Disney announces new dates for ‘Black Widow,’ ‘Mulan,’ and more
Disney announced on Friday its new release schedule for all the upcoming movies that were shifted around due to the…
‘Tiger King’ star Joe Exotic says he’s ‘ashamed’ of past behavior in prison interview
Joe Exotic, the now-infamous subject of Netflix’s latest viral sensation “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness,” has spoken out for…
HBO releasing 500 hours of free content amid coronavirus pandemic including ‘Veep,’ ‘The Sopranos’ and more
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. HBO wants you…
‘Empire’ final season cut short due to coronavirus pandemic
Empire (Credit: Fox) Empire will be cutting its final season short due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to Variety, the…
‘The Flash’ actor Logan Williams dead at 16: reports
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. Logan Williams, the…
theGrio launches ’Dear Culture’ – a podcast for savvy Black news listeners
(L to R) Dear Culture Podcast hosts include: Gerren K. Gaynor, Blue Telusma, Todd Johnson, Cortney Wills, Natasha S. Alford,…
‘Nasty Nellie’ Alison Arngrim reads ‘Little House on the Prairie’ books for fans during coronavirus pandemic
Nasty Nellie wants to comfort fans during the coronavirus pandemic. Alison Arngrim, who played bratty Nellie Oleson on “Little House…
HBO offering free programming as part of #StayHomeBoxOffice
Euphoria and The Wire (Credit: HBO) HBO is doing its part to help people cope with being quarantined by offering…
Selena Gomez reveals she’s bipolar in chat with Miley Cyrus on Instagram Live: ‘I’ve seen it in my own family’
Selena Gomez just dropped a huge revelation about the status of her mental health during a time when many of…
Americans should wear face masks in public, White House recommends
Abubacar, originally from Mali, pauses with his homemade face masks in the Harlem neighborhood as fears increasingly grow over the…
Country stars Colbie Caillat, Justin Young of Gone West, split, end engagement after 10 years together
Colbie Caillat and Justin Young have called it quits. The Gone West bandmates have split after more than 10 years…
Playboi Carti arrested on drug charges in Georgia
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 01: Playboi Carti performs at the 2019 Governors Ball Festival at Randall’s Island on…
Bill Withers Conquered The Music World On His Own Terms
The first time I heard Bill Withers’ music, it stopped me in my tracks. I was 11 or 12 and…
Oprah donates a hefty $10 mil to coronavirus relief
Oprah Winfrey is letting her money talk with a $10 million donation to help those in need during the COVID-19…
Tekashi 6ix9ine granted early release from prison due to coronavirus fears
Tekashi 6ix9ine has been released from prison. The controversial rapper (Daniel Hernandez) who was serving a two-year sentence for racketeering…
Jemele Hill calls out Kraft’s support of Trump amid masks donation
New England Patriots owner, Robert Kraft, used his considerable wealth and connections to secure more than one million N95 masks…
Detroit bus driver who warned against dangers of coronavirus dies
A Detroit bus driver, who posted a Facebook video about the perils of his job after a woman coughed openly…
Bill Withers, singer behind ‘Lean On Me,’ ‘ Lovely Day’ dead at 81
Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of…
Georgia mayor restores social distancing mandate after ‘emotional snap judgment’
A Georgia mayor decided to cancel the social distancing order brought on by the coronavirus and quickly backtracked after backlash.…
Florida GOP admits unemployment system was ‘designed to fail’
MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 09: Newly sworn-in Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during an event at the Freedom Tower where he…
Waka Flocka claims cheating on wife Tammy Rivera ‘helped her’
Rapper Waka Flocka Flame (L) and his wife Tammy Rivera attend the 2016 Adult Video News Awards at the Hard…
Memo shows Amazon tried to smear fired worker: ‘Not smart or articulate’
Amazon executives were developing a plan to smear a fired Staten Island warehouse employee who organized a protest over the…
Who gets a stimulus check and who doesn’t, and how should you spend it?
