Oprah Winfrey Makes History At Morehouse College With New $13 Million Donation
Oprah Winfrey recently announced her plans to donate an additional $13 million to Morehouse College, making history at the men’s…
Montgomery, Alabama, Elects Its First Black Mayor
Montgomery has elected Steven Reed to become the Alabama capital’s first Black mayor, a landmark in a city known for…
Will Smith Reveals The Wild, Wild Advice He’d Give His Younger Self
And how he now wishes he hadn’t. On Tuesday’s broadcast of “The Late Show,” host Stephen Colbert asked the “Gemini…
Elizabeth Warren’s Climate Justice Plan Aims To Keep Water Public, Study Pollution More
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren released a sweeping climate justice plan on Wednesday morning, vowing to ramp up research on…
Cuba Gooding Jr. Groping Trial Delayed After Indictment On New Charge
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr.’s sexual misconduct trial was abruptly postponed Thursday after the prosecutor said a new charge had been…
Imposter Syndrome Hits Harder When You’re Black
“You’re such an inspiration.” That’s what a young woman said to me at a recent networking event. She’s a journalism…
Killer Of Black Man In Parking Dispute Sentenced To 20 Years
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) ― A white Florida man who told detectives he was irritated by people who illegally park in…
Chance The Rapper’s Wife Kirsten Bennett Gets Real About Postpartum Life
Kirsten Bennett has opened up about postpartum life, months after giving birth to her second daughter, Marli, with Chance The…
Colin Kaepernick Still Trying To Play In NFL Despite ‘Little To No Response’
Colin Kaepernick has not played in an NFL game since 2016, but he says it’s still his dream. Reps for…
What Does $450 M. Buy Nowadays? MoMA’s Expansion and Rehang Are Sumptuous and Smart—Now’s the Time for It to Take Big Chances -ARTnews
The view across West 53rd Street, into the belly of the beast. PHOTOS: ANDREW RUSSETH Entering the newly expanded Museum…
In Open Letter, 220 Artists, Academics, Curators Denounce MoMA’s ‘Connections to Mass Incarceration,’ Call Out Trustee -ARTnews
Larry Fink. EVAN AGOSTINI/INVISION/AP/SHUTTERSTOCK On Thursday, the Museum of Modern Art in New York unveiled the result of a $450…
Oprah Winfrey says she doesn’t regret not marrying or not having children
Oprah Winfrey has dedicated her life to giving back and helping others and she’s content with how that’s worked out…
5 game-changing Supreme Court cases to watch that could challenge Black people’s rights for years to come
This week the Supreme Court went back into session, kicking off what’s expected to be one of the most divisive…
Media events canceled in China for NBA preseason game
NBA players use their smartphones to film fans gathers outside the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Shanghai, China, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019.…
NJ jury deadlocked on deciding if racist police chief committed hate crime
On Wednesday, a jury in New Jersey remained deadlocked on deciding if a racist police chief committed a hate crime.…
Washington, DC votes to change ‘Columbus Day’ to ‘Indigenous Peoples’ Day’
The Washington, D.C. Council gave the green light to covert the name Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day. —Montgomery, cradle…
Docs give Kevin Hart greenlight to return to work to promote ‘Jumanji’ movie
Kevin Hart (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images) Guess who’s back! It seems Kevin Hart’s got a lot of heart getting…
Cuba Gooding Jr. charged with new crime in sexual assault case
Back in June, Cuba Gooding Jr. was accused of touching a woman’s breast without consent at a swanky Manhattan nightclub…
Braves fans taunt Native American pitcher with ‘tomahawk chop’ but karma struck back
On Wednesday night, Atlanta Braves fans showed a display of disrespect by continuing to do the tomahawk chop despite a…
8-year-old Black girl held at gunpoint on school playground
This week, an 8-year-old girl in Atlanta was held at gunpoint while on her school’s playground. Now authorities are looking…
Katie Piper shares graphic image of infamous acid attack on World Mental Health Day
WARNING: The following story contains graphic images Katie Piper bravely shared a heartbreaking photo from injuries she sustained in March…
Swizz Beatz, Styles P, and Jadakiss take a stand against colon cancer
In 2017, Ruff Ryders producer Jay ”Icepick” Jackson lost his battle against colon cancer and passed away at just 44…
Oprah Winfrey on never marrying or having children: ‘I have not had one regret about that’
Oprah Winfrey is talking about some of her biggest life choices: not marrying, and not having children. Winfrey, 65, met…
Black guest who was kicked out of Hilton hotel sues chain for $10 million
Jermaine Massey, who back in December said a Hilton Doubletree hotel in Oregon kicked him out while standing in the…
Actress Drew Barrymore to host daytime talk show
Actress Drew Barrymore is joining the likes of Ellen DeGeneres and Whoopi Goldberg on daytime television. Beginning in the fall…
Antonio Brown’s rape accuser has dropped federal case in order to refile in Florida
Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown’s rape accuser has dropped her federal lawsuit and is planning to refile her case…
Ed Sheeran, Prince Harry promote World Mental Health Day with comedic video
Singer Ed Sheeran and Prince Harry have joined forces to bring awareness to World Mental Health Day. The one minute…
Kavanaugh calls out racism on the first day of the new Supreme Court term
In the court of public opinion, Brett Kavanaugh has not always found himself in the most favorable position, especially regarding…
