Ezra Miller Appears To Choke Woman At Bar In Disturbing Video
Over the weekend, a video that purportedly shows “Justice League” actor Ezra Miller choking a woman circulated around the internet.…
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry React To Queen Elizabeth’s Rare, Emotional Speech
Queen Elizabeth’s rare, emotional address to the U.K. and the Commonwealth on Sunday night left many Americans pining for a…
Lady Gaga Raises $35 Million To Fight Coronavirus, Plans All-Star Virtual Concert
Lady Gaga is gathering the world’s biggest artists, including Elton John, Lizzo, John Legend and Billie Eilish, for a massive…
Ellen DeGeneres Returns To Her Show For The First Time Since Coronavirus Shutdown
Dressed down but in good spirits, Ellen DeGeneres brought her eponymous talk show back to television this week for the…
Masters Golf Tournament Rescheduled For November And Sports Fans See Glimmer Of Hope
The coronavirus pandemic has gutted the sports calendar, but fans celebrated a glimmer of hope on Monday when the Masters…
Mississippi Governor Declares ‘Confederate Heritage Month’ During Coronavirus Pandemic
In the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) has taken the time to declare April “Confederate…
Rapper Jeezy Engaged To ‘The Real’ Co-Host Jeannie Mai
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 05: Jeannie Mai and Jeezy attend Tyler Perry Studios grand opening gala at Tyler Perry Studios…
Former NBA player George Lynch raising money for HBCU student-athletes
George Lynch, former NBA player, and current head coach of the Clark Atlanta University men’s basketball team, aims to support…
Bobby Mitchell, first African American to play for Redskins, dead at 84
Bobby Mitchell, the first Black player to become a member of the Washington Redskins, died Sunday afternoon. Mitchell was 84…
Notorious B.I.G. estate sued by photographer Chi Modu
The Notorious B.I.G., who won rap artist and rap single of the year, clutches his awards at the podium during…
Tiffany Haddish reportedly quarantined with rumored beau Common
Tiffany Haddish and Common (Credit: Getty images/Entertainment Studios) Beyoncé‘s mother, Tina Knowles-Lawson (perhaps inadvertently) spilled the beans on Tiffany Haddish…
Black residents in Chicago make up 70 percent of COVID-19 deaths
Caskets (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images) A disproportionate number of Black people in Cook County, Illinois are contracting the…
Lovie Simone and Jharrel Jerome shine in ‘Selah and the Spades’
Amazon Even though there are tons of movies that have been sidelined by the coronavirus crisis, there are still some…
‘All Rise’ to resume production remotely on coronavirus-themed episode
CBS It looks like Hollywood is getting creative when it comes to keeping shows alive during the pandemic. According to…
Virginia pastor who called coronavirus ‘hysteria’ dies of COVID-19
A pastor in Virginia who made waves after downplaying the severity of COVID-19 has made headlines after passing away from…
Lil Nas X explains why he declined to endorse Pete Buttigieg for president
Lil Nas X marked the one-year anniversary of his hit single, “Old Town Road,” by doing an in-depth interview where…
‘Master of None’ Co-Creator Alan Yang’s Latest Project Is His Most Personal One Yet
A young boy stands in a field with his head bowed, tears ready to fall as his grandmother scolds him…
Soul Food Chef Converts His Restaurant into a Grocery Store to Help Needy Families
Chef Jonny Rhodes from Houston has converted his popular soul food restaurant, Indigo, into a grocery store that gives low-income…
Arrest and Execution of Jeremiah Reeves Sparks Rally, Activism in Montgomery, Alabama
On April 6, 1958, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at an Easter rally in Montgomery, Alabama. Standing on the…
‘Just Sit Where You Are.’ Poet Nikky Finney Says Your Poem Is Right In Front Of You
Nikky Finney has been writing poetry tied to particular events for as long as she can remember. When she was…
Uninformed Consent: The History of Black Healthcare in America
In Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, NY there stands a statue of Dr. J. Marion Sims. Sims was known as a…
When a Black Woman and Everybody Else Values Her AND Her Work
An Uncomfortable Commentary In the movie Monster-In-Law, Viola (Jane Fonda) and Ruby (Wanda Sykes) have the following exchange that is…
Nick Cannon Delivers On Promise To Finish Nipsey Hussle’s Documentary
March 31 marked a year since the world lost iconic rapper and community builder Nipsey Hussle – and Nick Cannon…
One in Four Small Businesses on Brink of Permanent Closure: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Poll
A new poll released Friday by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife reveals 25% of small businesses say they’re…
Thinking of Moving to Africa? Here’s How To Invest In Real Estate on the Continent
Travel to Africa has become increasingly popular over the last few years, thanks to everything from captivating images shared by…
Will Smith and D-Nice Team Up With Club Quarantine Hoodie Benefiting COVID-19 Relief
Derrick Jones, better known as DJ D-Nice, is continuing his Club Quarantine online event for another great cause. The former…
Recovering After COVID-19: Coach Jennifer Harris Offers Mindset Shifts To Make Now
Recovering after COVID-19 may seem like a remote and distant objective as the nation fights a fierce battle to overcome…
The Career of Music Legend Bill Withers Offers Business Lessons to Lean on in Tough Times
When songwriter and musician Bill Withers died on April 3, the outpouring of respect pierced through our national COVID-19 coma…
How One Man Utilized Oakland’s Social Equity Program to Start a Budding Cannabis Business
The legalization of cannabis has allowed many people to open up businesses and thrive in the growing industry. The conviction…
