Obama family Christmas card wishes everyone ‘sparkles with magic’
WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 14: (AFP OUT) U.S. President Barack Obama (C, R), first lady Michelle Obama (L) and daughters…
Former Baltimore Lawmaker Charged With Bribery, Fraud
By REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Federal authorities on Monday unsealed charges against a former state lawmaker…
UK’s Prince Harry, Meghan, son Archie in Canada for Holiday
By The Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry’s office has confirmed that he and his family will be spending…
Monument Proposed for Black Soldiers who Fought in Civil War
By The Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — An effort is being made in Virginia to honor unheralded Black soldiers…
The Hip-Hop Museum Is A Reality Thanks To $3.5 Million From New York | Ambrosia for Heads
For years, there has been a drive to make the Universal Hip-Hop Museum a reality. New, the Empire State is…
Meet the Real Estate Investor Who Owns 18 Properties at 26-Years-Old | Black Enterprise
Homeownership is a secure way to build wealth. For many Americans, homeownership is an instrumental way of creating generational wealth…
A Massive New Database Will Connect Billions of Historic Records to Tell the Full Story of American Slavery | Smithsonian Magazine
The online resource will offer vital details about the toll wrought on the enslaved. In 1834, a 22-year-old Yoruba man…
Fifty Years of Worship at the Church of John Coltrane | The New Yorker
Franzo and Marina King had recently moved from the Midwest to San Francisco when they decided to celebrate their first…
Help combat racism. This holiday season, give the gift of a black children’s or young adult book | Daily Kos
In a time fraught with Trump- and Republican-fomented racial hate and vituperation, we move into a holiday season celebrated by…
Artifacts show a Rosa Parks steeped in freedom struggle from childhood (2015) | The Washington Post
When Rosa Parks was a little girl in rural Alabama, she would stay up at night, keeping watch with her…
Writings, Recordings, and Performances from 2019 – ARTnews.com
Ears figure into art as much as eyes or any other organ, and it’s only been for the better that…
Marciano Art Foundation Sued Over Layoffs—and More Art News – ARTnews.com
To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews newsletter. Controversies A former…
France Blocks Export of Prized Cimabue Painting Worth $26.6 M. – ARTnews.com
After setting a record when it sold at auction outside Paris earlier this year, a painting by Cimabue, a giant…
U.K. Arts Minister Bars Export of Prized Thomas Gainsborough Landscape – ARTnews.com
Unless a British gallery or museum can pay its price tag, a landscape by the seminal English artist Thomas Gainsborough…
The Best Moving-Image and Digital Works of 2019 – ARTnews.com
The past year was marked by big losses among those who made films or thought hard about them. Jonas Mekas,…
AFRO Publisher Retraces Grandfather’s 1959 Trek to Cuba
By DeWayne Wickham HAVANA, Cuba – When AFRO American publisher Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper walked off JetBlue flight 503 last…
Meghan Markle’s Best Looks Of 2019
To say that Meghan Markle had quite the year is an understatement. In the span of 12 months, the Duchess…
Stephanie by Andrew Turner – October Gallery
Price: $15 – $250 NOW $5 – $199Stephanieby Andrew TurnerOpen Edition Offset PrintSize 13″ x 19″ / 27″ x 30″…
Rapper DaBaby Speaks Out On Marijuana Citation, Calls It Harassment
Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby spoke out after police in Charlotte, North Carolina, handcuffed and cited him for possessing a very small…
Economics E391: Automation Replacing Jobs,AI 5G Self-Driving Trucks, Retail Let's Chop It Up!
https://www.fastcompany.com/90414007/african-american-men-will-suffer-the-most-as-automation-destroys-jobs-once-held-by-humans … source
SU-27 fighter jet
It has been 31 years since the first Russian SU-27 fighter jet made its maiden flight and it is still…
The Fight For a Kurdish State I VICE on HBO
The Kurds have played an instrumental role in the fight against ISIS. Although their case for independence is rarely made,…
Flare-up as Israel kills top Palestinian militant – BBC News
An Israeli air strike has killed a senior commander of the militant group Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza. Baha Abu…
Hard left? Anti-Semetic? Truly for the many? Where are Labour right now?
The Labour Party: Who are the main rivals to the poll-leading Conservatives’, and how do they plan to take the…
Is Trudeau 'two-faced'? Trump's changing diplomacy rules | The Weekly with Wendy Mesley
The U.S. president called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “two-faced,” but traditional diplomacy has always been two-faced. »»» Subscribe to CBC…
Netanyahu Got His War! Israel Opens New Front Against Lebanon and Hezbollah With Bomb Raid!
