Band-Aid to launch Black and brown flesh-toned bandages after 99 years
(Credit: band-aid) After almost 100 years on the market, it appears Band-Aid has suddenly realized that “flesh…
Family claims transgender woman’s Rikers Island death was preventable
Layleen Xtravaganza Cubilette-Polanco New video footage has surfaced related to the death of Layleen Xtravaganza Cubilette-Polanco, a transgender woman prisoner…
What is Juneteenth? – TheGrio
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JUNE 19: Members of the parade perform during the 48th Annual Juneteenth Day Festival on June 19,…
Native Son hosts historic virtual leadership forum for Black gay men
Left to right: Native Son founder Emil Wilbekin, Don Lemon, Jonathan Capehart and LZ Granderson. (Photo: Native Son) Native Son,…
Do Black Lives Matter enough for you to hire them for leadership positions?
(Photo: Adobe Stock) “How can we say that we don’t want African-American influencers applying for this campaign without offending anybody?”…
Tulsa police release body cam footage of jaywalking arrest
(Credit: screenshot) According to CNN, Tulsa PD published the clips as a direct response to a social media campaign from…
Trump finalizes rollback of LGBTQ health protections
(Photo: Adobe Stock) The Trump administration has rolled back Obama-era protections that provided protection for LGBTQ people in healthcare and…
NFL to celebrate Juneteenth as official league holiday
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell looks on before Super Bowl LIV in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) The NFL…
Melania Trump delayed move to White House as she renegotiated prenup
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) A new book claims Melania Trump delayed her move to the White House after her…
Jay Pharoah ‘could’ve been George Floyd’ after encounter with LAPD
(Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images for BET) Comedian Jay Pharoah has opened up about his harrowing encounter with Los Angeles…
Trump reschedules Tulsa Juneteenth rally ‘out of respect for this Holiday’
President Donald Trump gestures as he leaves the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, to attend a campaign…
Atlanta police shoot, kill Black motorist on video in Wendy’s parking lot
Atlanta police attempt to detain Rayshard Brooks in a Wendy’s parking lot before shooting the 27-year-old Black man as he…
Don Lemon, Candace Owens react to Dave Chappelle disses
Dave Chappelle in Youtube’s “8:46.” (Photo: YouTube) Dave Chappelle dropped a surprise special Thursday evening where the decorated comedian spoke…
White men sue D.C. Mayor Bower over Black Lives Matter mural
“Black Lives Matter” is seen painted on 16th Street in Washington D.C. (Credit: @MurielBowser/Twitter) Three white men have sued Washington,…
Why some police officers rally around their colleagues — even when they’re accused of committing crimes
To understand that, policing experts and two former officers say, you have to understand traditional police culture — and what…
France has millions of unsold face masks after virus crisis
The French praised the altruism of their prized textile and luxury goods companies for diverting their production facilities to make…
Fox News publishes digitally altered and misleading images of Seattle demonstrations
Fox News’ depiction of the demonstration mirrors much of right-wing media’s attempt to portray it as menacing. Protesters have declared…
The 10 major Army bases named for Confederate generals
The call to rename the bases has resumed amid protests. June 12, 2020, 7:11 PM 5 min read 5 min…
Allentown community volunteer reflects on his last trip to prison
At a weekly Narcotics Anonymous meeting, Jose Rivera reflects on what he has learned from his past mistakes. Source link
Miami mom pleads not guilty to drowning son in canal
A Miami woman accused of drowning her 9-year-old autistic son in a canal has pleaded not guilty to murder charges…
Reinvention in the Rust Belt
Reinvention in the Rust Belt Before the coronavirus pandemic hit, Jose Rivera used to walk through the newly redeveloped blocks…
Black Creatives Are Drenching The Internet In Glorious Melanin With The #ESSENCEChallenge
By Essence Staff, Essence Scroll through to see some of our fave #ESSENCEChallenge photos, then join the movement and create…
Treasury chief refusing to disclose recipients of virus aid
WASHINGTON — Building ramparts of secrecy around a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program for small businesses, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin…
Before you on a trip to the beach or the gym or a cookout, the CDC wants you to consider these guidelines
“I know that the people are eager to return to normal activity and ways of life,” said Dr. Robert Redfield,…
Man dead after being shot by Atlanta police, GBI investigating
Police were responding to a complaint of a man asleep at a Wendy’s drive-thru. June 13, 2020, 1:50 PM 4…
Stunning images show coronavirus is overrunning hospitals
CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh reports from Rio de Janeiro where coronavirus is overwhelming the hospitals and healthcare workers as Brazil…
William Sessions, FBI head fired by President Clinton, dies
William Sessions, a former federal judge appointed by President Ronald Reagan to head the FBI and fired years later by…
Sesame Street Covid Town Hall
“The ABCs of Covid-19: A CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Parents” aired on Saturday morning and tackled issues…
Fire danger, red flag warnings persist in parts of western US
Plus, significant rainfall expected along East Coast next week. June 13, 2020, 12:49 PM 4 min read 4 min read…
US coronavirus: Fauci says second wave is ‘not inevitable’ as case tallies climb in some states
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said a recent increase in coronavirus cases…
South Carolina was among the 1st states to reopen. Now new coronavirus cases are rapidly rising.
