Suzanne Somers on nude birthday snap backlash: ‘It was very hot’
Suzanne Somers isn’t feeling the heat after some social media users expressed strong opinions about her recent Instagram snap celebrating…
Melanie Campbell’s Statement Regarding the Passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings
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One of my fondest memories is from early 2007, getting up at 5 am to drive to rural W. Virginia…
Rest In Power Rep. Elijah Cummings
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CBCF Mourns the Loss of The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 17, 2019 CONTACTCJ Epps202.263.2800 CBCF Mourns the Loss of Legislative Giant, Former Board Member, andChampion for the…
LisaRaye McCoy Keeps It Real on ‘Uncensored’ • EBONY
Chicago native LisaRaye McCoy will be at the center of the next episode of Uncensored, TV One’s provocative autobiographical docuseries,…
AFRO to Publish Special Edition Commemorating the life of Rep. Elijah E. Cummings
By AFRO Staff The AFRO is honored to have always been listed as the first job on Rep. Elijah E.…
Blaming Victims of Domestic Violence Must Stop • EBONY
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BSU & MSU Win, Howard Falls
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, Three homecomings on the same day marked the midway point in college football…
Ne-Yo Talks Upcoming Album ‘Good Man’ and Being Monogamous • EBONY
Last month, R&B singer Ne-Yo released a new single, “Good Man,” from his upcoming album of the same name that…
Morning Links from October 18, 2019 -ARTnews
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Stavros Niarchos and Dasha Zhukova Tie the Knot -ARTnews
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A Chicago Biennial Is Taking Art Beyond Museum Walls and Into People’s Yards -ARTnews
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5 Black Men Making a Difference in Your Community Today | Essence
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Rich oral histories are changing everything we thought we knew about West Indian migration to Britain | Independent
Throughout West Indian households, like the one in which I grew up in 1970s Luton, you will hear the phrase,…
‘Mormon Land’: The life of Jane Manning James — from her quest to be sealed to Joseph Smith to her patriarchal blessing by Hyrum Smith and her legacy for black Latter-day Saints | The Salt Lake Tribune
KOLUMN Magazine celebrates the lives of People of Color by giving our world texture. Posts navigation When historian historian Quincy…
Satire is not fake news, says Shanmugam
Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam has said satire is not fake news and does not fall under the…
Unlocking Somaliland
On the southern coast of the Gulf of Aden, sits Somaliland’s Berbera port. It occupies a strategic position in the…
"Feeling duple/triple in African American music with Eli Yamin"
Eli Yamin teaches a workshop on the Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad Program. University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania. May 13,…
Funeral plans announced for Atatiana Jefferson and will be open to the public
Atatiana Jefferson is a Black woman from Fort Worth, Texas who was shot and killed in her bedroom as she…
Cause for hope and caution following police shooting in Atatiana Jefferson’s home
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Boyz II Men’s Shawn Stockman defends Gina Rodriguez, insists ALL Latinos are Black
Actress Gina Rodriguez has faced a tidal wave of backlash this week for singing the N-word in an Instagram clip.…
Helen Hunt’s SUV Rolls Over In Los Angeles Crash
Helen Hunt was involved in a frightening car crash in Los Angeles on Wednesday, but “is at home recovering with…
Gashi, The Son Of Refugees, Hopes The Whole World Is Listening
Gashi has some lofty goals. He’s been quietly making music for almost a decade, but over the last couple of…
Pop Hit-Maker Justin Tranter Fights For Change On And Off The Airwaves
Justin Tranter is easily one of the most prolific songwriters in the music industry. This year alone, they added collaborations…
Ryan Reynolds Confirms Birth Of Baby With Blake Lively In Adorable First Photo
Ryan Reynolds’ schedule is packed with starring in blockbuster films, trolling Hugh Jackman and heavy celebrity gin promo, so maybe…
Jim Carrey Shows Just How Scary Rudy Giuliani Is In New York Magazine Cartoon
As Halloween approaches, Rudy Giuliani is looking scarier than ever, according to a new cartoon by Jim Carrey in New…
The Way Kylie Jenner Woke Up Her Daughter From A Nap Has Become A Hilarious Meme
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‘Clueless’ Is Being Rebooted As A Dramatic Mystery Series And, Ugh, As If
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What Happened To Skinny Pete In ‘El Camino’? This Real-Life Police Officer Knows
