Tessa Thompson Talks Relationship With Janelle Monae
Just a few weeks after Janelle Monae came out as a pansexual woman, her rumored love interest, Tessa Thompson, has confirmed her own bisexuality, speaking on her relationship with the…
Following Graduation Scandal, Numerous Changes Coming in Next School Year
By Aya Elamroussi, Special to the AFRO District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) seeks public feedback on its newly released draft of regulations and policies regarding attendance, student promotion, secondary…
Cops Called on 12-Year-Old Mowing Grass
A 12-year-old entrepreneur had the police called on him because he accidentally cut someone else’s grass, according to News 5 Cleveland. Reginald Fields runs his own business, Mr. Reggie’s Lawn…
Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — June 29, 2018
Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — June 29, 2018 | Afro MAKE A DONATION Unlike many online publications, afro.com delivers content that’s relevant to you at no cost. Help us keep…
Fox Cancels ‘Ghosted’ Sitcom After One Season
Fox has announced the cancellation of its paranormal comedy series, Ghosted, starring Craig Robinson and Adam Scott after only one season, reports Deadline. The single-camera comedy will be pulled from…
Ice Cube’s Big3 League to Allow Players to Use Cannabidiol for Pain Treatment
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor, Pro athletes have been campaigning for years for the right to use of medical marijuana for pain management. Now, there’s one pro league that’s…
Lil Rel Talks ‘Uncle Drew’ and Wanting to Remake ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ with Tiffany Haddish
Actor and comedian Lil Rel Howery is having his moment. He was the scene-stealer in the critically acclaimed box office hit Get Out, which earned $255 million worldwide, and he…
Gunman Kills 5 in Attack Targeting Maryland Newspaper
By The Associated Press A gunman opened fire in a newspaper office in Maryland’s capital Thursday, killing five people and wounding others before being taken into custody in what appeared…
5 Fast Facts You Didn’t Know About Joe Jackson
Joe Jackson has died at 89 after battling terminal cancer. Joe Jackson was considered the driving force behind his children’s successful careers. He launched and managed the Jackson 5 and…
The Day (and Night) Ben Jealous Won the Democratic Gov. Primary
By J. K. Schmid, Special to the AFRO What follows is an intimate account of Ben Jealous’ final day of campaigning before his decisive primary win. Polls are open at…