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Posted inBaltimore News

Baltimore’s grand finale: A spectacular end to the summer season of arts and culture

by Special to the AFROOctober 1, 2023October 1, 2023

By Ericka Alston Buck, Special to the AFRO As the summer sun gradually yields to the crisp embrace of fall, Baltimore’s arts and culture scene bids adieu to the old […]

Posted inNational News

CultureCon, a Black creative’s paradise

by Special to the AFROOctober 1, 2023October 1, 2023

By Ariyana Griffin, Special to the AFRO The Creative Collective NYC’s highly anticipated conference, CultureCon, is making its way to New York Oct. 7-8. The two-day event is the last […]

Posted inHBCU

AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Meet Travis Mitchell, the HBCU-made mogul making moves in media

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterSeptember 29, 2023October 1, 2023

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com When Travis Mitchell attended Morgan State University in 1988, his initial intention was to earn a political science degree. He also wanted to […]

Posted inENTERTAINMENT

Last living suspect in 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur indicted on murder charge

by Associated PressSeptember 29, 2023September 29, 2023

By RIO YAMAT and KEN RITTER, Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 drive-by shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur was arrested and charged with murder […]

Posted in!Front Page Baltimore News

Artscape returns to Baltimore after three-year hiatus

by Aria BrentSeptember 29, 2023October 1, 2023

By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Artscape, one of the largest free outdoor arts festivals, returned to Baltimore. […]

Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Phoenix Awards honors trailblazers in Black politics and culture

by Special to the AFROSeptember 25, 2023September 25, 2023

By Amber D. Dodd Special to the AFRO adodd@afro.com President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris deliver remarks as the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference’s pinnacle event On […]

Posted inBaltimore News

Jonathon Heyward set to debut as first Black music director of Baltimore Symphony Orchestra on Sept. 23

by Aria BrentSeptember 23, 2023September 24, 2023

By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com Jonathon Heyward will make history as the first Black and youngest person to ever lead the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra next month.  Heyward will […]

Posted inBaltimore News

Day two of Artscape cancelled due to Tropical Storm Ophelia

by Special Press ReleaseSeptember 23, 2023September 24, 2023

By Special Press Release The Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts has cancelled activities on Sept. 23 after a state of emergency was declared due to Tropical Storm Ophelia. […]

Posted in!Front Page National News

Allen Media Group and the AP to host discussion on race and democracy

by NNPA Newswire CorrespondentSeptember 17, 2023September 17, 2023

By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia The event will be broadcast on theGrio and AP’s television, audio, and digital platforms, offering an opportunity for a diverse audience to […]

Posted inENTERTAINMENT

Money makers: how hip-hop is financing a new generation of content creators

by Aria BrentSeptember 17, 2023September 18, 2023

By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The hip-hop genre and artists alike are celebrating 50 years of influence and impact in 2023. Rappers have undoubtedly shaped culture and helped […]

Posted inArts & Culture

PRESS ROOM: The Lewis Museum welcomes philanthropist Danny Simmons as he blends poetry, art and jazz to honor Derrick Adams in WordSmith series during Artscape weekend

by Special Press ReleaseSeptember 15, 2023September 15, 2023

BALTIMORE, Md. – The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture (The Lewis Museum) – a Smithsonian Affiliate – today announced Danny Simmons – the prolific […]

Posted inBaltimore News

Baltimore Artscape festival announces change in headliner

by Aria BrentSeptember 15, 2023September 15, 2023

By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts announced that Grammy Award-winning artist Anderson.Paak will be headlining the main stage on Sept. 22  […]

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