Two Free Screenings of ‘Harriet,’ Starring Academy Award Nominee Cynthia Erivo, Offered During Black History Month • EBONY
In celebration of Black History Month, Focus Features and Regal have partnered to offer free screenings of Harriet in 50…
Founder of Grant Source Outlines New Nationwide “Cause Center” Program to Help Businesses Impact Communities and Earn $200,000
By Via Anita S. Lane and Sensei Communications HOUSTON, TX – Being a “good” corporate neighbor has often been limited…
The History of Black History Month • EBONY
“This is the meaning of Negro History Week. It is not so much a Negro History Week as it is…
Ex-Officer Gets 14 Years for Killing Unarmed Black Man
By The Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A White former Alabama police officer who killed an unarmed Black man…
Syleena Johnson Drops New Album, ‘Woman’ • EBONY
Syleena Johnson, affectionately known as “the Queen of Chicago,” Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and host of TV One’s daytime talk show Sister…
David Alan Grier is Getting Lots of Kicks on Broadway
By MARK KENNEDY, AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — When David Alan Grier was offered a chance to revisit…
Getting Serious About African-Americans and Heart Health • EBONY
February is American Heart Month, so we caught up with William A. Cooper, M.D., medical director of cardiovascular surgery at…
Ligfht Of Life by Edwin Lester – October Gallery
Price: $35 NOW $15Ligfht Of Lifeby Edwin LesterOpen Edition Print Size 17″ x 22″ Approx This self taught artist from…
It’s Growing by Tom McKinney – October Gallery
Price: $25 NOW $15It’s Growingby Tom MckinneyOpen Edition PrintSize 22″ x 17″ Approx Tom McKinney figurines are some of the…
Man In the Mirror by Laurie Cooper – October Gallery
Price: $45 NOW $25Man In the Mirror by Laurie Cooper Offset Print – Open EditionSize 22″ x 28″ Approx Laurie…
Angelic Lessons – October Gallery
Price: $45 NOW $25Angelic Lessonsby Edward Clay WrightOpen EditionSize 28″ x 22″ Approx Edward Clay Wright began his career as…
Trump not expected to apologize after acquittal
But unlike the last President to be acquitted, don’t expect Trump to apologize or express any contrition for his conduct.…
Descendants of extinct tortoise species found in Galapagos
Conservationists working around the largest volcano on the Galapagos Islands say they have found 30 hybrid giant tortoises partially descended…
A behind-the-scenes look at Senate floor vote and that phone call with Trump
It’s a coda to proceedings that neither side appears to particularly enjoy. Discussing the next steps over a GOP lunch…
Kansas Senate rivals try to minimize Kobach’s ties to Trump
Hardline conservative Kris Kobach tried Saturday to reassure Kansas Republicans that if they nominate him for the U.S. Senate, they…
Van Jones: Trump isn't Dems biggest threat on 2020 ballot
CNN’s Chris Cuomo talks to Van Jones about his thoughts on the recent Senate vote rejecting new witnesses and documents…
2 dead, 2 wounded in Florida shooting after funeral
One of the victims who died was a 15-year-old boy. February 1, 2020, 10:55 PM 2 min read Two people…
Trump administration reveals it’s blocking dozens of emails about Ukraine aid freeze, including President’s role
The filing, released near midnight Friday, marks the first official acknowledgment from the Trump administration that emails about the President’s…
Doctor confronts Vice President Mike Pence over Medicaid cuts in Iowa
“They’re just making things up,” the doctor said of the Trump administration. February 1, 2020, 11:08 PM 6 min read…
Meet the child genius who became world’s youngest orchestra conductor at 11
At just 11 years old, Matthew Smith could play four instruments. He could play the guitar, drums, piano and viola.…
A goal to ‘dismantle bigotry and racism.’ Miami’s 5000 Role Models honors top students
In eighth grade, Alexander Sanchez’s life was in turmoil. His grandmother had passed away after battling dementia. A buddy from…
Terry Crews Apologizes To Gabrielle Union For Invalidating Her Experience On ‘AGT’
Terry Crews has apologized to Gabrielle Union for his recent public remarks on her departure as a judge on NBC’s…
Roland Park School Community Takes a Stand for Students.
The following message was sent by Gauri Johnston Lauren Bynum (co-presidents) to the Roland Park Elementary Middle School Dear School…
Racially Discriminatory Legislation and Policies Must Be Stopped
Facially Discriminatory Legislation and Policies Must Be Stopped The Unintended Consequences of a Menthol Cigarette Ban to Black America From…
US Quarantines American Evacuees From China in California
By ROBERT JABLON and AMY TAXIN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. health officials Friday issued a quarantine order…
‘Hair Love’ Director Wants to Win Oscar in Honor of Kobe
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Matthew A. Cherry became an Oscar nominee, that…
The Morgan State University Women present ‘Arrive-Survive-Thrive’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: CONTACT: Dr. Flossie Windley, 410-655-2025 By AFRO Staff The Morgan State University Women present a Black…
Alabama College Opens Home for Amistad Slave Ship Murals
By JAY REEVES Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A historically Black college in Alabama is unveiling a new home…
Aretha Franklin’s Niece Quitting as Executor of Estate
By The Associated Press PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A niece of Aretha Franklin said she’s quitting as representative of the…
Rapper Mase Calls out Diddy Over Publishing Rights
By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly a week after honoring Sean “Diddy” Combs at the Clive Davis…
Rick Ross, Lil Wayne Join DJ Khaled at Miami EA Sports Bowl
By KELLI KENNEDY, Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — The Dolphins may not be playing in the Super Bowl, but it…
Meet the 2019-2020 Top 10 EBONY HBCU Campus Queens and Kings • EBONY
Hailing from Savannah State University, Aaliyah shared: “Thus far, my most memorable contribution has been restarting Queen’s Coalition. Queen’s Coalition…
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Netflix show carries ‘considerable risks to health,’ top health expert says
Gwyneth Paltrow called an ‘extortionist’ for expensive ‘health summit’ that turned out to be sales pitch Goop fans who made…
Mary Higgins Clark, bestselling author of suspense novels, dead at 92
NEW YORK — Mary Higgins Clark, the tireless and long-reigning “Queen of Suspense” whose tales of women beating the odds…
Lisa Vanderpump’s dog rescue foundation sued by former employee alleging sexual harassment: report
Lisa Vanderpump‘s dog rescue foundation is being sued by a former employee alleging she was sexually harassed during her employment,…
Harry Styles concert in Miami a washout as storm hits area
Singer Harry Styles’ scheduled performance in Miami was suddenly canceled Friday night – just minutes before showtime — as heavy…
Michael Moore slams ‘disgusting’ DNC for clearing debate path for Bloomberg: ‘Because he has a billion f—ing dollars!’
