8 Minority Corrections Officers File Complaint After Being Barred from Guarding Derek Chauvin
Eight minority Ramsey County corrections officers have filed racial discrimination charges with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights late last…
A Texas Student Was Told To Remove Her Braids For Her Graduation
An East Texas teen may not be able to attend her graduation after her principal requested she remove her braids…
Black Women Founders Bring COVID-19 Screening Stations to Schools, Offices, Prisons and More
Two entrepreneurs — Lynda M. Dorman, CEO and Carolyn E. Howell, President of Orange Wall Enterprises — have made history…
Black Museums Launch New Digital Platform Honoring Juneteenth
Several institutions are creating new initiatives and platforms to educate mainstream audiences about African American history that is often left…
Black Millennial Lawmaker Making Way in the Race to Unseat Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell
A young, educated, and homegrown Black Kentuckian who secured a seat in the state’s House is now attempting a run…
Hot 97’s DJ Young Chow Plans to Prep His Love of Caribbean Meals Vegan-Style
Being a DJ typically shapes your mindset on the virtues of entrepreneurship as you venture out to make sure you’re…
Guggenheim Curators Protest, Met Breuer Fades Away, and More Art News – ARTnews.com
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Fiber Artists Inspired By Shows like MoMA’s 1969 “Wall Hangings” – ARTnews.com
View of the exhibition “Wall Hangings,” 1969, at the Museum of Modern Art, New York. Courtesy Museum of Modern Art,…
Art Basel Hong Kong Eases 2021 Application Process – ARTnews.com
With the virtual iteration of its marquee Swiss fair now live, the organizers of Art Basel announced changes for the…
Artist and Photographer Dies at 84 – ARTnews.com
Anna Blume, a German artist who collaborated with her husband, Bernhard, in creating experimental photographs, has died at age 84.…
SFMOMA Staffers Condemn ‘Racist Censorship’ and Institutional Inequity – ARTnews.com
Current and former employees of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art say a recent wave of layoffs and the…
Audio of Jimmy Kimmel using ‘N’ word while imitating Snoop surfaces online
Snoop Dogg, Jimmy Kimmel (Getty Images) Jimmy Kimmel has already apologized for wearing blackface in the past. But the late-night…
Trump promises a ‘generous’ second stimulus package
U.S. President Donald Trump the week the House of Representatives passed the latest economic stimulus package that was passed earlier…
Glen Campbell’s widow details their rocky marriage and his addiction issues in tell-all book
Kim Campbell, the widow of country music star Glen Campbell, isn’t holding back in her new tell-all book, “Gentle On…
Abolishing the police is about customer service, not to protect and serve
A police officer wearing a body cam is seen during a demonstration on May 31, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Across…
Chelsea Handler defends Louis Farrakhan post, then apologizes: ‘I was wrong’
Chelsea Handler is apologizing after she defended praising remarks from Nation of Islam founder Louis Farrakhan in an interview on…
Family, friends gather in Atlanta for Rayshard Brooks public viewing
Pallbearers bring the remains of Rayshard Brooks to the Ebenezer Baptist Church for his funeral on June 23, 2020 in…
Mike Rowe to premiere ‘Dirty Jobs: Rowe’d Trip’ in Discovery Channel return
Mike Rowe is set to host a brand-new series on Discovery Channel that will expand upon his famed “Dirty Jobs”…
Kendrick Sampson demands Hollywood divest from police in open letter
(Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for the Celebration of Black Cinema) Kendrick Sampson has added his voice to the chorus…
Idris Elba, Queen Latifah, more stars join 300 black artists, execs asking Hollywood to ‘divest from police’
More than 300 black artists and executives are calling upon Hollywood to make a change. After being shot seven times…
Police officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting fired
Personal picture Breonna Taylor, (Social Media) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Louisville Metro police department has fired one of the…
Ariana Grande says she sent food, coffee to Kentucky voters waiting in line: ‘Enjoy and use your voice today’
Ariana Grande is helping American voters. A handful of states are holding primaries on Tuesday, including Kentucky, where the election…
Donta Storey’s ‘LiME’ is a true celebration of queer Black boy joy
An Amazon screenshot of the 2020 short film “LiME.” This June, the world celebrates Pride amidst a global uprising against…
Michael Jackson featured in trailer for daughter Paris’ new reality show
(Credit: Michael Jackson estate and Getty Images) The teaser for Paris Jackson‘s new reality show has been released and fans…
NYPD lied about Shake Shack, officers ‘never even got sick’: report
CHICAGO, IL – JANUARY 28: A sign hangs outside of a Shake Shack restaurant on January 28, 2015 in Chicago,…
Despite past encounters, Black man saves white police officer from his burning vehicle
A Pennsylvania man is being hailed a hero after he saved the life of a white police officer who was…
D.C. protesters try to tear down Andrew Jackson statue in Lafayette Park
Protestors attempt to pull down the statue of Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Square near the White House on June 22,…
Sil Lai Abrams says Black media protected Russell Simmons
(Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) Sil Lai Abrams is featured in On The Record, the searing documentary about multiple women…
J.J. Abrams’ production company Bad Robot releases 20-page employee guide on practicing anti-racism
Director J.J. Abrams’ production company, Bad Robot, released a 20-page guide to help its employees practice anti-racism. The resource for…
Black graduate student records racist rant in New York City
