Dead birds in Massachusetts town prompt concerns they’re infected with deadly virus
Dead birds and seagulls spotted in the town of Fairhaven, Mass., have raised concerns among residents that the animals are…
FTC probes marketing practices of e-cigarette maker Juul: WSJ
(Reuters) – The Federal Trade Commission is investigating the marketing practices of e-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc, the Wall Street…
Doctors performing kidney transplant on girl, 9, discover shocking abnormality in donated organ
Doctors in the United Kingdom readying to perform a kidney transplant on a young girl noticed the organ they were…
No ‘gay gene’, but study finds genetic links to sexual behavior
LONDON (Reuters) – A large scientific study into the biological basis of sexual behavior has confirmed there is no single…
‘Don’t Let Go,’ ‘Fast Color’ And The Urgency Of Black Women’s Survival
As long as you’re alive, you can change things. That’s what Uncle Jack (David Oyelowo) insists to his niece Ashley…
Teens, pregnant women urged not to smoke pot by surgeon general: ‘This ain’t your mother’s marijuana’
WASHINGTON – Federal health officials issued a national warning Thursday against marijuana use by adolescents and pregnant women, as more…
Call the Racial Wealth Gap by its Name
In the sea of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates fighting to differentiate themselves, several candidates have zeroed in on policies addressing…
Less Than Two Years Out of Prison, Enviro-Master Services Franchise Owner Finds Success
Brandon Laster is a successful franchise owner now, but to get there he’s had to overcome obstacles most people will…
Morning Links from August 29, 2019 -ARTnews
Tiananmen Square in Beijing, with a portrait of Mao Zedong. The work is painted anew each year. COURTESY SHUTTERSTOCK To…
Netflix to adapt ‘Chasing Hillary’ book as a drama inspired by Clinton’s 2016 campaign
Netflix has greenlighted a series loosely based on a first-person account about Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. The book, titled…
Erykah Badu recruits Common to speak to students at performing arts school
Common and Erykah Badu during 2003 Essence Awards – Show at The Kodak Theater in Los Angeles, California, United States.…
Todd Chrisley and family reunite with son Kyle in hospital amid tax evasion, sex video scandals
“Chrisley Knows Best” star Todd Chrisley and his family put on a united front when they visited his troubled son…
White man who punched 12-year-old Black girl convicted of assault but won’t serve jail time
Adobe Stock A hulking white man who hit three Black girls earlier this year at a North Carolina mall, and…
'Hustlers' movie: Everything we know including the trailer, cast and plot of the star-studded film
In what is perhaps the most highly anticipated movie of the year, “Hustlers” is poised to shake up the box…
Pusha T drops new song with Lauryn Hill, talks ‘3 Strikes’ fight, confirms new album
(Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images) Pusha T’s highly anticipated new single, “Coming Home” just dropped and it sends a message…
Elizabeth Hurley, 54, models the latest bikinis from her swimwear line
Elizabeth Hurley is showcasing her designing and modeling skills. The 45-year-old actress took to social media to advertise the latest…
DOJ accuses Baltimore County Police of racial discrimination in hiring; files suit
U.S. Department of Justice Building. (Tom Brenner/Getty Images) The U.S. Justice Department believes that something is amiss in the way…
Kate Middleton, Prince William fly commercial after Meghan Markle-Prince Harry private jet controversy
Maybe the “royal rift” was over carbon emissions? After Meghan Markle and Prince Harry came under fire for flying on…
Rihanna taking Savage x Fenty line to new level in deal with Amazon Prime Video
Singer Rihanna watches during the Group Stage match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 between Sri Lanka and West…
Kourtney Kardashian gets pastors’ advice on how to raise her kids with faith
Kourtney Kardashian opens up about “faith and family” with her pastors, Chad and Julia Veach, in a new video for…
‘ESPN College Football 150’ Reaches 19 Million Fans in One Day
ESPN Offered Signature Start to Sport’s 150th Anniversary Season ESPN’s First CFB150 Documentary, Football is US: The College Game, Reaches…
ESPN Radio Chicago Leased to Good Karma Brands
ESPN Radio has reached a long-term Local Marketing Agreement (LMA) and lease with Good Karma Brands, which calls for Good…
Mets and Phillies Square Off on Sunday Night Baseball as They Vie for NL Wild Card Spot
Queens, NY – April 23, 2019 – Citi Field: Bryce Harper (3) of the Philadelphia Phillies during a regular season…
UFC Fight Night on ESPN+: Andrade vs. Zhang in Shenzhen, China
To share: https://bit.ly/2MKSOJ1Para Español Main event features current strawweight champion Jessica Andrade vs. Zhang Weili live and exclusively on ESPN+…
ESPN’s Summer Stays Hot: Viewership Rises 8%, 17% in Prime Time in August
SportsCenter, First Take, Get Up Lead Studio Show Growth Bolstered by increased viewership for multiple editions of SportsCenter and other…
World of X Games September 2019 Lineup
After kicking off with a visit to the Baja Peninsula in Trail of Missions 2019, the September programming on World…
Miles to Go Premiering Today on Big 12 Now on ESPN+
First four episodes now streaming, exclusively on Big 12 Now on ESPN+ 18-part series features unprecedented, behind-the-scenes access Featuring new…
UPDATE: ESPN’s College Football Week 1 Schedule
Date Time (ET) Matchup Network Thu, Aug 29 7 p.m. UCLA at CincinnatiAdam Amin, Matt Hasselbeck, Pat McAfee, Molly McGrath…
Oblate Sisters of Providence | Afro
By Ralph E. Moore, Jr., Special to the AFRO The Oblate Sisters of Providence are celebrating 190 years of service…
Mammogram Guidelines Don’t Help Black Women
By Ricki Fairley New York Governor Andrew Cuomo took a step in the right direction to facilitate early detection of…
In Memoriam: Lemuel Arthur Lewie, Jr.
