Around 6 out of 7 with coronavirus may be undetected, study finds
“Stealth” coronavirus cases are likely fueling the pandemic, and a whopping six out of seven cases could be undetected, according…
James Clyburn Urges Joe Biden To Pick A Black Woman As His Running Mate
House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) has urged former Vice President Joe Biden to pick a black woman as his…
NCAA Grants Spring Athletes Relief for a Season of Eligibility
Colleges have suspended, postponed, or canceled athletic contests due to the COVID-19 outbreak thereby affecting eligibility concerns for student-athletes. Based…
President Trump: Coronavirus Crisis Could Last Through Summer
During a White House Press briefing Monday, President Donald J. Trump said the country could get the Coronavirus outbreak under…
African Americans Are Poorer Than They Were 5 Years Ago: Study
A new study detailing the economic and financial progress African Americans have made between 2013 and 2018, found African Americans…
New York City May Be Getting A Civil Rights Museum
New York City may be getting an African American civil rights museum. The New York City Council recently passed Intro…
Baltimore Raven’s Brandon Carr Tackles Youth Literacy with Lit Buddies
The importance of children’s literacy is not lost on Baltimore Raven’s cornerback Brandon Carr, who has taken his love for…
These Two Brothers Founded One Of Philadelphia’s First Black-Owned Breweries
Image: Instagram While many know the rich black legacy that is in Philadelphia, it was never really represented in the…
LVMH Converts Its Perfume Factories To Make Hand Sanitizer
The COVID-19, known as the coronavirus, has made numerous companies rethink their business strategies. For luxury conglomerate, LVMH, it’s an…
Netflix’s ‘Self Made’ Reintroduces the World to America’s First Black Millionaire, Madam C.J. Walker
The Netflix series Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker is the up-close-and-personal reintroduction to the woman…
LeBron James’s School to Help Students During Coronavirus Pandemic
King James may not be on the court, but he’s still dishing out assists. USA Today has reported that LeBron…
Bitcoin’s Potential to Benefit the Black Community
A book offering an analysis of the role bitcoin and cryptocurrency can play with African Americans has been endorsed by…
Calls to boycott the black woman-owned Honey Pot Company backfired spectacularly
After deeming a Target ad for the feminine-product brand “racist,” some people attempted to trash the company online. Target is…
Goodbye, Columbus Day. CPS ends the holiday in favor of Indigenous Peoples Day — and parade organizers call it ‘a slap in the face.’
Columbus Day will no longer be observed in Chicago Public Schools — and the group behind the city’s annual Columbus…
Fannie Lou Hamer | PBS
Fannie Lou Hamer was born in 1917, the 20th child of Lou Ella and James Lee Townsend, sharecroppers east of…
‘Defiant Muses’ at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía – ARTnews.com
Delphine Seyrig (1932–1990) is an icon of 1960s avant-garde cinema. The Lebanese-born French actress starred in films by Alain Resnais,…
Sotheby’s Closes Most Locations Amid Coronavirus Pandemic – ARTnews.com
With museums, fairs, biennials, and other major events around the world announcing closures and postponements as international officials plot out…
Tate Closes Its Museum Amid Coronavirus Outbreak – ARTnews.com
Having waited longer than institutions in other countries to shutter amid the coronavirus crisis, England’s museums finally began to close…
Auction Schedule Shifts, Art World Eyes Go Online—and More Art News – ARTnews.com
To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews newsletter. Coronavirus “Sotheby’s Shuffles…
Marina Abramović’s Belgrade Retrospective Eclipsed Yugoslav Art Legacy – ARTnews.com
Two months before the opening of her first solo exhibition since 1975 in her home city of Belgrade, Marina Abramović…
Coronavirus halts production of ‘The Young and The Restless,’ ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’
“The Bold and The Beautiful” and “The Young and The Restless” are the latest shows to halt production amid the…
Disney drops trailer for first Black-led Pixar feature ‘Soul’
Disney/Pixar Jamie Foxx is starring in the first Black-led animated feature from Disney/Pixar and the trailer is something to see.…
Brandi Glanville says she’s out of toilet paper during coronavirus outbreak: ‘Stop hoarding’
Brandi Glanville wants you to stop hoarding toilet paper. The former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star took to Twitter…
White House considers giving Americans checks to ease economic burden
Paper check from the United States Treasury. (Photo: Adobe Stock) The White House announced on Tuesday that the Trump administration…
Britney Spears sends ‘prayers and love’ amid coronavirus fears with steamy Instagram pic
Britney Spears is the latest celebrity to break her silence amid the fears surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. The singer, 38,…
Idris Elba’s coronavirus message praised by World Health Org as ‘brave’
Sabrina Dhowre and Idris Elba attend the world premiere of “Cats” at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on December 16,…
‘Batwoman’ production assistant paralyzed in on-set accident
A production assistant named Amanda Smith was reportedly paralyzed from the waist down after being involved in an accident on…
Donald Glover album streams on website, then vanishes
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 25: Donald Glover speaks onstage during the 2019 British Academy Britannia Awards presented by American…
Idris Elba, Sophie Trudeau posed for a photo together days before coronavirus diagnosis
Just days before Idris Elba and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau tested positive for coronavirus, the pair posed for a photo together…
Louisiana inmates donate $11K to African-American museum
