Arts & Culture
December 6, 2019
Solange Becomes First Recipient Of Lena Horne Prize For Artists…
NEW YORK (AP) — Lena Horne was a fierce advocate…
Lifestyle
December 6, 2019
Chamillionaire Wants To Add Diversity To Tech Space
When Grammy award-winning rapper Hakeem “Chamillionaire” Seriki began learning the…
Books
December 5, 2019
‘Genesis Begins Again’ Announced As Finalist For William C. Morris…
“Genesis Begins Again” by Alicia D. Williams has been announced…
Politics
December 3, 2019
Kamala Harris ends Democratic presidential campaign
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sen. Kamala Harris told supporters on…
Arts & Culture
December 3, 2019
Kenya Barris On The Innovation Behind Kid Cudi’s Joint Album…
This past summer, Kid Cudi announced that his newest project,…
News
December 2, 2019
A New Statue Honoring The Legacy Of Rosa Parks Is…
The unveiling of a statue honoring the heroic and courageous…
Arts & Culture
December 2, 2019
Not Just Arabesques: Misty Copeland Imparts Her Life Lessons
NEW YORK (AP) — No other ballet dancer has crossed…
News
November 25, 2019
Jessye Norman remembered as force of nature at Met memorial
NEW YORK (AP) — Jessye Norman was remembered as a…
News
November 22, 2019
Oprah Winfrey, Ta-Nehisi Coates Among Speakers At Tribute To Toni…
NEW YORK (AP) — In offering tribute to Toni Morrison,…
Music
November 20, 2019
New Acts Rule Grammys As Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Billie…
NEW YORK (AP) — The Grammys are screaming “Cuz I…
Lifestyle
November 20, 2019
Michelle Obama, Tracee Ellis Ross, J. Lo To Join Oprah…
NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey’s going on tour, and…
Politics
November 20, 2019
Obama Talks Climate Change, Inequality At Green Conference
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Barack Obama said Wednesday that…
Arts & Culture
November 19, 2019
Lena Horne’s Legacy Continues With Entertainment Award That Honors Artists…
The multi-talented actress, singer, dancer, and activist Lena Horne is…
Film & TV
November 18, 2019
Here’s What We Know About The New HBO Series ‘Lovecraft…
Jordan Peele and JJ Abrams’ Lovecraft Country has received a…
Politics
November 9, 2019
Harris, Warren compete for support from black female voters
Kamala Harris got a much needed boost this past week…
News
November 6, 2019
Acclaimed novelist Ernest Gaines dies at 86
By CHEVEL JOHNSON and REBECCA SANTANA undefined NEW ORLEANS (AP)…
Film & TV
November 4, 2019
Starring Lakeith Stanfield And Issa Rae, ‘The Photograph’ Trailer Is…
This Valentine’s Day, a charming and intimate portrayal of Black…
Film & TV
November 4, 2019
Dive Into The Strange, Brilliant, And Obsessive Life Of Marion…
Beginning in 1979, the Philadelphia-born Communist activist and archivist Marion…
Books
November 4, 2019
Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Debut Novel ‘The Water Dancer’ Among Carnegie Medal…
NEW YORK (AP) — Ta-Nehisi Coates’ first novel, “The Water…
Music
November 1, 2019
Grammys to honor Dr. Dre for trailblazing production work
Dr. Dre, who has produced hits for Eminem, Tupac, Snoop…
News
October 30, 2019
Beloved ‘Friday’ Actor-comedian John Witherspoon Dies At 77
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played…
Comedy
October 29, 2019
Dave Chappelle Receives Mark Twain Prize For Lifetime Achievement In…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Dave Chappelle receiving the…
News
October 25, 2019
Elijah Cummings remembered as ‘fierce champion’ at funeral
BALTIMORE (AP) — Congressman and civil rights leader Elijah Cummings…
Film & TV
October 24, 2019
Hollywood said ‘no’ to Deon Taylor, so he made his…
LOS ANGELES — Deon Taylor doesn’t take no for an…
Podcasts
October 22, 2019
JARO Podcast: Alicia D. Williams Discusses Powerful Debut Novel ‘Genesis…