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Kim Kardashian Says She And Khloé ‘Saved’ Kris Jenner’s Life By Vetoing Met Gala Look
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‘Sex And The City’ Creator Reveals That His Big Regret About The Show Involves Race
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When A Celebrity Tabloid Fixture Joins Instagram
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Megan Rapinoe Talks About Girlfriend Sue Bird And Their Loving Support System
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Kylie Jenner’s Daughter Disses Her Mom’s Singing In The Cutest Way
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Rep. Elijah Cummings Dead At 68
Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) has died, according to a statement from his office. The Democratic member of Congress chaired the…
This Young Progressive Candidate Wants To End Everyday Gun Violence In Chicago
Gun violence activist Robert Emmons Jr. is 27 years old and running for Congress in Illinois’ 1st District, seeking to…
Politicians, Celebrities Pay Heartfelt Tribute To Elijah Cummings
The death of Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) prompted an outpouring of grief and condolences on social media. Lawmakers, celebrities, journalists…
Elijah Cummings’ Poetic First Speech On The House Floor Goes Viral
Footage of the first speech that Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) ever delivered on the House floor is going viral on…
Gina Rodriguez’s Thoughtless Use Of A Racial Slur Put Her Blatant Anti-Blackness On Display
Actor Gina Rodriguez is no stranger to being taken to task for her anti-Black remarks. In an Instagram Story video…
Principal quits after video shows her watching guard push kid out of school
A South Side Chicago principal abruptly retired after she got caught on video watching as a security guard forced a…
Toddler awestruck by Michelle Obama portrait, promotes new kids’ book
The adorable three-year-old child who melted hearts in 2018 when a photograph of her looking up at the official portrait…
Mom, who lied about her white son’s race to get into college, goes to jail
On Wednesday, a mom felt the aftershocks of the wide-ranging college admissions scandal when she was sentenced to three weeks…
‘Mayans M.C.’ showrunner Kurt Sutter fired after complaints about behavior on set
“Mayans M.C.” showrunner Kurt Sutter has been fired. The writer/producer/director, who has worked with FX (newly acquired by Disney in…
Prince Harry holds back tears during speech about Megan Markle and fatherhood
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Jennifer Aniston says she had a fake ‘stalker’ Instagram account before joining, breaking Guinness World Record
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Rep. Elijah Cummings: Politicians and celebrities react to sudden death of Baltimore congressman
“There are no words that are sufficient in describing the immense sorrow I feel following the passing of my dear…
Todd Chrisley’s estranged daughter Lindsie denies leaking info on parents’ finances to tax investigator
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LisaRaye McCoy spills tea on why she and Duane Martin are no longer friends
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Paul Dano cast in ‘The Batman’ as Dark Knight’s nemesis the Riddler
Paul Dano has joined the cast of “The Batman” as the caped crusader’s archnemesis the Riddler. The Emmy nominee’s new…
Prosecutors will not move on sex assault claim against Cuba Gooding Jr.
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Lori Loughlin reached out to Felicity Huffman before sentence began: report
Lori Loughlin, embroiled in the college admission scandal, tried to contact Felicity Huffman, who on Tuesday began serving her 14-day…
Black teen becomes homecoming queen while suiting up on school’s football team
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‘Clueless’ reboot in the works: report
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Rapper Lil Tony Arrested for Murder of 9-year-old boy
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Mena Suvari plays Nicole Brown Simpson in upcoming movie about her murder with a controversial twist
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STUDY: Darker-skinned Blacks more likely to become incarcerated
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Christina Hendricks, Geoffrey Arend call it quits after 10 years of marriage
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Furious mom wants to know why bullet wound was painted on her son’s head
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Zoe Kravitz's Catwoman casting praised by Halle Berry, Michelle Pfeiffer
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