Floyd Mayweather’s uncle Roger Mayweather is dead at 58
Roger Mayweather attends a press conference at the Landmark Hotel. (Photo by rune hellestad/Corbis via Getty Images) Floyd Mayweather’s uncle,…
Prince William, Kate Middleton want to offer ‘support’ during the coronavirus outbreak, royal expert says
Prince William and Kate Middleton are determined to support the nation as it tries to cope with the coronavirus (COVID-19)…
Viral tweet asks shoppers to be mindful of not buying WIC items
(Photo: USDA.gov) As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many Americans are flocking to their local grocery stores to stock up on…
SI Swimsuit finalist with alopecia, Christie Valdiserri, on her journey: ‘It hasn’t been rainbows’
LOS ANGELES – Christie Valdiserri believed she had it all. Then one day, hours before a birthday celebration trip following…
American Airlines passenger calls Black crew member n-word and brawl breaks out
A brawl breaks out on American Airlines after a passenger calls a Black crew member the N-word (Credit: Dre Justice)…
Amanda Bynes says she is pregnant in deleted Instagram post
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Waka Flocka falsely says coronavirus is ‘fake’ and ‘minorities can’t catch it’
Waka Flocka Flame visits SiriusXM Studios on February 27, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images) Rapper…
Rita Wilson performs new song amid coronavirus quarantine with message to love people: ‘Flaws and all’
Rita Wilson appears to be making the most of her and husband Tom Hanks‘ self-quarantine the best way she knows…
Biden widens lead on primary Tuesday with wins in Florida, Illinois
Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) speaks about the Coronavirus and the response to it at the Hotel Du Pont…
Idris Elba ‘worried’ his asthma will cause coronavirus complications
Idris Elba admitted he’s worried about having asthma and being more at risk after announcing to the world that he…
Man battling COVID-19 says he had a reason for not posting on Facebook
Coronavirus Kevin Harris (screenshot from his Facebook Live0 A Black, middle-aged Warren, Ohio man who is recovering from the coronavirus…
Debra Messing says ‘MAGA’ supporters ‘will die,’ blasts Trump’s coronavirus response
Debra Messing shared a video criticizing Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and questioned whether or not the president’s…
Howard University cancels commencement service due to coronavirus
This is more than just about race; it’s also about respect. (Photo courtesy of Howard University, Washington, DC by Nikolaus…
Celebrities provide coronavirus pandemic relief with donations
Bunkered down at home or not, celebrities all over the world are stepping up to do what they can to…
Black mom sues hospital for drug test after giving birth, child abuse probe
A Black mother filed a lawsuit against the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center after she said the hospital ran a…
Matthew McConaughey calls for unity amid ‘faceless,’ ‘bipartisan’ coronavirus outbreak
Matthew McConaughey posted a video message on Twitter to his 2.5 million Twitter followers calling for unity as the world…
‘Huge mess is about to happen’
Italian Coronavirus Video (screenshot from the video created by Milano-based creative collective called A THING BY.) Italians have issued a…
Kim Kardashian trolled for Twitter selfie amid coronavirus fears: ‘We need money Kim’
Kim Kardashian sent her Twitter followers “lots of love” in a selfie on Monday and is now getting torn apart…
Idris Elba slams conspiracy that COVID-19 doesn’t infect Black people
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 02: Idris Elba speaks onstage at Netflix’s ‘Turn Up Charlie’ For Your Consideration event at…
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry taking extreme measures to protect their household from coronavirus: report
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reportedly directing their staff to take measures to protect them and their son from…
Oprah Winfrey denies rumors that she was arrested for sex trafficking
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JANUARY 07: In this handout photo provided by NBCUniversal, Oprah Winfrey accepts the 2018 Cecil B.…
Ireland Baldwin celebrates St. Patrick’s Day amid coronavirus self-quarantine
Ireland Baldwin spent a few minutes out of her day stuck at home amid the coronavirus pandemic to share some…
Chrissy Teigen steals the show during John Legend’s live-stream concert
Chrissy Teigen (screenshot taken from the Insta-story) John Legend hosted a free Instagram Live concert from the comfort of his…
DC Council Approves Emergency Legislation in Response to COVID-19
DC Council approves emergency legislation in response to COVID-19 The DC Council approved a wide-ranging emergency bill today that makes…
McDaniel College On-Campus Events Update
In compliance with Governor Hogan’s mandate to limit the size of public gatherings, all on-campus events through the end of…
NAACP: An Update About the Coronavirus and Our Communities
By the NAACP Thank you to everyone who tuned in to our Emergency Tele-Town Hall on the coronavirus and our…
Black Press of America Celebrates 193 Years of Freedom-Fighting Journalism
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “As we deal with some of the most challenging times in modern history, it is important that…
Local Minister/Rapper Offers Church Sermons Online
For Release 7:00 AMMarch 17, 2020 Online Every Day During PandemicCoronavirus Pandemic Worldwide Leads to More Online Opportunities for Worship…
National Cannabis Festival Moves 5th Year Celebration to September Amid COVID-19 Concerns
For Immediate Release: March 17, 2020 POSTPONED – National Cannabis Festival Moves 5th Year Celebration to September Amid COVID-19 Concerns…
Coronavirus Epidemic: AFRO Shutters Offices, Will Continue to Publish
