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The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed the White House as part of the impeachment investigation into President Donald Trump. Source…
House Democrats subpoena White House for documents in impeachment investigation
House Democrats subpoenaed the White House on Friday for documents and records related to President Donald Trump’s July phone call…
House Democrats subpoena White House for Ukraine documents, escalating impeachment probe
The subpoena came after the three committees leading the impeachment inquiry separately sent a letter Friday seeking documents from Vice…
Jordan Peele Signs 5-year Deal with Universal Pictures
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jordan Peele has inked a five-year deal with Universal Pictures. Through a statement published on…
Will My Professional Experience Make Me a Great Franchise Owner?
The beauty of a franchise system is that much of the risk that comes with starting up a business is…
“MasterChef” Celebrates 10th Season With Its First Black Woman Winner
After 10 seasons, a black female contestant has won MasterChef. According to Atlanta Black Star, Dorian Hunter from Cartersville, Ga.,…
Cornell University’s Medical School to Give Full Scholarships to Students in Need
It’s no secret that an Ivy League education costs a lot of money, or that students pursuing graduate degrees are…
Remembering the Legacy of TV Trailblazer Diahann Carroll
Diahann Carroll, a pioneering and Oscar-nominated actress who broke the color barrier in network television, died of cancer on Oct.…
Dell Technologies Builds Tech Pipeline for Black and Latinx Students
In 2018, leaders from Dell Technologies and Black Enterprise brainstormed ways that they could get more diverse young talent into…
Led by $10.6 M. Basquiat, Christie’s Contemporary Sale in London Brings in $80.4 M. -ARTnews
Sigmar Polke’s 1967 dispersion-on-canvas Alpenveilchen/Flowers sold for $6.97 million at Christie’s London. CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LTD. 2019 After a long Frieze…
Diahann Carroll, pioneering actress known for ‘Julia’ and ‘Dynasty,’ dead at 84
Diahann Carroll, a pioneering American actor and singer, has died at the age of 84. She was an Oscar-nominated actress…
Charges dropped against Stacey Dash following domestic violence arrest
Charges against Stacey Dash have been dropped following her arrest over a domestic dispute with her husband on Sunday. The…
Meghan McCain smacks down Joy Behar’s claim economy is slowing: ‘That’s just fake news’
“The View” co-host Meghan McCain plainly rejected her colleague Joy Behar’s claim on Friday that the economy was “slowing down.”…
‘Girlfriends’ reunite on ‘black-ish’ and it’s EVERYTHING
YouTube Tracee Ellis Ross is bringing her Girlfriends to black-ish and we’ve got a sneak peek at all the #BlackGirlMagic…
Miley Cyrus spotted kissing singer Cody Simpson after Kaitlynn Carter, Liam Hemsworth splits
Miley Cyrus isn’t letting back-to-back breakups keep her from potentially finding love again. The singer, 26, was spotted Thursday kissing…
16 Books to kick off your fall reading list
Adobe Stock Fall has arrived (along with school for the kiddies) and it’s only right that we hit you with…
Chrissy Teigen’s new tattoo blasted on social media for ‘strong Holocaust vibes’
Chrissy Teigen showcased a new tattoo on Instagram on Thursday evening — and many people are not happy about it.…
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry authorize their own official documentary
After years of the media speculating and picking them apart, it appears Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will finally be…
Roger Moore’s son Geoffrey says late actor left James Bond franchise at the right time
Roger Moore’s son Geoffrey believes his father made the right decision when he walked away from James Bond after 1985’s…
Antoinette Crowe-Legacy and Ilfenesh Hadera on ‘Godfather of Harlem’
Godfather of Harlem debuted on EPIX on Sunday and the series that stars Forest Whitaker as legendary crime boss Bumpy…
Martin Scorsese says Marvel movies are like ‘theme parks,’ director James Gunn responds
Marvel Cinematic Universe fans aren’t happy with iconic film director Martin Scorsese. In a recent interview with Empire magazine, the…
‘Deeply disturbing’ video of Black teen being arrested at UPS under investigation
(Adobe Stock) A Minnesota mayor is calling for an internal affairs investigation after a “deeply disturbing” video capturing the arrest…
