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 […]
Author Archives: Alexis Taylor
AFRO Staff Writer
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 […]
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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 […]
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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 […]
Posted inBooks
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.” […]
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
‘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.” […]
Posted inBooks
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 […]
Posted inAfro Briefs
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 […]
Posted inBaltimore Community, Baltimore News
Baltimore City Libraries Provide Oasis in ‘Food Deserts’
Baltimore City locals now have a new reason to visit their neighborhood libraries, and the cause has nothing to do with what’s in the books. Libraries have long been a source of nourishment, and with the help of the Virtual Supermarket Program (VSP), residents can now place grocery orders online for pick up at Enoch […]
Posted inBaltimore Community, Baltimore News
Northwest Baltimore’s Garwyn Oaks Community Site of ‘Arts in the Park’ Family Fun Day
The Garwyn Oaks community in Northwest Baltimore is offering a creative kick-off to the summer with the Arts in the Park festival. On June 11 from noon to 5 p.m., all are invited for a day of fun in the sun at Hanlon Park between Gwynns Falls Parkway and Hilton Street. Arts in the Park […]