Felicity Huffman released from prison early, served 11 days of two-week sentence
Felicity Huffman gets early release from federal prison sentence Actress Felicity Huffman is released from prison early after serving 11…
Michelle Obama honored with ‘Caregiver Champion’ award
On Thursday, our favorite FLOTUS Michelle Obama, got emotional as she accepted the Tom Hanks Caregiver Champion award for the…
‘Lizzie McGuire’ co-stars reunite in cast photo: ‘We doin’ this’
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Donald Trump delivers keynote at an HBCU to let us all know how much he cares about criminal justice reform
Today, Donald Trump is headed to the campus of Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina, a 150-year old, historically Black…
Demi Lovato stuns in Marie Antoinette-inspired Halloween costume
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Eddie Murphy on playing Rudy Ray Moore in ‘Dolemite Is My Name’: “He wasn’t a genius”
Netflix Eddie Murphy is back in a big way with Netflix’s Dolemite Is My Name. In it, he portrays legendary…
Blake Shelton says Gwen Stefani romance is a ‘head-scratcher’
Blake Shelton opened up about his four-year relationship with fellow musician and “Voice” coach, Gwen Stefani. The 43-year-old singer got…
ACC Network Adds Basketball On-Air Personalities, Road Shows; Nothing But Net Unveiled
Veteran commentators and fresh faces highlight ACCN’s on-air basketball roster Nothing But Net studio show to air Sundays ACCN studio…
ESPN’s Season-Opening NBA Doubleheader Up Eight Percent in Viewership
Viewership for ESPN’s season-opening NBA doubleheader on Wednesday was up eight percent from last year, according to Nielsen. The two…
From Athlete to Sales Rep.
By Nyame-kye KondoSpecial to the AFRO A native Washingtonian and sales representative for the Washington Nationals Baseball team, Aaron Inman,…
BSU Wins, Bears Blues Continue
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staf Writer Bowie State took their first major step towards winning the CIAA North Championship,…
Kaila Charles Hopes To Put Maryland Over The Top
By Charles NyongaSpecial to the AFRO The Maryland Terrapins Women’s Basketball Team returns all five starters this season, including First…
PG Police Investigate Suspect Injury During Arrest
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer Prince George’s County Police find themselves in the midst of another investigation where…
Alsobrooks Wants Every Resident Counted in 2020 Census
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer While County Executive Angela Alsobrooks continues to promote her “Prince George’s Proud” initiative,…
Standing Up to Terrorism on our Streets
Originally Posted December 5, 2011 By Congressman Elijah Cummings It was only when my nephew, Christopher Cummings, an honor student…
‘Our Elijah’ | Afro
A flag lies on the casket of Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., during his funeral service at the New Psalmist Baptist…
The Wisdom of John Wright
Originally Published February 22, 2010 By Congressman Elijah Cummings Those who wonder how best to sustain the coalition for positive…
Taking Action on Nelson Mandela’s Message
Originally Published December 5, 2007 By Congressman Elijah Cummings December 1st was World AIDS Day – a time each year…
The Nation Says ‘Farewell’ | Afro
Mourners line up for a public viewing before the funeral service of U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings at New Psalmist Baptist…
The Greatest White Privilege Is Life Itself | The Atlantic
I had a 30-minute ride to the train station. I nestled into my seat, opened my phone, and saw that…
Coast Guard searching for man who went overboard from Carnival cruise ship off Texas
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching the waters off Galveston, Texas, for a passenger who went overboard from a Carnival…
Indonesia report on 737 MAX crash faults Boeing design, says Lion Air made mistakes
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Boeing (BA.N), acting without adequate oversight from U.S. regulators, failed to grasp risks in the design of…
Colbert Defends Trump's Terrible Joke In The Most Backhanded Way Possible
The “Late Show” host analyzes Trump’s “joke” about the border wall… in Colorado. Source link
South Korea warns of ‘serious risk’ from vaping, considers sales ban
(Corrects to clarify that Juul’s statement in paragraph 12, bullet, said its products do not contain THC and vitamin E…
Dorian Burton: Philanthropy Executive Shares Journey To Servant Leadership
BE Modern Man: Dorian Burton Philanthropy executive; 37; Chief Program Officer, The William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust Twitter: @Dorian_Burton…
Groovin’ High by Faith Ringgold – October Gallery
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Wailing by Bernard Hoyes – October Gallery
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University of Missouri ‘diversity’ tweet campaign ends up being epic #fail
University of Missouri Hearnes Center Arena (Adobe Stock Images) This week the University of Missouri of Athletics Department attempted to…
Paul Rudd Has A Hilarious New Meme That’s As Snarky As He Is
Paul Rudd eating spicy meatless wings has become a hot new meme. Last week, the ageless 50-year-old actor appeared on…
Khloé Kardashian Opens Up About Missing Lamar Odom ‘All The Time’
Khloé Kardashian doesn’t necessarily want to get back together with ex-husband Lamar Odom, but it doesn’t seem like that door…
Eminem Was Interviewed By Secret Service About Lyrics Threatening The Trumps