By Sean YoesAFRO Baltimore Editor For the first time in the history of the AFRO American Newspapers, the 127-year old…
COVID-19: An Important Message from the AFRO
By Frances Murphy (Toni) Draper Dear AFRO Subscribers and Supporters, Paraphrasing the opening words of Charles Dicken’s classic novel, The…
Mayor Bowser Announces DC Businesses Can Now Apply for SBA Disaster Assistance Loans
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has accepted the District of…
Maryland Senate approves $580M to settle HBCU discrimination suit
Morgan State University (Credit: Morgan State University) The Maryland Senate voted unanimously to approve $580 million to settle a 14-year-old…
North Carolina woman recants story that put 4 Black teens in jail for years
(Photo: WRAL) A North Carolina woman has recanted her original testimony that implicated five Black teens in the 2002 murder…
Kevin Durant among 4 Nets players to test positive for coronavirus
Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on against the Houston Rockets at Barclays Center on November 01, 2019…
John Legend, Chris Martin and other celebs live-stream free concerts for quarantined fans
John Legend and Chris Martin (Credit: Getty Images) Concerts all over the world have been canceled in response to the…
‘Big Brother’ Housemates Still Blissfully Unaware Of Coronavirus Pandemic
Contestants in the German edition of the reality TV show “Big Brother” have so far remained blissfully unaware of the…
Stephen Colbert Rips Donald Trump In Coronavirus Bathtub Monologue
Stephen Colbert roasted President Donald Trump from his bathtub on Monday. (See the clips below.) Many talk shows have shut…
Jared Leto Had ‘No Idea’ About Coronavirus Blowup After Desert Retreat
Ignorance may have been contemplative bliss for actor Jared Leto. The “Dallas Buyers Club” Oscar winner tweeted early Tuesday that…
Tom Brady Announces He’s Leaving The Patriots
Tom Brady, the New England Patriots quarterback who has won a record six Super Bowl titles, announced Tuesday that he’s…
‘Simpsons’ Writer Calls Out Trolls Saying Show Predicted Coronavirus
No, “The Simpsons” did not predict the coronavirus, one writer for the show wants to make clear. Season 4′s “Marge…
2 Kid Cellists Treat Their Self-Isolating Neighbor To Porch Concert
Two young Ohioans used their musical prowess to cheer up a neighbor in self-isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic this…
Dead Sea Scroll Fragments At D.C.’s Museum Of The Bible Are Fake: Study
A scientific study examining the authenticity of purported Dead Sea Scroll fragments at the Museum of the Bible in Washington…
Major Movie Theater Chains Go Dark, As Life Grinds To A Halt Amid Coronavirus
As the coronavirus pandemic worsens and the number of COVID-19 cases skyrockets, much of life across the U.S. is grinding…
Rachel Matthews Of ‘Frozen 2’ Gives Precise Timeline Of Her Coronavirus Illness
“Frozen 2” actor Rachel Matthews announced Monday she is now among the more than 185,000 people who have been sickened…
Anna Wintour Says The Met Gala Is Postponed, Slams Trump’s Coronavirus Response
There will be no Met Gala on the first Monday in May, Anna Wintour confirmed on Monday. The Vogue editor-in-chief…
Blake Lively Donates Big Bucks To Coronavirus Relief While Roasting Ryan Reynolds
In times of great uncertainty, it’s comforting to know that Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds will never miss out on…
Here’s How The Royals Are Adjusting To The Coronavirus Outbreak
Buckingham Palace on Tuesday announced major scheduling changes affecting Queen Elizabeth and other members of the royal family amid the…
Here Are The Best Reactions To Tom Brady Leaving The Patriots
The six-time Super Bowl champion quarterback said he didn’t know what his “football future holds,” but he at least got…
‘Black Widow’ Delayed Indefinitely Because Of Coronavirus
It looks like Natasha Romanoff will continue to have red in her ledger a bit longer. “Black Widow,” Scarlett Johansson’s…
Here Are The Musicians Streaming Concerts Online Amid Global Pandemic
The music community is coming out in droves to help make people feel better during the coronavirus pandemic, taking to…
These Cat TikToks Are Just What We Need Right Meow During Social Isolation
Hey, we know you’re feline blue. Most of us are practicing social isolation during this awful coronavirus outbreak and feeling…
Vanessa Hudgens Walks Back Comments On COVID-19 Deaths After Major Backlash
In the video, which Hudgens posted on Monday, the 31-year-old actress griped about the possibility that the COVID-19 quarantining could…
No, Keri Hilson, 5G Did Not Cause Coronavirus
Just when we thought we were done with damage control from the lie that Black people can’t contract COVID-19, Keri…
4 Down-Ballot Races To Watch In Illinois And Ohio
Four states were set to hold presidential primaries on Tuesday, but at the last minute, the governor in one of…
Self-Isolating Al Roker Goes Guerrilla To Broadcast ‘Today’ Weather From His Kitchen
The weather forecast on Tuesday’s broadcast of “Today” came from a somewhat surprising location. Roker, who has decided to isolate…
Sample Schedules For Kids Home From School During Coronavirus Outbreak
So there’s a pandemic brewing outside, you’re working from home for the foreseeable future, and your kids’ school has been…
Cast Members Of ‘The Wire’ Send Idris Elba Well Wishes Over Coronavirus Diagnosis
Cast members of the acclaimed 2000s series “The Wire” sent well wishes to Idris Elba on Twitter this week after…
Confusion And Delay Plague Illinois Primary As States Shutter Due To Coronavirus
In-person voting in Illinois was marred by occasional complications and disruptions on Tuesday as the state proceeded conducted its presidential…
4 Brooklyn Nets Players Test Positive For COVID-19, Team Says
Four basketball players with the Brooklyn Nets have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the team announced in a statement…