By The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix CEO Reed Hastings says he fired the company’s top spokesman over use of the N-word. The spokesman, Jonathan Friedland, confirmed in tweets that he was leaving the company, saying he was insensitive in speaking with his team about words that offend in comedy. In this Aug. […]
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DuVernay Scores Another Milestone for Black Female Directors
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Filmmaker Ava DuVernay has checked off another milestone for Black female directors. This week her film “A Wrinkle in Time” crossed the $100 million mark domestically, a first for a Black woman. The film got a late-game boost playing as a double feature at drive-in theaters with […]
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Seat Pleasant Prepares People to Work High Tech Jobs
By Hamil R. Harris, Special to the AFRO The City of Seat Pleasant has reached an agreement with Prince George’s County Community College to find potential workers that can be prepared to work in high tech jobs- part of the city’s “smart growth initiative.”. “Seat Pleasant made a significant milestone towards its digital transformation,” said Seat […]
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BLK+GRN is Creating a Platform for Black Wellness
By Hamzat Sani, Special o the AFRO Dr. Kristian Henderson is shameless about her purpose. “We wanted to connect people with products that were better for them and products that weren’t linked with hormonal issues, cancers, fibroids,” Henderson told the AFRO. She officially launched her eco-conscious business BLK+GRN in February of this year and has […]
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Lip Bar Founder Makes Leap from Wall St. to Target
By Charise Wallace, Special to the AFRO Straight from Detroit, Michigan, founder and CEO of The Lip Bar, Melissa Butler went from working on Wall Street to landing her own beauty line in Target, but she wouldn’t be where she’s is if it wasn’t for education and her mother’s tough love. The Lip Bar, a lipstick line started in 2012 […]
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Target, American Greetings Apologize for Racially Insensitive ‘Baby Daddy’ Card
The Associated Press American Greetings has apologized for a Father’s Day card that drew criticism on social media for depicting a Black couple over the words “Baby Daddy.” The inside of the card reads: “You’re a wonderful husband and father — and I’m so grateful to have you as my partner, my friend, and my […]
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Adams Wants to Bring Business Acumen to Maryland Senate
By James Wright, Special to the AFRO, jwright@afro.com Tim Adams is one of the most successful African-American businessmen in the country and he wants to take those talents to Annapolis to benefit Prince George’s County residents. Adams is a candidate for the Democratic Party nomination for the Maryland Senate Seat in District 23. He is running against […]
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Hogan Honored at Langston Hughes Community Center
Governor Larry Hogan (2nd from left) is joined by (Left to right) Betsy Simon, Director Z-Hap; Karen Hammond, President & CEO KHD Performance Analysis Solutions; George E. Mitchell, Executive Director Langston Hughes Community, Business & Resource Center; and Gwendolyn S. Woody, Wellness WERKS 8 at a dedication of a Library and Computer Lab named in […]
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D.C. Spots to Enjoy Your #CoffeeWhileBlack
By Lauren E. Williams, Special to the AFRO In April, two Black men, Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson, were arrested at a Starbucks in Philadelphia for no apparent reason. Cell phone video of the incident helped the news go viral and the well-known, pricey, coffee chain was forced to act. Starbucks issued an apology saying it […]
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Barbecue Everything Brings Signature Sauce to Local Stores
By Jasmine A. Ball, Special to The AFRO Barbecue Everything wants to be on your plate. A native of Prince George’s County, Dennis Rawls Jr., the founder of Barbecue Everything, created his own business and sauce. “I started my business because one, I love food. When I attended Morehouse College for my undergraduate degree, we would […]
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Soul of Sonoma Highlights Black Premium Wine Experience
By Hamzat Sani, Special to the AFRO Soul of Sonoma wants to raise the profile of the few Black-owned vineyards, wineries and establishments producing quality wine. Boasting “unparalleled tasting experiences at premium wineries and featured venues,” SoS has a focused approach to premium wine that serves both the taster and makers alike. While African Americans are […]
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Serena Williams Launches Fashion Collection of Her Own
By The Associated Press Serena Williams has launched a fashion collection soon after participating in her first major tennis tournament in 16 months, dressed in a black “warrior princess” catsuit, no less. But don’t look for her French Open outfit among the athleisure, office and evening clothes on her new namesake website , the only […]