Kim Zolciak Attempts to Apologize to RHOA Star NeNe Leakes
Kim Zolciak and NeNe Leakes have had a longstanding beef with one another since the early seasons of Real Housewives of Atlanta. The on-again, off-again friendship seemed to end once…
Former Destiny’s Child Member LaTavia Roberson Denies Shading Michelle Williams’ Performance at Coachella
Former Destiny’s Child member LaTavia Roberson is letting it be known that she only has love for Beyoncé, Kelly and Michelle Eagle-eyed social media users noticed that Roberson liked a…
REPORT: Woman Sues R. Kelly for Giving Her an STD at 19
A new victim has come forward in the ever-growing sexual misconduct allegations reported against R. Kelly. The woman told Dallas police that the R&B singer “knowingly and intentionally” infected her…
Starbucks CEO Apologizes to 2 Black Men Arrested
By RON TODT and JAY REEVES, Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Starbucks sells itself as a community gathering spot as much as a coffeehouse, a welcoming place with comfortable chairs…
Eagles release cornerback Daryl Worley after his arrest
By ROB MAADDI, AP Pro Football Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles have released cornerback Daryl Worley, hours after he was arrested. NFL Network reported that Worley was arrested…
Victor-y: Oladipo Scores 32 as Pacers Stun LeBron, Cavs
By TOM WITHERS, AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Victor Oladipo scored 32 points and the Indiana Pacers held off Cleveland’s second-half rally for a stunning 98-80 victory Sunday in…
Does Harrison County, Miss. Discriminate Against Black Funeral Homes?
By JEFF AMY, Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal trial is scheduled to start Monday over claims by six Black-owned funeral homes that a Mississippi Gulf Coast coroner…
Starbucks Arrest of 2 Black Men ‘Legal Obligation,’ Says Commissioner
By The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia’s police commissioner on Saturday defended officers who arrested two Black men at a Starbucks, prompting accusations of racism on social media, concern…
Nina Simone, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, to be Inducted into Rock Hall of Fame
By MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Bon Jovi, the Cars and four first-time nominees, including Nina Simone, will be inducted Saturday night as the 2018 Rock &…
MPD Takes Community Policing to the Museum
By Hamzat Sani, Special to the AFRO Flanked by the cadets of the Metro Police Department (MPD) Academy, Mayor Bowser announced a first-of-its-kind partnership between the University of the District…