President Trump’s personal valet tests positive for COVID-19
President Donald Trump sits in the presidential limo as he departs the White House for Capitol Hill. (Photo by Jim…
‘Watchmen’, ‘When They See Us’ among 2020 Peabody Award nominees
Regina King in a scene from “Watchmen,” premiering on Oct. 20. (Mark Hill/HBO via AP) The Peabody Awards Board of…
Florence Pugh defends her, Zach Braff’s relationship: ‘People have no right to educate me on my private life’
Florence Pugh is speaking out about her relationship with Zach Braff — and defending their romance to the nay-sayers. Speaking…
‘Make sure you’re on my level’
Rappers Khia, left, and Trina, right. (Photo: Prince Williams/FilmMagic) The music battle craze has taken ‘competitive’ to another level as…
Elon Musk, Grimes’ newborn’’s name, X Æ A-12, could hold up if challenged in court, legal expert says
Elon Musk and his girlfriend, singer Grimes, recently revealed the name they gave to their first child together: X Æ…
Petition asks Congress to protect Black-owned businesses during COVID-19
Kings Barber Shop Unisesx in Harlem (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) It’s no secret that Black communities have been hit…
Author Emily Giffin apologizes for Meghan Markle comments: ‘I am truly sorry for that negative impact’
Author Emily Giffin is issuing an apology. The famed “Something Borrowed” writer, 48, has released a statement saying she’s “truly…
Lauryn Hill pens empowering letter to Temple University class of 2020
Lauryn Hill performing on ‘MTV Unplugged’ at the MTV Studios in New York City, 7/21/01. Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect. Ms.…
Axl Rose, Steve Mnuchin ignite wild feud on Twitter
Many high-profile clashes erupt on Twitter but perhaps none have appeared out of nowhere like the one between musician Axl…
NFL’s Earl Thomas held at gunpoint by wife after caught cheating: report
Earl Thomas #29 of the Baltimore Ravens warms-up before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on October…
Jamie Lynn Spears reveals why Britney Spears quarantined with her family in Louisiana
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. Even world-famous popstars…
Indianapolis police fatally shoot Sean Reed, 21, during Facebook Live
Sean Reed (Twitter) Breaking news is coming out of Indianapolis, Indiana where the city’s Metropolitan Police Department has confirmed that…
Ariel Winter says she cut the top of her thumb off: ‘I was so shocked’
Ariel Winter has a new battle scar — sort of. The former “Modern Family” star recently embarked on a culinary…
US shelves detailed guide to reopening country
U.S. President Donald Trump listens to questions from reporters following a meeting of his coronavirus task force in the Brady…
Summer 2020 shows premiering soon on HBO, Netflix and more
Are you looking for some new content to consume? Even though productions on many TV shows and movies are currently…
Visual AIDS Founder Dies at 70 After Seizure – ARTnews.com
Thomas Sokolowski, who transformed the art world through his leadership of several noted U.S. art institutions and through his AIDS…
Stimulus checks sent to dead people must be returned, IRS says
Paper check from the United States Treasury. (Photo: Adobe Stock) In a change of course by the federal government, the…
The best soapy TV dramas on Netflix
Are you looking for an addictive drama series to binge-watch? Netflix has got you covered with its “soapy TV dramas”…
Baltimore Ceasefire Movement: Three Years of `Celebrating Life’
By Sean YoesAFRO Baltimore Editor The AFRO speaks to Erricka Bridgeford, the leader of Baltimore Ceasefire as we celebrate the…
COVID-19 Forces Local Pet Groomer to Close Doors Indefinitely
By Camille DavisSpecial to the AFRO Forestville-based Pooch Styles Pet Grooming has completely closed its doors, just shy of celebrating…
Kobe Bryant death sparks bill to make it illegal to share crime scene photos
Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after scoring 60 points in his final NBA game at Staples…
Black Women Respond to Gentrification With ‘Brown Girl Narratives’
A new mural in Richmond, Virginia, featuring seven Black women, reminds residents, old and new, that Black people matter. Hull…
Coronavirus updates: McDonald’s employees shot over COVID-19 restrictions, police say
A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 263,000 people worldwide. Over 3.7 million people across the…
U.S. unemployment rolls seen swelling as coronavirus restrictions bite
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Millions more Americans likely sought unemployment benefits last week, suggesting a broadening of layoffs from consumer facing…
Black Is Beautiful – With Names – October Gallery
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Overload by Andrew Turner – October Gallery
Price: $6,750Overloadby Andrew TurnerOriginal PaintingSize 24″ x 36″ Approx Andrew Turner was born in 1944 in Chester, Pennsylvania. He was…
Looking Through The Eyes Of The Beholder: An Artist’s Vision 2013
Featured artists: Charles Bibbs, Jerry Metellus, Lolita Devalay, Larry & Barbara Domsky, Natasha Chamberlain, Sharon Gainsburg source
Embrace the Hold by Willie Torbert – October Gallery
Price: $95Embrace the Holdby Willie TorbertSigned GicleeSize 13″ x 19″ Willie Torbert attended Pratt Institute, Medgar Evers College and has…
Delta by Laurie Cooper – October Gallery
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Carnival Two by Laurie Cooper – October Gallery
