BSU Student Killed In Hit and Run Accident
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO, With the dawn of a new semester, came the sadness of another…
Vandalized Office At Education Department Feared To Be Racially Motivated
Federal authorities are investigating after a Black employee’s possessions at the Department of Education were recently vandalized in what could…
Trump Allies Hoped Freeing A$AP Rocky Would Help Him Win Over Black Voters
WASHINGTON — When rapper A$AP Rocky was freed from detention in Sweden and returned to the United States earlier this…
Albert Haynesworth: Former NFL DT says he’s in dire need of a kidney
“I’m in dire need of a kidney,” the former NFL All-Pro said Wednesday in an Instagram post that shows him…
Couple says hospital misplaced remains of miscarried baby
A couple says a suburban Philadelphia hospital misplaced the remains of their miscarried baby. Tiffany Griffin and Chad Greaves filed…
‘Wallet biopsy’: Organ transplant often depends on patient’s finances
On social media posts of a letter that went viral last month, Hedda Martin, 60, of Grand Rapids, was informed…
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg treated for new pancreatic cancer
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was recently treated for a “localized malignant tumor” on her pancreas, a court spokesperson…
Erika Zak, mom who inspired millions in her fight to get a liver, dies at 39
Her death came after a liver became available Thursday afternoon, and her transplant team at the Cleveland Clinic hustled to…
American imprisoned in Russia says guards injured him as his detention is extended
After nearly nine months in a notorious Moscow prison, the detention of U.S. citizen Paul Whelan was extended again on…
Trump tweets new round of China tariffs
Trump said the US will raise tariffs from 25% to 30% on $250 billion in goods that are already being…
Trump fires back at China, announces tariffs to increase to 30% in October
After China announced a new round of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods on Friday, President Trump struck back later in…
Bolivia’s Powerful Cholitas Luchadora Wrestlers Photographed by Todd Antony | Colossal
Photographer Todd Anthony (previously) documents Bolivia’s best-dressed wrestlers in a new series, Flying Cholitas. The women, who are indigenous Aymara,…
A rural town confronts its buried history of mass killings of black Americans | The Guardian
Charlie McClain was surprised to learn that he was related to one of the Elaine Twelve. It came out when…
Beloved St. Louis stage veteran Linda Kennedy passes at 68 | The St. Louis American
Linda Alton Randall Kennedy, a staple of the St. Louis theater scene for more than four decades, passed away this…
Taylor Dumpson, 1st Black Female Student Body President at American University, Awarded over $700K in Suit Against Neo-Nazi Website Founder | Good Black News
The United States District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that white supremacists who used social media to threaten…
How Federal Policies Dispossessed Black Americans of Millions of Acres | Truthout
Over the 20th century, black people in the U.S. were dispossessed of 12 million acres of land. Half of that…
5 things people still get wrong about slavery | Vox
In August 1619, the first ship with “20 and odd” enslaved Africans arrived on the shores of Virginia. Four hundred…
A Sensitive Portrait of Working-Class African Americans, By an Italian Who Fears and Loves the South | IndieWire
Roberto Minervini’s “What You Gonna Do When the World’s on Fire?” is a documentary portrait of working-class African-Americans in New…
The founding family you’ve never heard of: The black Tuckers of Hampton, Virginia | USA Today
HAMPTON, Va. – As Walter Jones walks his family’s ancient cemetery, shovel in hand, he wonders about those who rest…
‘It Chapter Two’ Reactions Are Mixed, But Most Agree 1 Thing Is Great
Many people seem Barry, er, very pleased with one performance in “It Chapter Two.” Entertainment Weekly reports that a handful…
‘Queer Eye’ Star Karamo Brown Offers Surprise Defense Of ‘Sweet Guy’ Sean Spicer
“Queer Eye” star Karamo Brown has come under fire for defending Sean Spicer, the former White House press secretary and…
Quentin Tarantino And Wife Daniella Are Expecting A Baby
The “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” director and wife Daniella are expecting their first child, People magazine reported Wednesday.…
Conan Calls In ‘Property Brothers’ To Help Donald Trump Buy Greenland
But Conan O’Brien was thinking (jokingly) on his show Wednesday that the real estate purchase might be a good one…
Bernie Sanders Sings Cardi B’s ‘Money’ In Flat-Out Funny Dub Track
Thanks to the YouTube comedy channel baracksdubs, Sanders (I-Vt.) appears to return the love with a hilariously dubbed version of…
MTV’s New Show ‘Ghosted’ Sounds A Lot Like Stalking
People are taking issue with MTV’s upcoming reality show “Ghosted,” which promises to track down people who cut off all…
Miley Cyrus Rocks Tattoo Of A Man-Eating Snake As Ex Liam Hemsworth Files For Divorce
Miley Cyrus is sporting some sssseriously intense new ink. On Wednesday, the pop star was tagged in a snapshot on…
Brody Jenner Gets Birthday Bouquet Of Pot From Miley Cyrus And Ex Kaitlynn Carter
Just think of it as an olive branch … you can smoke. “The Hills: New Beginnings” star Brody Jenner received…
Chrissy Teigen Roasts Fan Who Told Her To Put On A Bra
In the world of social media, it’s always clapback season for Chrissy Teigen. The cookbook author, model and host of…
Miley Cyrus Breaks Silence On Rumors She Cheated On Liam Hemsworth: ‘I Am Not A Liar’
Miley Cyrus may feel younger now than ever, but insists she’s all grown up in a self-aware response to the…
Prince William, Kate Middleton Fly Commercial Amid Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Controversy
