Ex-Girlfriend of Black 49ers Linebacker Testifies She Lied about Abuse
By CHRIS BIDERMAN, The Associated Press The former girlfriend of Reuben Foster testified at a preliminary hearing May 17 that she lied to police when she said the San Francisco…
Black Man Graduates with Law Degree and MBA From Two Different Schools on the Same Day
It’s graduation season and many graduates are crossing the stage to receive their degrees usually from one school. One man managed to accomplish that feat by getting two advanced degrees…
Denver Police Review Search of Majority-Black School Amid Angry Cries from Students
By COLLEEN SLEVIN, The Associated Press Students and staff demanded answers at a school board meeting nearly a month after officers went classroom by classroom at a largely minority high…
Celebs Gush Over Danai Gurira’s EBONY Cover
Actress, playwright, producer and activist Danai Gurira graces the June 2018 cover of EBONY magazine. In between her time fighting for wildlife preservation and working on her TV adaptation of…
Timeline of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Romance
By The Associated Press The budding romance between Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle has captivated the world. Here’s how it all happened: The newly married Duke and Duchess…
K. Michelle Shows Off Her Silicone-Free Figure (VIDEO)
Singer K. Michelle is back to flaunting her curvaceous figure after undergoing silicone removal surgery to combat complications from her butt implants. The singer had successful surgery to remove her…
Morgan State Releases Inclement Weather Plan for Graduation
Morgan State University President David Wilson today announced the school’s commencement venue would remain the same despite predictions of inclement weather. Wilson said the 142nd commencement would be held at…
‘Dear White People: Vol 2’ Channels ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ in Clip
Dear White People: Vol 2 has been out for a week and has gotten great reviews for its portrayal of Black life at a predominately white institution. The show addresses…
Ensuring Communities Harmed by Marijuana Laws can Benefit from Legalization
By Rushern L. Baker, Special to the AFRO If we’re going to begin to repair the damage from the War on Drugs, we need to temporarily pump the breaks on…
Jordan Peele Joins Forces with Spike Lee for ‘BlacKkKlansman’ (TRAILER)
Academy Award-winning director Jordan Peele was enlisted to be the producer on BlacKkKlansman, a forthcoming Spike Lee joint. It is a ’70s-set feature about a Black detective infiltrating the Ku…