NeNe Leakes Celebrates Gregg’s Cancer Remission
Last week, Gregg Leakes asked for prayers as he prepared to undergo body scans that would determine whether his stage…
NAACP: Search for Coppin State President Lacks Transparency
By The Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — The president of the Baltimore branch of the NAACP says the chair of…
99-Year-Old WWII Veteran Gets College Degree After 70 Years
Elizabeth Barker Johnson, a 99-year-old World War II veteran, finally accepted her college diploma seven decades after she completed her…
5 Years Later, Officer Faces Reckoning for Chokehold Death
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Pres NEW YORK (AP) — The deadly confrontation five summers ago flickers in Gwen Carr’s…
T.I.’s Son, King Gets Emotional Preparing for His Rap Show
King, one of T.I. and Tiny‘s sons, appeared overwhelmed as rehearsed for an upcoming show on T.I. & Tiny: Friends…
Spinoff of ABC’s ‘black-ish’ to Focus on Mixed-Race Issues
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A spinoff of the ABC sitcom “black-ish” will focus on a young…
Ciara Shares Footage From Wedding & Daughter’s Birth in New Video
Ciara released her seventh studio album today alongside a new video of the same name, Beauty Marks. Within the nearly…
Mediation Possible in Minneapolis Police Shooting
By AMY FORLITI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The city of Minneapolis will work with a court-appointed mediator to try…
Porsha Williams On Pressure to Snapback & Being Body-Shamed by Nene
During a recent interview with EBONY, Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams discussed her choice to share photos of…
National Urban League Focusing on Minority Voting for 2020
By JESSE J. HOLLAND Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Voter suppression and Russian interference are some of the greatest barriers…
Yara Shahidi & Charles Melton Play A Rapid-Fire Game of This Or That
In this exclusive clip from EBONY, Yara Shahidi and Charles Melton play a rapid-fire game of This or That while…
Mayor’s Office Pushes Back on Council Cuts to Budget During Roundtable
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer The Mayor’s office pushed back against several cuts the D.C. Council proposed. Those…
Shaquille O’Neal Gifts 10 Pairs of Shoes to Teen with Size 18 Feet
Former NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal knows first hand how hard it was finding shoes to fit his large feet as…
Attorney for Diamond Rust Seeks to Amend WMATA Compact
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer The attorney for Diamond Rust, the woman severely injured during a confrontation with…
Starz Announces Final Season of ‘Power,’ Hints at Spinoff Series
Starz is bringing one of its beloved series to an end. The premium cable network announced that Season 6 of…
Tom Joyner Foundation Launches Exciting New Podcast
The Tom Joyner Foundation today announced the launch of HBCUbiquity, a new hour-long podcast featuring interviews, discussion and analysis about…
Estelle on Creating ‘Lovers Rock’ and Healing Through Therapy
Estelle sat down with EBONY in April to discuss her more than 15-year career, and how her parents’ complicated love…
Joyce J. Scott: ‘Creator. Changemaker. Pioneer’
By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware, Special to the AFRO From the womb she knew she’d be an artist. Of course…
Finding Peace in the Desert as a Black Mother
When I was asked in March whether I wanted to go to Scottsdale, Arizona, as part of a self-love-geared trip…
Hello, Archie! Meghan and Harry name son Archie Harrison
By JILL LAWLESS and DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Tired but beaming, new parents Meghan and Prince Harry…
Michelle Williams Fuels Reconciliation Rumors Following Twitter Post
Destiny’s Child songstress Michelle Williams sparked reconciliation rumors after she attended the Kentucky Derby with her ex-fiancé Chad Johnson. She…
R. Kelly Judgment Withdrawn After Lawyers Say He Can’t Read
By The Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — R. Kelly spent much of Wednesday in court, with his lawyer explaining to…
T.I. Launches $25,000 Scholarship in Honor of His Late Sister
T.I. paid tribute to his late sister Precious’ legacy with a scholarship fund in her name to help students with…
CNN to Make Documentary on Civil Rights Icon John Lewis
By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — CNN Films is developing a documentary on civil rights icon and Georgia…
Lena Waithe, Janelle Monáe & Others Served Black Camp at Met Gala
The theme for this year’s Met Gala, which took place Monday at New York’s Metropolitan Museum, was “Camp: Notes on…
Cardi B Performs Against Doctor’s Orders Shortly After Liposuction
Cardi B has never been the type to hide the truth from her fans, admitting on stage that she recently…
Dave Chappelle to Receive 2019 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Comedian Dave Chappelle will be the 2019 recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the Kennedy Center for…
‘Love & Hip Hop’ Star Rasheeda Says She Cheated on Her Husband
Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta couple Rasheeda and Kirk Frost have showcased the ups and downs of their relationship on…
Indiana Teen Honors Her Late Brother With Custom Prom Dress
Antonett Frierson made sure to include her late brother, Antonio Frierson, in her 2019 prom plans because he had always…
Eve Opens Up About Feeling ‘Shameful’ Over Struggle to Conceive
Eve discussed the emotional toll that issues with fertility have had on her during a recent episode of the Daytime…
Hair Braiding Bill Represents ‘New Narrative’ at Legislature
