Rapper Jeezy Partners with Black-Owned Telecom Company
Grammy-nominated rapper, Jeezy, recently announced a new partnership deal with Figgers Communications, a black-owned telecommunications company. The goal of the…
Wendy Williams: ‘Love is Not Promised, Marriage is Not Promised’ [Video]
Last month, Wendy Williams opened up at Black Enterprise’s FWD conference about her estranged husband and former business partner Kevin…
Oliver Beer and Moon Photography at the Met, Alex Da Corte at the Whitney, and More -ARTnews
MONDAY, JULY 1 Screening: The Queen at IFC CenterThis newly restored documentary chronicles the 1967 Miss All-American Camp Beauty Pageant,…
Morning Links from July 1, 2019 -ARTnews
The courtyard of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. ROXANA BASHYROVA/SHUTTERSTOCK To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign…
Israel Lund on Four Painters at Magenta Plains in New York -ARTnews
Installation view of “Im Grunde ist es die Wahrheit / Essentially it’s the truth” at Magenta Plains in New York,…
Upstairs Art Fair in the Hamptons, New NYFA Chair, and More From July 1, 2019 -ARTnews
Verbier, Switzerland. SHUTTERSTOCK/ALEXANDER CHIZHENOK “ARTnews in Brief” is a continually updated weekly post that details goings-on in the international art…
Museo de Arte de Lima Names Bartomeu Marí as Executive Director -ARTnews
Bartomeu Marí. COURTESY MMCA The Museo de Arte de Lima in Peru has appointed Bartomeu Marí, who helmed the National…
Nan Goldin’s P.A.I.N. Group Stages Anti-Sackler Protest at Louvre -ARTnews
The P.A.I.N. protest at the Louvre. COURTESY P.A.I.N. Artist Nan Goldin, her P.A.I.N. group, and other opioid activists staged an…
David Koloane, Key Figure in Apartheid-Era South African Art, Dies at 81 -ARTnews
David Koloane. COURTESY GOODMAN GALLERY David Koloane, one of the most important artists to come out of apartheid-era South Africa,…
Kim Gordon on Her Warhol Museum Survey, Her Career as an Artist, and Working with Larry Gagosian -ARTnews
Installation view of “Kim Gordon: Lo-Fi Glamour,” 2019, at Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh. COURTESY THE ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM/303 GALLERY In…
Ranjani Shettar at the Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C. -ARTnews
Pictures at an Exhibition Installation view of “Earth Songs for a Night Sky,” 2019, at the Phillips Collection, Washington,…
New study reveals Black women report sexual harassment in the workplace more than white women
A new study says that Black women call out and report instances of sexual harassment at work more than white…
Katherine Schwarzenegger gifts Chris Pratt pet pigs named after Tim McGraw and Faith Hill
Chris Pratt marries Katherine Schwarzenegger in California wedding ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ star Chris Pratt married his fiancee Katherine Schwarzenegger…
Georgia woman who faced backlash after taking photo of a homeless dad issues apology
A sign stands outside of a McDonald’s restaurant in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) A woman who…
‘Big Bang Theory’ actress Kaley Cuoco to star in new streaming drama ‘The Flight Attendant’
Kaley Cuoco: What to know Did you know that ‘The Big Bang Theory’ star Kaley Cuoco was an avid horseback…
Lizzo calls out “racist” security guard at Summerfest, says she will file complaint
An alleged racist security guard at Milwaukee’s Summerfest ruined what Lizzo otherwise considered to be the “best show ever.” The…
Dean McDermott hospitalized for pneumonia, ‘possibly meningitis’
Dean McDermott was hospitalized for pneumonia Sunday night after earlier saying he’d been “laid out” for days with a high…
Illustrator fired after cartoon of Trump golfing over bodies of dead immigrants goes viral
President Trump continues to divide the country with his reckless Twitter posts. (Photo by Pete Marovich/Getty Images) A Canadian cartoonist…
Miley Cyrus goes on profanity-laced rant about the environment at music festival
Music superstar Miley Cyrus had an expletive-filled message for her fans about the environment during a festival on Friday, declaring…
Charlamagne Tha God to host BET’s new competition The Next Big Thing