Economic stimulus checks are prepared for printing. (Photo by Jeff Fusco/Getty Images) April is Financial Literacy Month, and with news…
Michigan’s Black residents disproportionately impacted by coronavirus
A disproportionate number of Black people in Michigan are dying from the novel coronavirus, compared to other races. Black people…
EMTs in NYC told to not bring patients to hospitals if there’s no pulse
Emergency Medical Service (EMS) workers in New York City are reportedly being told not to transport adult cardiac arrest patients…
Hospital worker beats coronavirus with Caribbean homemade remedy
An employee at a New York City hospital contracted the coronavirus, recovered and is now back at work. His defense…
‘Last Prisoner Project’ calls for release of cannabis prisoners during COVID-19
The coronavirus is spreading like wildfire through U.S. correctional facilities, and as high profile prisoners like Tekashi 6ix9ine get granted…
The Way The Lucky Ones Live During A Pandemic
I wake up at 7:45 a.m. and roll out of bed, out of my pajamas and into my day leggings.…
‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81
Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of…
What Are Their Most Famous Works? – ARTnews.com
Christo has never lacked for artistic ambition, and at the age of 84, he is working as hard as ever…
Getty Trust to Give $10 M. in Relief Funds—and More Art News – ARTnews.com
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Tyler Mitchell’s Show “I Can Make You Feel Good” Imagines Black Utopia – ARTnews.com
Born in 1995, Tyler Mitchell is a Gen Z phenom. Just a year after earning a bachelor’s degree in film…
This Art Museum Was Founded in Response to a Pandemic Death – ARTnews.com
The world is currently facing unprecedented challenges, and the arts can provide a measure of relief. Now that we are…
Passing of Professor David C. Driskell
Dear Prince George’s Arts Community, The Driskell Center has just informed the community of the passing of Professor David C.…
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Press Release: How Coronavirus Quarantine is Birthing “2nd Chances” to College Students Going Back Home
(April 2nd, 2020) — First generation college graduate Sasha Frank is giving college students a free copy of her memoir…
Students Affected by COVID-19 Could Benefit From This
Frog Tutoring, LLC now offers free online K-12 classes in Math, English Language Arts and Science led by a live…
RockDeep Makes Health Care Supplies Available
By Mark F. GrayAFRO Staff Writer Former sports talk host turned athletic apparel entrepreneur Rocky Parrish is coming off the…
D.C. Performer Goes Virtual | Afro
By Nyame-kye KondoSpecial to the AFRO In the midst of the global health pandemic COVID-19, artists around the world are…
Strange Times as Semester Resumes Virtually
By Mark F. GrayAFRO Staff Writer For most college students, the post spring break weeks leading toward the final days…
Northwestern Hoops Coach Falls To COVID-19
By Mark F. GrayAFRO Staff Writer Northwestern High School head basketball coach and counselor Terrance Burke died as a result…
Brown Presides Over Historic Stimulus Package Vote
By Mark F. GrayAFRO Staff Writer Maryland Congressman Anthony Brown (D- District 4) has been on the frontlines of the…
AFRO Facts – U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams
By AFRO.COM / BE INSPIRED GLOBAL Host Micha Green Talks U.S Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams and his contributions to…
Unknown Soldier (Female) by Edwin Lester – October Gallery
Price: $150 NOW $115Unknown Soldier (Female)by Edwin LesterLimited Edition Signed and NumberedEdition 1000Size 22″ x 26″ Approx This self taught…
Taylor Swift Just Did An Incredible Thing To Save Nashville Landmark Amid Coronavirus
Taylor Swift’s endgame? Helping as many people as she can during the COVID-19 pandemic. After donating thousands of dollars to…
New England Patriots Jet Brings 1.2 Million N95 Masks From China
The New England Patriots’ air game is better than ever. The team jet picked up 1.2 million N95 masks in…
Dolly Parton To Donate $1 Million Toward Coronavirus Research At Tennessee Hospital
Ever the kindhearted superstar, Dolly Parton is finding gracious ways to spend her time and money during the coronavirus pandemic.…
Kourtney Kardashian’s Son Is Starting Feuds, Spilling Family Tea On Secret Instagram
Following in the steps of many Kardashian-Jenner’s before him, Mason Disick is officially in his first online feud. Kourtney Kardashian…
Tom Holland Goes Full-On ‘Spider-Man’ In Shirtless Instagram Challenge
Tom Holland certainly isn’t slacking on fitness during his time in self-isolation. The actor had his Instagram fans swooning on…
Author James Patterson Funding Drive To Save Indie Booksellers
NEW YORK (AP) — James Patterson has a history of helping independent bookstores. The best-selling novelist has donated millions in…
Get Sick Or Starve: How A Deep Cleaner Is Surviving The Pandemic
Photography by Rachel Woolf Ezzie Dominguez estimates she gets around two hours of sleep every night. The 38-year-old wakes up…
Lizzo Treats Hospital Workers To Lunch Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Medical professionals across the country got a special treat this week, courtesy of Lizzo. The three-time Grammy winner donated lunches…
Wayne Brady Is In Quarantine With His Ex-Wife And Her Boyfriend During Coronavirus
Wayne Brady has opted for an unusual self-isolation option during the coronavirus pandemic. In an interview with “Access Hollywood” this…
Susan Rice Says Trump ‘Can’t Stomach Strong Black Women’
Former national security adviser Susan Rice called out President Donald Trump for his recent confrontation with “PBS NewsHour” White House…
Lil Nas X Says He Was ‘Never Gay,’ Then Backtracks, In April Fools’ Day Tweets
This April Fools’ Day may not have brought the same levity as previous years, but Lil Nas X found a…
Ellis Marsalis Jr., Jazz Pianist And Patriarch Of New Orleans Musical Clan, Dead At 85
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ellis Marsalis Jr., jazz pianist, teacher and patriarch of a New Orleans musical clan that includes…
Samantha Irby Is Saying ‘Wow, No Thank You’ To Your Tired Coronavirus Hot Takes
There’s an essay in Samantha Irby’s new book, “Wow, No Thank You,” that I just couldn’t shake. In “Are You…
Kanye West’s High School Art Valued At Thousands Of Dollars On ‘Antiques Roadshow’
Your high school art projects? Worth about $1. Kanye West’s high school art projects? Worth thousands. Artwork created by the…
Legal Sex Workers And Others In Adult Industry Denied Coronavirus Aid
When Congress passed the massive $2 trillion bailout bill last week, it made sure that self-employed people or other independent…
Tamia And Deborah Cox Sing Beautiful Duet Of ‘Count On Me’ While Social Distancing
R&B singers Tamia Hill and Deborah Cox teamed up to deliver a soul-stirring cover of the 1990s hit “Count on…