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By BlackNews.com Hillside, NJ — 15-year old Essynce Moore is the only African American teen author that has written three…
Lora King, the daughter of the late Rodney King, announced the “I am a King” scholarship to celebrate Black fathers…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia As investigators continue to look into the string of fires at historically…
The official trailer for Devil’s Pie: D’Angelo, a documentary that explores the soul singer’s tumultuous career and 2015 musical comeback…
By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z will help re-open the newly renovated Webster Hall concert venue in…
The ladies of popular 1990s group SWV recently sat down with Buzzfeed Cocoa Butter to talk the progression of R&B,…
By The Associates Press ATLANTA (AP) — A jurist who became the first African American to serve on the Georgia…
On Thursday, Elisa Johnson, the daughter of NBA legend Magic Johnson, opened up about how she was severely impacted by…
By JAY REEVES Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama motel that was featured in “The Negro Motorist Green…
Kirk Franklin may be a renowned songwriter known for proclaiming his love of the Lord, but the Grammy Award-winner has…
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Masters champion Tiger Woods is not ready to get back to work. Woods did…
Academy Award-nominated director John Singleton, 51, suffered a major stroke last week, CNN reports. The filmmaker has since fallen into…
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Facing protests and concerned about losing the community’s trust, Connecticut officials…
Wendy Williams is making tons of changes in her personal and professional life. Weeks after filing for divorce from Kevin…
By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — A candidate in the race for a new speaker of Maryland’s House…
Luke James recently sat down with EBONY to discuss the duality of his music, his upcoming album Black Light, and…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia American politics appears to have hit a new low. According to reports,…
R&B singer R. Kelly was a no-show in court on Tuesday and lost a civil suit by default, the Chicago…
By JUANA SUMMERS Associated Press ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — California Sen. Kamala Harris has described her experience as a student…
With another season of the hit reality series Real Housewives of Atlanta behind us, Bravo uploaded a YouTube video of…
By Mark F. Gray, Staff Writer, When the Maryland Board of Regents unanimously voted to increase the tuition for out-of-state…
Lifetime announced a two-hour special hosted by journalist Soledad O’Brien about the cultural impact of their docuseries, Surviving R. Kelly,…
By Mark F. Gray, Staff Writer, Metro purple line expansion – which is supposed to speed up travel time between…
Once again, President Donald Trump on Friday defended the White supremacists who rallied in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017 and who…
By Mark F. Gray, Staff Writer, Less than a week after making a commitment to prosecuting traffic offenders to the…
For decades, athletes have used sports as a tool to address social and political issues. From Muhammad Ali’s Vietnam War…
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, A small but emotional group of Prince George’s County residents made their voices…
Darius Leonard, a linebacker on the Indianapolis Colts, helped his high school biology teacher, Martha Isbell, when her tired popped…
Submitted to the AFRO by Sen. Cory McCray As a freshman Maryland State Senator serving the 45th Legislative District every…
A mother in Texas discovered her daughter suffered from a medical condition after she died Wednesday following a fight with…
By DAVID McFADDEN Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — FBI and IRS agents raided the homes and offices of Baltimore’s embattled…
During a recent sit-down with EBONY, O’Jays members Eddie Levert and Walter Williams discussed differences in today’s music and shared…
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Most teens celebrate their 16th birthday with lavish celebrations and receive huge gifts from their parents. One mother recently gifted…
Interview by Betty Harvin, Special to the AFRO As young Grim Jackson took to the stage for “Don’t Be Late…
Wendy Williams has been open about her divorce from estranged husband Kevin Hunter. Unfortunately, political commentator Van Jones isn’t as…
Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch is preparing to hang up his football cleats for the last time, reports ESPN.…
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, Prince George’s County’s top three law enforcers spent part of tax day in…
James Madison High School located in the Hiram Clarke area of Houston announced a new dress policy for parents and…
By AMBRIAH UNDERWOOD, Capital News Service One previous cesarean section, a five-page written plan outlining post-delivery care for her oldest…
A United Airlines employee has been accused of repeatedly calling actress Cacile Hughes racial slurs in front of other customers,…
By Daniel Oyefusi, Capital News Service Wade Davis called Navient’s customer service in March, hoping to adjust the payment plan…
Tracy Oliver responded to disappointed fans Monday after they called her out over a transphobic joke that appeared in the…
By Sanchali Singh, Capital News Service Walking through the United States Botanic Garden, you might be surprised to see some…
DMX is now getting back to work since he was released from prison in January. The veteran emcee is slated…
By Chief Melvin Russell To my dearest Baltimore and her supporters, Over the last week some of you have heard…
Whether it was for an epic egg hunt, gathering for church or just bonding time, many celebrities enjoyed Easter Sunday…
Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — April 19, 2019 | Afro MAKE A DONATION Unlike many online publications, afro.com delivers content…
Actress, singer and stage director Phylicia Rashad was announced as the director for the upcoming production of Charles Randolph-Wright’s play…
By Sean Yoes, AFRO Baltimore Editor There are thousands of people in Baltimore, many of them among the most disenfranchised…
Congrats are in order for model Selita Ebanks. Known for slaying the runway, Ebanks took to Instagram on Thursday to…
By Jared Beinart, Capital News Service “End-of-life” mattresses and box springs are often discarded in landfills or illegally dumped —…
It appears 1970s sitcom The Jeffersons will be the latest classic series to grace our screens once again; Jamie Foxx…
By Ivan Moreno, The Associated Press In some ways, Kalan Haywood is a typical 19-year-old: His spare time is spent…
Like many of us, actor Sarunas J. Jackson was shocked and shaken by the passing of Los Angeles rapper Nipsey…
By Juan A. Lozano, The Associated Press A technology company was almost ready to bring up to 300 new jobs…
As a millennial woman working in the sports industry, Taylor Rooks has experienced her fair share of challenges. An interview…
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Even though the Anacostia Community Museum will be under renovation until the fall,…
In an attempt to reach out to Canadian consumers, Ancestry.com recently released a controversial ad that many believe is extremely…
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer It may have been overcast during most of Saturday, but that didn’t seem…