Nikki Giovanni’s Latest Poem: ‘Vote’
By Curtis BunnUrban News Service, A Division of Zenger Nikki Giovanni is 74 years old now, a generation removed from…
Black Girls ‘Rock’ the Kennedy Center
By Micha GreenAFRO D.C. Editor For the second year in a row, BLACK GIRLS ROCK! (BGR!) teamed up with the…
Legends of Hip Hop by Gabe Tiberino – October Gallery
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Wings by Gwen Gorby – October Gallery
Price: $245 NOW $95Wings by Gwen GorbyGiclee on Canvas Signed by The ArtistSize 18 1/2″ x 22″ Approx Gwen Gorby…
Queen by WAK – Kevin A. Williams – October Gallery
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A Seattle-area school was closed for cleaning after a staff member’s relative was tested for coronavirus
The move — which was “not necessary,” according to public health officials with Seattle and King County — was taken…
A woman took 550 times the usual dose of LSD, with surprisingly positive consequences
A 46-year-old woman snorted a staggering 550 times the normal recreational dose of LSD and not only survived, but found…
Teenager's remains found in zoo's lion enclosure
The remains of a teen, who was missing for two days, have been found in a lion enclosure at Lahore…
Coronavirus could lead to drug shortages in US
About 90% of generics made in the U.S. require components from China. February 27, 2020, 10:15 AM 5 min read…
Questions raised about of China anti-locust ‘duck army’
Questions have been raised about a Chinese newspaper report that the country is planning to dispatch a 100,000-strong army of…
Homeland Security secretary: Russian influence continues ahead of Super Tuesday
“Russia has an ongoing influence campaign to sow discord or distrust in our American democracy,” Wolf told CNN on Thursday…
Felon at large after escaping parole custody in New York City
A manhunt is underway for 30-year-old Travis Simon. February 27, 2020, 12:52 PM 3 min read A violent felon is…
Teacher of the year suspended for showing students a picture of her fiancée wins $100,000 settlement
Stacy Bailey, who was on paid leave, reached a $100,000 settlement with the Mansfield Independent School District last week, her…
Towson student group: Rename buildings honoring slave owners
A group of Towson University students wants school officials to rename two dormitories that honor Maryland politicians who owned slaves…
Coronavirus news and live updates: South Korea cases surpass 2,000
South Korean medical workers wearing protective gear visit a residence of people with suspected symptoms of the coronavirus in Daegu…
About 40% of US adults are obese, government survey finds
A new government survey finds that about 40% of American adults are obese By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer February…
Here’s what a Sanders-Trump map could look like
The map allots 260 electoral votes to Trump, 248 to Sanders and puts 30 in the pure toss-up category. “In…
Court sides with family of man shot by police in Kansas
A federal appeals court has ruled that jurors should be allowed to decide whether a white police officer in Kansas…
Mike Pence is exactly the wrong guy for this job (opinion)
Setting aside for the moment how much the (admitted germophobe) President values abject loyalty — Pence is a cringe-worthy sycophant…
Hearse stolen from California church with dead body still inside: Officials
Authorities are still searching for the black Lincoln Navigator February 27, 2020, 4:41 PM 3 min read Authorities in Los…
Dow falls 1,191 points — the most in history
The Dow (INDU) dropped 1,191 points, or 4.4% in its worst one-day point drop in history. The index has fallen…
As he leads coronavirus response, Pence criticized for handling of HIV outbreak while Indiana’s governor
President Donald Trump’s announcement that Vice President Mike Pence has the experience to lead the administration’s coronavirus response has raised…
Anderson Cooper: Ignorance doesn't kill viruses
CNN’s Anderson Cooper discusses the Trump administration’s response to the latest developments with the coronavirus. Source link
St. Louis County to ban domestic violence offenders from carrying concealed guns
The women on the county council voted yes. The men on the council voted no. February 27, 2020, 6:09 PM…
Ebola czar calls White House’s move an ‘outrage’
The Lead The White House is requiring health officials to get approval before making public statements about the coronavirus, sources…
Car barrels into day care center, 4 kids taken to hospitals
Seventeen children were in the room and some of them were napping. February 27, 2020, 9:56 PM 4 min read…
Coronavirus could cost Trump the election, Goldman Sachs warns
The potential political fallout from the coronavirus adds yet more uncertainty for investors trying to assess the impact of the…
Russia announces date for referendum that could extend Putin’s rule
The vote is set for April 22, the 150th anniversary of Vladimir Lenin’s birth. February 27, 2020, 5:31 PM 4…
Gunman who killed 5 at Molson Coors brewery identified as 51-year-old employee Anthony Ferrill
Law enforcement sources identified the gunman to ABC News. February 27, 2020, 11:02 PM 4 min read Law enforcement officials…
HHS whistleblower: US workers received coronavirus evacuees without training or protection
“We are hopeful that Congress and the OSC will investigate this case in a timely and comprehensive manner,” Ari Wilkenfeld,…
Congressional efforts to strike coronavirus funding agreement plagued by partisanship
Republicans and Democrats on Thursday expressed a shared desire to avoid partisan bickering and congressional dysfunction in efforts to pass…
Behind the President’s coronavirus response
On the way back to the White House, Trump decided it was time to take the reins himself: he would…
How Americans can prepare for coronavirus if it spreads here
The coronavirus, or COVID-19, has infected dozens of Americans and thousands more across the world. While scientists are working to…
Harvey Weinstein Is A Convicted Rapist. Here’s Why Those Words Matter.
