — are back on Sunday,…
Dad’s video of son’s funny reaction to woman’s “stinky” feet on his airplane seat has internet in stitches
Fototalia A precocious little boy was disgusted and had enough of a woman’s corn chips smelling feet on his airplane…
Cris Carter is concerned for the Raiders after signing Richie Incognito | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Cris Carter and Nick Wright react to Jon Gruden and the Oakland Raiders signing Richie Incognito. Hear why Cris and…
Swing Dancing from the Movie Hellzapoppin' (1941)
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The ‘Game Of Thrones’ Finale Was Much Darker Than It Seemed
In the game of thrones, you win or you die … or you just live happily ever after, apparently. For…
Robert Smith’s Real Gift to Morehouse | The Atlantic
In 1969, Denver began busing a small contingent of black children across town to a better-resourced white elementary school. “Every…
Homeschooled Genius Haley Taylor Schlitz, Age 16, Accepted Into 9 Law Schools | Diversity Inc.
Haley Taylor Schlitz is the epitome of excellence. The 16-year-old Texan and college senior who graduates in May from the…
Lawrence Leathers, Jazz Drummer on Grammy-Winning Albums, Found Dead After Assault | The New York Times
A celebrated jazz drummer known for his crisply swinging style was found dead on Sunday in a Bronx stairwell, and…
Fighting Germans and Jim Crow: Role of Black Troops on D-Day | Military.com
BATON ROUGE, La. — It was the most massive amphibious invasion the world has ever seen, with tens of thousands…
George Nader will stay in jail until detention hearing Friday in Virginia
George Aref Nader, who informally advised the White House and was a key witness in the Russia investigation, will be…
DHS watchdog finds ‘egregious violations’ at ICE immigrant detention facilities
A Homeland Security inspector general report released on Thursday shows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement failed to meet government standards…
AIG to reach out to shareholders over executive pay: CEO
NEW YORK (Reuters) – American International Group Inc Chief Executive Officer Brian Duperreault said on Thursday the insurer is reaching…
Amazon’s Bezos says robotic hands will be ready for commercial use in next 10 years
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc Chief Executive Jeff Bezos said on Thursday he expects there will be commercial robots…
Wall Street rises with hopes of Mexican tariffs delay
New York (Reuters) – Wall Street’s main indexes closed higher after a choppy session on Thursday as investors grew more…
As Mexico-U.S. talks progress, markets rise on hopes a deal could be close
WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican and U.S. officials held a second day of talks on trade and migration on Thursday,…
Beyond Meat sees sales more than doubling in 2019, shares jump 21%
(Reuters) – Beyond Meat Inc said it expects to more than double its revenue this year, sending the plant-based burger…
Women Aren’t The Only People Who Get Abortions
Jack Qu’emi Gutiérrez was a 20-year-old college student in a self-described “shitty relationship” when they found out they were pregnant.…
Primary Debate Moderators Have Mostly Been White Men: Report
There has been a severe lack of diversity among moderators of primary debates in presidential races over the last couple…
R. Kelly Pleads Not Guilty To 11 New Sexual Assault Charges
CHICAGO (AP) — R&B singer R. Kelly pleaded not guilty to 11 additional sex-related charges on Thursday, including four counts…
LeBron James Demands ‘Swift Action’ Against Warriors Part-Owner Who Shoved Kyle Lowry
LeBron James wants “swift action” against a Golden State Warriors minority owner who shoved Toronto Raptors player Kyle Lowry during…
NYPD Apologizes For 1969 Raid That Prompted Stonewall Uprising
The New York Police Department on Thursday marked the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising by unexpectedly offering a formal…
Here’s Where 2020 Candidates Stand On Repealing The Hyde Amendment
After former Vice President Joe Biden reiterated his support for the Hyde Amendment earlier this week, other 2020 presidential contenders…
Tapper calls out Trump's petty attacks while standing on solemn ground
CNN’s Jake Tapper criticizes President Trump for his statements about special counsel Robert Mueller during a trip to commemorate the…
Toddler killed by leopard in South Africa’s Kruger National Park
A 2-year-old boy was attacked and killed by a leopard in South Africa’s Kruger National Park. Interested in Zoo Animal…
Donald Trump’s latest take on Robert Mueller literally makes no sense
Fox News released a snippet of the interview — the full version will run on Ingraham’s show Thursday night —…
One cadet killed in training accident at West Point, 21 others injured
A West Point cadet was killed and 21 others were injured when their vehicle overturned in a training accident at…
Attacking The 2% Problem: Black Male Teacher Recruitment
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Meet the First Black Commissioner of the Big Ten Conference
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Black-Owned Warranty Disrupter Upsie, Raises Over $8.5 Million in Funding
How many times have you been charged for a warranty and felt a certain way about the outrageous additional pricing…
Gordon Parks Foundation Raises $1.3 Million, Honors Kareem Abdul-Jabbar And Kehinde Wiley
A whopping $1.3 million was raised by The Gordon Parks Foundation at the organization’s annual award dinner and auction on…
MASS MoCA Director to Face Motor Vehicle Homicide Charge After Crash Last Summer -ARTnews
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Picasso Painting Once the Subject of Nazi-Loot Lawsuit to Appear at Zurich Art Weekend -ARTnews
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Joel Silver and Gagosian Gallery Settle Fight Over $8 M. Koons Sculpture—Acquisition to Move Forward -ARTnews
Joel Silver. ERIC CHARBONNEAU/SHUTTERSTOCK Film producer Joel Silver and Gagosian gallery are ending their legal battle over an $8 million…
Teppei Kaneuji at Jane Lombard Gallery, New York -ARTnews
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Almine Rech Now Represents Allen Jones in France, Belgium, and China -ARTnews
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Ruth Root Brings Her Delirious, History-Rich Paintings to Pittsburgh -ARTnews
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Security Workers at Seattle’s Frye Art Museum Form Union -ARTnews
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Ja Rule says despite colossal failure, he’d do a Fyre Festival 2
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Gwyneth Paltrow launches Goop Men with nod to husband Brad Falchuk and others who inspired brand
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Youtube influencer’s response to ‘Colorism’ backlash highlights how far we still have to go
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NBC’s Andrea Mitchell on D-Day: America less ‘respected’ in Europe than at any time in post-war history
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Kevin Hart reveals he still has ‘anxiety’ about money… despite being worth $214M
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Prosecution Shifts in Heinous Homicide
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`Jazzy Summer Nights’ Celebrates 20 Years
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