Lawsuit Means Chicago Obama Library Plan No Sure Thing
By MICHAEL TARM, AP Legal Affairs Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Odds may still favor the eventual construction of former President…
Dapper Dan Discusses Meeting With Gucci Over ‘Blackface’ Sweater
Harlem designer Dapper Dan called out Gucci this week for its recent racial scandal, demanding a meeting with higher-ups after…
DMV HBCU Report | Afro
By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, Sometimes there’s a change in scenery or the need for something other than…
‘Black Panther’ & Donald Glover Lead NAACP Image Awards Nominations
One year after its release, Black Panther continues to dominate, garnering a whopping 14 nominations for the 2019 NAACP Image…
Efforts to Build National Cathedral of Ghana Underway
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, Hundreds of guests gathered in gowns and tuxedos or traditional West African garb…
White Teachers Placed on Leave After Pics of Nooses Shown in Classroom
Three White teachers at a Long Island, New York middle school have come under fire after they displayed an image…
School Week of Action Brings the Go Go, Education
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer It was overcast outside Thursday afternoon, but a light of enthusiasm brightened the…
Bill Cosby Isn’t ‘Remorseful Because He Did Nothing Wrong,’ Says Rep
Disgraced comedian Bill Cosby is reportedly not sorry for what landed him behind bars “because he did nothing wrong,” according…
End Gun Violence: TOMS Brings Activists, Politicians, Stars Together
By Micha Green, AFRO Staff Writer, As the District faces its own escalating homicide rates, the entire nation is seeing…
Rapper 21 Savage Released on Bond Following ICE Detainment
21 Savage, who was incarcerated by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) earlier this month because of a visa…
NAACP President Derrick Johnson And Political Strategist Donna Brazile Issue ‘State of Black America’ Address
By Lauren Poteat, NNPA Washington Correspondent Following the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, NAACP President…
Bill Cosby Moved to General Population at Pennsylvania Prison
Bill Cosby was moved to the general population at the Pennsylvania prison, where he’s serving at least three years for…
Breaking News: Harrison to Meet With Mosby About Marijuana Policy
By Sean Yoes, AFRO Baltimore Editor, This morning (Feb. 11) during the official introduction press conference of Michael Harrison, the…
Nick Cannon Says ‘Whiteface’ Is Not a Thing
Nick Cannon said Sunday that several big-name comedians have performed in blackface. He was then called a hypocrite for donning…
“Power Rising” 2019 Summit for Black Women To Reconvene in New Orleans Feb. 22-24
CA Senator Kamala Harris and Former GA Minority Leader Stacey Abrams to Address Gathering NEW ORLEANS – Building on the…
‘Young & the Restless’ Actor Kristoff St. John to Be Buried Next to Son
The Young and the Restless actor Kristoff St. John will be buried next to his son who died by suicide…
LISTEN: Taraji P. Henson: ‘What Men Want’ Gets into Guys’ Heads
By Shevry Lassiter, The Washington Informer A pretty face, a sculpted body, a good cook, smart and financially stable are…
Famed Tap Dancer Mable Lee Dies at 97 • EBONY
Mable Lee, the jazz dancer and singer, died at the age of 97 on Thursday. A source close to EBONY…
African Leaders Unveil Statue of Ethiopia’s Last Emperor
By Elias Meseret, The Associated Press A statue of Ethiopia’s Emperor Haileselassie has been unveiled at the headquarters of the…
Groove With Childish Gambino Via Google Pixel Playmoji
Childish Gambino and Google have teamed up to give Google Pixel users a unique experience with the “Feels Like Summer”…
Connecticut WWII-Era Newspapers Offer View of Black Life
By Susan Haigh, The Associated Press A detailed account of African-American life in the Northeast during World War II, carefully…
Star-Studded Pre-GRAMMY Gala Honors Clarence Avant (PHOTOS)
Legendary music executive Clarence Avant received the GRAMMYS Salute to Industry Icon award last night at the 2019 Pre-GRAMMY Gala…
Star-Studded Pre-GRAMMY Gala Honors Clarence Avant (PHOTOS)
Legendary music executive Clarence Avant received the GRAMMYS Salute to Industry Icon award last night at the 2019 Pre-GRAMMY Gala…
DCYD New Executive Committee Calls for Northam’s Resignation
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, After celebrating the new Executive Committee for D.C. Young Democrats (DCYD) Thursday evening,…
94-Year-Old Cicely Tyson Says She Won’t Retire
Cicely Tyson is the cover star for TIME’s second annual Optimists issue, which is guest-edited by prolific filmmaker Ava DuVernay.…
Men’s Self-Care in Baltimore | Afro
By J. K. Schmid, AFRO Staff Randy Lewis can’t say for certain when the new trend of men’s self-care took…
Liam Neeson Isn’t Racist Because of How He Kissed Viola Davis
Actress Michelle Rodriguez has spoken out in defense of Liam Neeson, her Widows co-star, saying he isn’t racist because of…
ASALH Recognizes 400 Years of Perseverance
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer The Association for the Study of African LIfe and History (ASALH) kicked off…
Aaron McGruder Creates New ‘Boondocks’ Strips for Black History Month
Charlamagne tha God published several photos to Instagram featuring new comic strips from The Boondocks on Tuesday. The new content…
AFRO Recognizes Historical Influence of Black Press
By Tiffany Ginyard, AFRO Managing Editor, In honor of Black History Month, the AFRO will take a look at the…
Viral Video Shows School Officer Punching Black Teen During Brawl
