Freed Death Row Inmate-Turned-Speaker is Back Behind Bars
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER, Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Isaiah McCoy walked out of a Delaware prison a free man in January 2017, five years after being convicted of murder…
Ryan Coogler Considering ‘Women of Wakanda’ Spin-Off of ‘Black Panther.’
Black Panther has become a complete phenomenon, with plans for a sequel already in the works and whispers of an Okoye-led spin-off making the rounds at Marvel. Director Ryan Coogler…
Video Shows Teen in Prom Attire Choked by Police Officer
The Associated Press WARSAW, N.C. (AP) — A video posted to social media shows a teenager in his prom attire being choked by a police officer and slammed onto a…
20 Celebs & the Moms Who Made Them Who They Are
There’s nothing like a mother’s love, and these stars will be the first to tell you that the love, support and dedication they’ve received from mommy dearest got them through…
Ebola Vaccines to be Shipped to Congo, WHO Chief Says
By SALEH MWANAMILONGO, Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Ebola vaccines will be shipped as quickly as possible to Congo as the number of suspected cases in the latest outbreak…
A Nightmare Where Books Are the Enemy
For many, Ray Bradbury’s dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451 was required reading in high school. The book, released in 1953, shows a future where books are banned and are burned by…
Oprah Keeps it Unpresidential in Address to California Grads
By ANDREW DALTON, AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oprah Winfrey paused before talking politics Friday as she stood in front of a crowd of graduates at the University…
Trevor Jackson Says ‘Superfly’ Captures the Essence of Atlanta’s Culture (VIDEO)
Actor Trevor Jackson walked the red carpet Thursday (May 10) for the premiere of Solo: A Star Wars Story in Los Angeles. He spoke with EBONY about fulfilling his dream…
Why is Commissioner De Sousa now Suddenly Suspended?
By Stephen Janis, Special to the AFRO In an abrupt turnaround, Mayor Catherine Pugh suspended Police Commissioner Darryl De Sousa with pay. Federal charges that the veteran top cop failed…
Yvette Nicole Brown on Voicing Okoye for ‘LEGO: Black Panther’ (VIDEO)
Community star Yvette Nicole Brown talked with EBONY on Thursday while attending the premiere of Solo: A Star Wars Story in Los Angeles about growing up as a fanatic of…