By AFRO Staff Marylanders and equestrian lovers from around the country converged on the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore for Preakness 148 on May 19 and 20. Fancy hats, dresses and suits paraded around the race track as jockeys prepared for their races. Aside from the main event, the Black Eyed Susan Day race, one […]
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EMILY’s List holds annual gala
By AFRO Staff EMILY’s List held their annual “We are EMILY” gala on May 16 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., welcoming elected officials from across the nation including President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. EMILY’s List is a political action organization dedicated to supporting Democratic female candidates in favor of abortion rights. […]
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Lizzo shines spotlight on Baltimore’s ‘Crochet Queen,’ Bemi Byrd
By Stephanie Harper, Special for the AFRO Baltimore’s self proclaimed “Crochet Queen,” Lauren “Bemi” Byrd, gained fans and followers from around the world this month, after Grammy award winning artist Lizzo rocked the artist’s custom crochet sweater jacket on stage. Byrd went from local creative to a crochet star when Lizzo, a top charting singer, […]
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Tina Turner, unstoppable superstar and cultural icon, dead at 83
By HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and ‘70s and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph in middle age with the chart-topping “What’s Love Got […]
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Preakness Stakes 2023: a day of fashion, speed and unforgettable moments
By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO Preakness Stakes, the second jewel of the Triple Crown, returned to Baltimore’s iconic Pimlico Race Course on May 19 and May 20. Amidst the captivating world of horse racing, the attendees were not only treated to a thrilling competition, but a captivating display of high fashion, elegance and […]
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Capturing the essence of Jill Scott’s ‘Words and Sounds Vol. 1’ Anniversary Tour
By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO As a photojournalist, I’ve had the privilege of documenting numerous musical performances throughout my career, but none have been as soul-stirring and electrifying as Jill Scott’s “Words and Sounds Vol. 1” Anniversary Tour. Stepping into The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md., I could feel […]
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Célebréz en Rosé wine and music festival coming to Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods for Memorial Day weekend
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The Black-owned Célebréz en Rosé wine and music festival will return to the Washington metropolitan area on May 28. This year’s gathering will take place in Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods in Columbia, Md. This year’s musical guests include R&B singer-songwriter Jacquees, rapper Mannie Fresh, DJ 5’9 and […]
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Calling All Young Performers! Talent Showcase
Are you a young person with a talent to share? The Be You Youth Talent Showcase is looking for you! The event will be held at 2710 E. Hoffman Street on Saturday, May 20, from 5-8 PM and will uplift youth talent. For more information or to sign up to perform, please check out the […]
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MTV Entertainment Studios to Host Mental Health Action Day Event Featuring V.P. Kamala Harris at CSUDH
By Black PR Wire (Black PR Wire) Carson, CA – MTV Entertainment Studios (MTVE) today announced it will host a mental health event featuring Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) in Carson, California. This is the second event MTVE has hosted in collaboration with the […]
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Baltimore Museum of Art celebrates 50th anniversary of hip-hop music
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer This year marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and celebrations have been happening all across the nation. Whether it be live performances, exhibits or parties, hip-hop is getting its rightful due in 2023. More than just a genre of music, hip hop has thoroughly blended into the daily happenings […]
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Halle Bailey makes big splash with release of ‘Part of Your World
By Zsana Hoskins, Special to the AFRO Tickets are officially on pre-sale for the upcoming film, “The Little Mermaid.” The live-action reimagining of the 1989 Disney classic is being led by pop star Halle Bailey, who commands attention as Ariel. The new rendition of the movie has sparked reactions worldwide, as the release of the […]
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South African soprano to make British coronation history as first African soloist
By AFRO Staff Pretty Yende will soon go down in history as the first African to be invited to perform a solo at the coronation of a British monarch. The South African soprano will be one of three soloists to perform at the coronation of King Charles III on May 6 at Westminster Abbey, in […]