Liberal filmmaker Michael Moore blasted the Democratic National Committee (DNC) over what he described as its “disgusting” rule changes, saying…
Stacey Abrams predicts she’ll be president by 2040
In this pool image from video, Stacey Abrams delivers the Democratic party’s response to President Donald Trump’s State of the…
Oscars: How to watch movies nominated for best picture
The Academy Awards are right around the corner and this year, there are nine films nominated for best picture. If…
LeBron James and Lakers pays tribute to Kobe Bryant
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Before the start of the Los Angeles…
Bill Maher: Like Trump, Bernie Sanders has ‘army’ of supporters ‘who will get in the streets’
“Real Time” host Bill Maher suggested Friday night that Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is the strongest Democratic candidate to go…
Jimmy Fallon says daughters are the ‘reason I do anything’ ahead of Super Bowl commercial debut
Jimmy Fallon is psyched for the debut of his hilarious Super Bowl LIV commercial to air during the big game…
Rising star Lil Nas X wants to headline Super Bowl halftime show one day
Lil Nas X broke barriers in the music industry with his smash hit “Old Town Road,” and now the rising…
Lori Loughlin believed first payments for daughters ‘went to USC’, Rick Singer says in new docs: report
Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli are claiming prosecutors in their college admissions scandal investigation have been hiding evidence that would…
Adorable Puppies Predict Super Bowl Winner On 'The Tonight Show'
Will the Kansas City Chiefs or the San Francisco 49ers take home the title? This is one cute way to…
What You Didn’t See In The Taylor Swift Documentary ‘Miss Americana’
Documentarian Lana Wilson felt an immediate connection to Taylor Swift. Their conversations about art flowed, their points of view on…
Jimmy Kimmel Scorches Senate Republicans On ‘The Wrong Side Of History’
“This is what the wrong side of history looks like,” the late-night TV host captioned a collage of the 51…
Kobe Bryant Wasn’t A Myth Or A Monster. He Was Human.
LOS ANGELES ― When John-Lancaster Finley learned of Kobe Bryant’s death on Sunday, he was left to mourn a man…
Kobe Bryant’s sisters issue statement after tragic death: ‘Our lives are forever changed’
Shaya Tabb, Kobe Bryant, Sharia Washington (Credit: Sharia Washington) Nearly a week following the unexpected, tragic death of NBA legend…
Terry Crews apologizes to Gabrielle Union following ‘AGT’ backlash
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – AUGUST 08: Actor Terry Crews of the television show “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” speaks during the NBC segment…
Southern University becomes first HBCU to launch CBD oil product ALAFIA
The Southern University and A&M College has launched its own hemp-derived CBD product line, ALAFIA. (Credit: Robyn Merrick) Southern University…
SUNDANCE 2020: Obamas unveil enlightening, inspiring doc ‘Crip Camp’
When Crip Camp debuted on the opening night of the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, lines of ticket-holders were left without…
U.S. declares coronavirus health emergency, bars foreign nationals who visited China
WASHINGTON Reuters) – The Trump administration, while insisting the risk to Americans from coronavirus is low, nevertheless declared a public…
Earnings volatility set to kick in as coronavirus worries mount
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Concerns over the outbreak of coronavirus from China have largely overshadowed corporate results, but the back…
PG&E proposes board revamp in revised bankruptcy plan
FILE PHOTO – A PG&E truck carrying an American Flag drives past PG&E repair trucks in Paradise, California, U.S. November…
Pilots, flight attendants demand flights to China stop as virus fear mounts worldwide
CHICAGO/PARIS (Reuters) – Pilots and flight attendants are demanding airlines stop flights to China as health officials declare a global…
As coronavirus misinformation spreads on social media, Facebook removes posts
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Facebook Inc (FB.O) said it will take down misinformation about China’s fast-spreading coronavirus, in a rare…
Apple to close all China mainland stores due to virus outbreak
FILE PHOTO: People wearing protective masks are seen in an Apple Store, as China is hit by an outbreak of…
Factbox: Companies feel impact of coronavirus outbreak in China
(Reuters) – Some companies have warned that a coronavirus outbreak in China that has killed more than 250 people and…
Airlines suspend China flights because of coronavirus outbreak
(Reuters) – Airlines are suspending flights to China in the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak. A flight attendant wearing…