Lemuel Arthur Lewie, Jr., was born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1919 to Dr. Lemuel A. Lewie, Sr. and Mrs.…
RAMBLING ROSE | Afro
Allendale Community Association Prez: `Thank you!’ Hello my dear friends, our summer is slowly seeking away. Terrible situation! But we…
9 Year Old Local Beauty Queen Going to Cali
By Sean Yoes, AFRO Baltimore Editor, Nine-year-old Sha’Miyae Hinton-Knight made a simple request earlier this month. “…I would like to…
Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — August 30, 2019
Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — August 30, 2019 | Afro MAKE A DONATION Unlike many online publications, afro.com delivers content…
[Detangling our Roots] The History of Baby Hairs
Nearly every Black and Latina woman knows the drill when it comes to styling her baby hairs. Pulling out a…
ABC Network to Broadcast Peyton’s Places: Volume 1 Sunday at 3 p.m. ET
A Compilation of Episodes 1-6 of the ESPN+ Original Series The ABC Television Network will air Peyton’s Places: Volume 1,…
Republican Woman Runs for Mayor of Baltimore
By Sean Yoes, AFRO Baltimore Editor, This week, Catalina Byrd, a long-time political commentator and former mayoral candidate formally declared…
[RECIPE] FROZEN PIÑA MARGARITAS • EBONY
Though I’ve been imbibing adult beverages for quite some time, I must admit that it is only in recent years…
Man Gets 25 Years in Fatal Shooting of 3-Year-Old McKenzie Elliott
By AFRO Staff The angelic face of 3-year-old McKenzie Elliot was posted throughout many East Baltimore neighborhoods after she was…
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Labor Day is upon us. There is more than enough time to wedge in a few more formal barbecues before…
100 Years Later, ‘Red Summer’ Still Echoes
By Sean Yoes, AFRO Baltimore Editor, It had been brutally hot the week of July 27, 1919 in Chicago, and…
EBONY HBCU Campus Queens Edition! • EBONY
Pictured above, from left: Erica Johnson, Miss Bowie State University; Donielle Williams, Miss Xavier University of Louisiana; and Erica Johnson,…
Who Killed Dana Richardson? | Afro
By Michelle Richardson, Special to the AFRO On June 7, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., Dana Richardson, 44 or as her…
Cris Carter breaks down why Jason Garrett is on the hot seat in Dallas | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Cris Carter discusses if Cowboys’ HC Jason Garrett’s job is riding on Ezekiel Elliott’s holdout. Hear CC break down why…
The National Museum of African American Music New Head Henry Beecher Hicks, III
H. Beecher Hicks III’s professional experiences have included work in the private, public and nonprofit sectors, where he has focused…
Paul Mooney cancels comedy shows after explosive sex allegations with Richard Pryor’s son revealed
Paul Mooney (Photo by Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images for TV Land) Paul Mooney is stepping away from the limelight for a…
Hurricane Dorian is getting stronger and could hit Florida as a Category 3
As of Wednesday night, Dorian was 90 miles north of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and was moving northwest at 13…
China discussing September trade talks with U.S.: commerce ministry
FILE PHOTO: U.S. dollar and China yuan notes are seen in this picture illustration June 2, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration/File Photo…
Matthew McConaughey Is Teaching At Texas, And People Are Suddenly Very Keen To Learn
Students at the University of Texas at Austin are no doubt eager to learn this fall semester, with Academy Award…
U.S. to pay for thousands of doses of HIV drugs for Venezuelan migrants
BOGOTA (Reuters) – The United States said on Wednesday it will provide thousands of doses of HIV medication to treat…
A Celebration Recognizing Today’s Black Man Kicks Off at the Black Men XCEL Summit in Miami
Black men are rising through the ranks of corporate America, ascending to unimaginable benchmarks, and using their wealth and knowledge…
Moon Children by Charles Bibbs – October Gallery
Price: $95 NOW $25Moon Children by Charles BibbsOpen EditionHand Signed by the ArtistSize 14″ x 23.75″ Approx Internationally acclaimed artist…
Suspended Browns RB Hunt won’t be with team during ban
Kareem Hunt will have to spend his NFL suspension isolated from his team. The suspended Browns running back, who must…
Queen approves UK government’s request to suspend Parliament during crucial Brexit period
Queen Elizabeth has approved a request by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to suspend Parliament, a move that appears designed to…
Trump again says he’s looking ‘seriously’ at birthright citizenship despite 14th Amendment
The President did not elaborate on what he meant. Trump’s statement came as the administration announced a proposal to detain…
North Carolina student was planning mass shooting at university, police say
Police arrested a North Carolina university student who admitted to planning a mass shooting at his school, authorities said Wednesday.…
California deputy, who allegedly made up story of being shot by a sniper, is fired
A Southern California sheriff’s deputy who allegedly made up a story of being shot by a sniper outside his station…
READ: Policy guidance on US citizenship for children of overseas service members and employees
(CNN)The Trump administration is making it more difficult for the children of some US service members and US government employees…