Why This Rapper-Activist Thinks Kavanaugh Is a Threat to Democracy
Mysonne sat down with EBONY to discuss being arrested for protesting Sept. 4 at the confirmation hearing for Judge Brett…
Serena Williams Fined Total of $17K at US Open
By Howard Fendrich, AP Tennis Writer Serena Williams has been fined a total of $17,000 for three code violations during…
The Braxtons Confront Family Issues With Iyanla Vanzant On ‘Braxton Family Values’ (VIDEO)
It appears family drama among the Braxtons has reached a boiling point, as the singing sisters will air out their…
Powerful Hurricane Could Be Headed to US
The Associated Press The U.S. East Coast could be hit with a powerful hurricane next week as Tropical Storm Florence…
Obama Blasts Trump for Not Denouncing Nazis, Calls Him a ‘Symptom’
Former President Barack Obama sharply criticized President Donald Trump in a speech on Friday saying that Trump is “capitalizing on…
Obama, on Campaign Swing, Urges ‘Sanity in Our Politics’
By Elliot Spagat, The Associated Press Former President Barack Obama said Sept. 8 that November midterm elections would give Americans…
Tiffany Haddish’s Ex-Husband Lists Beyoncé & Charlamagne as Witnesses in Lawsuit
William Stewart is suing his ex-wife, Tiffany Haddish, and the book publisher, Simon & Shuster, Inc., over the allegedly false…
Williams Argues with Chair Umpire; Osaka Wins US Open Final
By Howard Fendrich, AP Tennis Writer Serena Williams was penalized a game for calling the chair umpire a thief during…
On This Day: ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ Makes Television History
“I’m Oprah Winfrey, and welcome to the very first national Oprah Winfrey Show,” the 32-year old host shouted to an…
Chicago Officer Charged in Slaying of Black Teen Avoids Jail for Media Interviews
The Associated Press A Chicago police officer charged with murder in the shooting of a Black teenager has posted $200…
Ebony Fashion Fair: Defining African-Americans in Fashion
The Ebony Fashion Fair fashion show was established in 1958 by the Johnson Publishing Company under the close management of…
The Queen of Soul and the Contralto
Submitted to the AFRO by Joe Marx I only saw Aretha Franklin perform once. It was April, 1983; the venue…
Mya Enlists Tink for Latest Banger, ‘G.M.O. (Got My Own)’ (VIDEO)
Mya is back on the scene with a new bop featuring singer/ songwriter Tink, and the pair dropping a hot…
DC Mayor Talks New Motherhood on Morning TV
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, It’s been over three months since District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser revealed…
Cicely Tyson to Receive Honorary Oscar
Stage and screen actress Cicely Tyson, 93, has been wowing audiences for over 50 years, and will soon be awarded…
Harris Grills Kavanaugh Over Mueller Investigation
By Sean Yoes, Baltimore AFRO Editor, While the back to back bombshells from Bob Woodward’s new book and an anonymous…
Vivica A. Fox’s New Talk Show to Debut Next Week on CBS
Shortly after the announcement of her recent book, Every Day I’m Hustling, Vivica A. Fox inked a deal with CBS…
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Abandons Quest for Third term
By The Associated Press Rahm Emanuel, whose tumultuous tenure as Chicago mayor included an infamous police shooting and a surge…
Kanye West Offers Apology to Drake Over Pusha T Feud
Kanye West wants to make amends with Drake. The producer issued a public apology in a series of tweets on…
Pressley’s Upset Another Win for Fresh, Black Democratic Voices
By The Associated Press Ayanna Pressley is all but assured of becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress from…
Report: The Braxtons’ Appearance on ‘Iyanla: Fix My Life’ Was a ‘Disaster’
It was recently reported that The Braxton sisters and their parents would make an appearance on OWN favorite Iyanla: Fix…
Uncle of DC Woman in Viral Violent Bus Smashing Video Speaks Out
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, Last week police released video of a furious young woman, now identified as…
Beyoncé’s Best Live Performances in Honor of Her 37th Birthday
“Nine. Four. Eight. One. B’Day” was the moment when Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter announced the date of her birth (09/04/81) on…
Another Viewpoint – Talking “All-Time Greats” with the Grandkids
By Tim Lacy, Special to the AFRO LeBron James can’t seem to stay off of this page, but this time…
Minnesota House Candidate: ‘I Want to Be Your N-Word’
A Minnesota House Candidate told voters that he wants their support and that he wants to be their “ni**er,” in…
Jones Plans To Run In Hopes of Rebuilding Morgan Football
BY MARK F. GRAY, Special to the AFRO Morgan State’s interim head coach Ernest Jones plans to run into the…
Texas Woman in Illegal Voting Case Sentenced to Federal Prison for Parole Violation
A Texas woman who was sentenced to five years in prison for illegally voting will have to serve time in…
Judge to Lead Panel Examining Corrupt Baltimore Police Unit
BALTIMORE (AP) — A retired U.S. judge will lead a commission tasked with examining how a group of corrupt Baltimore…
Update: Gladys Knight’s Representative Shoots Down Pancreatic Cancer Report
UPDATE: 8/31/18 A representative for Gladys Knight says that earlier reports of her having pancreatic cancer are false, according to…
Ebola Survivors Returning Home to Fear, Stigma in Congo
By AL-HADJI KUDRA MALIRO and CARLEY PETESCH, Associated Press BENI, Congo (AP) — Leoni Kahumbu remembers the night her 15-year-old…
Colin Kaepernicks Case Against the NFL to go to Trial
