Rappers Postpone Album Releases Out of Respect for Nipsey Hussle
As the hip-hop community continues to mourn the death of late rapper Nipsey Hussle, several of his fellow MCs have…
Start Earlier-Child Care | Afro
Submitted to the AFRO by Chelsea Neil Imagine the fear and anger you would experience upon hearing from your child…
5 Times Beyoncé and JAY-Z Proved ‘Everything is Love’
Beyoncé and JAY-Z are celebrating their 11th wedding anniversary. Their journey toward becoming the beloved power couple that we all…
The Md. General Assembly Must Keep Baltimore Accountable for Historical Neglect
Submitted to the AFRO by Briana Bostic (Image Source: The Racial Wealth Divide in Baltimore Report) Baltimore has seen, repeatedly,…
Nipsey Hussle Shooting Suspect Officially Charged With Murder
Eric Holder, the man suspected of killing rapper Nipsey Hussle and injuring two others, has officially been charged with murder.…
Smollett Saga Shook Public Trust, Heightened Racial Tensions
By ERRIN HAINES WHACK, AP National Writer In the two months since Jussie Smollett reported a late-night attack by assailants…
Lesley McSpadden, Mother of Slain Teen Mike Brown, Running for Office
Lesley McSpadden, 39, is one of three candidates up for election Tuesday in Ferguson, Missouri, for a City Council seat…
COMMENTARY: Spirituality, Activism and Social Transformation
By Russell Simmons, Exclusive to the NNPA Newswire We live in an age where polarization is the norm and demonizing…
Atlanta Teen Fatally Shot After Knocking on Wrong Apartment Door
Omarian Banks, 19, was shot and killed around midnight on March 29 after mistakenly knocking on the wrong door of…
After Incarceration, Former Prisoners Face a Tough Journey Home to Find Work, Reunite with Family and Begin Again
By Rachel Holloway, Trice Edney Newswire Try to imagine what freedom must be like for many prisoners who’ve been released…
Atlanta Teen Fatally Shot After Knocking on Wrong Apartment Door
Omarian Banks, 19, was shot and killed around midnight on March 29 after mistakenly knocking on the wrong door of…
Dr. Rosie Phillips Davis draws upon ‘real story’ to lead American Psychological Association
By Dr. Sybil C. Mitchell, Special to The New Tri-State Defender It’s not that Dr. Rosie Phillips Davis (formerly Bingham)…
Lupita Nyong’o Unveils Cover of Her First Children’s Book • EBONY
Lupita Nyong’o gave a first look at the cover for her upcoming children’s book, Sulwe, on Monday. “I wrote a…
Grammy-Nominated Rapper Nipsey Hussle Shot and Killed at 33
By MESFIN FEKADU and ANDREW DALTON Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot outside the…
Nipsey Hussle Murder Suspect Identified by LAPD
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) named the suspect wanted in the shooting death of hometown rapper Nipsey Hussle on…
Baltimore Mayor Goes on Leave as Book Scandal Intensifies
By DAVID McFADDEN, Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore’s embattled mayor announced Monday she is taking an indefinite leave of…
R&B Singer Monica Files for Divorce From Shannon Brown
After months of online speculation about her marriage, it appears singer Monica has thrown in the towel. The T.I. and…
Lincoln Financial Group’s Allison Green Named One of the Most Powerful Women in Corporate Diversity by Black Enterprise Magazine
By The Associated Press RADNOR, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 28, 2019–Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) announced today that Allison Green, senior vice…
Beyoncé and JAY-Z Deliver Touching GLAAD Awards Speeches
Beyoncé and JAY-Z graciously accepted the Vanguard Award during Thursday night’s GLAAD Media Awards. Honored for their outstanding contributions to…
Robert Townsend Doc on ‘The 5 Heartbeats’ Earns NAACP Nod
By JOHN CARUCCI, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Some of us understand the heartbreak of finding out our favorite…
Bravo Releases ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Reunion Show Teaser
Bravo provided Real Housewives of Atlanta of Atlanta viewers with a sneak peek into Season 11’s three-part reunion show. A…
Kamala Harris Lands Diverse Endorsements in South Carolina
By MEG KINNARD, Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris announced Thursday the rollout of a…
New Mom Porsha Williams Announces ‘RHOA’ Spin-Off Special
Porsha Williams has landed her own Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) spin-off special. The new mom took to Instagram Thursday…
Beyonce, ‘Black Panther’ win at 50th NAACP Image Awards
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr., AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyonce was named entertainer of the year at the…
Michael Strahan Brings his Body-Positive Activewear to a Gym Near You
Get ready to look and feel like an athletic great. Michael Strahan has teamed up with the body-positive fitness chain…
Star Safety Calls Playing for Washington his “Dream”
By BRIAN ABATE, Capital News Service WASHINGTON – Washington’s NFL team recently made a big move in free agency, signing…
NeNe Leakes Responds to Porsha Williams’ Fat-Shaming Accusations
Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s Porsha Williams shared body-shaming text messages Friday that she says are from her castmate NeNe Leakes.The…
Baltimore Mayor Says her $500K Book Deal was a ‘Mistake’
By DAVID McFADDEN, Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore’s mayor on Thursday described a lucrative arrangement to sell her self-published…
Black Attorney Detained While Working, Accused of Being a Suspect
A Black attorney in Maryland has filed a complaint against a Harford County court deputy after he was detained by…
NNPA Reminds that Black Lives and the Black Press Matters
By Susan Murphy Wood-Barnes, Special to the AFRO The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) celebrated 192 years of the Black…
