Girls Confront Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Over His Blackface Scandals
Twin sisters gave Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a grilling over his recent blackface scandals. The young girls asked Trudeau…
Georgia City Under Fire For Moving Polling Location To Police Station
Officials in one Georgia city are intimidating voters by moving the polling location for an upcoming municipal election to the…
People Get Fired From Their Jobs Without Being ‘Fired’ All The Time
On Monday, a conservative news outlet published what some took to be damning evidence that Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is…
Politicians Celebrate Montgomery, Alabama, For Electing Its First Black Mayor
Prominent politicians and others are tweeting their celebration of Steven Reed, who was elected on Tuesday to become the first…
Rihanna’s luxe touch stretches even into coffee table books
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Dallas P.D. Make Arrest in Joshua Brown homicide; say botched drug deal took place
Victim Botham Jean’s neighbor Joshua Brown, left, answers questions from Assistant District Attorney LaQuita Long, right, while pointing to a…
VIDEO: Oprah Winfrey surprises Morehouse College with $13 million gift
(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) On Monday, Oprah Winfrey blessed Morehouse College with a surprise $13 million donation. —Billionaire Robert…
Penn State football players share “racist” alumni letter criticizing dreadlocks
The teammate of a Penn State football player shared a letter on social media written by alumni of the school,…
Nipsey Hussle ‘The Marathon Don’t Stop’ biography in the works
The first in-depth biography about the extraordinary life and jarring death of rapper Nipsey Hussle is slated to be published…
Isaiah Washington clashes with Soledad O’Brien over his conversion to conservatism
Isaiah Washington (L), Soledad O’Brien (Getty Images) It appears that actor and overt conservative Isaiah Washington and respected journalist Soledad…
Why Tiffany Haddish, in self-exploration, is preparing for her Bat Mitzvah
Comedian Tiffany Haddish, who rose to fame with her extroverted brand of comedy is now tackling a new pastime studying…
Southwest flight attendant accused of ‘profiling’ Trump supporter
While Southwest Airlines’ Facebook page is usually used to make travel inquiries and/or share heartwarming customer service stories, earlier this…
Mariah Carey dishes about the fake rivalry with Whitney Houston
Mariah Carey is not just a songbird who can belt out high octaves, she’s also a powerhouse musician who is…
ESPN cuts to commercial after Stephen A. Smith starts political rant
Outspoken ESPN host Stephen A. Smith’s comments were cut short when he started to give his take of the Israeli-Palestinian…
Second suspect arrested for killing of Joshua Brown, key witness in Amber Guyger trial
A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the killing of Joshua Brown, a key witness in the Amber…
‘How will we cover up this shame?’: The priest and the girl
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Amid perceived power vacuum, dozens vie to be Haiti’s leader
A man shines a client’s shoes as another waits for business, in front of a wall painted with an image…
Three suspects arrested in shooting man nine times on Facebook Live
An Arizona photographer faced death while filming on Facebook Live. —Dallas P.D. Make Arrest in Joshua Brown homicide; say botched…
Simone Biles on her way to becoming the most decorated gymnast in history
Simone Biles is still breaking records. This time she has dominated, earning her 21st medal, clearing the path to become…
Rihanna talks politics, Trump, and new music in Vogue cover story
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WATCH: Justin Trudeau confronted on blackface past by two Black children
WINNIPEG, MB – SEPTEMBER 19: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tears up as he addresses the media regarding photos and…
White woman hurls racist slur and tries to force Black teen to ‘get on his knees’ on the sidewalk
Adobe Stock A shocking video has gone viral of a white woman screaming and emasculating a young Black teen by…
Drake responds to father’s claim that he fabricated their estrangement to ‘sell records’
Rapper Drake has always been transparent about how his dad Dennis Graham was mostly absent from his life when he…
A little boy’s recital of positive affirmations is the cutest thing you’ll ever see
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Montgomery, cradle of the Civil Rights movement, elects first Black mayor
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Stacey Dash dismisses domestic violence arrest as ‘normal’ marital dispute
(Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images) Earlier this month actress Stacey Dash was released from jail after she was arrested and…
Wesley Snipes is not here for the ‘New Jack City’ reboot
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Jason Weaver: I turned down $2MIL from Disney in exchange for ‘Lion King’ royalties
(Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images) In 1994 Jason Weaver provided the singing voice for Young Simba in Disney’s original The…
And the Award for Best Press Release Goes to … Brian Belott! -ARTnews
Hot stuff. CHRIS SANDERS You may know him from his frozen paintings in the Whitney Biennial that just closed. You…
Morning Links from October 8, 2019 -ARTnews
Ed Ruscha. ANDREAS BRANCH/SHUTTERSTOCK News After the Coachella Valley–based art biennial Desert X voted to work with the government of…
Picks from Open House New York 2019 -ARTnews
The Frick Art Reference Library. COURTESY THE FRICK COLLECTION Fall in New York! New art exhibitions alight, the leaves take…
Domestic Violence Accusations Against Artist Stir Group to Send ‘Letter of Concern’ to Swiss Institute [Updated] -ARTnews