In the latest episode of JARO’s Podcast, Tomeka M. Winborne…
Film & TV
October 22, 2019
‘The Casagrandes’ Extols Mexican American Life Via Animation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — “The Casagrandes,” Nickelodeon’s new original animated…
Arts & Culture
October 22, 2019
Lupita Nyong’o Honors Her Mother For Fueling Her Passion For…
NEW YORK (AP) — As Lupita Nyong’o accepted an award…
Film & TV
October 21, 2019
JARO Announces 2nd Annual Sponsorship Of Shorts Competition At 14th…
The 14th Annual Peachtree Village International Film Festival (PVIFF…
News
October 18, 2019
Cummings Provided Strength And Harmony For Urban Baltimore
BALTIMORE (AP) — He stood up for the poor and…
News
October 17, 2019
Powerful Democratic Congressman Elijah Cummings Has Died
BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, a sharecropper’s…
Music
October 16, 2019
A New Tune By Lauryn Hill Will Be Featured On…
After five years, Ms. Lauryn Hill finally has new music…
News
October 15, 2019
Family: Atatiana Jefferson Was A Positive, Loving Influence
DALLAS (AP) — Atatiana Jefferson was devoted to her family…
Sports
October 14, 2019
After Record World Medal Haul, Biles A Face Of 2020…
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Next stop Tokyo for Simone Biles.…
News
October 14, 2019
Queen Latifah To Receive Harvard Black Culture Award
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Music artist and actress Queen Latifah…
News
October 11, 2019
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Wins Nobel Peace Prize
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed…
Podcasts
October 8, 2019
JARO Podcast: Producers And Cast Of ‘Godfather Of Harlem’ Share…
In the latest episode of JARO’s podcast, Tomeka M. Winborne…
Books
October 8, 2019
Marlon James, Laili Lalami Are National Book Award Nominees
NEW YORK (AP) — Marlon James fantasy novel “Black Leopard,…
Film & TV
October 8, 2019
Tyler Perry Christens New Studio With Help Of Oprah, Others
ATLANTA (AP) — Tyler Perry officially christened his massive new…
Books
October 7, 2019
‘The Measure Of Our Lives: A Gathering Of Wisdom’ Will…
NEW YORK (AP) — A book of Toni Morrison quotations…
News
October 4, 2019
Remembering Pioneering Actress Diahann Carroll, The First Black Woman In…
NEW YORK (AP) — Diahann Carroll, the Oscar-nominated actress and…
Film & TV
October 3, 2019
Cynthia Erivo Will Star As Aretha Franklin In ‘Genius’ Season…
NEW YORK (AP) — National Geographic has found its next…
Arts & Culture
October 2, 2019
Artist Kehinde Wiley On What We Can Do With Offensive…
NEW YORK (AP) — As the nation debates what to…
Music
October 1, 2019
Jessye Norman, International Opera Star, Dies At 74
NEW YORK (AP) — Jessye Norman, the renowned international opera…
Film & TV
September 30, 2019
Here’s Why ‘The Good Place’ Is The Most Ingenious Show…
Since discovering The Good Place in 2017, I have been…
Film & TV
September 26, 2019
A ‘Set It Off’ Remake Is Coming, And Fans Aren’t…
Insecure’s creator Issa Rae is developing a reimagined version of…
Film & TV
September 25, 2019
‘Black Ink’ Seeks To Change Negative Stereotypes Of Compton
COMPTON, Calif. (AP) — Danny “KP” Kilpatrick has inked tattoos…
Videos
September 23, 2019
Artist Feature: Watch Rhiannon Giddens’ Poignant Tiny Desk Concert For…
As a fellow native of Greensboro, North Carolina, Rhiannon Giddens…
Books
September 23, 2019
Oprah Winfrey Picks Ta-Nehisi Coates’ First Novel For Her Book…
NEW YORK (AP) — Ta-Nehisi Coates’ first novel, “The Water…
Film & TV
September 23, 2019
‘When They See Us’ Honors Real Central Park Five At…
NEW YORK (AP) — The searing TV series on the…
Film & TV
September 23, 2019
Billy Porter Makes Emmys History And The Category Is ‘Love’
NEW YORK (AP) — And the category, a jubilant Billy…