Tasha Smith on Never Quitting, Stripping & Always Being Authentic
Veteran actress Tasha Smith recently sat down with EBONY to discuss her upcoming episode of TV One’s Uncensored, always being…
Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — March 29, 2019
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Boston Celtics Ban Fan Who Called DeMarcus Cousins the N-word
The NBA is taking a very firm stance against fans who hurl racial slurs at players during basketball games. According…
Jay-Z’s Album Inducted Into Library Of Congress
By NNPA News Service It’s undeniable that rap legend Jay-Z has left an indelible mark on the music industry and…
Golden State Player Suspended For Charges to Coach’s Hotel Room
The Golden State Warriors announced Wednesday that they would be suspending center Jordan Bell for one game citing “conduct detrimental…
BWR Releases Sixth Annual Report About Black Women
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer The Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR) Intergenerational Public Policy Network released their sixth annual…
Facebook Bans White Nationalist and White Separatist Content
Facebook announced Wednesday that it would bar White nationalist and separatist content from its platform including Instagram, according to The…
Prince of Preachers Dr. Charles E. Booth Dies
By AFRO Staff Dr. Charles Edward Booth, native of Baltimore, and pastor of Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio…
Rainbow PUSH Coalition Denies Involvement in Jussie Smollett’s Dismissal
The Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow PUSH Coalition spoke out Tuesday following reports of the organization being involved with Chicago prosecutors’…
Attorneys: Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Jussie Smollett
CHICAGO (AP) — Prosecutors on Tuesday abruptly dropped all charges against Jussie Smollett, defense attorneys said, apparently abandoning the case…
Todd Dulaney on Church Mistakenly Ostracizing the Youth & Black Jesus
Gospel singer Todd Dulaney recently spoke with EBONY about his new album, To Africa With Love, the church evolving with…
Man Accused of Posing as College Student and Raping Teens
By The Associate Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The owner of a Washington, D.C, barbershop is accused of posing as a…
Michelle Obama’s Book Could Become ‘Most Successful’ Memoir in History
Michelle Obama’s memoir, Becoming, is on track to be the biggest-selling autobiography in history, according to BBC. The book, which…
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Maryland, North Carolina Redistrict Challenges
WASHINGTON – For the second time in as many years, the Supreme Court heard arguments on partisan redistricting cases from…
Jordan Peele Won’t Be Casting White Male Leads Anytime Soon
Jordan Peele has directed two box office hits in 2017’s Get Out and 2019’s Us. Both films featured Black leads,…
D.C. Native Chosen for NASCAR Youth Combine
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer While some teens dream of owning their first car to freely ride around…
Oprah Bringing Book Club & Documentaries to Apple TV
This week, Apple announced Apple TV+, a new streaming service coming from the tech giant this fall. While many details…
House Committee Approves Legislation to Create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board To Curb Drug Costs for Local and State Government
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 25, 2019Contact: Vincent DeMarco, 410-591-9162 House Committee Approves Legislation to Create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board…
Kandi Burruss Dishes on Old & New ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Castmates
In this EBONY exclusive, Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss dishes on Season 11 of the hit Bravo series,…
Maker of OxyContin Reaches $270M Settlement in Oklahoma
By KEN MILLER and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The maker of OxyContin and the family that…
NYC to Pay $1.9 Million For Police Shooting of Mentally Ill Man
The family of a mentally ill man who was fatally shot by a New York Police Department (NYPD) detective in…
Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — March 22, 2019
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Porsha Williams of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Gives Birth to First Child
Congratulations are in order for Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) star Porsha Williams and her fiance, Dennis McKinley. The couple…
Peterson Brothers Bring Their Family Affair to MGM Fight Card March 26
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, MGM National Harbor arena is now a timeshare for the D.M.V.’s first families…
White Man in Dallas Arrested for Assaulting a Black Woman
A White Texas man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a Black woman in a parking lot late Thursday night, Dallas…
Gary Clark Jr. is Confronting Racism with ‘This Land’
By Ryan Pearson, AP Entertainment Writer Gary Clark Jr. has created a lot of conversation with “This Land,” the provocative…
Buju Banton Removes Infamous Homophobic Song from His Catalog
Reggae icon Buju Banton banned his 1992 dancehall hit, “Boom Bye Bye,” from his music catalog, according to UrbanIslandz.com. Although…
Kappa Alpha Psi Alumni Chapter Celebrates 40th Anniversary
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, The Hyattsville/ Landover alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity has been one…
T.I. Criticizes Man for Wearing Gucci After Blackface Controversy • EBONY
T.I. is adamant about canceling Gucci following its blackface debacle. The rapper was recently spotted scolding a man for wearing…
STEM — Another Way Out for African Americans
By Derrick Hollie, NNPA/ The Washington Informer If you are a student or have a student at a public school…