To Keep Your Tools in Top Shape, Look For the Best Sharpening Stones – ARTnews.com
Sharp ideas deserve a sharp blade. Using a dull blade to cut your craft or art materials can prove not…
Best Color Wheels for Artists and Educators – ARTnews.com
The color wheel owes its origins to the great scientist Sir Isaac Newton. Newton’s original color circle depicted spectral hues…
Best Scissors for Cutting and Trimming Paper – ARTnews.com
Whether you’re a serious paper crafter or serial giver of beautifully wrapped gifts, every person needs a good pair of…
Best Appliqué Scissors for Art Projects – ARTnews.com
In appliqué work, details matter. Jagged edges or uneven shapes are easy to spot and can throw off the effect…
Best Thread for Sewing and Art Projects – ARTnews.com
Thread is a critical component of any sewing project, with the strength and hold of the stitches determined by the…
Best Thread Organizers for Differently Sized Spools – ARTnews.com
Lackadaisical thread storage can lead to a mess of tangled spools and cause stress that degrades your materials. Proper storage…
Best Ironing Boards for Artists – ARTnews.com
Ironing boards are essential equipment for convenient ironing and steaming, offering a stable surface that can safely absorb heat while…
Best Irons for Art Projects – ARTnews.com
Irons are a key household appliance for removing wrinkles from clothing, but they are useful in many creative applications too,…
Best Pincushions for Sewing Projects – ARTnews.com
Pincushions have been around since the Middle Ages. Early examples were made of embroidered linen, canvas, and satin and were…
Leonardo da Vinci May Have Had Superior Visual Acuity, Study Explores – ARTnews.com
New research conducted by a scientist at the University of Basel in Switzerland focuses on how Leonardo da Vinci’s superior…
Prince William, Prince Harry will need ‘space and time to breathe’ before working things out, source claims
Prince William is reportedly still trying to make sense of his younger brother’s decision to step back as a senior…
Ray Parker Jr. recalls being beaten by cops as a teen: ‘They drew their guns’
Ray Parker Jr. is sharing some of his own experiences with police brutality as a young boy growing up in…
Brooks Laich celebrates his birthday with his ex Julianne Hough’s brother Derek Hough
Brooks Laich is still very much a part of the Hough family despite his split from his estranged wife Julianne…
Repeal of law exposes complaints against officer who choked Eric Garner
(Video still/ Ramsey Orta/YouTube) The disciplinary records of the former cop who killed Eric Garner on a busy NYC sidewalk…
Jimmy Kimmel defended by Adam Carolla amid blackface controversy: He is ‘the most decent person’
Adam Carolla defended his former “Man Show” co-host Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night host issued an apology for performing in…
Cameron Webb, Democrat physician, wins Virginia House primary
screenshot/Twitter video A Democratic physician won the primary election in Virginia’s 5th District on Tuesday, beating out three other candidates…
Four employees quit J.K. Rowling’s literary agency following her transgender comments
Four employees reportedly quit J.K. Rowling‘s literary agency following the social media firestorm ignited by the “Harry Potter” scribe’s controversial…
Rudy Giuliani warns ‘Black Lives Matter wants to take your house’
In a rambling rant on Fox News, former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani said, “Black Lives Matter wants to…
Jim Edmonds bashes ‘loveless’ marriage to Meghan King Edmonds
Jim Edmonds hurled more insults at his estranged wife Meghan King Edmonds and praised his new girlfriend Kortnie O’Connor for…
NY candidates poised to become 1st Black gay men in Congress after primary vote
Mondaire Jones, left, and Torres Ritchie, are poised to become the nation’s first Black gay men elected to Congress after…
Jessica Chastain supports removing Theodore Roosevelt statue from NYC museum: ‘Out with the old’
Jessica Chastain is in favor of New York City’s decision to remove a statue of former President Theodore Roosevelt from…
Appeals court orders dismissal of Michael Flynn prosecution
Former National Security Advisor General Michael Flynn leaves after the delay in his sentencing hearing at US District Court in…
Emmys mum on 2020 awards host Jimmy Kimmel amid comic’s blackface controversy, apology
The Television Academy has been tight-lipped regarding their recently announced Emmy Awards host Jimmy Kimmel, who apologized this week after…
Robert F. Smith initiative aims to ease student debt for HBCU students
Robert Smith speaks onstage as Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights hosts The 2015 Ripple Of Hope Awards honoring Congressman John…
Rob Reiner calls a vote for Trump ‘a vote for Death’ in latest Twitter rebuke
Rob Reiner seemingly criticized Donald Trump for his response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and jabbed at his supporters in…
‘Let me go pray to white Jesus’
Journalist Jemele Hill attends the Heavyweight Championship of The World “Wilder vs. Fury” Premiere at Staples Center on December 01,…
Richie Sambora ‘excited’ for ex Heather Locklear amid engagement to her high school sweetheart: report
Heather Locklear has reportedly received a lot of support from her family and her ex-husband, Richie Sambora, following her engagement…
US coronavirus cases surge to highest level in 2 months
Nurses process a sample for COVID-19 after a patient was screened at an appointment-only, drive-up clinic.(Karen Ducey/Getty Images) BEIJING (AP)…
Why So Many Brands Are Getting it Wrong – ARTnews.com
Imagine this scenario: A social media manager notices the museum or brand that they work for is being called out…
