Ex-Gang Member Keffe D Claims to Know Who Killed Tupac
Former gang member Keffe D, born Duane Keith Davis, admitted to being in the front seat of the car with…
New Documentary Shows Continuing Evolution of Marion Barry’s Legacy
By Lenore T. Adkins, Special to the AFRO The political downfall and resurrection of the late Marion Barry, beloved by…
Tyler Perry Gifts Tiffany Haddish with Tesla
There is nowhere you can turn without seeing Tiffany Haddish, from her scene-stealing role in last summer’s Girls Trip to…
‘Ant Man and the Wasp’ Shows That Marvel Has a Formula That Works
Marvel Studios has had a great year, critically and financially, at the box office. Black Panther was a cultural phenomenon,…
Black Man Tasered by Lancaster Police Files Lawsuit
Sean Williams, 27, is suing a Lancaster, Pennsylvania cop and the city’s police department after he was shot with a…
Hill Earns CoSIDA Hall of Fame Honor
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO Ed Hill was an understated spokesman for Howard University. In 30 years…
The Best Foundations for Summer Makeup Looks
Summer is a terrific time for outdoor activities and fun under the sun. However, it can be a treacheroustime for…
Man Stabs 9 People at Toddler’s Birthday Party
By The Associated Press A man who had been asked to leave an Idaho apartment complex because of bad behavior…
Will Smith Reacts to West Philadelphia Mural (VIDEO)
Will Smith was stunned after finding out the news that British muralist Richard Wilson would be constructing a mural of…
Waters Claps Back at Attacks From the Right and Left
By Sean Yoes, AFRO Baltimore Editor, Maxine Waters (D-CA.), the seemingly indomitable political firebrand who represents large swaths of South…
Unarmed Black Man Tased by Pennsylvania Cop While Sitting on Curb, Mayor ‘Upset’ by Incident
A video showing an unarmed Black man being tased by the police while he sits on a street curb has…
MVA Confident Voters Affected by Error Less than Announced
The Associated Press The head of Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration says she’s confident the number of voters affected by a…
EBONY’s Most Iconic Music Covers
This is the last installment of our Black Music Month series, where EBONY has placed focus on the underappreciated movers…
Justice Roberts May Hold Key Vote as Supreme Court Moves Right
By Mark Sherman, The Associated Press Chief Justice John Roberts is the Supreme Court’s new man in the middle. It’s…
Russell Simmons & AJ Calloway Accused of Sexual Assault by Same Woman
Russell Simmons has vehemently denied sexual misconduct accusations from 16 different women over the past few months, with one new…
Protesters Flood U.S. Cities to Fight Trump Immigration Policy
By Ellen Knickmeyer, The Associated Press They wore white. They shook their fists in the air. They carried signs reading:…
Wendy Williams Stopped Wearing Heels Because of Graves’ Disease
Wendy Williams, 53, opened up about how Graves’ Disease has “completely changed” her life. According to Page Six, in a…
Civil Rights Groups Want Supreme Court Vote Postponed
The Associated Press Various civil rights groups are backing calls from Democratic lawmakers to hold off on a vote to…
Hear #PermitPatty’s 911 Call on 8-Year-Old Girl Selling Water (AUDIO)
San Francisco woman Alison Ettel, better known to the internet as #PermitPatty, lied when she said that she didn’t actually…
DCPS Wants All Teachers Certified Before School Begins
By Lauren E. Williams, Special to the AFRO Last week, Washingtonians heard concerning news about the District of Columbia Public…
Tessa Thompson Talks Relationship With Janelle Monae
Just a few weeks after Janelle Monae came out as a pansexual woman, her rumored love interest, Tessa Thompson, has…
Following Graduation Scandal, Numerous Changes Coming in Next School Year
By Aya Elamroussi, Special to the AFRO District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) seeks public feedback on its newly released…
Cops Called on 12-Year-Old Mowing Grass
A 12-year-old entrepreneur had the police called on him because he accidentally cut someone else’s grass, according to News 5…
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Fox Cancels ‘Ghosted’ Sitcom After One Season
Fox has announced the cancellation of its paranormal comedy series, Ghosted, starring Craig Robinson and Adam Scott after only one…
Ice Cube’s Big3 League to Allow Players to Use Cannabidiol for Pain Treatment
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor, Pro athletes have been campaigning for years for the right to use of medical…
Lil Rel Talks ‘Uncle Drew’ and Wanting to Remake ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ with Tiffany Haddish
Actor and comedian Lil Rel Howery is having his moment. He was the scene-stealer in the critically acclaimed box office…
Gunman Kills 5 in Attack Targeting Maryland Newspaper
By The Associated Press A gunman opened fire in a newspaper office in Maryland’s capital Thursday, killing five people and…
5 Fast Facts You Didn’t Know About Joe Jackson
Joe Jackson has died at 89 after battling terminal cancer. Joe Jackson was considered the driving force behind his children’s…
The Day (and Night) Ben Jealous Won the Democratic Gov. Primary
By J. K. Schmid, Special to the AFRO What follows is an intimate account of Ben Jealous’ final day of…
Lil Rel Howery and Nick Kroll Say Kyrie Irving Is an Impressive Actor (VIDEO)