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Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou – October Gallery
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Yes, Mother by Alice Walker – October Gallery
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Langston Hughes Mother to Son – October Gallery
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MON IS … – October Gallery
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‘Charm City Kings’ starring Meek Mill lands at HBO MAX
(Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) HBO Max has acquired Sundance darlin, Charm City Kings after the film’s theatrical release was…
Joanna Gaines on almost not going on a second date with husband Chip: ‘It wasn’t love at first sight’
Joanna Gaines is looking back on the early days of her relationship with now-husband Chip Gaines. The 42-year-old design maven…
Tiffany Haddish recounts abuse she suffered from her mother
(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Tiffany Haddish has always been open about her past, but the actress/comedian shared even more…
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry celebrating Archie’s first birthday with a ‘smash cake and Zooms,’ report says
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. Meghan Markle and…
Inmate who sued over his dreadlocks is released from solitary
This undated image released by The Lebanon County, Pa., Correctional Facility shows Eric McGill, awaiting trial in a shooting case.…
Leif Garrett disputes Rosie O’Donnell’s claim he was banned from her talk show for drug use
Singer and actor Leif Garrett is slamming claims that former talk show host Rosie O’Donnell banned him from her show,…
Tennessee teen fatally shot in drive-by days before graduation
A Tennessee teenager should be celebrating her high school graduation. Instead, she’s the latest victim of gun violence in Memphis.…
Nick Cordero’s wife says he’s showing ‘early signs’ of waking up
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. Amanda Koots offered…
Pandemic especially tough on people of color, poll says
A person wearing protective mask sits and reads on the steps in Union Square amid the coronavirus pandemic on April…
Duane ‘Dog’ Chapman believes late wife Beth would approve of his new fiancée
Although Duane “Dog” Chapman‘s engagement to Francie Frane has come less than a year after the passing of his wife…
Meghan Markle bashed on Archie’s first birthday by author: ‘Go Away’
Emily Griffin and Meghan Markle with baby Archie (Credit: Emily Griffin and Duchess of Sussex) Meghan Markle celebrating her son…
Chloë Sevigny debuts first picture of newborn son, reveals name
Actress Chloë Sevigny has introduced the newest member of her family: baby boy Vanja Sevigny Mačković. “Welcome to the world,”…
Eddie Murphy and Chris Rock among comics taking part in star-studded ‘Feeding America’ benefit
Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock and Byron Allen (Credit: Getty Images) Celebrities have been stepping up during the COVID-19 pandemic to…
Lori Loughlin’s ‘Full House’ co-star Dave Coulier says he ‘will be there for her forever’ amid scandal drama
Lori Loughlin will always have a family in her “Full House” co-stars. Amid the actress’s alleged involvement in the college…
Black freelancers hit hard by COVID-19 get creative for income
What happens to people who earn an income on a job-by-job basis when there are no more jobs? From photographers…
Justin Bieber, Hailey Baldwin candidly discuss depression: ‘People look at it like a weakness’
Justin Bieber is trying to reverse the stigma surrounding depression and is opening up about how his wife, Hailey Baldwin,…
Devale Ellis on shocking ‘Sistas’ finale and pursuing his dream job
Devale Ellis attends the 2019 Soul Train Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images) You may know…
Kelly Ripa says son Michael is helping produce ‘Live With Kelly and Ryan’ amid quarantine
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. Kelly Ripa might…
Zoë Kravitz Says This Question About Her Marriage ‘Really’ Offends Her
Zoë Kravitz wants people to stop asking her when she’s going to have a baby. The 31-year-old appeared on a…
2020 Is So Bad That ‘Black Mirror’ Is Now A Non-Essential Business
Who needs a new season of “Black Mirror” when you’ve already got 2020? The “Black Mirror” series creator, Charlie Brooker,…
Cara Delevingne And Ashley Benson Break Up After Almost 2 Years of Dating
It’s over for Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson. The “Carnival Row” star and the “Pretty Little Liars” alum have split…
Jim Gaffigan To Play Toronto Mayor Rob Ford In AMC Series
This image from video released by NBC News/TODAY shows host Matt Lauer, right, speaking with Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, left,…
Poll: Pandemic Hitting Black And Hispanic Americans Hardest Financially
DETROIT (AP) — People of color have not only been hit harder by the deadly coronavirus than have Americans overall,…
Sinclair agrees to pay record-setting $48 million FCC civil penalty
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Sinclair Broadcast Group (SBGI.O) has agreed to pay a $48 million fine to the Federal Communications Commission…
Betsy DeVos’s Campaign To Roll Back Sexual Assault Survivor Rights Is Complete
A new rule by Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos will reshape how colleges handle sexual misconduct ― speeding up investigations,…