4-Year-Old Girl Labeled a Genius, Scores 140 IQ
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Charting a Better Way Forward
Submitted to the AFRO by Congressman Elijah Cummings During Women’s History Month, it is worth recalling why an historian’s perspective…
Russell Westbrook Receives $25K Fine, Utah Jazz Bans Aggressive Fan
The Utah Jazz organization has come out in full support of Oklahoma City Thunder (OKC) star Russell Westbrook. He was…
Suspect in Death of Woman Found in Trunk Will Stay in Jail
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Will Smith Introduces First Official ‘Aladdin’ Trailer (WATCH)
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The Latest: Silent Tribute to Crash Victims at UN Meeting
By The Associated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The Latest on Ethiopian Airlines crash (all times local): 9:50 p.m.…
Utah Jazz Fan Deletes Racial Tweets After Russell Westbrook Incident
Details have surfaced about the Utah Jazz fan who was involved in an altercation with Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell…
Blacks, Hispanics Breathe More Pollution than they Make
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — African-Americans and Hispanics breathe in far more deadly air pollution than…
Lupita Nyong’o Talks Jordan Peele’s Vision & New Film ‘Us’
Jordan Peele’s solo directorial debut Get Out was one of the biggest movies of 2017, inspiring actress Lupita Nyong’o while…
AP Source: Redskins to Sign Collins to $84M, 6-year Deal
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the move says the Washington…
Teen Walking Dog Discovers Man Locked in a Car Trunk
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Chance the Rapper Marries Longtime Girlfriend
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The #BlackPantherChallenge Creator Has Big Plans for ‘Captain Marvel’
“I saw a moment for kids to have what I wished I had growing up,” Fredrick said. The post The…
For Jussie Smollett, 1 Story Equals 16 Felony Counts
By DON BABWIN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — News that a grand jury had indicted “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett for…
Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh Talks Breaking Barriers • EBONY
HThis Women’s History Month, we recognize Black women in politics who have made history, broken barriers and shattered glass ceilings.…
R. Kelly: ‘We’re Going To Straighten All This Stuff Out’
By DON BABWIN and TERESA CRAWFORD Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — R. Kelly walked out of a Chicago jail on…
Celebrate International Women’s Day With These Black Queens of Tech
This International Women’s Day, EBONY recognizes five women making a difference in technology. From app developers to data analysts, check…
The Latest: Plane Likely Held Major UN Summit Attendees
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The Latest on Ethiopian Airlines crash (all times local): 5:15 p.m. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
Idris Elba Makes an Emotional Plea to Stop Knife Crime in London
Idris Elba may be known for dynamic acting roles and occasionally rocking the mic as a a rapper and DJ,…
Senator Kamala Harris and Rep. Yvette Clarke Reintroduce Legislation to Commission Statue Honoring U.S. Representative Shirley Chisholm
Written by NNPA WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) reintroduced a bill directing Congress to commission…
Alfre Woodard & Others Attend Special ‘Juanita’ Screening
Netflix hosted a special screening for their upcoming film Juanita on Thursday night at the Metrograph in New York City.…
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Lauren London On Parenthood & Power Couple Shoot With Nipsey Hussle
Lauren London and longtime partner, rapper Nipsey Hussle, recently left fans in awe of their GQ ‘California Love’ photo spread…
Alleged Murderers Cast Baltimore As the Villian
By Sean Yoes, Baltimore AFRO Editor, If Kevin Smith and his daughter Valeria Smith are guilty as charged in the…
Spike Lee Reveals ‘She’s Gotta Have It’ Season 2 Release Date
Spike Lee announced the return date for Season Two of his Netflix hit series, She’s Gotta Have It, on Thursday.…
Mosby Receives Lukewarm Annapolis Reception
By Stephen Janis and Taya Graham, Special to the AFRO The reception in Annapolis for Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s…
Michelle Obama’s Alma Mater Naming $4.3M Facility In Her Honor
Chicago’s Whitney Young Magnet High School has announced it will be naming a new facility in honor of our forever…
Michael Jackson’s Brothers Say Accusers’ Film Neglects Facts
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The family of Michael Jackson had a feeling the years-old…
R. Kelly Accuses Parents of ‘Handing’ Their Daughters Over to Him
R. Kelly hysterically broke into tears during his first televised interview since he was released from a Chicago jail. The…
Sacramento Police Who Killed Stephon Clark Won’t Be Charged
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s attorney general announced Tuesday that he won’t charge two Sacramento…
Odell Beckham Jr. Quells Rumors That He Doesn’t Date Black Women
NFL superstar Odell Beckham Jr. said Monday that the notion he isn’t attracted to Black women is false. Beckham, like…