Comedian Andy Dick charged with groping ride-share driver in Los Angeles
Comedian Andy Dick has been charged with allegedly groping a driver from a ride-hailing service. Los Angeles County prosecutors say…
Tyler Perry officially unveils the first Black owned studio
Tyler Perry speaks on stage at 2019 ESSENCE Festival Presented By Coca-Cola at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July…
The Darkness stands by its controversial ‘Easter Is Cancelled’ album cover: ‘I don’t think it’s blasphemous’
Justin Hawkins of the British rock group the Darkness isn’t apologizing to anyone offended by the group’s provocative album cover…
Lil Baby says Young Thug paid him to leave the hood to become a rapper
Lil Baby performs at the BETX Main Stage, sponsored by Credit Karma, at 2018 BET Experience Fan Fest at Los…
Dennis Prager on why new film ‘No Safe Spaces’ is unfairly rated
NEW YORK – Radio personality Dennis Prager and comedian Adam Carolla’s upcoming documentary “No Safe Spaces” is a film detailing…
Bad & Bougie: 5 Ways Diahann Carroll Changed the Game
American actress, singer and fashion model Diahann Carroll, UK, 18th January 1965. (Photo by Terry Fincher/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Friday,…
Carol’s Daughter Founder Lisa Price Reflects On Selling Company And More At The ‘In Between Series’ | Vibe
October 2014 was supposed to be one of the highest points in Lisa Price’s life. Instead, it felt like one…
The Documentary ‘Skin’ Explores A Unique Side Of Colorism | Essence
When we talk about colorism in the United States, it’s typically through a Black American gaze, which we all know…
Olympic sprinter Allyson Felix just broke one of Usain Bolt’s world records | CNN
CNN – Not so fast, Usain Bolt — there’s a new World Championships record holder, and her name is Allyson…
Died: Cain Hope Felder, Scholar Who Lifted Up the Black People in the Bible | Christianity Today
Cain Hope Felder, a groundbreaking Bible scholar who called attention to the presence of black people in the Old and…
Michelle Obama Pens Sweet Anniversary Note To Barack: ‘Still Feeling The Magic’ | HuffPost
Michelle Obama shared a sweet anniversary message for Barack Obama, celebrating both their journey and their next chapter together. The…
As Brexit Looms at Frieze London, $6.5 M. Twombly and $5 M. Guston Sell, While $32 M. Botticelli Awaits Buyer -ARTnews
Sarah Sze, Hindsight, 2019, oil paint, acrylic paint, acrylic polymers, ink, aluminum, archival paper, Dibond, and wood. ©SARAH SZE/COURTESY THE…
At Sotheby’s in London, Banksy Painting Sells for $12.2 M., New High Mark for Artist -ARTnews
Banksy’s Devolved Parliament (2009), sold for £9.88 million, or about $12.2 million, at Sotheby’s London. COURTESY SOTHEBY’S Tonight, before a…
$12.2 M. Banksy Sets Record at $67.3 M. Sotheby’s Contemporary Art Sale in London -ARTnews
Banksy, Devolved Parliament, 2009, sold for £9.88 million, or about $12.2 million at Sotheby’s London, smashing the artist’s auction record.…
Morning Links from October 4, 2019 -ARTnews
A sign for the Banksy exhibition “Genius or Vandal,” which runs at the Cordoaria Nacional in Lisbon, Portugal, through October…
Jacolby Satterwhite on His New Show at Pioneer Works in Brooklyn -ARTnews
A still from Jacolby Satterwhite’s 2019 virtual reality animation Birds in Paradise. COURTESY THE ARTIST AND PIONEER WORKS Jacolby Satterwhite,…
SEC Network’s TrueSouth Treks to Beaumont, Texas on Sunday, Oct. 6
On Sunday, Oct. 6, TrueSouth rolls into Beaumont, Texas, a land of lush swamps and smoke-belching refineries. Where the first…
[RECIPE] Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw • EBONY
I’m not exactly sure where “Taco Tuesdays” came from, but I do know it’s a great idea! Every Tuesday, friends…
What You Should Know About Your First Mammogram • EBONY
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and in an effort to foster comfort and familiarity with the process of early…
Kamala Harris Teams Up With Maxine Waters On $13 Billion Plan To End Homelessness
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), who is running for president, introduced a bill Thursday that would invest billions of more dollars…
Let’s Talk About The Black Women In ‘Joker’
Disclaimer: This piece contains spoilers for “Joker.” “Joker” is an ugly film. That isn’t a judgment call: There are plenty…
Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell: “Where does God go when you are self-pleasuring?”
