James Yon to host ‘The Lowdown’ Late Night on AFRO
*Sling TV, the provider of live and on-demand streaming television services, has expanded its programming with the …
Nyakim Gatwech: ‘The Queen of the Dark’ Turns Down $10k to Bleach Her Skin
*You can’t tell South Sudanese model Nyakim Gatwech she ain’t got it going on. Nope, you’d just be …
Another Mysterious Death of a Black American (Gugsa Abraham Dabela) Labeled ‘Suicide’
*SOUTHFIELD, MI — Lawyers representing the family of a young attorney who died under suspicious circumstances in …
Shannon Sharpe: NFL Wants Kaepernick to ‘Bow Down, Kiss the Ring’ and Beg Forgiveness (WATCH)
*It’s a little hard to believe that in about 60 days or so we’ll be at the beginning of a new NFL season and …
Tweet Speaks: On Verge of Suicide, She Says Missy Elliott Stopped Her
Dang. Who knew? We’re talking about what almost happened to R&B singer Tweet … if it wasn’t for …
Mary J. Blige Slams Kendu During Essence Festival: Divorce Has ‘Been Like Hell’
*Mary J. Blige sat down with journalist Tamron Hall during a panel at the 2017 Essence Festival and opened up about her …
I Escaped 9/11 By A Day — What’s Your Near Fatal Story? (Everybody’s Got At Least One!)
*In my line of work I am constantly reminded of my own mortality. Whether its hearing others share stories about …
Beyonce & JAY-Z Buying $130M ‘Super Baller’ Mansion?
*Queen B and JAY-Z are reportedly eyeing a stunning mega mansion in Bel-Air, CA, and according to TMZ, the estate is …
Black Confederate Flag Defender (Karen Cooper) Believes Slavery was a ‘Choice’ (WATCH)
*Ask Karen Cooper what the Confederate flag stands for and you may do a double take. Contrary to what many black people …
Safaree Samuels (Nicki Minaj’s ex) Wants Iyanla to ‘Fix’ His Life
*Nicki Minaj’s ex Safaree Samuels is seeking another bout with 15-minutes of fame because the part-time rapper and …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Embrace Jackiem Joyner’s ‘Trinity’; Robert E. Person Releases Single
*“My daughter really inspired me,” said Soul/Jazz saxophonist Jackiem Joyner about his new album “Main Street Beat” …
Black Woman Dies After Plastic Surgery in Dominican Republic
*This article is personal for me. I received a call from my daughter informing me that my 27-year-old niece, Tina, died …
Nigerian Billionaire Mom Drops A Cool £5 Million on Son’s Wedding
*If anyone is looking for further proof that a doting mom will do anything for her son, no matter how old he is, here ya …
Killed By Cops: Dog’s Family Awarded Nearly The Same Amount As Michael Brown’s Parents
*Over the weekend it was revealed that the city of Ferguson “secretly” awarded Michael Brown’s family a “wrongful …
April Parker-Jones Beats Self-Doubt to Live Her Dreams
*Success happens; even to the most unsuspecting of us. She is unmistakably a black woman – broad shoulders, …