BET BET is gearing up to debut its new music competition series The Next Big Thing and it will feature…
Lifetime to release film on NXIVM sex cult this fall
Allison Mack pleads guilty to racketeering charges in NXIVM case ‘Smallville’ actress Allison Mack pleaded guilty to racketeering charges in…
Democratic presidential hopefuls bash Donald Trump Jr. for retweeting birther claims against Kamala Harris
U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) takes a question during a town hall meeting at Canyon Springs High School on March…
Hoax 911 call accused Pulitzer-winning columnist Leonard Pitts Jr. of killing his wife, police say
Award-winning Miami Herald opinion columnist Leonard Pitts Jr. was awoken at his Maryland home early Sunday by a group of…
Human Rights Campaign appoints its first African American president
Human Rights Campaign Incoming President Alphonso David talks with volunteers during the New York City Pride March, Sunday, June 30,…
MSNBC panel uses bizarre analogy to bash Trump over Kim Jong Un meeting
While it isn’t exactly a shock for President Trump to be criticized on MSNBC, the left-leaning network found a surprising…
ESPN’s Annual ESPYS Auction Benefiting the V Foundation for Cancer Research Returns for its 15th Year on eBay
ESPN’s annual ESPYS Auction benefiting the V Foundation for Cancer Research is once again teaming up with eBay for Charity…
Coverage of World Series of Poker Main Event and Final Table on ESPN Begins July 3
Feature Table ESPN’s coverage of the 50th annual World Series of Poker will begin Wednesday, July 3, with the Main…
July on ESPN+: UFC 239, Copa America, Wimbledon among 1,050 Live Events, 70 Original Programs
ESPN+ will stream more than 1,050 live events and 70 exclusive, original programs in July, including UFC 239, Copa America…
Day Two at Wimbledon: 18-Time Major Winner Rafael Nadal Headlines ESPN+ Coverage along with #1 Ash Barty
Day Two at Wimbledon will conclude the first round Tuesday, July 2, and #3 Rafael Nadal will headline the matches…
ESPN’s Pre-ESPYS Coverage to include ESPYS Red Carpet Live, July 10 from Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA – July 18, 2018 – Microsoft Theater: Hannah Storm with Ciara and Russell Wilson on the ESPYS…
Exclusive: Hero Killed in Virginia Beach Mass Shooting Memorialized by Father
By Brenda H. Andrews, Publisher, New Journal and Guide “Did you get two or three sermons today?” Mrs. Maxine Cox…
PRESS ROOM: Statement from Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN) Regarding the Supreme Court’s Decision on Gerrymandering
By The NNPA NEWSWIRE The highest court in the land, in fact, chose to condone partisan gerrymandering, a political tactic…
Karen Carter Richards, Publisher of the Houston Forward Times, Elected as New NNPA National Chair
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia Karen Carter Richards, the publisher of the Houston Forward Times, has been…
“Countdown to Demolition,” Baltimore City Moves to Save Calloway Home
By AFRO Staff Cab Calloway’s childhood home is slated for demolition, July 1. A rally in protest of the destruction…
NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns Gives Us an Inside Look Into His Style Game • EBONY
Two-time NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns (commonly referred to by his fans as KAT) is well-known for his on-court skills. The…
Meghan McCain blasts Donald Trump Jr. as ‘unquestionably racist’ after his retweet targets Kamala Harris
‘The View’ host Meghan McCain (ABC) As the brash conservative voice on The View, Meghan McCain hasn’t endeared herself much…
5 ways Mary J. Blige is taking over Hollywood
(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) Mary J. Blige is on a roll. The music icon who was recently honored with…
Milwaukee judge sets $100,000 bail for father who punched his 5-year-old son to death over a slice of cake
(AP Photo/Kathy Willens) Travis Stackhouse, of Milwaukee, was in court on Thursday on charges that he punched his 5-year-old son…
Mississippi man who spent 12 years in jail for crimes he didn’t commit was fatally shot last week two blocks from his home
Fotolia A Mississippi man who spent over a decade behind bars for crimes he didn’t commit was killed last week…