South Carolina was among the last states to issue a stay-at-home order. Then, on May 4, it was among the…
Ivory Coast first coronavirus case confirmed [The Morning Call]
Ivory Coast has announced its first case of the novel coronavirus while stressing all precautionary measures are being taken. The…
There's little chance of Giannis ending up in Golden State — Chris Broussard | FIRST THINGS FIRST
The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami recently states that Golden State Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins could be key to an eventual trade for…
There’s no reason Clippers should be playoff favorites VS Lakers — Nick Wright | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Fox Bet projects that Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers would be favored over LeBron James and the Lakers…
Spiritual music, songs, hymns African American. musical Theatre, Music channel Mikhail Ляhovskiy
Spiritual music, songs, hymns African American. musical Theatre, Music channel Mikhail Ляhovskiy music … source
Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, rejects calls to defund police
(Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 2017 ESSENCE Festival ) Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin, rejects the push…
Mutation could make coronavirus more infectious, study suggests
They say more research is needed to show whether the change has altered the course of the pandemic, but at…
U.S. eases criminal record provision in coronavirus business loan program
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump signs the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act financial response to the…
DOJ Spreads Bogus Claim About Maryland Protest In Letter Defending Religious Liberty
The U.S. Department of Justice published a passionate defense of Americans’ right to worship during the coronavirus pandemic in a…
WHO: No ‘live’ coronavirus found in breast milk, recommends breastfeeding, report says
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Friday that coronavirus-positive mothers who breastfeed are not at risk of…
The Movement for Black Lives Announces Juneteenth Weekend of Action
In observance of Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the emancipation of African slaves in America, the Movement for Black Lives…
Keepin’ The Faith by Andrew Turner – October Gallery
Price: $800 NOW $550Keepin’ The Faithby Andrew TurnerLimited Edition Signed and Numbered Serigraph Signed by the ArtistEdition 300Size 32″ x…
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SEC Network Continues Summer Programming with Gymnastics and NCAA Championship Stunts Surrounding Third Week of June
SEC Network’s weekly TV lineup continues in June with programming stunts surrounding SEC and NCAA gymnastics, the Women’s College World…
NCBCP Supports ‘Justice in Policing Act’
By AFRO Staff In support of the Justice in Policing Act, led and introduced by the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC),…
Morgan State University Joins Effort to Build a Secure Smart Home
Morgan State University Joins Effort to Build a Secure Smart Home Research to Focus on Privacy and Security of ‘Smart…
Amidst Unrest, Mental Health Professionals Report Increased Anxiety Among Black Youth
By Alexis TaylorSpecial to the AFRO#AFROcoversCOVID Eric Garner. Walter Scott. George Floyd. The names are interchangeable but the story is…
AFRO Exclusive!: Leon Optimistic Floyd’s Death Will Spark Change
By Mark F. GrayAFRO Staff Writer For over 30 years satellite radio political commentator and author Dr. Wilmer Leon has…
Dixon Will Not Concede Election
By AFRO Staff Sources tell the AFRO that former Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon will not concede defeat in her election…
New Data Confirms Doctors’ Fear: Majority Of Americans Avoiding Treatment For Heart Attack And Stroke Due To COVID-19
By AFRO Staff As states begin to re-open, 40 percent of Americans still view going to the hospital as risky…
I Come From a Long Line of Angry Black Women
By Dr. Kaye Whitehead My grandmothers were brave, strong, courageous and able to withstand great force and pressure. They were…
Otis Williams Talks Music And History
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent Otis Williams, the founding and only surviving original member of the legendary super-group,…
Black Church Faces Atypical Crisis
By Lisa Olivia Fitch If a tsunami happens on the other side of the world, some may be unaware and…
A Tribute to my Friend
By Joi ThomasSpecial to the AFRO I keep thinking I am going to wake up and this would have all…
What Is the Status of Black Artists in England Today? – ARTnews.com
This “Letter from London” was written in April and appears in the Summer 2020 issue of ARTnews. Following a succession…
Inigo Philbrick Arrested by FBI Amid Ongoing Legal Scandal – ARTnews.com
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has detained Inigo Philbrick, a young art dealer who operated a scandal that led to…
Why Is Art Finance a Growing Business? – ARTnews.com
At the beginning of coronavirus lockdown, Bloomberg and other outlets ran articles on an uptick in business in the art…
Palm Springs Art Museum Criticized for Black Lives Matter Statement – ARTnews.com
Major museums across the United States have been criticized for their response—or lack thereof—to the killing of George Floyd by…
Child care providers are not America’s mammy
Generic image (Fotolia) Have you ever wondered why the child care system is so radically underfunded? Perhaps it has something…
Byron Allen, Comcast settle long-running battle over alleged racism
By Meg James, Los Angeles Times Los Angeles media mogul Byron Allen has ended his high-profile legal battle over alleged…