The year is 1986 and Karen Arrington has seen her dream fulfilled. The Washington, D.C. native worked tirelessly to create an organization giving young women of color a chance to shine on the stage. The idea did not stop at the stage, as Arrington wanted to create positive images of women in the media, and […]
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AFRO Staff Writer
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‘Hands Off Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid’
Horns honked in support of over 100 federal employees and community leaders gathered the evening of July 25 outside of the Social Security Administration’s Woodlawn headquarters in protest. The message was heard loudly, and clearly read on signs directed at Congress: “Hands off Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid!” The protest was organized by the Coalition […]
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Teen Gives Away $40,000 Scholarship to Send Others to College
Simply giving away $40,000 in this day and age is a big deal by any standard. With job creation slowing to a creep, and college tuition prices spiking each semester, students across the nation are scrambling to scrape together money for higher education. So when 18-year-old Allen Guei handed over his scholarship to help fellow teens […]
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Debbi Morgan Speaks Up for America’s Daughters
Since her first appearance on stage at age 15, Debbi Morgan has been mesmerizing audiences and winning over fans with her vibrant smile and even brighter talent. The award-winning actress, known for her ability to stand out while co-starring with stage, film, and television legends, has been recognized numerous times at the Daytime Emmy Awards […]
Posted inMusic Reviews
Patrick Cooper Takes It Back to ‘The Way It Used To Be’
Reminiscent of a time when music expressed raw emotion and exposed the soul, Patrick Cooper’s The Way It Used To Be is a treat not to be missed. The album, released on July 12, boasts eight cuts of smooth jazz and funk that at times playfully intertwine, mesmerizing listeners to the very last note. “The […]
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Backyard Band’s Anwan “Big G” Glover Debuts Solo Album
Anwan “Big G” Glover burst through the television screen in December 2004 and has been holding the public’s attention ever since. The acclaimed actor, who turned a cameo appearance as “Slim Charles” on HBO’s “The Wire” into a three season deal, has rightfully taken his place as a seasoned entertainer. Now embarking on his latest […]
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McKnight Releases Mega Album
The Renaissance man of entertainment has returned to do what he does best—leaving audiences begging for more. Brian McKnight’s 13th studio album, Just Me, which is set for release on July 12, boasts a two-disc set with new material and live unplugged versions of his classic ballads. The soulful singer, who gained international fame in […]
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UNBELIEVABLE!’ and Better than Ever, Keke Wyatt Releases New Album
If it’s true that success is the best revenge, consider Keke Wyatt officially paid back. With the release of her latest album UNBELIEVABLE!, Wyatt single-handedly answers any who ever doubted her for a minute. Wyatt says her third studio album “feels good because there are some artists out there who can’t get their projects out.” […]
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‘UNBELIEVABLE!’ and Better than Ever, Keke Wyatt Releases New Album
If it’s true that success is the best revenge, consider Keke Wyatt officially paid back. With the release of her latest album UNBELIEVABLE!, Wyatt single-handedly answers any who ever doubted her for a minute. Wyatt says her third studio album “feels good because there are some artists out there who can’t get their projects out.” […]
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Reader’s Corner: The Last Resort: Taking the Mississippi Cure
Set against the Mississippi of the late 1940s, ‘50s, and ‘60s, author Norma Watkins gives a mesmerizing look into her unconventional childhood in The Last Resort: Taking the Mississippi Cure. Tackling issues such as racism in America, and roles of women in society, Watkins weaves the tale of how her own life was shaped by […]
Posted inHealth
Gender Identity Disorder (GID) Especially Difficult for Inmates
Imagine looking in the mirror as a young child and having no connection to that face that stared back at you. Imagine feeling like you will never find your rightful place in this world. Imagine never being accepted for who you are on the inside because of how you look on the outside. This is […]
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Young Thugs Plunder, Terrorize Chicago Transit Users
Chicago residents are on high alert as the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is hunting for a gang of young men, and at least one woman, who are responsible for violent attacks against public transportation users. The first attack, which occurred around 11:40 p.m. on June 4, left a University of Illinois at Chicago student bruised […]
