5 things for March 28: North Korea & China, Sacramento, water park death, new organ
Meet the "clown" running for Congress in South Carolina. No, really. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Top 10 Scholarship Programs That Every Black Woman Should Know About
Every year, thousands of scholarship programs around the world help students obtain much-needed financial aid. Many of these programs, however, are specifically for women. And some of them are just for Black and other minority women.
Actor Columbus Short Released From Prison After Serving 34 Days For Beating Wife
Columbus Short, a former Scandal actor, has been released from jail after serving only 34 days of his one-year sentence for beating his wife. The LA County Sheriff’s Department didn’t give a reason for the early release.
All-New Season Three Episodes of Saints & Sinners And Binge-Worthy Seasons One & Two Plus Gang Related, Reasonable Doubt, Facing Ali; Mindhunters and More Among New Brown Sugar Titles for April
Brown Sugar, the popular new subscription video-on-demand service from Bounce featuring the biggest collection of the baddest African-American movies of all-time, announced today its new titles for April 2018.
State Rep. Jarvis Johnson Rescues Senior Residents From Being "Prisoners in Their Own Home"
After an agonizing two months, Mrs. Betty Castillo and her husband finally feel at home again. It has taken two months to get an elevator repaired, that had previously had them, along with their other neighbors, feeling like “ prisoners in their own home, “ that is, until Mrs. Castillo called the offices of State Representative Jarvis Johnson of District 139.
14-Year Study: Holding Students Back In Grade School Hurts Their Chances Of Graduating
A 14-year study conducted by the Texas A&M University College of Education and Human Development has determined that Texas students who are held back during elementary school are almost three times more likely than their peers to drop out of high school.
Larry Nassar's former boss accused of sexually assaulting female students
Larry Nassar's former boss at Michigan State University used his power to sexually assault, harass, and solicit nude photos from female students, according to a criminal complaint.
No charges to be filed against officers in Alton Sterling death, Louisiana attorney general says
No charges will be filed against two Baton Rouge police officers in the 2016 shooting death of Alton Sterling, after an investigation determined that the shooting was justified, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry said Tuesday.
NFL cheerleader files complaint over 'discriminatory' measures governing conduct
A former NFL cheerleader who was fired in part for an Instagram post that was deemed inappropriate is alleging gender discrimination by the New Orleans Saints and the NFL.
Heineken pulls 'Sometimes lighter is better' ad after racism claims
Heineken said Monday it has pulled an ad with the tagline "Sometimes lighter is better" after critics slammed it as racist.
An immigration bill you've never heard of will solve US's labor shortage
Richard Burke is the president and CEO of Envoy, a global immigration and workforce mobility platform that helps employers through the process of hiring foreign talent. The opinions expressed in this article belong to him.
Facebook sued for allegedly allowing housing discrimination
Facebook has a new legal headache. A group of fair housing organizations filed a lawsuit against Facebook on Tuesday alleging that its advertising platform allows landlords and brokers to discriminate based on gender and family status.
Supercar SUVs are hot, but don't expect an SUV from Ferrari
Now that Bentley, Maserati and Lamborghini are making SUVs, it seems like anything in is possible. Except Ferrari making an SUV. Ferrari has said it plans to stretch its legendary brand beyond the traditional two-door sports cars. At this point, the question is, just how far?
11 reasons (besides the NCAA Final Four) to visit San Antonio
Deep in the heart of Texas is a place where hoops trump football as the leading local sport -- the city of San Antonio -- home to the NBA Spurs and this year's Final Four of NCAA college basketball.
'Chappaquiddick' explores one of Sen. Ted Kennedy's darkest hours
Director John Curran was at first hesitant to sign on for "Chappaquiddick," a film that explores a tragic chapter in the life of Sen. Ted Kennedy.
Romance and 'Dad Steve': What to expect in Season 3 of 'Stranger Things'
The cast and producers of "Stranger Things" gave fans an idea of what's to come in season 3 of the hit Netflix show.
Christina Aguilera goes makeup free for Paper
Christina Aguilera is stunning -- and almost unrecognizable -- on the new cover of Paper magazine.
Sean Penn's smoking Colbert interview
Sean Penn may have come on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" to promote his new "scorching" novel, but something else was on fire. The actor smoked during Monday night's interview, and it garnered a great deal of attention from viewers.
'Roseanne' revival offers more nostalgia than laughs
Thirty years have passed since "Roseanne" burst onto the scene, which makes it ripe fodder for nostalgia. Yet ABC's revival quickly moves past the kick of seeing the gang back together, going out of its way to awkwardly embrace politics. While the title character's cackle has been a big a big part of the promo campaign, the likelihood of viewers drowning that out with laughter of their own appears slim.
Cardi B unveils 'Invasion of Privacy' album cover and announces release date
Cardi B is making money moves. The rapper on Monday unveiled the cover art for her debut album "Invasion of Privacy" on Instagram.