Jana Kramer says picture of topless woman in husband Mike Caussin’s phone was sent by a bot
Jana Kramer and Mike Caussin are speaking out after revealing that their marriage is in a tough spot due to…
Deon Cole on ‘beef’ with Stevie Wonder, ‘He took my girl from me’
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 24: Actor, comedian and writer Deon Cole performs his stand-up comedy routine at The Orleans…
Ashley Benson flaunts new hair color, fit physique in two-piece: ‘Love this little number’
Ashley Benson is showing off her new look. The former “Pretty Little Liars” star shared several photos of herself flaunting…
WATCH: Ambassador Susan Rice reflects on impeaching Trump, raising a Republican son, and her new memoir, ‘Tough Love’
One of the most refreshing aspects of President Barack Obama‘s legacy is the fact that he surrounded himself with intelligent,…
Hollywood divided over Ellen DeGeneres hanging out with George W. Bush at a football game
Ellen DeGeneres has found herself at the center of a raging controversy. After being photographed at a Dallas Cowboys football…
N.C. schools investigated after Black student uncovers racist group chat
In this photo illustration a man looks at Twitter on a iPad (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) School officials in…
George Clooney calls Trump’s statement on Kurds ‘pretty shocking’
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California law created to prevent Black women from dying during childbirth
A nurse holds a newborn baby in maternity hospital. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) Thanks to Serena Williams advocacy on…
Dolly Parton says she’s been ‘harassed’ and ‘had to put up with a lot of BS’ in career
Dolly Parton talks sexual harassment, feminism and why she avoids politics Country legend Dolly Parton is clearing the air, making…
Seattle Seahawks star, Tyler Lockett admits that he’s still a virgin at 27
Wide receiver Tyler Lockett #16 of the Seattle Seahawks praises God during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at CenturyLink…
Paula Abdul on Katy Perry’s reported $25M ‘American Idol’ payday: ‘Good for her’
Paula Abdul is sharing her thoughts on Katy Perry‘s shocking “American Idol” salary. According to a 2018 Wall Street Journal…
Angela Bassett opens up about ‘devastating’ childhood sexual assault
Angela Bassett speaks onstage during the Rape Foundation Annual Brunch 2019 at a Beverly Hills Private Estate on October 06,…
Win or Go Home! ESPN Radio to Broadcast Every MLB LDS Game 5
ESPN is providing extensive, cross-platform coverage of the 2019 Major League Baseball Postseason through the 115thWorld Series presented by YouTube…
Peyton’s Places: Brett Favre Episode to Debut Sunday, Exclusively on ESPN+
Peyton’s Places library on ESPN+ Peyton’s Places, the 30-episode documentary series hosted by Peyton Manning, debuts Episode 14: Brett Favre…
ESPN Designates Oct. 10 as SportsCenter Top 10 Day
Over the past month, ESPN has been traveling to the hometowns of young, everyday and amateur athletes whose plays have…
Nothing But Net: Women’s College Basketball on ESPN Networks Increases for 2019-20 Season
ESPN’s women’s college basketball slate for the 2019-20 season will once again boast the top teams and matchups across its…
SEC Network Set for More Than 175 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Matchups for 2019-20
SEC Network unveiled its full television slate for the 2019-20 season, with more than 175 men’s and women’s basketball regular…
Mina Kimes to Host New “ESPN Daily” Podcast as Part of New Agreement
Weekday Offering Set to Debut October 21 ESPN senior writer and TV/radio commentator Mina Kimes will host the new ESPN…
Tip-Off, Buzzer Beaters and Everything In Between: ESPN to Present More than 3,000 Men’s College Basketball Games This Season
Date Time (ET) Matchup Network Tue, Nov 5 Noon Central Arkansas at Baylor Big 12 Now on ESPN+ 6:30 p.m.…
Samsung & ESPN Present ESPN’s First Live Native 4K Sports Telecasts
DIRECTV Joins as the First Distributor Samsung Serves as Production Collaborator and Presenting Sponsor First Game: No. 7 University of…
Harriet Tubman, A Maryland Story
Harriet Tubman, A Maryland Story | Afro By WMAR 2 News MAKE A DONATION Unlike many online publications, afro.com delivers…
Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — October 11, 2019
Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — October 11, 2019 | Afro MAKE A DONATION Unlike many online publications, afro.com delivers content…
The AFRO in Africa: The Journey to Beautiful Lake Bunyonyi
By Sean Yoes, AFRO Baltimore Editor, The road to Lake Bunyonyi is a journey of paradox much like the beautiful…
HBCU Lives Matter | Afro
By Kevin Daniels, Special to the AFRO In the wake of the 152th Morgan State University’s (MSU) Homecoming, several students…
ESPN’s Coverage of October 2019 FIFA International Match Week Continues
Columbus, OH. – March 29, 2016 – MAPFRE Stadium: Christian Pulisic (11) of the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team during…
Seafarers: Historic Black Yacht Club
By Jessica Dortch, AFRO Staff, Being Black in America is hard. In the 50s and 60s, it was even harder.…
Ford’s ‘Fences’ Reminds Audiences of Hard Truths
By Micha Green, AFRO Washignton, D.C. Editor, Are fences used to keep people in or keep other factors out? Audiences…
The New Era of Natural Hair
By Camille Davis Over the past decade, Black women have begun embracing their natural hair, but caring for it can…
St. Elizabeths Without Water | Afro
By AFRO Staff Patients and staff at Saint Elizabeths Hospital, the District’s public psychiatric hospital, have been without drinking water…
The Art of Human Care
By Nyame-kye Kondo, Special to the AFRO Renowned surgeon and author, Dr. Hassan Tetteh, recently released his book “The Art…