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Category: ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Posted inAfro Events
Get on the BOXX Thursdays at Noon
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 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 […]
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Earth, Wind and Fire drummer
Earth, Wind and Fire drummer
Fred White dies at age 67
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 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 […]
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
AFRO’s Arts and Culture highlights from 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
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 […]
Posted inBooks
New book teaches children the magic of mindfulness
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 […]
Posted inTV and Film
Dallas Jackson takes on ‘The System’ in new film starring Tyrese and Terrance Howard
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 […]
Posted inMusic
Jury deliberated seven hours before finding Daystar “Tory Lanez” Peterson guilty of shooting Megan thee Stallion, sentencing set for Jan. 27
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 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 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 […]