A White school cop was captured on video hitting a Black female student in the leg and pulling her hair…
Cosby’s Publicist Blames National Enquirer for Drone
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia It wasn’t exactly an unidentified object that flew over the prison that houses…
Philly Rapper Freeway Receives Kidney Transplant
Rapper Freeway underwent successful transplant surgery after years of battling kidney failure. “What’s up everybody? Thank y’all for the prayers…
Former NFL Star Wheatley Poised to Lead MSU Football
By Sean Yoes, AFRO Baltimore Editor, According to sources close to Morgan State University Athletics, a former NFL running back…
Oprah Winfrey Doesn’t Have Any Plans to Retire
Oprah Winfrey celebrated her 65th birthday on Jan. 29. Despite reaching the official age of retirement, the media mogul has…
Suspect Arrested in Shooting Outside Baltimore Hospital
By DAVID McFADDEN , Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — A Baltimore hospital went on lockdown Monday after a 24-year-old employee…
EBONY Celebrates Black History Month With Favorite Cover Giveaway
EBONY is celebrating Black History Month with a giveaway honoring more than seven decades of covers from the iconic African-American…
COMMENTARY: #FirstThem Movement Highlights White Predators
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The #MeToo movement began a little more than two years ago, and…
Transgender Student Says Boys Threatened to Kill Her at High School
A transgender student in Memphis said that she has been the victim of bullying at her school because of her…
‘Young and the Restless’ Actor Kristoff St. John Dead at 52
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kristoff St. John, who played the struggling alcoholic and ladies’ man Neil…
Super Bowl Champion Duron Harmon Not Going to the White House
New England Patriots safety Duron Harmon won’t join his team at the White House this year, following the NFL team’s…
Gladys Knight, Chloe x Halle Give Thanks After Performance
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr., AP Entertainment Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Not everyone is watching Super Bowl 53 for the love…
Woman Who Got Hotel Rooms for Homeless During Polar Vortex Identified
Update 2/1/2019 The Good Samaritan who paid for hotel rooms for homeless people in Chicago as the city experienced frigid…
Protesters Pushed Back at NYC Federal Jail Where Power Out
By JULIE WALKER, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Some demonstrators protesting the lack of heat and electricity at a…
‘My Body Is Strong But My Soul Is Stronger’
Jussie Smollett is finally speaking out after he was reportedly physically attacked by two men hurling racist and homophobic slurs.…
Virginia Governor Clings to Office, Ignoring Calls to Resign
By ALAN SUDERMAN, Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Gov. Ralph Northam clung to office Sunday amid nearly unanimous calls…
Romantic Love Can Contaminate a Marriage
Jada Pinkett Smith shared a clip on Friday afternoon detailing how prioritizing romantic love negatively impacted her relationships. The Red…
Jussie Smollett Strikes Emotional Chord: Attackers Won’t Win
By ANDREW DALTON, AP Entertainment Writer WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jussie Smollett was blunt, emotional and defiantly determined Saturday…
Showtime’s ‘The Chi’ Drops Season 2 Trailer
Created and executive produced by Emmy winner Lena Waithe, Showtime’s The Chi will return for its highly anticipated second season…
Recount in Kentucky House Races Ends in Tie
By ADAM BEAM, Associated Press OWENSBORO, Ky. (AP) — A recount in a Kentucky state House race originally won by…
Celebrities Name Iconic Figures in Honor of Black History Month
Black celebrities marked the beginning of Black History Month by sharing the names of prominent figures who helped with the…
Family Seeks $20M for Calif. Police Shooting of Black Man
By DON THOMPSON, Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The family of a 22-year-old unarmed Black man killed by police…
Huge Crowd Attends Veteran’s Funeral Upon Hearing He Had No Family
Joseph Walker’s funeral on Monday was attended by hundreds of people who learned there would be no family members at…
Time for a New Black Political Direction?
Submitted By Roger House As African-Americans look to the 2020 elections, the midterm elections may have pointed the way to…
Trump Responds to Jussie Smollett Attack, Starts Talking About Wall
President Donald Trump spoke out against the reported racist and homophobic attack on Jussie Smollett but quickly shifted his comments…
No More Government Shutdowns | Afro
Submitted By Congressman Elijah Cummings The American people breathed a sigh of relief last Friday when President Trump agreed with…
Super Bowl to Have Male Cheerleaders for the First Time • EBONY
Super Bowl LIII will be a historic event not only because quarterback Tom Brady is seeking his sixth championship ring,…
A Slave’s African Medical Science Saves the Lives of Bostonians During the 1721 Smallpox Epidemic
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has launched a global news feature series on the history, contemporary realities and implications…
Diana Ross to Celebrate 75th Birthday With Epic Grammy Performance
Diana Ross will be celebrating her birthday six weeks early with a special 75th Diamond Diana birthday performance during this…
Expert: Anton Black’s Autopsy ‘Blatantly Wrong’
By Stephan Janis and Taya Graham, Specials to the Afro A key report that played a role in the decision…