Don’t believe the hype, real Black men do stand up in ‘Harriet’
Although Kasi Lemmons’ latest film, Harriet, bested industry expectations with a $12 million opening and has received a nearly 100…
‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Pat Sajak recovering from emergency surgery, Vanna White to fill in
“Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak is on the mend following emergency surgery, the show’s official Twitter account said on…
Trump Jr. gets personal with Joy Behar on ‘The View’, accusing her of wearing blackface
Donald Trump, Jr. speaks to supporters of his father, President Donald Trump, during a panel discussion, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019,…
Kelsey Grammer teases ‘Frasier’ reboot in ‘late summer’ 2020
Kelsey Grammer is ready to make his return to the small screen as Dr. Frasier Crane. The actor, 64, sat…
Balm in Gilead Sounds the Alarm with Healthy Churches 2020
By Jannette J. Witmyer, Special to the AFRO Pastors from around the country will gather, Nov. 19-22, in Charlotte, N.C.…
Lamar’s In The House! | Afro
By David Ginsburg, Associated Press It’s time to take the Baltimore Ravens seriously as a Super Bowl contender. Their 14-point…
The State of Baltimore Schools
By John Schmid, Special to the AFRO Sen. Cory V. McCray (D45) hosted a meeting, Nov. 5, of parents, educators…
Courtney B. Vance to Star Opposite Cynthia Erivo in ‘Genius: Aretha’
The multiple-award-winning actor will play The Queen of Soul’s father in next installment of Emmy-winning series about the supremely gifted.…
Honoring the District’s Creative Community
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, On Wednesday, Nov. 6, Union Market’s Dock 5, in Northeast, turned into a…
FAITH EVANS TELLS ALL ON THE NEXT EPISODE OF UNCENSORED • EBONY
Faith Evans, the First Lady of Bad Boy, has enjoyed a successful music career spanning almost three decades and is…
Ravens matchup was biggest of Baker's career and he responded brilliantly | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Cris Carter and Nick Wright recap the Cleveland Browns 40-25 victory over the Baltimore Ravens and explain why the win…
Pats defense will force Lamar Jackson to win for Ravens passing — Mangini | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Cris Carter, Nick Wright and Eric Mangini talk about the New England Patriots vs. Baltimore Ravens and discuss what problems…
Kodak Black – ZEZE (feat. Travis Scott & Offset) [Official Music Video]
The official music video for Kodak Black’s “ZEZE” featuring Travis Scott & Offset from his sophomore studio album ‘Dying To…
Chicago’s police superintendent Eddie Johnson has decided to retire
CHICAGO, IL – NOVEMBER 07: Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson announces his retirement during a news conference at the…
Meet The Black Woman That Is Healing DC With Her Teas and Tonics | Essence
November 7, 2019 African American Entrepreneurs, African American Health #BuyBlack, African American Business, African American Entrepreneur, Black Business, Black Entrepreneur,…
Democrats’ Trump impeachment inquiry hits overdrive
Polls showing a modest spike in the number of Americans in favor of impeaching and removing Trump are another argument…
EasyJet buys Thomas Cook airport slots at Gatwick and Bristol for $46 million
FILE PHOTO: Passengers board an easyJet plane at Nantes-Atlantique airport in Bouguenais, near Nantes, France, April 4, 2019. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File…
LGBTQ Representation On TV Hits All-Time High, New GLAAD Report Finds
Once again, television ― rather than film ― is leading the charge when it comes to LGBTQ representation in Hollywood,…
Juul Labs to stop sales of mint-flavored nicotine pods in U.S
(Reuters) – E-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc will immediately stop selling its mint-flavored nicotine cartridges in the United States, the…
Gerald Moore Sr.: Committed to Preparing Black Boys For Careers in STEM
BE Modern Man: Gerald Moore Sr. Cyber-security engineer, entrepreneur, author; 47; Founder, Gerald Moore Online Technology School for Black Boys…
Urban Knight By Charles Bibbs – October Gallery
Price: $200 NOW $165Urban Knightby Charles BibbsLimited Edition Signed and Numbered / 2014Offset Lithograph Size 17″ x 39″ Approx Internationally…
Stillborn infant had high levels of meth in system, mother charged with murder
A 25-year-old mother in central California has been arrested and charged with the murder of her stillborn child after officials…
Anti-Trump PAC shows Graham billboard attacking Trump
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) gets read the riot act for saying what he’s NOT going to read. CNN’s Jeanne Moos…
Rapper T.I. faces major backlash for ‘hymen’ comments
Planned Parenthood and others on social media blasted T.I. after the rapper said he goes to the gynecologist with his…
Impeachment inquiry: The factor that could condemn Trump
The man once feted as America’s mayor is looming over events on Capitol Hill as details of his expansive role…
President Donald Trump ordered to pay $2M to collection of nonprofits as part of civil lawsuit
President Donald Trump has been ordered by a New York State judge to pay $2 million to a group of…
Sen. Kennedy insults Pelosi: It must suck to be that dumb
CNN’s John Berman talks to Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) about the statements Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) made about House Speaker…
Closed-door testimony by State official describes Giuliani’s ‘campaign of lies’
President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, carried out a “campaign of lies” that tried to smear a dedicated career…
CNN host Fareed Zakaria was set to interview Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky until scandal took shape
The New York Times reported on Thursday that Zelensky had planned to announce an investigation into Trump’s political rivals during…
Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg eyeing presidential bid
