Tiffany Haddish to Produce Comedy Series at HBO
Tiffany Haddish’s stellar year isn’t coming to an end anytime soon. The Girls Trip star is set to produce a…
Oprah Winfrey, Stars Raise Over $1 Million for Minnie’s Food Pantry
The 10th anniversary of the Minnie’s Food Pantry Feed Just One Gala was a rousing success, raising over $1.3 million…
The Menendez Brothers Reunite in Prison After 20 Years Apart
Erik and Lyle Menendez, who was convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, have reunited for the first time in…
Zoe Saldana Discusses Hollywood’s Treatment of Women of Color
Afro-Latina actress Zoe Saldana has never been one to mince words, continuing to speak her mind in a recent interview…
Eva Marcille Releases Stunning Images From Maternity Shoot (PHOTOS)
Eva Marcille is the latest mommy-to-be to document her journey with a stunning maternity shoot shot by Stanlo Photography. The…
Compton Mayor Aja Brown Announces Pregnancy, Withdraws From Congressional Race
Compton Mayor Aja Brown is dropping out of the race for California’s 44th Congressional District because she is expecting her…
Michelle Obama: ‘I Don’t Want to be President’
Michelle Obama is not one to mince words and she’s doubling down on previous statements that she is not going…
Illinois Middle School Kid Raises Money For Classmates to Wash Their Clothes for Free (VIDEO)
An Illinois eighth-grader has shown the world the power of good. Jayera Griffin a student at Washington Junior High in…
New York Police Department Settles Case Over Spying on Muslims in New Jersey After 9/11
The New York Police Department has settled a lawsuit over alleged spying on Muslim mosques, schools and businesses in New…
Two Suspects Arrested for Robbing Safaree Samuels at Gunpoint
Good news for Brooklyn rapper and reality show star Safaree Samuels, as the two men he believes held him up…
Wanda Sykes, LeVar Burton & Others Perform Martin Luther King’s Essays
Wanda Sykes, Gabourey Sidibe, LeVar Burton and other stars have lent their voice to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.s work,…
Russell Simmons Claims Rape Accuser Sent Nudes After Alleged Assault
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, several women have come out against Def Jam founder Russell Simmons, accusing the…
Atlanta Teacher Tells Students Their Ancestors Killed ‘Millions’
A middle school teacher in Georgia is under fire after telling her students that their ancestors came to the country…
Parents Reflect on how Martin Luther King’s Assassination Impacted Conversations About Race
The death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a pivotal moment in this country’s history that reverberated for generations…
Mike Epps is unscripted and unapologetic in his new book, ‘Unsuccessful Thug’
Actor and stand-up comedian Mike Epps is one of our funniest and favorite guys whose been making us laugh for…
12-Year-Old Launches Tech Initiative After Being Inspired by ‘Black Panther’
Black Panther continues to prove itself to be more than just another superhero flick, as the billion-dollar blockbuster inspired a…
GabiFresh Taps Nine Curvy Fans to Model Summer 2018 Swimwear Collection (PHOTOS)
Body positive activist and fashion blogger, GabiFresh, has taken a different approach to promoting her latest swimwear collection, hiring everyday…
John Legend Discusses ‘Jesus Christ Superstar,’ Beyonce Bite & More
After giving a critically-acclaimed performance in the NBC live production of Jesus Christ Superstar, Grammy winner John Legend showed up…
Spotify Hosting Boot Camp for Aspiring Women Podcasters of Color
Due to the success of podcasts like 2 Dope Queens, Spotify is ready to put their money behind women of…
Fabolous Charged With Aggravated Assault Against Emily B
Brooklyn rapper Fabolous has officially been charged with one count of aggravated assault and one count of making terroristic threats…
Jay Z Shares His Mother’s Coming Out Story with David Letterman (VIDEO)
Jay-Z’s 4:44 album is arguably his most personal to date. Not only did he acknowledge and apologize for stepping out…
Active Shooter Reported at YouTube Headquarters
Police have confirmed an active shooter has fired shots at YouTube’s headquarters in San Bruno, CA. The San Bruno Police…
Ruben Studdard Covers Luther Vandross Classics on New Album
Gospel and R&B singer Ruben Studdard has received comparisons to the late Luther Vandross since his American Idol days, and…
Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell & Husband Warryn Land Spin-Off Reality Show
Following the final season of WeTV’s Mary Mary, Erica Campbell and husband Warryn have signed on for their own spin-off,…
Chrissy Teigen Checks Bill O’Reilly After He Insults Husband, John Legend
Supermodel Chrissy Teigen is known to clap back when people throw shade online, and will go even harder to defend…
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Anti-Apartheid Leader and Second Wife of Nelson Mandela, Dies at 81
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the anti-apartheid leader and second wife of Nelson Mandela has died on Monday, her assistant confirmed with Times…
Judge Mablean Ephriam and Daughter, Taj Paxton, Land Duel Emmy Nods
Judge Mablean Ephriam and her daughter, Tajamika “Taj” Paxton, exemplify “Black Girl Magic” on the small screen, both having just…
Boko Haram Attack Kills 15, Injures Dozens in Nigerian Villages
Extremist group Boko Haram have killed 15 people in a terror attack near the northern Nigerian city of Maiduguri on…
Three UK Children to Be Recognized For Saving Suicidal Man’s Life
Devonte Cafferkey, 13, Sammy Farah, 14, and Shawn Young, 12, will soon be recognized for the bravery and quick thinking…
Cleveland Browns Star Myles Garrett Says If Black People Get to Say “N*gga,” White People Should Be Able to Say It Too
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett recently said publicly that if Black people get to…
Can the Wizards Make a Legitimate Title Run Now that John Wall is Back?