Michael Jackson’s Legacy Clouded by Dark Documentary
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Can the memory of Michael Jackson survive “Leaving Neverland”? After…
Radio Stations Drop Michael Jackson’s Music After ‘Leaving Neverland’ Doc
Following the premiere of two-part HBO documentary Leaving Neverland, certain radio stations have taken Michael Jackson’s music out of their…
R. Kelly Cries, Calls Accusers Liars in Sex Abuse Case
By The Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — R&B star R. Kelly cried, stood up and ranted about being “assassinated” during…
Nation’s Oldest HBCU Fights to Keep Accreditation
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, the oldest historically Black university in America, is struggling to maintain its accreditation. Cheyney President Arron…
Board Votes to Retain Stoneman Douglas Superintendent
By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The superintendent of the Florida school district where a gunman…
Barbie Honors Yara Shahidi, Naomi Osaka & Others as ‘Sheros’
March 2019 marks Barbie’s 60th anniversary, and the iconic toy brand Mattel is celebrating by honoring several women it views…
Omar’s Israel Remarks Expose Democrats’ Simmering Divisions
By LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Back in January, the Democrats welcomed their brash young newcomers to Congress…
Will Smith Faces His Lifelong Fear of Sharks on Facebook Watch Series
Will Smith is back with the second episode of new Facebook Watch series, Will Smith’s Bucket List, where the actor…
Husband, Step-Daughter Charged In Slaying To Be Extradited
By The Associated Press OLMITO, Texas (AP) — A man charged with killing his wife after blaming her death on…
50 Cent Teams Up With Oscar-Winner for ‘Sex Money Murder’ Series
50 Cent is bringing a new series to the small screen. The rapper has reportedly teamed up with an Academy…
Pharrell To Launch Music Festival in Virginia Beach in April
By MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Pharrell is heading home to Virginia Beach to launch a…
Jasmine & Will Have Spat Over Money Concerns
Jasmine McGriff and Will Guess are participants on Season Eight of Lifetime‘s reality series, Married at First Sight. EBONY obtained…
Father and Daughter Await Extradition in Murder of Jacquelyn Smith
By Michelle Richardson, Special to the AFRO The alleged murder of a woman known as a “good samaritan,” by a…
Tamar Braxton Lands TV Show, Vincent Herbert to Make Guest Appearances
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Clelin Ferrell Out to Shoot Down Mispronunciations
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Black Student Goes Viral After Being Accepted to 31 Colleges
Kayla Willis, a student at Westlake High School in South Fulton, Georgia, is being congratulated after being accepted into more…
Kentwood Man Admits Threatening Call to Sen. Booker
By The Associated Press GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A western Michigan man has pleaded guilty to making a threatening…
Ava DuVernay Shares Date for Her Central Park Five Netflix Series
Filmmaker Ava DuVernay announced the release date for When They See Us, a Netflix limited series about the Central Park…
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Compromise Offered to Small Theaters
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Oprah Expecting Backlash for Interviewing Michael Jackson Accusers
Oprah Winfrey is well aware of the criticism she will face for giving two of Michael Jackson’s alleged victims a…
Harris Says she Became a Prosecutor to Change the System
By MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said Friday that she became…
‘A Madea Family Funeral’ Has Record-Breaking Preview Night
The final film of Tyler Perry’s Madea franchise, A Madea Family Funeral, brought in a whopping $1.1M during its preview…
Chicago Will Elect a Black Woman as its Mayor for First Time
By HERBERT G. McCANN , Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A former federal prosecutor and a county board leader will…
Remy Ma and Papoose Show-off Their Daughter for First Time
Hip-hop couple Remy Ma and Papoose debuted their infant daughter, Reminisce MacKenzie, for the first time on the Friday airing…
Jimmie Allen is a Reflection of a New Country Music World
By KRISTIN M. HALL, Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country singer Jimmie Allen likes to tell a story about…
Brothers Involved in Jussie Smollett’s Alleged Hate Crime Hoax Apologize
Olabinjo and Abimbola Osundairo were arrested last month for battery in the alleged attack of Jussie Smollett. Days later, the…
Black Math Professor at Baylor University in Waco Honored
By PHILLIP ERICKSEN, Waco Tribune-Herald WACO, Texas (AP) — The overdue nature of Baylor University’s efforts to honor Vivienne Malone-Mayes,…
Jordyn Woods Discusses Tristan Thompson Drama on ‘Red Table Talk’
Jada Pinkett Smith welcomed family friend Jordyn Woods to her popular Facebook Watch series, Red Table Talk, to discuss her…
Black Enterprise Magazine Selects Denise Cade to 2019 Most Powerful Women in Business List
By The Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 27, 2019–Black Enterprise magazine announced that it has selected Denise Cade, senior…