After the Los Angeles screening of Lionsgate’s Uncle Drew on June 17, co-stars Lil Rel Howery and Nick Kroll spoke…
Netflix Strong Black Leads Recreate Famous Photo ‘A Great Day in Harlem’
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, Harlem was a place of thriving Black artists and intellectuals, showcasing African American…
You Don’t Have to Play in the NBA to Coach It (VIDEO)
EBONY spoke with WNBA star Candace Parker about the possibility of female head coaches and standout moments from the past…
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Credits Donald Trump with Career-Changing Advice
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor, Kanye West pissed off a ton of Black folks when he sported a Make…
Kesha Lee’s Rise from Radio Intern to Chart-Topping Audio Engineer
In honor of Black Music Month, EBONY has placed focus on the underappreciated movers and shakers of the music industry…
Former NAACP President Jealous Wins Dem Gov Nom in Maryland
By The Associated Press Former NAACP President Ben Jealous won the Maryland Democratic nomination for governor on Tuesday, giving him…
Kenny Smith Says J.R. Smith’s Finals Flub Isn’t Sole Reason Cavs Lost (VIDEO)
Former NBA star Kenny Smith talks with EBONY on the red carpet of the 2018 NBA Awards on Monday night…
AFRO’s 2018 Endorsement Guide List of Candidates
By AFRO Staff Below are the names of candidates the AFRO endorses in the upcoming primaries in Maryland. To read…
#PermitPatty: White Woman Calls Cops on 8-Year-Old Girl for Selling Water
It seems like any day that ends in “y” brings another case of White people, mostly women, calling the cops…
Maryland Registration Error May Affect 80,000 Voters
By The Associated Press Maryland officials say a computer error involving voter registration may affect as many as 80,000 voters…
‘2018 BET Awards’ Winners List (UPDATING)
Stars packed Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater on Sunday for the 2018 BET Awards to see the very best in Black…
NBA Star Donovan Mitchell Said His Mom Was Racially Profiled In Her Own Apartment Complex
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor NBA star Donovan Mitchell recently claimed his mother was a victim of racism within…
Steph Curry Defends Wife After Restaurant Backlash
After Houston Rockets fans decided to try to sabotage Ayesha Curry’s barbecue restaurant before it even opens, Steph Curry did…
Shawn Yancy Presents 10th Girl’s Night Out Benefit
By Charise Wallace Special to the AFRO Reporter Shawn Yancy is showcasing her 2018 10th Girl’s Night Out evening of…
JAY-Z & Beyoncé Bring Blue Ivy & Twins On the Road
JAY-Z and Beyoncé are truly inseparable these days, dropping joint album, Everything Is Love, just weeks after hitting the road…
After Second Davis Mistrial, SAO Says Will “Reassess”
By Stephen Janis, Special to the AFRO A seemingly endless legal quagmire that has resulted in three separate murder trials…
Teyana Taylor Celebrates #KTSE Release in Los Angeles (PHOTOS)
The listening party for Teyana Taylor’s highly anticipated album, Keep That Same Energy, took place on June 21 in Los…
Oldest Member of Corrupt Baltimore Police Unit Gets 18 Years
By DAVID McFADDEN, Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — The most veteran member of a deeply corrupt Baltimore police unit was…
DJ Khaled, SZA Leads the BET Awards 2018 Nominations
Hosted by the multi-talented Jaime Foxx, this Sunday’s BET Awards 2018 will show off the very best in Black entertainment…
Ward Will Work For Respect for District 24
By James Wright, Special to the AFRO, Seat Pleasant businesswoman LaTasha Ward is running to be a Maryland State delegate…
Omari Hardwick to Star in One-Man-Show, ‘HerO: A Work in Progress’
While Omari Hardwick is a phenomenal actor, the POWER star has plenty more to offer the world. Not only does…
The New ‘Superfly’ Isn’t Great, But It’s Worth Seeing
By Vance Brinkley, Special to the AFRO So, while everyone was probably watching “The Incredibles” over the weekend, I paid…
Omari Hardwick Says Terry Crews Saved His Marriage (VIDEO)
EBONY spoke with co-stars Steven Yeun, Omari Hardwick and Terry Crews during the Los Angeles screening of their film Sorry…
Wizards Willing to Move Back in Draft, Botch Another Season
By Stephen D. Riley, Special to AFRO On the heels of the Washington Capitals bringing home the Stanley Cup Trophy…
President Trump Signs Executive Order to End Family Separations at Border
President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on Wednesday that allows families to be kept together when they reach the…
Police Fatally Shoot 17-Year-Old Fleeing Traffic Stop
By The Associated Press A police officer fatally shot a 17-year-old Black boy just seconds after he fled from a…
IVY COCO IMARA MOROCCO GUEST BLOG SPOT: THE MAGIC OF MARRAKECH: #IMARA
When I was 19 years old, I took a trip to Morocco with my mother and I absolutely fell in…
On a Big Night for ‘Panther,’ Boseman Honors Real-Life Hero
By The Associated Press The MTV Movie & TV Awards gave “Black Panther” its first taste of awards glory, with…
Best Moments from 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards
Tiffany Haddish became the first Black woman to host the MTV Movie & TV Awards on June 16. During her…
Busboys and Poets Owner Speaks Out On Controversial DC Initiative 77
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, On June 19 Washingtonian voters will get to exercise their civic duties by…