Denzel Washington Talks Lovin’ On Pauletta for 35 Years
Denzel Washington has been a Hollywood heartthrob since the mid 1980s. He’s also been happily married to wife, Pauletta, since 1983, recently sharing just how much he loves and appreciates…
Is America Ready for Another Black President?
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, Former Attorney General Eric Holder confirmed on “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert that he’s seriously considering running for president in 2020- an…
Three Nigerian-Born Siblings Are Now All Doctors (VIDEO)
Dr. Gloria Oyeniyi and Dr. Blessing Oyeniyi graduated from John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Victor Oyeniyi…
City Council Continues Crackdown on Baltimore Police Overtime
By Sean Yoes, AFRO Baltimore Editor, The Baltimore City Council seems determined to increase its influence over the Baltimore Police Department’s (BPD) budget. According to a report by WBAL-TV, the…
Suspected White Supremacist Allegedly Killed Woman After HIV Threat
A suspected White supremacist in Kansas confessed to killing a Black woman who threatened to “tell everyone” that he is HIV positive, according to law enforcement, The Kansas City Star…
Models Fight Racism with Beauty
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, A swimwear company is taking heat after allegedly turning models away because they were too Black during Miami Swim Week auditions; yet the…
‘The Equalizer 2’ Actor Says that Black People Need to Support One Another More (VIDEO)
The Equalizer 2 actor Ashton Sanders says that he channeled real people to bring his character, Miles Whitaker, to life and that Black people need to uplift one another. “Miles…
The MLB All Star Game Always Brings Back Great Memories of Sam Lacy
By Tim Lacy, Special to the AFRO The MLB ALL STAR GAME was a source of fond memories for me. I have spent a lot of time at this keyboard…
Minneapolis Officials Help Teen Get Permit for Hot Dog Stand
After receiving complaints about an unlicensed hot dog stand run by Jaequan Faulkner, 13, the city of Minneapolis decided to help the teen obtain a license rather than shut him…
Analysis: Few Good Options for NFL Owners on Player Protests
By JIMMY GOLEN, AP Sports Writer The controversy over NFL players protesting during the national anthem isn’t going away, despite — or perhaps because of — team owners’ efforts to…