Great Back to School Tech: Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 Laptop/Tablet Combo
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Robert Gould: Inspiring Others As A Creative Entrepreneur
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Christie’s to Sell Collection of ‘Kinky Boots’ Producer and Palm Beach ‘Grande Dame’ Terry Allen Kramer -ARTnews
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Larry Bird Critiques Mural, Jeffrey Epstein Fallout at MIT Media Lab, Simon Preston to Pace, and More—Morning Links for August 22, 2019 -ARTnews
Larry Bird: not a tattoo kind of guy. SHUTTERSTOCK To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up…
Smithsonian Acquires Papers of Longtime Chelsea Dealer Andrea Rosen -ARTnews
Andrea Rosen Gallery’s 525 West 24th Street space in New York filled with boxes holdings its archive, which Rosen is…
Artist’s Major, Menacing Venice Biennale Video Will Land in New York -ARTnews
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David H. Koch Dies, Ai Weiwei Leaves Berlin, and More—Morning Links for August 23, 2019 -ARTnews
The David H. Koch Plaza at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. SHUTTERSTOCK To receive Morning Links in your inbox every…
Billionaire David H. Koch, Right-Wing Activist and Philanthropist, Has Died at 75 -ARTnews
David Koch at the Lincoln Center. SHUTTERSTOCK David Koch, who plowed a vast industrial fortune into right-wing causes and philanthropic…
Wynn Kramarsky, Venturesome Drawings Collector and Arts Patron, Is Dead at 93 -ARTnews
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Barack Obama wants the hat Aretha Franklin wore to his 1st presidential inauguration
Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) Amid the ongoing battle for Aretha Franklin’s estate, former President Barack Obama has inserted himself…
‘GMA’ anchor Lara Spencer apologizes for ‘insensitive’ comment about Prince George’s love of ballet
“Good Morning America’s” Lara Spencer is being accused of bullying Prince George. Fans are upset with Spencer after she and…
BET’s ‘Sunday Best’ heads to its finale and a new gospel champion will rise
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Jussie Smollett case gets a new special prosecutor to investigate the alleged hoax
A high-profile former U.S. Attorney was appointed special prosecutor Friday morning to re-examine the Jussie Smollett case and why charges…
White man kills his biracial daughter, turns himself in
Union County Sheriff Office, North Carolina A North Carolina man turned himself in to authorities over the weekend after he…
Kim Kardashian reveals medical accessory that daughter North, 6, ‘wanted’ to wear
Kim Kardashian is known for leading the fashion world with her interesting and unique trends but a recent Instagram post…
CNN’s April Ryan gets slammed for not speaking up about bodyguard attack
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Taylor Swift’s new album ‘Lover’ features surprise cameo by Idris Elba
Taylor Swift loves a “London Boy” — which includes her “Cats” co-star Idris Elba. Elba, 46, has a surprise moment…
Garcelle Beauvais and more stars join ‘Coming 2 America’ cast
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‘Bachelor’ alum Chris Soules gets suspended sentence in fatal crash
Chris Soules has accepted a suspended two-year prison sentence for his role in a 2017 Iowa crash that killed another…
New England Patriots’ player indicted on drug possession charges
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Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli won’t turn on each other in court: report
Lori Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, are sticking together as they prepare to go to court over their alleged…
California high school students under fire after three racist videos emerge
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Ashley Graham shares stunning nude baby bump photo: ‘Feeling grateful’
Ashley Graham is pregnant with her first child and treasuring every moment. The 31-year-old model showed off her baby bump…
Flint water crisis intensifies, 2 million gallons of sewage dumped into Flint River
Adobe Stock Photo Five years after the water crisis in Flint, Michigan gained national attention, a new incident has Flint…
SI Swimsuit unveils fifth-generation military member, 55-year-old model as finalists
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‘Love & Hip Hop’ stars Joseline Hernandez and Stevie J. make peace after heated child custody battle
Looks like Love & Hip Hop stars Joseline Hernandez and Stevie J. have finally come to an amicable compromise in…
Colton Underwood on finding ‘fulfillment’ post-‘Bachelor’: I’m at ‘an interesting point in my career’
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College student investigated after sending racist message to local bar
(Fotolia) A white Columbia College student in Chicago is under investigation for sending a racist message to the Facebook page…
Lindsey Vonn engaged to P.K. Subban
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Packer and Durham Debuts August 23, at 7 a.m., on ACC Network
ESPN Images Photo Gallery LISTEN! Packer and Durham Preview ACC Network’s (ACCN) daily morning show, Packer and Durham, hosted by…
2019-20 Italian Serie A TIM Season Kicks Off Exclusively on ESPN+ and ESPN