Colin Kaepernick’s case against the NFL alleging that the organization colluded to keep him out of the league is going…
Lawsuit: Six Flags Security Guards Beat Black Maryland Man
By The Associated Press UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — A Maryland man has sued Six Flags America, arguing guards beat…
The Best in Black Excellence Pay Homage to the Queen (PHOTOS)
The “A People’s Tribute to the Queen” Aretha Franklin concert held Thursday night at Detroit’s Chene Park Amphitheatre was the…
Trump Cancels Pay Raise Due to Federal Workers in January
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is canceling pay raises due in January for most…
A Star-Studded Celebration for The Queen of Soul
Aretha Franklin was a larger than life figure whose music and faith guided her 76 years on this earth. Today,…
Mourners Gather for Franklin’s Funeral; Diva Dressed in Gold
By JEFF KAROUB, Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Organizers of Aretha Franklin’s funeral insist it will be a service, not…
Venus Williams’ Father, Richard Williams, Defends Her When Asked Why She’s so Confident in Vintage Clip
Rapper Ric Wilson posted a video on Tuesday of a White reporter being confronted by Richard Williams, father of Serena…
My Plea to Rape Apologists
Submitted to the AFRO by Nia Hampton Calling out abuse in your community isn’t divisive, being abusive toward your community…
Aretha Franklin Tribute: Top ‘Queen of Soul’ Covers That Has Our R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Aretha Franklin passed away at her home in Detroit on Aug. 16 surrounded by loved ones after a battle with…
Our Children’s Education is on the Ballot this Year
Submitted to the AFRO by Elijah E. Cummings More than half a century ago, my parents and a wonderful teacher…
California Ends Cash Bail in Massive Overhaul
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a reform bill on Tuesday that eliminates bail for suspects awaiting trial, making it the…
Delta Sigma Theta Pays Tribute to Soror, the Queen of Soul
By The Associated Press What began as a thin line swelled into a sea of sisterhood as hundreds of members…
Cardi B Apologizes to MLK’s Daughter for Coretta Scott King Parody
Cardi B has apologized to Dr. Bernice King after the youngest child of Coretta Scott and Martin Luther King Jr.…
Panel: Suiter Likely Committed Suicide
By Sean Yoes, Baltimore AFRO Editor, After several days of speculation, the independent panel appointed to review the death of…
Trina Braxton on Sisters Walking Out On ‘Braxton Family Values:’ We Were Ill-Advised
Toni, Towanda, Trina and Tamar Braxton recently walked off of the Braxton Family Values set mid-scene, leaving Traci Braxton to…
2 Suspects Arrested for Murder of 10-Year-Old Makiyah Wilson
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, The last few days have been major in the investigation of the July…
Black Man Arrested for Loitering Outside of His Own Apartment Building
Jaquon Dean was arrested by Indiana police officers after being accused of loitering outside of his own apartment complex. While…
Jacksonville Gunman from Baltimore, Kills Two, Wounds Nine Others
By Sean Yoes, Baltimore AFRO Editor, Questions swirl around yet another American mass shooting, this time at a gaming tournament…
PETA Wants Aretha Franklin’s Estate to Donate Her Furs
According to CBS, PETA sent a letter to Aretha Franklin’s niece, Sabrina Garret Owens, asking that the singer’s extensive fur…
Should NFL Tweak Helmet Rules?
By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley, AFRO Sports Writers New helmet rules in the NFL has players in the…
Queen Ifrica Honors Women’s Equality Day with Uplifting ‘Black Woman’ Video
VP Records artist Queen Ifrica is using her voice to empower and encourage Black women on Women’s Equality Day with…
Prince’s Family Sues Doctor Who Prescribed Him Pain Pills
By Steve Karnowski The Associated Press The family of the late rock star Prince is suing a doctor who prescribed…
The Greatest I’ve Ever Seen!
Beyoncé and JAY-Z’s current On the Run 2 tour has received rave reviews from just about everyone in attendance. We…
Ohio State Coach Apologizes to Colleague’s Wife after Mishandling Allegations of Domestic Violence
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor Ohio State head coach Urban Myer issued an apology Aug. 24 via Twitter to…
Howard University Senior to Compete in 2020 Olympics With Two Siblings
Howard University senior Latroya Pina will represent Cape Verde proudly while competing in the upcoming Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Pina…
Georgia County Scraps Closure of Polling Stations Amid Backlash
By Brinley Hineman, The Associated Press A small, majority-Black south Georgia county’s proposal to close most of its polling places…
Nia Wilson’s Accused Killer Could Face Death Penalty
The man accused of killing Nia Wilson at a BART station in Oakland, California last month could face the death…
South African Officials Calls Trump Claim of White-Owned Farm Seizures ‘False’
By Krista Mahr, The Associated Press South Africa’s government on Aug. 24 summoned the top U.S. diplomat in the country…
Vanessa Bell Calloway Says She Wanted to Play Lisa in ‘Coming to America’
Vanessa Bell Calloway sat down with EBONY to discuss her how she built her more than 30 year-long résumé since…
Black 6th-Grader Might Return to School after Flap over Hairstyle
By Kevin McGill, The Associated Press The sixth-grader who tearfully left a New Orleans area Catholic school after she was…