Subscribe to Vesti News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8MaD6gQscto_Nq1i49iew?sub_confirmation=1 The Israeli Prime Minister stated that Lebanon … source
WILL IT BITE?! – Black Widow Challenge
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Asia Tonight: News in brief Aug 14
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, Aug 14: – Australian police seize US$60 million of MDMA drugs – Italy marks Genoa…
The Gambia's Economy one year after Yahya Jammeh's departure
One year after Yahya Jammeh left for exile in Equatorial Guinea with 23 years of an unrivalled iron fist rule,…
Lakers' looming issue is LeBron has no confidence at the free throw line | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Doug Gottlieb talk the Los Angeles Lakers and discuss if their loss to the Indiana Pacers is…
Lamar Jackson is clearly the MVP, Pats won’t go on a Super Bowl run | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright, Doug Gottlieb and Eric Mangini talk about Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson…
Beatty |TYMELESS| – CURSED BLESSING (AFRICAN AMERICAN DREAM)
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See police bodycam footage of the confrontation
David Glen Ward died in November after he led police on a high speed chase. Police tased him twice and…
Green Beret killed in Afghanistan is identified
The soldier’s death was the 20th combat fatality in Afghanistan this year/ December 24, 2019, 12:30 AM 5 min read…
California deputy on leave after violently removing carjacking victim from vehicle, sheriff says
Body camera video from last month’s incident begins mid-chase, during which authorities say David Ward, 52, twice stopped for deputies…
Meet 5 Black Women Who Are Making A Splash In The Art World | Essence
Those paintings by Black artists that we see hanging in a gallery or major museum didn’t get there by happenstance.…
This Social Entrepreneur Uses Blockchain to Power a Successful Business and Feed the Hungry at the Same Time | Black Enterprise
Jasmine Crowe is the opposite of an accidental entrepreneur. She followed her passion—and her purpose—to become a social entrepreneur, founding…
Making black dollars work for us | The St. Louis American
All holidays in the U.S. are highly commercialized. Christmas is the most commercialized to the tune of $475 billion, according…
This App Matches People of Color with a Therapist Who Shares a Similar Background | Black Enterprise
Former investment banker Eric Coly decided to launch a startup after a close friend confided to him that she needed…
Fort Worth police officer who fatally shot Atatiana Jefferson indicted on murder charge | NBC News
The case against Aaron Dean, 35, led to a rare murder charge against a police officer when he was initially…
Whitney Cummings Says An Intern Reported Her To HR For Saying ‘Merry Christmas’
Whitney Cummings presumably won’t be wishing anyone a merry Christmas this year. During an appearance on “Conan” Wednesday, the comedian…
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Reveal Where They Are Spending Their ‘Private Family Time’
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have finally revealed where they are spending their holiday amid their break from royal duties.…
Prince Charles And Camilla’s Christmas Card Shares 1 Major Similarity With Will And Kate’s
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall look ready to sail ― er, motor ― into the new year, judging…
Robert De Niro Fantasizes About ‘Bag Of S**t’ Hitting Donald Trump In The Face
Robert De Niro pulled absolutely no punches during his first-ever podcast interview, unleashing a blistering attack on President Donald Trump…
The Decline Of The Movie Star Is The 2010s’ Great Cultural Tragedy
Illustration: Damon Dahlen/HuffPost; Photos: Getty “Farewell To…” is an end-of-decade series that explores some of the biggest cultural trends of…
Eddie Murphy Taunts Bill Cosby In ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘Who Is America’s Dad NOW?’
Eddie Murphy bounced back to “Saturday Night Live” to host for the first time in 35 years, noting ways he’s…
Pete Davidson Hints On ‘SNL’ He’s Off To Another Stint In Rehab
Pete Davidson hasn’t been in many “Saturday Night Live” sketches lately, and now we might know why. He indicated on…
Hilary Duff Ties The Knot With Fiance Matthew Koma
Hilary Duff, the star of Disney’s “Lizzie McGuire” and an upcoming reboot of the show, tied the knot with fiance…
Russell Crowe Thanks Airline For ‘Pure Gift’ Of Surprise Seat With Nicole Kidman
Australia may have more than 25 million residents, but it seems when they go to Hollywood and become major celebrities,…
Bill Cosby’s Publicist Slams ‘Hollywood Slave’ Eddie Murphy After ‘SNL’ Dig
Bill Cosby’s publicist called comedian Eddie Murphy Sunday a “Hollywood Slave” after the comedian taunted Cosby on “Saturday Night Live.”…
‘Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker’ Is A Force At The Box Office
LOS ANGELES, Dec 22 (Reuters) – “Star Wars” movie “The Rise of Skywalker” blasted into theaters with $374 million in…
Ariana Grande Releases New Live Album As Sweetener Tour Concludes
Ariana Grande just added dessert to her now-concluded Sweetener World Tour, dropping a live album on Sunday. “k bye for…
Mark Consuelos Restrained After Confronting Son’s Wrestling Opponent
Actor Mark Consuelos may have gotten too involved in his son’s wrestling match. TMZ on Saturday posted video of Consuelos…
Burning Questions And Plot Holes From ‘Star Wars: Rise Of Skywalker’
Warning! “Star Wars” spoilers below! In “The Rise of Skywalker,” director J.J. Abrams brings the nine-film main “Star Wars” movies…
Miley Cyrus’ ‘My Sad Christmas Song’ Will Make You Feel Lonely AF
Miley Cyrus knows what it’s like to have a blue Christmas. The singer released a new single, “My Sad Christmas…
J.J. Abrams Says ‘Skywalker’ Fan Criticism Is Right — With A Catch
Asked Friday about fans’ gripes over “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” the director replied: “I’d say that they’re right.”…
People Have Lots Of Feelings About Rachel Bilson And Bill Hader Hanging Out
Rachel Bilson and Bill Hader were seen grabbing coffee over the weekend, causing the Twitter peanut gallery to go wild.…
Hilary Duff’s Drop-Dead Gorgeous Wedding Gown Includes A Nod To Her 2 Kids
Hilary Duff tied the knot with fiancé Matthew Koma in a backyard ceremony in Los Angeles over the weekend. Now,…
Dame Judi Dench’s Human Hand To Be Edited Out Of ‘Cats’ Retroactively
If “Cats” had nine lives to start with, we’re not sure it’s got any more now. Widely panned by critics…