Mark Donaldson and Matteo Bonetti Return as Lead Commentator Team Parma vs. Juventus Opening Match on ESPN+ — Saturday at…
Texas Football All Access, Debut of 1969 Highlight LHN’s Fall Programming Slate
Longhorn Network, ESPN’s 24-hour network devoted to the University of Texas, once again has Texas Exes and Longhorn football faithful…
Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. To Serve as Guest Analyst for ESPN’s New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners Telecast on August 26
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ACCN Recap: Notes and Quotes from ACC Network Launch
Yesterday, at 7 p.m. ET, ESPN and the Atlantic Coast Conference made history with the launch of ACC Network (ACCN).…
ESPN Radio Announces Extensive 2019-20 College Football & NFL Coverage Plans
27-Game College Football Schedule Kicks Off Saturday with No. 8 Florida vs. Miami Sunday NFL Doubleheaders Begin on ESPN Radio…
On Deck: Significant Weekend of Live Baseball Events Across ESPN Platforms
Karl Ravech, David Ross and Kyle Peterson to Call All Four Little League World Series Championship Weekend Games From Williamsport,…
ESPN Digital Records Its Largest U.S. Sports Category Lead Ever for the Second Consecutive Month
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New Flagship College Football Podcast from ESPN
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Curry Supports HU’s New Golf Program
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO, Howard University’s athletic department recently accepted a monetary gift from three-time NBA…
5 Reasons to Back-to-School Shop Online • EBONY
A lot of moms—myself included—dread certain aspects of the back-to-school shopping season. There’s the hassle of dealing with big crowds…
Cengage, UNCF Provide Students Free Textbooks
By Briana Thomas, Special to the AFRO Earlier this month, digital learning company Cengage and the United Negro College Fund…
Byron Allen Acquires The Weather Channel for $300 Million
Media mogul Byron Allen continues to expand his portfolio with the acquisition of The Weather Channel basic cable TV network.…
Bishops Invite Faith Community to Toll Bells
By AFRO Staff Presiding Bishop Michael Curry of the Episcopal Church and Bishop W. Darin Moore of the AME Zion…
Lizzo Is Pretty Different and Pretty Pretty • EBONY
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Three MSU Graduates Awarded Fulbright Scholarships
By Special to the AFRO Three Morgan State University graduates have been awarded the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to advance their…
[Hungry for History] Chick-Fil-A Didn’t Create the Fried Chicken Sandwich • EBONY
Comedian Chris Rock and feminist writer bell hooks have something in common. Both have the ability to answer grave misrepresentations…
Evert, John McEnroe Preview US Open, Discuss Serena, Big Three & Potential of Young Players including Gauff
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Hometown Hero Gets Key to the City
By Sean Yoes, AFRO Baltimore Editor, In June, Andre DeShields, the legendary Broadway performer and Baltimore native, captured his first…
Make Your Own White Peach and Berry Sangria • EBONY
As you all have learned this year, I am utterly obsessed with Pinterest—the online inspiration board that allows you to…
Bowser, Todd Push back Against Migrant Holding Facility
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and Ward 4 Council member Brandon…
Morehouse College To Admit Transgender Men Starting Next Year
Beginning in fall 2020, all-male HBCU Morehouse College will consider the acceptance of transgender men (those who identify as men…
PRESS RELEASE: While the Federal Government Aims to Warehouse Children, Mayor Bowser Displays Model for Short-Term Family Housing
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 21, 2019 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) – (202) 727-5011; Dora Taylor-Lowe (DHS) – (202)…
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By Nyame-kye Kondo, Special to the AFRO In the last decade the Black beauty industry has expanded expeditiously. Statistics show…
Shoppe Black’s Entrepreneurs Commit to Business—And Each Other • EBONY
It started with a Facebook post. Curator and entrepreneur Shantrelle Lewis took to the social media site to find sharp-dressed…
Howard Trio Name To All-American Watch Lists
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO, America’s college football experts have taken note of Howard University’s talented trio…
Approaching Love Like a Start-Up • EBONY
In his New York Times essay “Taking Risks in Love,” social scientist and musician Arthur C. Brooks tells the story…
Mayor Pushes for Permanent Free Circulator
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, With the high cost of living, rising Metro prices and demand for reliable…
Common Talks With Sirius XM About New Album, ‘Let Love’ • EBONY
Award-winning artist Common stopped by SiriusXM Studios to speak with Urban View Host Clay Cane about the release of his…
My 'Oil: The Vegan Killer' Video Was Debunked?
An unofficial part 2 to my video ‘Oil: The Vegan Killer’ addressing concerns, questions, and outright challenges to the original…
Surprising approval boost? Trump's ratings among Hispanics climb 10%
Recent polls have put Donald Trump’s approval rating at nearly 50 percent. And surprisingly perhaps, despite some controversial domestic policies,…