Spice Girl Geri Horner appointed ambassador for Royal Commonwealth Society
Geri Horner, the former “Ginger Spice” of the Spice Girls, was recently appointed as one of the first-ever ambassadors for…
Bubba Wallace reacts to FBI conclusion: ‘It’s a straight-up noose’
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace refutes the FBI’s conclusion that the noose found in his garage was only a “garage door…
Dennis Quaid, 66, and Laura Savoie, 27, secretly elope: ‘It was beautiful’
Dennis Quaid and Laura Savoie have finally said, “I do.” The couple, who got engaged last October, eloped in Santa…
CSU Press Release: Coppin State University to offer On-line New Student Orientation this Summer due to COVID-19
Coppin State University to offer On-line New Student Orientation this Summer due to COVID-19 As a result of the ongoing…
Rev and Community Activist Black Men Prayer Challenge
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Save The Date! | Afro
Since 2015, the BCSAO has hosted weekly events in the summer for Baltimore’s youth The BCSAO is taking their Bmore…
D.C. Enters Phase Two | Afro
By Micha GreenAFRO D.C. Editor Despite the continued spread of COVID-19, the nation’s capital entered its second phase of reopening…
Four Black Female Doctors Launch New National Medical Show Addressing Health Concerns and Inequities Affecting Women and the Black Community – The C4PEMD
Four Black Female Doctors Launch New National Medical Show Addressing Health Concerns and Inequities Affecting Women and the Black Community…
Group Engages Mom-to-Cop Discussions to Fight Police Violence
MOCHA MOMS, NATION’S OLDEST SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS OF COLOR, TAKES PRACTICAL STEPS TO END POLICE VIOLENCE Upper Marlboro, MD…
Malawi: Dire costs for campaign amid virus – experts
Officials and experts are sounding the alarm as Malawi shifts to top campaign gear with giant rallies for an unprecedented…
Harden has to be perfect for Rockets to get to finals — Stephen Jackson | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
The Houston Rockets scored a win vs the Minnesota Timberwolves, sparking Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes and Stephen Jackson into a…
Jayson Tatum is already a superstar, talks Harden & 76ers — Broussard | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Chris Broussard joins Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes for a segment called Fast Break to talk the latest news in…
Crime in Atlanta drops dramatically following protests over police brutality
(Photo by Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images) The arrest rate for all crimes in Atlanta has reportedly dropped significantly amid city wide…
MLK’s daughter shares message with Rayshard Brooks’ children at funeral
Friends and family — some wearing Black Lives Matter face masks — gathered on a cloudy day in Atlanta for…
FBI says Bubba Wallace not a target of a hate crime
NASCAR, mentioning the FBI report, described the item as a “garage door pull rope fashioned like a noose.” “The FBI…
‘Angel’ volunteer pilots help families across U.S. during pandemic
“We’re really grateful,” said one mom whose family was flown to California. June 23, 2020, 11:41 PM 4 min read…
Daughter of man killed by police 42 years ago: ‘I was Gianna Floyd’
LoLisa Miller’s father Arthur Miller was choked to death by the NYPD officers 42 years ago. She describes having panics…
Former NYC detective recommends ‘throwing out the book’ on police training
A retired top New York City detective is recommending “throwing out the book” on training for would-be police officers across…
Eric Garner: Disciplinary record of ex-officer who used chokehold is finally released
The release of the records comes on the heels of the New York State legislature repealing a law known as…
Authorities ID 3 family members found dead in backyard pool
Authorities in New Jersey have identified three family members who died Monday in their backyard swimming pool June 24, 2020,…
Adult film star Ron Jeremy charged with rape, sexual assault
Los Angeles County prosecutors say adult film star Ron Jeremy has been charged with raping three women and sexually assaulting…
Breonna Taylor: Officer fired in shooting death, Louisville police say
Det. Brett Hankison was informed in a letter signed by the the police chief that his employment with the department…
Louisville police officer involved in Breonna Taylor’s death fired 3 months later
The police chief says the officer showed “extreme indifference” to human life. June 24, 2020, 1:42 AM 5 min read…
What Matters: How #BlackLivesMatter could survive Trump’s taunts
From the corporate embrace of Black Lives Matter to actions by NASCAR — of all the sports leagues — and…
Baseball’s back: MLB sets 60-game sked, opens July 23 or 24
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in…
Shaun King: ‘Statues of the White European They Claim is Jesus Should Also Come Down’
Black Lives Matter activist Shaun King caused quite the stir on Twitter after he tweeted that “statues of the white…
This Black Ad Exec Wants To Create 1 Million New Black Millionaires
Share1 Image via @brianleemarketing/Instagram Black professionals in corporate business structures are notoriously cut out of senior-level positions and opportunities to…
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan Will Wind Down CHOP Zone After Shootings
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Monday the city will begin to wind down the blocks-long span of city streets taken…
Queens District Attorney Will Not Charge Man Placed in ‘Apparent Chokehold’ Arrest, Officer Immediately Suspended Without Pay
After an incident where a police officer has been suspended for an apparent chokehold in New York City, the Queens…