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is eyeing a run for president in 2020. Interested in 2020 Elections? Add…
Lawyer for Ukraine whistleblower sends White House cease and desist letter to stop Trump’s attacks
“I am writing out of deep concern that your client, the President of the United States, is engaging in rhetoric…
Some in GOP warn against election challenge in Kentucky
Some Kentucky Republicans are warning Gov. Matt Bevin against mounting an election challenge to the results of his bid for…
House Intelligence Committee subpoenas Mick Mulvaney for impeachment inquiry testimony
“Mr. Mulvaney has the opportunity to uphold his oath to the nation and Constitution by testifying tomorrow under oath about…
Rochelle Bilal becomes first female to be elected sheriff in Philly
PHILADELPHIA, PA – FEBRUARY 08: Eagles fans pass police outside City Hall before festivities. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images) Rochelle…
‘Friends’ alum Courteney Cox shares rare photo with former costar Matthew Perry
Chandler and Monica are still there for each other. “Friends” alum Courteney Cox shared a rare picture of herself reuniting…
Court sentences Congo warlord to 30 years in prison for unimaginable crimes
Congolese militia commander Bosco Ntaganda enters the courtroom of the International Criminal Court, or ICC, to hear the sentence in…
Jennifer Garner has all-too-relatable mom moment while taking her daughter to school bus stop
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Robyn Crawford makes startling claim about Eddie Murphy and Whitney Houston in memoir
Robyn Crawford has always been incredibly private about her relationship with Whitney Houston, but this week she gave a rare…
Hilary Duff addresses rumors she’s already married to Matthew Koma
Hilary Duff and fiance Matthew Koma have been subject to marriage rumors for quite a while now, and the actress…
White Popeyes customer targets ‘N- Word’ rant at Black patrons; catches beat down
Getty Images Although social media would have you thinking only Black people are standing in line for chicken sandwiches, this…
Mariah Carey working on tell-all memoir with Andy Cohen’s help
Mariah Carey is putting pen to paper. The music superstar is working on a tell-all memoir and it’ll be published…
Excited football coach faces backlash for screaming: ‘White Power!” after a win, resigns
An assistant coach in North Carolina has resigned from his position at a local school after a video clip of…
Olivia Culpo celebrates last day of Bali vacation with neon green bikini pics
Olivia Culpo took to Instagram this week to flaunt her toned physique while celebrating her last day of a vacation…
Pixar unveils first trailer for ‘deep’ new animated film, ‘Soul’
Pixar’s new film, “Soul” introduces Joe Gardner, a middle-school band teacher whose true passion is playing jazz. (Courtesy of Walt…
‘Jeopardy!’ teen winner honors Alex Trebek, donates $10G to cancer research: ‘I was inspired to give’
“Jeopardy!” champion Avi Gupta is putting his money where his mouth is. The Columbia University first-year student took home $100,000…
Judge Mathis gives 50,000 bottles of clean water to Flint students, but had a special inspiration
Judge Greg Mathis visits SiriusXM Studios on October 30, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Santiago Felipe/Getty Images) Television…
Eddie Murphy told Whitney Houston it’d be ‘a mistake’ to marry Bobby Brown, claims singer’s friend in new book
Eddie Murphy warned Whitney Houston about marrying Bobby Brown hours before their 1992 wedding, claims the late singer’s longtime friend…
More Life! Drake is officially in the marijuana business
LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 21: Singer Drake attends the iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on…
‘BH90210’ will not return for a second season
Fox announced Thursday that “BH90210,” a reboot of the popular 1900s teen drama “Beverly Hills, 90210,” will not return for…
Hundreds expected in Louisiana for reenactment of largest slave revolt in U.S. history
reenactors Nia De Coux, foreground, and Jillian Jones are fitted for their period costumes by Allison L. Parker, left, and…
Jeff Goldblum says Woody Allen deserves due process, would consider working with him again
Actor Jeff Goldblum defended Woody Allen despite a string of disturbing allegations against the director amid the #MeToo movement. In…
WATCH | Black folks get quizzed on the Civil Rights Act of 1866
Byron Allen’s racial discrimination case will be heard in the Supreme Court on November 12th. The media mogul who owns…
The Black Experience Series: Trauma
By Joshua Turner, Special to AFRO “How you wake up in the morning feeling evil, trauma” — Trauma, Meek Mill Trauma,…
Maestrina Da Favela: A Documentary to Inspire
By Nyame-kye Kondo, Special to the AFRO District of Columbia native Falani Afrika is currently in the post production phase…
D.C. Speaks: Honoring Those Who Served
By Edgar Brookins, Special to the AFRO November 11 is the day we set aside each year to honor those…
Man Killed Over Cutting Line, Chicken Sandwich in Oxon Hill
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, The wait for a chicken sandwich turned fatal when a man was stabbed…
Howard Partners With Amazon For LA-Based Entertainment Program
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, Howard University has made a name for itself as one of the premiere…
Community Leaders Push to Make Go-Go the Official Music of D.C.
By Briana Thomas, Special to the AFRO The D.C. Council held a hearing on Oct. 30 to designate Go-Go as…
Saturday Football Tripleheader on ACC Network Highlighted by No. 15 Notre Dame at Duke
15 Notre Dame Plays at Duke for ACC Network Primetime Football The Huddle Live from Duke Coach Mark Richt Returns…
Nationals Championship Celebration Brings Love To an Ailing City
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, For a few hours in the shadow of the Canadian Embassy and the…