Rapper YG apologizes to LGBTQ community for past offensive posts
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 24: YG attends the 2018 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images) California rapper YG hasn’t wasted any time so far this…
Statements from Disney Chairman & CEO Bob Iger, ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro on NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern
“My wife Willow Bay and I are deeply saddened by the loss of David Stern, who left an indelible mark on the sports industry and helped turn the NBA into…
Advocate Gives Back, Inspires Others
By Donna Lewis Johnson Special to the AFRO Tyriek Mack, 23, has been planning for success ever since he was 16 going to bed hungry at night. “Well, my father…
RG3 Dominates Against Steelers | Afro
By David GinsburgAssociated Press Soaked to the core after standing the rain for well over three hours, coach John Harbaugh smiled broadly once the Baltimore Ravens wrapped up the finest…
Westminster Residents Request Vape Ban
By The Associated Press A town in Maryland is considering a ban on vaping in enclosed public spaces. On Dec. 26, the Carroll County Times reported that officials in Westminster…
RAMBLING ROSE: ‘Happy Holidays To You’
By Rosa PryorSpecial to AFRO Hello my dear friends, these are families and folks from the community in the pictures that you see on this page. Some of them you…
The Murder of Destiny Harrison
By Sean YoesAFRO Baltimore Editor “In all reality when I die I want people to be like, “She was a legend at that hair s**t.” And I want my daughter…
Taye Diggs Talks Black Hollywood Renaissance [INTERVIEW] • EBONY
Taye Diggs laughs a bit before responding to the question of the moment. “Suffice it to say, I’m just happy to be working,” he finally answers rather humbly. “I think…
City Solicitor Davis Resigns | Afro
By Stephen Janis and Taya GrahamSpecial to the AFRO The abrupt departure of the city’s top legal advisor is prompting speculation about both the timing and motive of his resignation.…
Tanzania: Africa's youngest billionaire kidnapped [The Morning Call]
The search continues in Tanzania for Africa’s youngest billionaire Mohammed Dewji. … READ MORE … source