State prisoners in Louisiana donated $11,350 to a Black museum in Baton Rouge that was started by a well-known and…
Coronavirus prompts Queen Elizabeth to temporarily move to Windsor Castle, cancel royal events
Queen Elizabeth II is taking precautions amid the growing coronavirus pandemic, the royal family announced on its website Tuesday. “As…
Rapper Rakim publicly mourns the loss of Eric B’s daughter
The daughter of Eric B., one half of the legendary rap group, Eric B & Rakim, died from injuries sustained…
Katharine McPhee, David Foster to entertain people stuck inside due to coronavirus with daily Instagram concerts
David Foster and Katharine McPhee announced they’ll be holding daily “housebound” concerts to help entertain everyone stuck inside due to…
Al Roker reveals ‘Today’ staffer tests positive for coronavirus
Al Roker came to Today viewers live from his kitchen Tuesday morning after a staff member of the show contracted…
Suzy Delair, French star of the ‘40s and ‘50s, dead at 102: reports
Suzy Delair, a French actress who found fame in the ‘40s and ‘50s, has died. She was 102. The star…
Woman vice president, Supreme Court justice is welcomed – but don’t hold your breath
Former Georgia governor candidate Stacey Abrams and former Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris. (Photo: Getty Images) During Sunday night’s…
Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Hudgens dance to ‘High School Musical’ song during self-quarantine
Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens are throwing it all the way back during their self-quarantine amid the coronavirus outbreak. The…
San Francisco places residents on ‘shelter-in-place’ order amid coronavirus
San Francisco and surrounding areas are now on lockdown as a result of the coronavirus. On Monday, San Francisco Mayor…
All the celebrities slammed for ‘tone-deaf’ coronavirus comments
Some Hollywood stars are biting their tongues after making insensitive comments amid the coronavirus pandemic, which has derailed multiple television…
Trump called COVID-19 a ‘Chinese Virus,’ draws outrage
After a press conference Monday afternoon, where Trump warned that America could be headed toward a recession and encouraged Americans…
Howard University Suspends All International Travel Due to Coronavirus
Howard University News Service is a free wire service that delivers print and broadcast news stories to nearly 200 NNPA…
Senators Booker and Harris Lead Roundtable Discussion on Issues Concerning African Americans
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia When asked what challenges she and fellow Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) faced…
AFRO Facts – Lorraine Hansberry
By AFRO.COM / BE INSPIRED GLOBAL MEDIA Host Micha Green talks Lorraine Hansberry on this weeks AFRO FACTS. Source link
New Date for the Prince George’s County World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo-October 3
World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo has been postponed to October 3rd, 2020. October is Disability Awareness Month. Watch for an…
AP Sources: White House Seeks $850 Billion Economic Stimulus
By LISA MASCARO and ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is proposing a roughly $850 billion…
COVID 19 – Family & Children’s Services Response
Family and Children’s Services (FCS) values the safety and health of our staff, clients and stakeholders. As such, under the…
Things You Need to Know about Coronavirus in D.C.
By Victoria DanielsSpecial to the AFRO Article last updated 6:15 p.m. on Monday March 16, 2020. Here is what you…
Civil Rights Leaders Call On Congressional Leaders To Address Disproportionate Impact Of Coronavirus On Black AmericaCANS
National Action Network (NAN). (Courtesy Image/Logo) Marc Morial, Melanie Campbell, Derrick Johnson & Rev. Al Sharpton Question Availability of Testing…
How to Kill A Mogul in the Era of #MeToo • EBONY
Black men and women, it’s time we had the talk. Real talk. The #MeToo Movement, though useful in so many…
Executive Order Closes Public Places, Restricts Prohibiting Essential Utilities To Residents
Courtesy of WBALTV 11 News ANNAPOLIS, Md. — An executive order announced Monday by Gov. Larry Hogan enacts major developments…
Miles Marshall Lewis Spreads Radical Love to French Hip-Hop • EBONY
Hip-hop renaissance man Fab 5 Freddy is responsible for far more than hosting the legendary Yo! MTV Raps and telling…
Hogan Announces Updates to April Primaries, Measures to Slow Spread of Coronavirus
By WBALTV 11 News ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Gov. Larry Hogan made additional announcements Tuesday afternoon surrounding the spread of the…
THE EBONY FOUNDATION STEPS UP TO FEED OVER 650,000 CHILDREN AND SENIORS WEEKLY DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
To address the increased need for food assistance during the COVID-19 outbreak amid school closures and social distancing, the EBONY…
Andrew Gillum enters rehab for alcoholism following Miami hotel incident
SANTA MONICA, CA – MARCH 10: Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum attends TOMS, Rock The Vote And Bad Robot Host “VOTE2016”…
Biden commits to appointing first Black woman to the Supreme Court
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden committed on Sunday night to choosing a woman as his vice president and vowed that…
How Black voters can shape the 2020 election by downloading one app
In about 200 days, Americans will vote to either re-elect or oust President Donald Trump. For Black voters, the prospect…
NAACP calls for Miami Beach police chief to resign after viral arrest videos
After two viral videos surfaced of Miami Beach police violently arresting unarmed AfricanAmerican spring breakers, South Florida civil rights advocates…
Floyd Mayweather’s ex Josie Harris’ death still in question
Law enforcement sources are puzzled by the circumstances surrounding the death of Josie Harris, ex-girlfriend of Floyd Mayweather and mom…