It’s funny how your perception of something or someone can change drastically in a short matter of time, especially during…
Black Stars and Directors Dominate Box Office Top 5
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Steven Spielberg has found his way back to the top of the box office with the…
Thanks for Nothing, Loyola-Chicago | Afro
By Stephen D. Riley, Special to the AFRO Thanks for all the bracket-busting and Cinderella Story specials but the postseason…
Independent Autopsy Reveals Stephon Clark was Shot 8 Times, 6 Times in Back
According to a private autopsy ordered by his family, Stephon Clark was shot eight times from behind or the side…
‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Preview for Season 10 Reunion (VIDEO)
The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Season 9 reunion was one for the history books, filled with so much drama that…
Teen Wins Prestigious Writing Award Once Rewarded to Stephen King
A 17-year-old South Carolina high school student is the winner of the national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Malachi Jones…
‘King in the Wilderness’ Shows an Unguarded Martin Luther King Jr.
The new HBO documentary King in the Wilderness offers a poignant look at the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., a…
Mo’Nique: I’m Under 200lbs For the First Time in My Adult Life!
Much of Mo’Nique’s early stand-up centered around her pride in being a big, beautiful woman. Never did she shy away…
Mississippi Principal Accused of Cutting Boy’s Locs Cleared by School Officials
School officials in Jones County in Mississippi have determined that a school principal did not cut a student’s hair and…
‘Baby Boy’ to ‘Acrimony,’ Taraji P.’s Most Badass On-Screen Moments
Taraji P. Henson is paid to be “that bitch” on a regular basis. In addition to constructing Fox TV’s Empire’s…
Stacey Dash Drops Out of Congressional Race
It looks like Stacey Dash isn’t going to pursue politics after all. The Clueless star has dropped out of the…
Student at Center of Howard Financial Scandal Speaks Out, Maintains Innocence
Howard Law student Tyrone Hankerson Jr. is at the center of the embezzlement scandal that has shaken up the University.…
U.S. Visa Applicants May Be Asked for Social Media History, Says State Dept
The federal government wants foreign visitors to supply their social media history before they can enter the country, according to…
The Kings and Black Lives Matter Team Up to Invest in Black Youth
The Sacramento Kings have teamed up with Black Lives Matter Sacramento to “help transform,” Sacramento communities, the team announced in…
Will Smith Goes on Awkward Date with Sophia the Robot
It looks like Will Smith didn’t learn his lesson from I, Robot. The actor/comedian uploaded a video to his YouTube…
Black Students at Parkland School Want Police Violence Addressed in National Protest
Black students who attend Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. held a press conference to address their concerns…
Rev. Al Sharpton Delivers Powerful Eulogy During Stephon Clark’s Funeral
The funeral for Sacramento man Stephon Clark took place this morning, 11 days after the 22-year-old was met with 20…
Report: Woman Becomes First Person to go to Prison for Racism in South Africa
A white woman in South Africa became the first person in its country’s history to go to prison for racism,…
Vivica A. Fox Lands CBS Talk Show Entitled, ‘Face the Truth’
Shortly after the announcement of her upcoming book, Every Day I’m Hustling, Vivica A. Fox has inked a deal with…
DMX Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Tax Evasion
DMX’s lawyers’ plea for a judge to listen to the rapper’s music for leniency fell on deaf ears. On Wednesday,…
Fabolous Reportedly Arrested for Assaulting Girlfriend Emily B
Brooklyn rapper Fabolous was reportedly arrested on Wednesday night (March 28), after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend Emily Bustamante, according to…
‘Pacific Rim Uprising’ Dethrones ‘Black Panther’ at Box Office Five Weeks After Release
Black Panther has been taking names at the box office since it’s February 16th release, remaining the top film in…
Sanaa Lathan Allegedly Bit Beyoncé, Say Tiffany Haddish Sources
The mystery of who bit Beyoncé may have finally been cracked. Tiffany Haddish has admitted to multiple people that Sanaa…
Aly Raisman Says Call to Ban Gymnastics Leotards is Victim Shaming
Two-time Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman made a point to say she does not support the call to ban leotards in…
Watch Chloe x Halle’s Short Film with ‘Moonlight’ Star Ashton Sanders
Sister duo Chloe x Halle released their debut album The Kids Are Alright, and now they have premiered a short…
Tiffany Haddish Responds to Backlash Over Beyonce Stories
Beyonce is a very private person, choosing to share the details of her life through her art rather than interviews.…
Al Sharpton’s Half-Brother Charged With Murder in Alabama
Community activist and pastor Kenneth Glasgow of Dothan, Alabama has been charged with capital murder after allegedly driving a vehicle…
Meek Mill’s Mom Pens Emotional Open Letter to Lady Justice
Meek Mill’s mother, Kathy Williams wrote an emotional open letter about her son’s incarceration and the unlawful justice system for…
Linda Brown of Historic Brown v. Board of Education, Dies at 76
Linda Brown who was the little third-grade girl at the center of the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education case…
Stephon Clark’s Grandmother Emotionally Describes Police Killing
Sequita Thompson, the grandmother of slain gunshot victim Stephon Clark, let out an emotional plea for justice during a recent…