The popular festival, which showcases black filmmakers, actors, directors and producers all over the world, runs from Friday, Nov. 23 to Sunday, Dec. 9, at venues that include Teachers College at Columbia University, the Cinema Village, MIST Harlem, the Dwyer Cultural Center, and the Riverside Theater. ... read more »

Michelle Obama’s book “Becoming” is on sale now. ... read more »

Homecoming Weekend featured two days of events designed to attract, educate and entertain CDU’s core audiences that are part of CDU’s diverse mission ... read more »

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on possible explosive devices sent to former President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton (all times local):   2:40 p.m. President Donald Trump says “acts or threats of political violence have no place in the United States.” He’s addressing the suspicious packages sent to former President Barack Obama, ... read more »

Hip-Hop artist Nipsey Hussle recently teamed up with PUMA to refurbish 59th Street elementary school basketball courts. The court beatification also included a $10,000 donation to the school.   ... read more »

  NEW YORK (AP) — Bette Midler is apologizing for a tweet that caused a social media backlash when she compared the struggle of women to the history of racism. ... read more »

If you get thirsty at Taste of Soul—you better pucker up! ... read more »

  CHICAGO (AP) — Legendary Chicago blues guitarist Otis Rush, whose passionate, jazz-tinged music influenced artists from Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton to the rock band Led Zeppelin, ... read more »

The Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation hosted a basketball health and fitness clinic and court dedication that featured a special appearance by Laker legend Norm Nixon at the Los Angeles Metro Challengers Boys and Girls Club on Sept. 21. ... read more »

This conference brings together a diverse group of representatives from academic and research institutions, non-profit organizations, and the green-tech industry. ... read more »

The union has accused Kaiser of boosting its bottom line while making cuts that could hurt patient care ... read more »

The NNPA has a track record of success for measuring the pulse of the Black community. ... read more »

According to TMZ, “Cardi B stepped into the role of ... ‘s late wife for a skit called “Real Housewives of the Civil Rights Movement.” The sketch is part of “Wild ‘N Out” ... read more »

A Lancaster father has been charged with driving under the influence when he crashed, killing his 4-year-old daughter and injuring his two other children, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced. ... read more »

  On Saturday, August 25th, pop princess Aaliyah boarded a ten-seat twin-engine Cessna 402B in Nassau Bahamas  bound for Opa-Locka, Florida, with the pilot, Luis Morales III.   ... read more »