Google To Release Location Data To Fight Coronavirus Outbreak
Google is publicly releasing the data it’s collecting about citizen’s movements during the coronavirus outbreak to assist and inform governments…
New Orleans: COVID-19 Hotspot, Epicenter of Hope
COVID-19 has caused unspeakable pain within our community here in New Orleans and across the globe. With the infections of…
Webinar Details How Small African American Businesses Can Receive Funds Through the CARES Act
A webinar hosted Thursday provided guidance for African American small businesses to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program.…
Rapper Plies Blasts CEOs Who Allow Employees to Risk Catching Coronavirus For Low Wages
Algernod Lanier Washington, professionally known as Plies, has come out to defend low-wage workers who are risking their lives by…
Laura Raicovich to Lead Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art—and More Art News – ARTnews.com
To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews newsletter. News The Whitney…
Expo Chicago Adjusts Payment Schedules For Exhibitors in September – ARTnews.com
As the coronavirus crisis sweeps the globe, art fairs have been postponing upcoming editions. Art Basel Hong Kong, which was…
Cleveland’s Front Triennial Postpones 2021 Edition to 2022 – ARTnews.com
It is becoming apparent that the coronavirus pandemic’s impact will be felt for a while. Museums in China that shuttered…
Darren Bader’s AR App is in Beta – ARTnews.com
About a year after it was supposed to debut at the 58th Venice Biennale, artist Darren Bader’s augmented reality app…
Rita Wilson returns to singing after coronavirus recovery with national anthem performance
Rita Wilson gave her first performance following her and husband Tom Hanks’ recovery from the coronavirus. The 63-year-old actress and…
Meghan Markle’s real name leaves fans stunned: ‘Mind blown’
Even though Meghan Markle has officially stepped down as a royal family member, she’s still making headlines. Last week her…
‘Gomer Pyle’ actor Forrest Compton dead at 94 from coronavirus complications: reports
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. Forrest Compton, the…
White women say calling them ‘Karen’ is a slur, Black Twitter sounds off
(Photo:m Adobe Stock) Is it a slur to call white women “Karen”? If you ask some white women on Twitter,…
Larry David bashes Trump’s coronavirus response, calls for Bernie Sanders to drop out of 2020 race
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. In a recent…
How I found therapy in hair braiding while quarantined
If there is one thing for certain, from this point forward, people living in this age will forever describe their…
Mark Wahlberg pens moving Palm Sunday message to fans: ‘We still have faith’
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. Mark Wahlberg is…
Tiger in NYC zoo reportedly tests positive for COVID-19
As coronavirus cases continue to increase exponentially across the country and particularly in hard-hit New York, a tiger at the…
Louis C.K. jokes about his sexual misconduct in controversial new comedy special
Disgraced comedian Louis C.K. has returned with a surprise stand-up special, after admitting to several accounts of sexual misconduct in…
Trump reignites conflict with PBS reporter Yamiche Alcindor
President Trump was apparently in the mood to pick a Twitter fight with PBS journalist, Yamiche Alcindor, on Sunday. READ…
‘Jaws’ actress Lee Fierro dead at 91 from coronavirus complications: reports
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. Lee Fierro, the…
Tressie McMillan Cottom talks supporting Black entrepreneurs during coronavirus pandemic
Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. is featured on the first episode of theGrio’s new podcast “Dear Culture.” (Twitter/Adobe Stock) Although the…
Duran Duran’s John Taylor says he recovered from coronavirus: ‘We will beat this thing’
Duran Duran bassist John Taylor announced he tested positive for the coronavirus but has since recovered. The English new wave…
Delroy Lindo urges white anchor to say n-word in viral clip from TV show
Actor Delroy Lindo was a whole mood on Twitter for the way he seemingly handled a white reporter’s question regarding…
‘My 600-lb Life’ star James King dead at 49
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. James King, who…
Tyler Perry tips $21K to restaurant workers during COVID-19 shutdown
Tyler Perry is out here offering cheer to essential restaurant personnel as the country battles the novel coronavirus pandemic. During…
Hospital shares video of Lizzo thanking medical workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. Days after sending…
Doc shows FBI neglected to explore all of the ‘Atlanta Child Murders’ leads
Could either the Ku Klux Klan or a pedophile ring have been responsible for the kidnapping and murder of Atlanta’s…
Russell Simmons Brings Back Def Comedy Jam to Raise Money for Coronavirus Ravaged Areas
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent Hip-hop and business mogul Russell Simmons has seen the devastation the novel coronavirus…
NNPA Op-Ed Highlights Other Coronavirus Risk Faced By Black Americans
By AFRO Staff National Newspaper Publishers Association President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. recently authored an op-ed for…
Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Black Mistrust of Medicine Looms
By Aaron Morrison and Jay ReevesThe Associated Press Just as the new coronavirus was declared a global pandemic, gym members…
Civil Rights Hero Lowery Honored at Private Atlanta Funeral
By The Associated Press Family of the Rev. Joseph Lowery gathered April 4 for a small, private funeral for the…
Tiger At NYC’s Bronx Zoo Tests Positive For Coronavirus
By Jennifer PeltzThe Associated Press A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus, in what…