Hundreds of supporters are rallying to the side of a Cleveland bus driver who was suspended last month for punching and choking a woman passenger in an altercation on the bus. According to Syracuse.com, Regional Transit Authority bus driver Artis Hughes, 59, was suspended soon after a cell phone video of him upper cutting and […]
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Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Bobbi Kristina’s Aunt Shoots Down Engagement Rumors
Whitney Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina is not walking down the aisle any time soon, the teenager’s aunt recently announced. According to ABC News, a recently released clip from the Houston family’s new Lifetime reality series “The Houstons: On Our Own” sent Internet blogs into a frenzy, leading many to believe that the 19-year-old was engaged. […]
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
TV One’s ‘Unsung’ to Kick Off Sixth Season
“Unsung,” TV One’s popular musician biography series, has been approved for a sixth season, the network recently announced. The hour-long series spotlights talented artists who never received wide recognition in the music industry. This time around, the series will delve into the stories of legendary artists including Lou Rawls, Midnight Star, Isaac Hayes, Eddie Kendricks […]
Posted inNational News
Mervyn Dymally, Former California Congressman Dies at 86
Mervyn Dymally, former California lieutenant governor and U.S. congressman who is often credited with breaking down color barriers and opening doors for minorities in the state, died on Oct. 7 in Los Angeles. He was 86. According to the Associated Press, Dymally’s wife, Alice Gueno Dymally confirmed his death and said the former lawmaker’s health […]
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
“Awkward Black Girl” Internet Series Creator to Produce ABC Comedy
Issa Rae, the actress and writer behind the popular Internet series “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl” (ABG) may soon make her debut on the silver screen. According to Deadline.com, producer Shonda Rhimes has tapped Rae to produce a series for ABC called “I Hate LA Dudes.” Rhimes, the creator of the popular ABC shows […]
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Robin Roberts: Doctors Pleased with My Progress
“Good Morning America” host Robin Roberts recently gave a positive update to fans praying for her recovery following a bone marrow transplant. In an ABC News blog, Roberts detailed her progress and explained that her body has responded well to the new cells that she received. “My doctors and rock star nurses are very pleased […]
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Alicia Keys, Dionne Warwick to be Honored at BET’s “Black Girls Rock”
Legendary singer Dionne Warwick and R&B songstress Alicia Keys will be honored at BET’s annual “Black Girls Rock,” a television special saluting women of color. According to a news release, Warwick will receive the “Living Legend” award, while Keys will receive the “Rock Star” award. Other women set to be honored include actress Kerry Washington, […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore’s Longstanding Celebration of the Arts Returns
Visual artists, dancers and musicians are gearing up to showcase their talents at Artscape, Baltimore’s annual public arts festival. Though the hallmark event has been in existence for well over three decades, officials believe it continues to get better with time. “Artscape has remained popular because it constantly changes and evolves each year,” Tracy Baskerville, […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Prince George’s County, Md. Executive Rushern Baker Receives Black Public Administrator’s Leadership Award
Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III was recognized for his public service at the National Forum for Black Public Administrators’ (NFBPA) ninth annual National Leadership Awards Gala on July 12. The event, which was hosted at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in D.C., honored Baker and other notable Black leaders […]
Posted inBaltimore Community, Baltimore News
City Pools Officially Open for the Summer
As blazing temperatures continue to rock Baltimore, swimming pools across the city are now officially open to help Charm City residents stay cool. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Councilman Nick Mosby and Baltimore City Recreation and Parks (BCRP) officials formally kicked off the summer pool season June 23 at the annual “Big Splash.” The event, which was […]
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The AFRO Inks First Place Win at Annual MDDC Press Awards
Trumping numerous newspapers throughout the region, the AFRO scooped up a first place win in this year’s Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association Awards. The 2011 editorial “We Owe Mississippi Gov. Barbour NOTHING!,” placed the AFRO at the top of its division in the competition’s “Editorial” category. The annual contest judges articles, editorials and advertisements featured […]
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Morgan Professor Dr. Dolan Hubbard to Conclude Harvard Fellowship
Dr. Dolan Hubbard, professor and chairperson of the Department of English and Language Arts at Morgan State University is gearing up to cap off an amazing opportunity. He has spent the 2012 spring semester at Harvard University as a Shelia Biddle Ford Foundation Fellow at the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for African and African-American research. […]