Eminem, born Marshall Mathers, has been known to exaggerate things in his lyrics, but he apparently wasn’t kidding about being…
Michael Douglas Takes A Swing At Donald Trump’s Golf Game
Michael Douglas dropped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday. The 75-year-old actor is an avid golfer, and…
Lamar Odom Regrets The Way He Left Taraji P. Henson For Khloe Kardashian
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Pete Davidson Sparks Dating Rumors With Cindy Crawford’s Daughter, Kaia Gerber
Pete Davidson has been single for approximately six days, so of course he’s already linked to a potential new girlfriend.…
Kelly Ripa Slams ‘Fake Outrage’ After Joking That Her Son Lives In ‘Extreme Poverty’
Kelly Ripa thinks that some people are taking a joke she made way too literally. The “Live With Kelly And…
Pete Buttigieg Announces $10 Billion Proposal To End Workplace Sexual Harassment
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg announced a $10 billion proposal on Thursday aimed at ending sexual harassment and discrimination against…
U.S. Treasury temporarily blocks creditor seizure of refiner Citgo
CARACAS (Reuters) – The United States on Thursday temporarily blocked a creditor seizure of Citgo, a win for political leaders…
Officer Resigns After Being Filmed Slamming 11-Year-Old Girl To Ground
A New Mexico police officer is off the force after body camera footage captured him slamming an 11-year-old girl to…
Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ Is Now The Fastest Song To Be Certified Diamond By RIAA
Lil Nas X continues to make his mark in music history. His record-breaking hit, “Old Town Road,” featuring Billy Ray…
New Site Sets Black Women Up as the Sheroes of Their Own Retirement Savings
It’s no secret that money and stress go hand in hand. “Mo’ money, mo’ problems,” might hold true, but a…
Suge Knight Denies Reports That Ray J Owns Rights to his Life Story
Death Row co-founder Marion “Suge” Knight is setting the record straight about reports that he has sold the rights to…
Sevetri Wilson Shares Secret Formula for Launching a Successful Startup With No Capital
Sevetri Wilson emerged as a rising star among a new generation of entrepreneurs when she founded her first company, Solid…
Actress Bridgid Coulter Opens First-Ever Coworking Space For Women of Color in California
Actress and entrepreneur Bridgid Coulter is gearing up for the grand opening of the Blackbird House of Coworking, a coworking…
NBA player Andrew Wiggins is Donating $22 for Every Point he Scores to Charity
Everyone should be rooting for this NBA player to win the scoring title! According to the NBA, Minnesota Timberwolves forward…
Karamo Brown: My Father And I ‘Didn’t Speak For 10 Years’ After I Came Out
Last week’s installment of “Dancing With the Stars” held a deeply personal significance for Karamo Brown. The “Queer Eye” culture…
The Voice’s Ali Caldwell: ‘You Cannot Run a Successful Business by Yourself!’
Opportunity is all anyone needs in order to get the chance to prove themselves. Particularly in the music business, one…
The ‘Reel Divas’ Initiative Brings Women of Color Together From Film and TV
There is strength in numbers and these women are powerful! According to Deadline, 20 women of color from the film…
‘The Apollo’ Documentary to Debut November 6 on HBO
The story of the famed Harlem theater will be told in an HBO special called The Apollo, according to Rolling…
Financial Guru Anthony ONeal Shares How to Get a Debt-Free Degree
Student loan debt may seem like it’s a way of life these days. But it doesn’t have to be, and…
[Watch] Two Tech Titans Reveal Why Diversity Will Keep American Industry Competitive
Hundreds recently gathered at the annual NPower Gala in New York City to recognize two tech titans who have helped…
After Allegations of Mismanagement, Haus der Kunst in Munich Has a New Director. Can He Fix the Museum? -ARTnews
Haus der Kunst. MANFRED BAIL/IMAGEBROKER/SHUTTERSTOCK Tuesday brought news that the Haus der Kunst in Munich finally has a new artistic…
Alma Thomas, a Favored Artist of the Obamas, Could More Than Double Her Auction Record Next Month at Christie’s -ARTnews
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Lizzo’s mom and sister dish about her fame, while serving on food truck
Lizzo’s mom and sister are just as great as you’d expect anyone related to the superstar would be. READ MORE:…
Offset’s baby momma wants regularly scheduled child support payments
Rapper Offset might have to drop some more of that money drip toward child support payments for one of his…
R. Kelly’s former divorce lawyer wants a judge to make him pay legal bill
Now that R. Kelly’s lawyer has jumped ship and quit his divorce case, she’s asking a judge to order him…
Bed, Bath and Beyond pull Blackface jack-o’-lanterns from shelves
Roses are red, violets are blue and let’s be clear: pumpkins are orange, not the new Black! READ MORE: Woman…
Wesley Snipes & Keegan-Michael Key on getting ‘Dolemite’ right
Dolemite Is My Name boasts tons of big names and big laughs and theGrio sat down with Wesley Snipes and…
Steph Curry doesn’t trip over Michael Jordan remarks
Steph Curry took Michael Jordan’s criticism on the chin when the retired NBA player hinted that Curry hasn’t yet earned…
Jason Momoa reveals new role has changed things with Lisa Bonet
Jason Momoa is gearing up for the premiere of his new Apple TV+ series, See and he says the role…
Wendy Williams blasts ex-spouse on live TV after guest Tyrese drops bomb
Wendy Williams has been throwing shade at her ex-husband Kevin Hunter for months, but this week she exploded and called…