A graduate student in New York City found herself on the receiving end of an unprovoked rant by a white…
Miley Cyrus reveals she decided to stay sober after vocal surgery because of ‘family history’ of addiction
Miley Cyrus was forced into sobriety after her vocal cord surgery in November 2019 and she recently revealed she hasn’t…
Kenya Barris comedy ‘#blackAF’ gets renewed for second season at Netflix
(Photo: Netflix) When Kenya Barris unveiled blackAF on Netflix in April, viewers were polarized by the comedy series that offers…
Chris D’Elia dropped by CAA following sexual misconduct allegations: report
Chris D’Elia is in need of new representation. The comedian has reportedly been fired from his talent agency CAA in…
Laverne Cox examines transgender representation in ‘Disclosure’
Netflix Laverne Cox is exploring new talents with the debut of Disclosure, a new documentary she executive produced for Netflix.…
Emily Ratajkowski debuts new blonde hair
Emily Ratajkowski has made a major change to her look. On Tuesday, the 29-year-old beauty took to Instagram to reveal…
TikTok comic Sarah Cooper goes viral over Trump’s ‘amazing’ rally numbers
Sarah Cooper (Credit: Sarah Cooper/Mindy Tucker) This week a TikTok user who has become extremely popular for her impersonations of…
Jimmy Kimmel faces backlash for ‘non-apology’ addressing blackface controversy
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel was blasted for what critics call a “non-apology” addressing his history of wearing blackface. On Tuesday,…
Noose found in Bubba Wallace garage was there since last year, FBI says
Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 Victory Junction Chevrolet, stands by his car before qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series…
Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil’s terrier ‘brutally’ killed by neighbor’s dogs, girlfriend reveals
Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil’s 5-year-old pup was “brutally” stalked and killed by their neighbor’s dogs, according to his girlfriend.…
Activists raise money to post alleged sex trafficking victim Chrystul Kizer’s bail
(Credit: Facebook) Chrystul Kizer is just 19, but she’s been in jail for two years awaiting trial in the murder…
‘Love Is Blind’ star LC says she has split from Mark Cuevas after a fan outs him for ‘dating’ another woman
“Love Is Blind” stars Mark Cuevas and Lauren “LC” Chamblin, who both rose to fame on the popular Netflix reality…
Protesters gather outside NYC mayor’s home to urge a response to nonstop fireworks
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks at a food shelf organized by The Campaign Against Hunger in Bed…
Steve Bing’s cause of death revealed
Film producer and wealthy financier Steve Bing’s cause of death has been revealed. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office…
Barack Obama to deliver special message at Stonewall Day virtual event
In this screengrab, former President Barack Obama speaks during Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020 on…
Netflix revives ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ with its original creators and ‘Stranger Things’ producers at the helm
“Unsolved Mysteries” is back and it’s returning with the same skin-crawling theme song many might remember. The famed docuseries, which…
What Are His Early Works? Why Are They Important? – ARTnews.com
Though celebrated as one of Mexico’s preeminent muralists, Diego Rivera’s path to fame was defined by long-overlooked experimentation. Born in…
Singer Mario reveals police held him at gunpoint in Miami
(Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images) Singer Mario has come forward to reveal that just a few months ago he found…
Winona Ryder says Keanu Reeves refused Coppola’s request to ‘yell things’ to make her cry for ‘Dracula’ scene
Winona Ryder is recalling a time when Keanu Reeves refused to partake in an alleged request from director Francis Ford…
ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 Programming for the Weekend of June 20 – 21
JUNE 20 | JUNE 21 Subject to ChangeTimes Listed are Eastern 2 – 5 PM | WORLD OF X ENCORE2…
ESPN and ESPN2 Programming for Monday, June 22
Subject to ChangeTimes Listed are Eastern 8 AM | GET UP! LIVE 6 AM | **GOLIC & WINGO LIVE (ALSO…
Nelson Cruz, Los Angeles Dodgers and Burton Snowboards Win 2020 Sports Humanitarian Awards
The sixth annual Sports Humanitarian Awards, sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb, were awarded throughout the past week via announcements on…
LeBron James’ “The Decision” Explored in New Episode of Investigative Docuseries Backstory
Episode Debuts Sunday 9 p.m. ET on ESPN Leading Up to 10th Anniversary of James Announcing He Would “Take My…
ESPN and ESPN2 Programming for Tuesday, June 23
SUBJECT TO CHANGETIMES LISTED ARE EASTERN 5:30 AM | KBO LEAGUE: DOOSAN BEARS vs SK WYVERNS LIVE 6 AM –…
ESPN’s Cross-Platform Baseball Coverage Highlights
ESPN platforms continue to provide expansive coverage of Major League Baseball, including breaking news and analysis regarding the return of…
ESPN and ESPN Programming for Wednesday, June 24
5:30 AM | KBO LEAGUE: HANWHA EAGLES vs SAMSUNG LIONS LIVE 6 AM | GOLIC & WINGO LIVE (Also on…
The Undefeated Presents Time for Change: We Won’t be Defeated – Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN
Part of ESPN’s 5.5-hour primetime programming block on sports and race around the world The Undefeated Presents Time for Change:…
Beyoncé Drops Surprise Single ‘Black Parade’ on Juneteenth
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé did not let Juneteenth pass without dropping one of her signature…
WHO Reports Largest Single-Day Increase In Coronavirus Cases
By JOSEPH WILSON and JAMEY KEATEN, Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization on Sunday reported the largest…
Surging US Virus Cases Raise Fear That Progress Is Slipping
By TAMARA LUSH, NATHAN ELLGREN and TAMMY WEBBER, Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Alarming surges in coronavirus cases…