By Stephenetta (isis) Harmon, Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Minnesota’s record ethnic diversity at the State Capitol — including African American, Somali American,…
Wendy Williams’ Estranged Husband Reportedly Wants Spousal Support
Kevin Hunter, the soon-to-be ex-husband of Wendy Williams, is allegedly seeking financial assistance throughout their ongoing divorce proceedings. According to…
Kenyan Native Will Be First Sports Illustrated Model in a Hijab and Burkini
By Chelsea Lenora White, Black Press USA Somali-American model Halima Aden will be the first woman to wear a hijab…
VH1 Honors Life of T.I.’s Late Sister, Precious Harris
VH1 shared a compilation of Precious Harris‘ best moments throughout her reality TV career on T.I. &Tiny: The Family Hustle.…
Black World War II Veteran, 99, Prepares for College Graduation
By Jenny Drabble, The Winston-Salem Journal Elizabeth Barker Johnson stood frozen in the doorway, gripping her walker tightly, as the…
Fantasia Does Patti & Whitney Proud on New Power Ballad, ‘Enough’
The era of vocalists giving it their all over gorgeous live instrumentation has almost come to an end. Thankfully, Fantasia…
Stretch of Road in Los Angeles Renamed Obama Boulevard
By The Associated Press A stretch of road in Los Angeles has been renamed after former President Barack Obama. A…
Usher’s $20M Herpes Lawsuit Settled Out of Court
Laura Helm’s lawsuit claiming singer Usher knowingly exposed her to herpes has been dismissed after both parties reach an “amiable…
Expelled in 1956, Black Woman Gets Doctorate At U of Alabama
By The Associated Press Autherine Lucy Foster, the first African-American student to attend the University of Alabama, received an honorary…
Luke James Says He’s Larger Than the ‘King of R&B’ Label
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Luke James recently sat down with EBONY to talk about paying tribute to music icons and offered his…
Judges Declare Ohio’s Congressional Map Unconstitutional
By Dan Sewell, The Associated Press A panel of federal judges ruled May 4 that Ohio’s congressional districts were unconstitutionally…
Gabrielle Union Launches Baby Line Inspired by Her Daughter
Gabrielle Union added a baby collection to her fashion venture with New York & Company on Friday. The fashion capsule…
On Cyclone-Shattered Island in Mozambique, Shock and Debris
By Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi, The Associated Press Cyclone Kenneth in northern Mozambique ripped the island of Ibo apart. Nearly a week…
Porsha Williams Talks Mommy Advice from Kenya Moore & NYE Wedding Plans
Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams recently sat down with EBONY to discuss her three-part spin-off of the popular…
Sudanese Hold Mass Rally Amid Standoff With Generals
By Fay Abuelgasim and Noha Elhennawy, The Associated Press Tens of thousands of Sudanese protesters took part in a mass…
For the First Time, All of America’s Top Pageant Winners Are Black
For the first time in American history, three Black women have been crowned as winners of the country’s top beauty…
3 Black Women Win Miss USA, Miss Teen USA and Miss America
By MARK KENNEDY, AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — When Cheslie Kryst won the Miss USA crown, it marked…
14 Year Old Creates Older Sister’s Prom Dress From Scratch
High school prom is a huge moment for many seniors. Getting all dolled up for one last hurrah before heading…
Mother of Black Teen Killed by Oklahoma Police Seeks Answers
By Ken Miller and Adam Kealoha Causey, The Associated Press Family members and advocates said May 2 they want answers…
Raz B Won’t Be Charged in Domestic Dispute Against his Girlfriend
Minneapolis officials will not be pursuing charges against B2K singer Raz B for allegedly assaulting against his girlfriend on Wednesday.…
“Rafki” Brings Black Queer Kenyan Love Story into Focus
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Part of the human journey is to search for something real. Oprah often…
Reno Wilson on Portraying Louis Armstrong in ‘Bolden’
Actor Reno Wilson recently sat down with EBONY to discuss his role as renowned jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong in the…
New Musical Shares Motown History Through Lens of a Love Story
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, When Marvin Gaye sang “Pride & Joy” in the early 1960s it was…
Halle Berry Says She ‘Stupidly’ Turned Down Sandra Bullock’s ‘Speed’ Role
John Wick 3 star Halle Berry said recently that she turned down the opportunity to work with co-star Keanu Reeves…
Obamas Unveil Slate of Series, Documentaries for Netflix
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Barack and Michelle Obama on Tuesday unveiled a slate of…
Ciara & Russell Wilson Establish Film & Television Production Company
The Wilsons are living their best lives. Football star Russell Wilson recently signed a four-year extension with the Seattle Seahawks…
The Impact of Open Shame on Mental Wellness
Submitted to the AFRO by Dr. Tonya C. Phillips Baltimore City has once again made national news with the recent…
Queen Latifah Launches Queen Collective to Help Women Filmmakers
Queen Latifah launched her passion project, The Queen Collective — a program developed in partnership with Procter & Gamble and…
Woman Seeks $1.5M in Damages from Neo-Nazi Website Founder
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The first black woman to serve as American University’s student…
Meagan Good & Michael Ealy Team Up for New Thriller, ‘The Intruder’
Meagan Good and Michael Ealy return to the silver screen this spring for The Intruder, a thriller co-starring Dennis Quaid…