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Posted inAfro Events

AFRO News at Noon(ish) Mondays

by Dana PeckJanuary 8, 2023January 8, 2023

Join the AFRO’s Editorial Team weekly on Mondays at Noon(ish) as they discuss highlights from the weekend and the week’s top stories – view videos here on Facebook and below […]

Posted inAfro Events

Get on the BOXX Thursdays at Noon

by Dana PeckJanuary 7, 2023January 7, 2023

View all of the Chicken Boxx episodes here! The Chicken Boxx is hosted by our multigenerational AFRO team: Kevin MPECKABLE Peck (Generation X), VP of Technology & Marketing, Dr. Frances […]

Posted inMusic

Rapper Young Thug to go to trial in gang, racketeering case

by Associated PressJanuary 7, 2023January 7, 2023

By Kate Brumback, The Associated Press Rapper Young Thug, accused by prosecutors of co-founding a criminal street gang responsible for violent crimes and using his songs and social media to […]

Frederick Eugene “Freddie” White, drummer for the Grammy-award winning ensemble Earth, Wind and Fire, died on Jan. 1 at the age of 67. (Photo by Facebook/Earth, Wind and Fire)
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Earth, Wind and Fire drummer
Fred White dies at age 67

by Associated PressJanuary 5, 2023January 5, 2023

By Kristin M. Hall, The Associated Press Drummer Fred White, who backed up his brothers Maurice and Verdine White in the Grammy-winning ensemble Earth, Wind and Fire, died on Jan. […]

Posted inBaltimore News

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever inspires youth to see themselves and their futures in a new light

by Special to the AFROJanuary 5, 2023January 5, 2023

By Bianca Crawley, Special to the AFRO The latest installment of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther saga, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” did more than just sell out theaters– it positively influenced […]

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AFRO’s Arts and Culture highlights from 2022

by AFRO StaffDecember 31, 2022December 31, 2022

2022 will go down in the history books as a wild ride for those who follow the latest happenings on the arts and culture scene. From Dr. Dre and Snoop […]

Posted inNational News

Notable Deaths

by AFRO StaffDecember 31, 2022December 31, 2022

As the AFRO prepares to end the year, we also remember those who have died in 2022. This is a compiled list of individuals who made a great impact in […]

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New book teaches children the magic of mindfulness

by Special to the AFRODecember 26, 2022December 26, 2022

By Tiffany Ginyard, Special to the AFRO What do hip-hop, Baltimore club music and coping skills have in common? Jessica Fauntleroy, a local social worker, figured the combination could be […]

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Dallas Jackson takes on ‘The System’ in new film starring Tyrese and Terrance Howard

by AFRO StaffDecember 26, 2022December 28, 2022

By AFRO Staff, ataylor@afro.com Tyrese Gibson gets caught up in “The System” in a new action packed film by Howard University grad Dallas Jackson.  Gibson plays the role of Terry […]

Rap artist Daystar "Tory Lanez" was found guilty in three charges related to Grammy Award-winning artist Megan Thee Stallion, whose real name is Megan Pete. (Photos courtesy of Facebook)
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Jury deliberated seven hours before finding Daystar “Tory Lanez” Peterson guilty of shooting Megan thee Stallion, sentencing set for Jan. 27

by AFRO StaffDecember 24, 2022December 24, 2022

By AFRO Staff The future of Daystar Peterson, known worldwide by the rap moniker “Tory Lanez,” was decided by a jury in just seven hours, according to information released by […]

Posted inBaltimore News

Baltimore Choral Arts Society and Morgan State University Choir to usher in Christmas at Baltimore Basilica on MPT

by Reginald WilliamsDecember 23, 2022December 24, 2022

By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Choral Arts Society presents Christmas with Choral Arts, a 29-year-old tradition, featuring holiday music and dramatic readings on Dec. 24. The […]

Posted inBaltimore News

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra gives the gift of representation to 8 year-old classical music fan

by Lenora Howze AFRO Executive DirectorDecember 23, 2022December 23, 2022

By Lenora Howze, AFRO Executive Director If you think representation doesn’t matter, look no further than the scene that recently unfolded inside of the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Student conductor […]

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