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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 […]

Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Single in the City: new year, new you, new boo!

by Special to the AFRODecember 20, 2022December 25, 2022

By Ericka Alston-Buck Tis’ the season for many to begin setting New Year Resolutions and proclaiming all of the changes that they plan to make in 2023.   Lots of single […]

Posted inBooks

Becoming a better you: seven self-help books you should read in 2023

by Kara Thompson Special to the AFRODecember 19, 2022December 19, 2022

By Kara Thompson, Special to the AFRO Baltimore has long been known as the “City that reads,” and now is the perfect time to snuggle up with a good book. […]

Posted inWashington D.C. News

The Dance Institute of Washington to present ‘The Spirit of Kwanzaa’ at Howard University

by Michelle RichardsonDecember 15, 2022December 15, 2022

By Michelle Richardson, Special to the AFRO The Dance Institute of Washington (DIW), a minority-led dance organization in the nation’s capital, will stage its annual holiday performance celebrating Kwanzaa, the […]

Posted inNational News

American Museum of Natural History names first Black president

by Associated PressDecember 14, 2022December 14, 2022

By The Associated Press The American Museum of Natural History on recently announced it had chosen college president Sean Decatur to become its next chief, making him the first Black […]

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Test your knowledge of Black holiday movies and music this season with Black Holiday Trivia

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterDecember 8, 2022December 8, 2022

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com When Nichole Footman-Kuykendall moved to Chicago several years ago, she began hosting holiday parties for her friends. Her […]

Posted inBaltimore News

Single in the city

by Special to the AFRODecember 5, 2022December 9, 2022

By Ericka Alston-Buck I am super excited to be here to offer my assistance with all things dating! Never mind the title, you don’t have to be single to grasp […]

Posted inENTERTAINMENT

Adidas investigates after ex workers allege Ye misconduct

by Associated PressDecember 5, 2022December 6, 2022

By The Associated Press Adidas says it is investigating allegations of inappropriate workplace conduct by the rapper formerly known as Kanye West that ex-employees made in an anonymous letter also […]

Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Billy Porter receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star

by Special to the AFRODecember 3, 2022December 3, 2022

By Shell Richardson, Special to the AFRO Billy Porter, the larger-than-life singer, activist, Tony, Grammy, and EMMY award winning actor has received the ultimate dedication in Hollywood- a star on […]

Posted inENTERTAINMENT

Houston authorities make arrest for the death of slain Migos rapper, Takeoff

by Alexis TaylorDecember 2, 2022December 3, 2022

By Alexis Taylor, AFRO News Editor Family, friends and fans of slain rapper Kirsnick Khari Ball, better known by his stage moniker “Takeoff,” finally received answers today. Police arrested and […]

Posted inArts & Culture

Pooled: A Gospel Musical Drama premieres at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts

by Michelle RichardsonDecember 2, 2022December 5, 2022

By Michelle Richardson, Special to the AFRO This holiday season, “Pooled: A Gospel Musical Drama” comes to the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts. The play is brought to audiences […]

Posted inWashington D.C. News

Singer Mary J Blige Joins White House in Fight Against Cancer

by Howard University News ServiceNovember 28, 2022November 28, 2022

By Kendall Lanier, NewsVision reporter First Lady Jill Biden recently hosted a national roundtable at the White House to bring awareness to the fight against cervical and breast cancer. Music […]

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