Prince William and Kate Middleton took a commercial flight to Scotland alongside their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince…
NASA Names Unique Martian Stone For The Rolling Stones
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — There is now a “Rolling Stones Rock” on Mars, and it’s giving Mick, Keith and the…
Mark Hamill Shows The Dark Side Of Donald Trump’s ‘Chosen One’ Claim
The actor on Thursday hit back at the president’s boast by tweeting a photo of a stunned-looking Luke Skywalker toy.…
We Finally Know Whose Hand Is On The Iconic ‘American Beauty’ Poster
A hitherto unknown detail about the iconic poster for hit 1999 movie “American Beauty” has emerged 20 years on, and…
Street Artist Jody Thomas Reworks Iconic ‘Jaws’ Poster In Swipe At Plastic Pollution
British street artist Jody Thomas shines a light on the global issue of plastic pollution with his new mural, a…
Trump heaps another 5% tariff on Chinese goods in latest tit-for-tat escalation
WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday lashed back at a new round of Chinese tariffs by heaping…
Scooter Braun Congratulates Taylor Swift On Album Amid Music Catalog Controversy
On Friday, the 38-year-old music manager tweeted at Taylor Swift to congratulate her on the release of her seventh studio…
WWE Stars Seth Rollins And Becky Lynch Announce Engagement
There’s a new ring in the ring. WWE wrestlers Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch, who confirmed their relationship in May,…
The Casualty From The Disney/Sony Spider-Man Split No One’s Talking About
Breakups are hardest on the kids, and with the recent news that Sony and Disney have yet to reach a…
Meghan Markle Surprises Unsuspecting Patrons Of Her New Charity Line
Meghan Markle knows exactly what her fans want to see. The Duchess of Sussex gave followers a behind-the-scenes look at…
Andie MacDowell Says Dead Uncle Predicted Her Career Via Ouija Board
Just call her Andie Maclairvoyant. Actress Andie MacDowell revealed to People Now Thursday that she has a pretty spooky hobby:…
‘Queer Eye’ Star Karamo Brown Faces Backlash Over Sean Spicer Comments
“Queer Eye” star Karamo Brown is facing criticism for praising his “Dancing With the Stars” co-contestant Sean Spicer, the former…
‘GMA’ Anchor Lara Spencer Apologizes For Mocking Prince George’s Ballet Lessons
“Good Morning America” co-anchor Lara Spencer has apologized for comments she made that mocked Prince George for taking ballet classes…
Camila Cabello Tells Fans About The ‘Life Changing’ Mental Health Tool She Swears By
Camila Cabello wrote a long note to fans on her social media accounts about mental health and one “small way”…
Robert Downey Jr. And Tom Holland Reunite Amid Disney/Sony ‘Spider-Man’ Drama
A photo of Peter and Tony together again is causing Marvel fans’ tear ducts to start tingling. Spider-Man actor Tom…
10 Books About Love And Life For LGBTQ Teens
First crushes and first loves are always made out to be these beautiful, happy, life-changing, coming-of-age experiences. But anyone going…
Political Candidate Wants Michigan City To Be As White ‘As Possible’
MARYSVILLE, Mich. (AP) — A city council candidate in Michigan shocked a public forum when she said she wants to…
Evangelical Group: Indefinitely Detaining Migrant Children Is Wrong
An evangelical Christian organization is criticizing the Trump administration’s plan to allow federal agencies to indefinitely detain migrant families who…
Parents can do better to keep their pot away from children
(Reuters Health) – As legal cannabis use becomes increasingly common in the U.S., most parents say they keep their pot…
‘All My Children’ star Colin Egglesfield details testicular cancer shock: ‘I didn’t want to talk about it’
Soap fans will recognize Colin Egglesfield from his days on “All My Children,” while others will recall when PEOPLE magazine…
CDC flags one death and nearly 200 cases of lung illnesses in U.S, possibly tied to vaping
(Reuters) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday it had identified 193 potential cases of…
Drug-resistant salmonella linked to soft cheese, beef sickens hundreds: CDC
How do I know if I have salmonella Q&A with Dr. Manny: Since coming back from vacation, I’ve had diarrhea…
VA facilities offering cochlear implants to vets are few and far between
(Reuters Health) – Even though American veterans are at high risk for the type of hearing loss that may be…
Colorado sees first vaping-related illness in ‘sudden and severe’ case
Colorado health officials this week confirmed a case of “sudden and severe” lung illness linked to vaping. The Colorado Department…
Companies file suit in Canada challenging new rules to lower drug prices
(Reuters) – Five pharmaceutical companies said on Friday they have filed a complaint in a Canadian court challenging the constitutionality…
Illinois patient’s death may be first in US from vaping
Illinois health officials said Friday that a patient who contracted a serious lung disease after vaping has died, which could…
Dementia caregiving takes toll on sleep
(Reuters Health) – Family caregivers for dementia patients don’t sleep as long or as well as other adults of the…
Black Women Less Likely to be Promoted, Receive Recognition for Accomplishments
A new study confirms the many workplace inequities of which professional black women are already familiar. The Women in the…
National Urban League President Marc Morial is Redefining Civil Rights in the 21st Century
When you attend the BLACK ENTERPRISE Black Men Xcel summit (BMX) next week, you will quickly understand why we celebrate…
Bots in Blackface – The Rise of Fake Black People on Social Media Promoting Political Agendas
If you follow Donald Trump’s Twitter feed, you may have noticed several prominent accounts that appear to be profiles belonging…