By Ericka Alston Buck, Special to the AFRO News of film and stage icon Richard Roundtree’s death sent a ripple of grief around the world as fans and loved ones learned the news, triggering a profound sense of loss. Roundtree’s monumental influence extended far beyond the geographical boundaries of New Rochelle, N.Y., where he was […]
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Hana Sharif steps into spotlight as first Black artistic director of Arena Stage
By Adriana Navarro, Special to the AFRO Hana Sharif builds worlds for a living. With the eye of a museum curator, she carefully selects the stories that will play out within them and the truths they will display. She practiced crafting narratives for five years at the Repertory Theater of St. Louis (The Rep) as […]
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Recording Academy to present ‘A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop’ on Nov. 8
Special to air Sunday, Dec. 10 on CBS By AFRO Staff The Recording Academy is amassing a bevy of hip-hop heavyweights to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop on Nov. 8 at the 6,000-seat YouTube Theater in Inglewood, Calif. The live concert, “A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop,” will spotlight and celebrate the […]
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Baltimore Center Stage hosts inaugural Locally Grown Festival
By Shaela Foster, Special to the AFRO Baltimore Center Stage (BCS) kicks off the first ever Locally Grown Festival this weekend, Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, highlighting over 150 local creatives. The festival is taking place at Baltimore Center Stage at 700 N Calvert St. as a way to bring together local artists, performers and […]
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Ohio Players drummer James “Diamond” Williams advocates for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire For over six decades, the Ohio Players, first introduced as the Ohio Untouchables, have been a powerhouse in the world of music, dazzling fans with iconic hits like “Love Rollercoaster,” “Fire,” and “Funky Worm” while performing to sold-out audiences across the nation. After years of dedicated contributions to the […]
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Top five Afrobeats, American music collabos you should listen to today
By Amaka Watson, Defender Network Afrobeats, the genre that originated in West Africa, has rapidly taken the world by storm. With its infectious rhythms and dance-inducing melodies, Afrobeats has managed to bridge cultural gaps and bring artists from different parts of the globe together. These top five Afrobeats collaborations with U.S. based artists showcase the […]
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Black creatives flock to New York City for CultureCon 2023
By Ariyana Griffin. Special to the AFRO Hundreds gathered at the Duggal Greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y. the weekend of Oct.7-8 to attend the sixth annual CultureCon. In 2017, Imani Ellis changed the landscape of social media when she created CultureCon, a conference for Black creators to unite, collaborate and expand their platform. Over the course […]
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Baltimore rapper YG Teck kicks off “90 Day Run Tour” with electrifying concert at Rams Head Live
By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO Baltimore’s Rams Head Live came alive on Oct. 15 as the venue played host to a remarkable concert event – the kickoff of the “90 Day Run Tour,” led by Baltimore’s own YG Teck. The electrifying night was not just about music, but a celebration of Baltimore culture […]
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Rudolph Isley, founding member of The Isley Brothers, dies at 84
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspond (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – Rudolph Isley, a key figure in creating the popular soul group The Isley Brothers, has died at 84. Ronald Isley, his brother and fellow bandmate, expressed heartbreak in a statement: “There are no words to express my feelings and the love I have […]
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‘Hattie’s Come Home’: The Academy replaces Hattie McDaniel’s missing Oscar at Howard event
By Ebenezer Nkunda, Howard University News Service Hattie McDaniel’s Academy Award has returned to its forever home at Howard University. McDaniel became the first Black actor to win an Academy Award in 1940 for her memorable role as “Mammy” in the 1939 film “Gone With the Wind.” In her last will and testament, McDaniel expressed […]
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Legacy playwright Pearl Cleage premiers ‘Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard’ at Ford’s Theatre
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO Contributing Editor, Dbailey@afro.com Ford’s Theatre is bringing in its 2023 fall season with a world premiere from widely acclaimed author, poet and playwright Pearl Cleage. “Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard” will be performed on stage through Oct. 15. Cleage was commissioned by Ford’s Theatre to put on the show as […]
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March on Washington Film Festival presents “Pulpits, Protest and Power: The Live Event”
By Re’Jon Jones, Special to the AFRO In the heart of the nation’s capital, where history has often been made and echoes of the civil rights movement still resonate, an event like no other unfolds each year. The March on Washington Film Festival is the longest running festival dedicated to civil rights. This year, the […]