Grammy winning gospel singer Erica Campbell is apparently taking a stance against “self pleasuring,” an act that she believes is…
Ava DuVernay, Sanaa Lathan, and more celebs pay tribute to Diahann Carroll
(AP Photo/Douglas Pizac, File) Fans are mourning the death of iconic, groundbreaking actress, Diahann Carroll. The Oscar-nominated actress best-known for…
Marilyn Mosby seeks to overturn 790 convictions led by corrupt cops
(Getty Images) Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby is cleaning house by asking the courts to throw out at least 790…
PHOTO GALLERY: The legendary beauty of Diahann Carroll
(Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) | (Photo by NBC Television/Courtesy of Getty Images) Diahann Carroll, the gorgeous legend of film,…
Tisha Campbell Is the Subject of TV One’s ‘Uncensored’ Season Two Premiere • EBONY
TV One’s original autobiographical series Uncensored returns for its second season with the premiere episode spotlighting singer/actress Tisha Campbell on…
EBONY ENTERS ITS 75TH YEAR LAUNCHING CHARITABLE FOUNDATION • EBONY
Since 1945, EBONY magazine has been the pre-eminent voice of the Black community with relation to business, the arts and…
Police arrest Meghan Markle’s nephew after naked rant in street
British royal Meghan Markle’s nephew Thomas Dooley was arrested in Hollywood and now a shocking video of the incident has…
21 Savage: Young undocumented immigrants should be ‘exempt’
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment WriterLOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper 21 Savage believes undocumented immigrants like him who lived…
Tracee Ellis Ross dishes about snubs during ‘Girlfriend’ days
Although Tracee Ellis Ross is enjoying the fruit of a very successful turn on black-ish, she was virtually invisible at…
Diversity of jury seen as key factor in officer’s conviction
Assistant District Attorney Mischeka Nicholson shows the jury a photo of victim Botham Jean during closing remarks in the sentencing…
Protests erupt over light sentence outside courthouse
Amber Guyger Protests erupted Wednesday outside of a Dallas courtroom after Amber Guyger was sentenced to 10 years for the…
Kamala Harris and Cory Booker blast Comcast in $20B Byron Allen civil rights lawsuit
The Congressional Black Caucus has weighed in on the $20B lawsuit between Byron Allen‘s Entertainment Studios and the media companies,…
12 Amazing Photos You Missed This Week
With the ever-changing news cycle, it’s easy to miss great images that fly under the radar. We’ve got you covered.…
Diahann Carroll, Oscar-nominated, pioneering actress, dies
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JUNE 12: Actress/singer Diahann Carroll attends Women In Film’s 2013 Crystal + Lucy Awards at The…
14 Amazing Photos You Missed This Week
With the ever-changing news cycle, it’s easy to miss great images that fly under the radar. We’ve got you covered.…
How this Black woman cannabis entrepreneur is breaking down barriers in Michigan
Photo courtesy of Anqunette Sarfoh Cannabis entrepreneur Anqunette Sarfoh is best known as ‘Que’ from Detroit’s Fox 2 News. She…
13 Amazing Photos You Missed This Week
With the ever-changing news cycle, it’s easy to miss great images that fly under the radar. We’ve got you covered.…