Harvey Weinstein is a rapist. Not an alleged rapist. Not a Hollywood mogul facing claims of rape and assault. Not…
Gwyneth Paltrow Dons Face Mask In ‘Panicked’ Plane Pic Warning Of Coronavirus
Gwyneth Paltrow has a lot of thoughts about what she calls a possible “pandemic,” and she’s advising fans to stay…
Tom Brady’s Grief Over Kobe Bryant Is Keeping Him Up At Night Crying
Tom Brady poured out his grief over Kobe Bryant’s death in an emotional essay posted Tuesday. The football great explored…
Steven Spielberg Won’t Be Directing ‘Indiana Jones 5’: Report
Apparently, four Indiana Jones films was enough for Steven Spielberg. The Oscar-winning director has decided not to helm the fifth…
Apple Not Letting Bad Guys Use iPhones Is The Ultimate Villain Flex
This is a critical Apple update for how you watch movies. In a new video from Vanity Fair, while breaking…
Turns Out John C. Reilly’s Son Is A Model, A Musician And Very, Very Hot
The internet can’t seem to stop thirsting after Leo Reilly, an up-and-coming musician and model who happens to have a…
Viral Subway Singer Slays ‘Shallow’ Once Again On ‘Ellen’ And Proves It’s No Fluke
Days after catapulting to viral fame, Charlotte Awbery once again showed off her range on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” The…
Pete Davidson Says His ‘Career Would Be Over’ If He Acted Like Ariana Grande
Pete Davidson believes a double standard is at play when it comes to how he and Arianna Grande are publicly…
Snoop Dogg Tells ‘Red Table Talk’ He Abused His Power With Gayle King Attack
Jada Pinkett Smith challenged Snoop Dogg on “Red Table Talk” on Wednesday to explain his offensive comments about broadcast journalist…
Clive Cussler, Best-Selling Author And Adventurer, Dead At 88
NEW YORK (AP) — Clive Cussler, the million-selling adventure writer and real-life thrill-seeker who wove personal details and spectacular fantasies…
Late Night Hosts Are Not Comforted By Trump’s Coronavirus Advice
President Donald Trump’s advice about the coronavirus did little to reassure the comedians of late-night TV. Trevor Noah and Stephen…
Jimmy Kimmel Asks Republicans To Name A Country On A Map And It Doesn't Go Well
The “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host revisited an old segment to troll GOP Sen. Ted Cruz. Source link
Bill O’Reilly Tells Sean Hannity: People In Poverty Live Very Well
Bill O’Reilly showed a wealth of ignorance Wednesday in saying that impoverished Americans “live very well.” (Listen to the audio…
Taylor Swift Swipes At Scooter Braun In New Music Video That Ends With Epic Twist
Taylor Swift’s self-directed music video for “The Man” was released Thursday. And the pop star’s critique on toxic masculinity is…
‘Masked Singer’ Unmasks Mouse, Another Legend Cut Too Soon (Spoilers)
“The Masked Singer” proved again Wednesday that being a legend in one’s field can be hazardous. The costumed celebrity competition…
Opera Star Plácido Domingo Unapologizes For Sexual Harassment
After an investigation found legendary opera singer Plácido Domingo sexually harassed women and abused his power for over two decades,…
In ‘Happy Birthday Doug,’ Drew Droege Offers Sassy Slice Of Gay Life Circa 2020
The off-Broadway comedy “Happy Birthday Doug” is billed as a solo engagement for Drew Droege. By curtain call, however, the…
Miley Cyrus Apparently Flashed Boyfriend Cody Simpson To Help Him Sing Better
After Simpson shared some smiling snapshots of himself in the studio on Instagram Wednesday, his musician girlfriend commented with a…
Hilary Duff Shades Disney Over Delayed ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Revival
Hey now, hey now, this “Lizzie McGuire” news is what nightmares are made of. After weeks of silence, series star…
Camila María Concepción, Netflix Series Writer And Trans Activist, Dies At 28
Camila María Concepción, a trans activist who wrote for two Netflix shows, has died at age 28, Variety confirmed Wednesday.…
Britney Spears Shares Shocking Video: ‘You Can Hear Where I Broke My Foot Here’
Britney Spears’ latest Instagram video is painful to watch. On Wednesday, the pop superstar shared a short clip of herself…
Pioneering Soap Opera Creator Lee Phillip Bell Dead At 91
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lee Phillip Bell, who co-created “The Young and the Restless” and “The Bold and the Beautiful”…
‘Game Of Thrones’ Star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Says ‘F**k You’ To Fake Reports That He Died
Winter is coming for those falsely saying Nikolaj Coster-Waldau has died. After an ad posing as a Danish news report…
David Beckham Says He’s Proud Of Friend Prince Harry ‘For Growing Up’
“I haven’t spoken to Harry about him moving. We speak as friends and that’s the most important thing for me,”…