Pharrell promises class of Harlem graduates internships next summer
(Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles) Students graduating from Harlem’s Children’s Zone Promise Academy Class…
Cop accused of racism and excessive force named ‘Officer of the Year’, angering citizens
Orlando police officers seen outside at the main entrance of Pulse nightclub (black building behind) after a fatal shooting and…
Twitterverse drags Khloe Kardashian for ‘fat a**hole’ comment directed at Jordyn Woods
Khloe Kardashian (L), Jordyn Woods Khloe Kardashian has publicly battled with her weight for years and largely built her brand…
Teen sensation Cori ‘Coco’ Gauff just beat Venus Williams at Wimbledon
Cori Gauff just beat Venus Williams to advance at Wimbledon. (Photo by Pat Scala/Getty Images) Remember the name Cori “Coco”…
Barack and Michelle Obama to release ‘American Factory’ next month
(Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) We have all ben waiting for Barack Obama and Michelle Obama to reveal their upcoming…
New York congressman calls for ATF to investigate American tourist deaths in Dominican Republic
The Minister of Tourism of the Dominican Republic Francisco Javier García, center, speaks to the press regarding concerns over the…
Steve Harvey will provide scholarships for eight students at Kent State University
Steve Harvey tells his talk show audience that he’s excited about God’s plan for his future. (Marjorie Harvey/Instagram) Steve Harvey…
Serena Williams explains why she’s holding off on giving Meghan Markle parenting advice
Serena Williams and baby Alexis. (Photograph: by Mario Testino, Vogue, February 2018) Even though Serena Williams and Meghan Markle are…
Cori ‘Coco’ Gauff, Youngest Qualifying Wimbledon Player, Defeats Venus Williams
Tennis prodigy Cori “Coco” Gauff, 15, beat five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams 6-4, 6-4 in a historic victory on Monday.…
Just A Bunch Of Awesome Parents Supporting Their Kids During Pride
Clara Yoon is a Korean American mother of a trans son. Through her journey, she organizes other Asian American and…
4 injured in shooting during Raptors celebration
Four people were shot at a rally marking the Toronto Raptors’ first NBA championship, according to police, amid a celebration…
Lebanon feels the strain of hosting refugees
About a million people displaced from Syria have sought refuge in Lebanon. But Syrians are feeling less welcome as some…
Testing the water: How to make fish farming more sustainable
Futuris travelled to Hungary to see how scientists are working to develop a more efficient and more sustainable aquaculture sector…
Predictable B.C. wildfire still unsettles residents now under evacuation alert
A predictable wildfire on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast is still unsettling to nearby residents under an evacuation alert. Forty-nine firefighters and…
Desjardins breach leaks data on 2.7 million people
A data breach at Desjardins Group has affected around 2.7 million people and 173000 businesses, more than 40 per cent…
Controversial religious symbols law passed in Quebec | Power & Politics
Quebec pushed through a controversial piece of legislation that will bar public-school teachers, government lawyers, judges and police officers from…
Doctor to bring gender surgery to Manitoba
Winnipeg plastic surgeon Dr. Blair Peters plans to travel to the U.S. to learn so-called bottom surgery for transgender patients…
Bringing Forky to life, in English and French, for Toy Story 4
Actor Tony Hale meets François Bellefeuille, the French-language voice of Forky, an unusual new character introduced in Toy Story 4.…
How China is making a push for global power | The Weekly with Wendy Mesley
Mass protests in Hong Kong are about more than just an extradition bill. China’s quest for global power is accelerating…
First Nation sees potential in green energy with new solar farm
Fisher River Cree Nation will soon be home to the biggest solar farm in Manitoba — a one-megawatt facility that…
Preserving 75,000 hours of Indigenous radio
At CBC North, a team of archivists is listening through 75000 hours of stories in Indigenous languages, collected over 60…