Will Catlett believes there is a new Black Renaissance underway. (Photos by Courtney Beckett) By Gregory Dale, AFRO News Editor For Will Catlett, discovering that he wanted to act was like finding the missing piece to a puzzle. Over the course of time, he had pursued other passions like playing sports and writing poetry, but couldn’t […]
Author Archives: Gregory Dale
AFRO News Editor
Posted inWashington D.C. News
In The Mixx Fridays
On any given Friday night, the U Street corridor is bustling with a rather unique blend of hipsters, young professionals and students from nearby universities. At Indulj Restaurant and Lounge, a small eatery nestled just steps away from the U Street Metro station, you can also catch Marlee in the Mixx, a local progressive band […]
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Member of Baltimore Family Band Winslow Dynasty Talks New Album, Multigenerational Jazz Music
Whether he’s crafting hard-hitting melodies for your favorite rappers or performing endearing “old school” ballads, it’s safe to say that jazz musician Dontae Winslow creates music that everyone can enjoy. Throughout his 10-year career, Winslow has worked as a producer, songwriter and arranger for a bevy of noteworthy artists including Jay Z, Beyoncé, Kanye West, […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Morgan State University Suspends Kappas for Barring Gay Applicant
Morgan State University officials announced that the Alpha Iota Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity is on probation until 2015 following allegations of discrimination. The move comes after Morgan student Brian Stewart said the organization denied him admittance in early October because he is gay. Morgan State officials confirmed to the {AFRO} that the fraternity […]
Posted inAfro Briefs
Leaders of the 2013 March on Washington Set a New Agenda
Although a host of strides have been made since the original March on Washington a half-century ago, there is still tremendous work to be done, dignitaries told the audience during the 50th anniversary commemorative march on Aug. 24. The event, which was organized by the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, recognized the historic 1963 […]
Posted inNational News
‘Keep on Walking, Keep on Talking,’ MLK III Urges Marchers
At the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington, a host of dignitaries lined the stage situated at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Under clear blue skies, leaders discussed why they’re still marching a half century later. Martin Luther King Jr. III took the stage roughly at 12:43 pm. In a tone that […]
Posted inNational News
Spirit of ’63 Revived in Memorial March on Washington
Tens of thousands of demonstrators convened in the shadow of the Lincoln Memorial Aug. 24 to demand justice and jobs in an emotional and peaceful commemoration of the historic 1963 March on Washington. Themed a“National Action to Realize the Dream,” the March on Washington 2013, and a rally before the march, paid homage to Dr. […]
Posted inInauguration 2013
Black Star Power Shines Bright at BET Inaugural Ball
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Just hours after President Obama was sworn in to his second term, a host of musicians, actors and dignitaries lined the red carpet at BET Networks’ 2013 Inaugural Ball. The black-tie affair, hosted by comedian Wayne Brady was held at the Smithsonian National Art Museum and Portrait Gallery in Northwest D.C. Jan 21. The […]
Posted inInauguration 2013
Thousands Witness Obama’s Second Swearing In
Barack Obama, the son of a Kenyan government economist and a White anthropologist, was sworn in to his second term as president of the United States on Jan. 21, taking his oath with his hand touching Bibles owned by Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. Under a cloudy sky that later turned a perfect […]
Posted inAfro Briefs
Allen West – Good Riddance!
Since taking office in January 2011, Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.), a Tea Party darling, has spurred controversy and made his way onto headlines for his often incendiary and irresponsible comments. Jan. 22, 2011 When asked on “The Shalom Show,” featuring host Richard Peritz, how he was going to deal with members of Congress he disagreed […]
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Mike Epps Tapped to Play Richard Pryor in Upcoming Nina Simone Biopic
Actor Mike Epps is set to portray legendary comedian Richard Pryor in an upcoming film about jazz singer Nina Simone. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cynthia Mort wrote the script for the biopic, and the title character will be played by actress Zoe Saldana. In the film, Epps will play Pryor, who opened for Simone […]
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Aretha Franklin Says Halle Berry May Be Her Cousin
“Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin may be related to Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, according to a press release from her publicist. According to EURWeb.com, a family member told Franklin, 70, that her grandmother and Halle’s grandmother were first cousins. The singer is currently investigating the claim. Last year, Franklin announced that Berry will portray her […]