Swiss Institute. COURTESY SWISS INSTITUTE A group of some 40 artists and writers have signed a “Letter of Concern” directed…
LACMA’s Upcoming Yoshitomo Nara Survey Is Headed to China -ARTnews
A sculpture by Nara, at right, on view at the Bangkok Art Biennale in 2018. SHUTTERSTOCK ARTnews has learned from…
New York City Picks Artist to Replace Monument That Honored Doctor Who Experimented on Slaves, After Another Proposal Is Withdrawn -ARTnews
A rendering of Victory Beyond Sims. COURTESY VINNIE BAGWELL AND BRYCE TURNER A monument that for years was the focus…
Leonardo da Vinci’s Prized ‘Vitruvian Man’ May Not Travel to Paris for Louvre Retrospective After All -ARTnews
Leonardo da Vinci, Vitruvian Man, ca. 1490. VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS The question of which masterpieces will appear in the Louvre’s…
Morning Links from October 9, 2019 -ARTnews
Chaim Goss (left) and Willem de Kooning (right). EVERETT/SHUTTERSTOCK To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up…
Rembrandt’s Legendary ‘Night Watch’ Is Being Studied in Front of a Live Audience. What Will Scholars Discover? -ARTnews
Rembrandt’s The Night Watch (1642) being studied as part of “Operation Night Watch” at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. COURTESY RIJKSMUSEUM…
Following Censorship Allegations, Aichi Triennale Reopens Controversial Exhibition, Puts Back on View Works Removed by Artists -ARTnews
A work by Claudia Martínez Garay is now back on view, after being closed by the artist’s request, at the…
7 Key MoMA Shows from the 1970s—and What ARTnews Said at the Time -ARTnews
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What Do Artists Want from the New MoMA? Lawrence Weiner, Howardena Pindell, and More Weigh In -ARTnews
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The Museum of Modern Art Expands: Complete Coverage -ARTnews
A rendering of the new Museum of Modern Art. ©2017 DILLER SCOFIDIO + RENFRO On October 21, the Museum of…
Elizabeth Catlett Sculpture Sells for $389,000 at New York Auction, New Record for the Trailblazing Artist -ARTnews
Elizabeth Catlett, Seated Woman, 1962, carved mahogany. COURTESY SWANN AUCTION GALLERIES Artist Elizabeth Catlett, a key figure in the story…
Blooming Love Two by Laurie Cooper – October Gallery
Price: $1,440 NOW $399Blooming Love Twoby Laurie CooperOriginal Pastel on PaperSize 25″ x 19″ Approx Laurie Cooper is artist born…
THE 2019 PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE PLAYOFFS BEGIN FRIDAY NIGHT IN THE ‘FIGHT CAPITAL OF THE WORLD’ ON ESPN+ AND ESPN2
Fights Live on ESPN+ at 8:00pm ET and ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes at 10:00pm ET Toughest Night in MMA: Fight…
4 Reasons You’re Still Broke • EBONY
Being “broke” seems to be a recurring theme among Black women despite our collective levels of education, resources and income.…
Tyler Perry Christens New Studio
By RON HARRIS Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Tyler Perry officially christened his massive new film studio Saturday, beaming as…
Vanessa Bell Calloway Shares Her Breast Cancer Survival Story • EBONY
Six years ago, I woke up from my sleep with the funniest feeling. Others call it a hunch or voices…
Is the newest royal couple drifting in a new charitable direction?
Prince Harry (R) and his fiancee Meghan Markle visit Reprezent 107.3FM on January 9, 2018 in London, England. The Reprezent…
From emperors to inventors: the unsung heroes to celebrate in Black History Month | The Guardian
Black academics and cultural commentators pick eight watershed moments and fearless people we should be remembering this month. In 1926,…
House issues subpoenas after ambassador deposition is blocked
House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff on Tuesday called the State Department’s blocking testimony of a key witness “strong evidence of…
Trump ally warns of 'mortal threat' to his presidency
CNN’s Christiane Amanpour asks Chris Ruddy, a friend of President Trump, about the ongoing impeachment inquiry surrounding his administration. Source…
800,000 Californians may have power cut to help prevent wildfires
With strong, dry winds expected to tear through vast portions of California on Wednesday, the power supply to more than…
White House prepares for impeachment battle to go to courts, source says
White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham is seen at the White House on July 2019. Jonathan Ernst/Reuters White House press…
Despite 4-month decline, unauthorized border crossings nearing 1 million
Despite a decline of more than 60% over the last four months, the number of unauthorized migrants stopped at the…
Ukraine call: Inside the White House’s effort to contain fallout
At least one National Security Council official alerted the White House’s national security lawyers about the concerns, three sources familiar…
Leaked video captures disturbing fight between Republic Airways employees
Violent security footage leaked online this week shows a Republic Airways pilot and another employee fighting on a jet bridge…
First on CNN: Trump told Perry and State Department officials as early as May to talk to Giuliani about Ukraine
Trump believed Ukraine was still rampantly corrupt and said that if President Volodymyr Zelensky wanted to meet with him, Giuliani…
White House letter to Pelosi pushes back on impeachment probe, stops short of calling for vote
The White House sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday calling into question what it referred to…
The most unusual ways many African countries got their names | Quartz Africa
The concept of nation states in Africa is only a bit over a century old, arising after the 1884 Berlin…
Kamala Harris Reveals Plan To Give Families Six Months Of Paid Medical Leave | Essence
Today in Iowa, 2020 Presidential candidate and California Senator, Kamala Harris, unveiled her newest plan to give federal paid leave…