By AFRO Staff The critically acclaimed Academy Award Winner Spike Lee strikes again with a new joint. Lee’s latest film, “Da 5 Bloods,” centers around four African-American veterans as they battle the forces of man and nature in the aftermath of the Vietnam War. The vets: Paul (Delroy Lindo), Otis (Clarke Peters), Eddie (Norm Lewis) […]
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S.O. Headwrap Diaries
By Ariel Chrysann Special to AFRO We all come in different shades and tones, and we all go to bed the same way, with our hair wrapped up. Hip-Hop artist S.O. captures the simple everyday beauty of being a Black woman. AFRO: What challenges do you face as a Christian Hip-Hop Artist? S.O.: One of […]
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#AFRO20Qs: King Chuck
By Jessica Dortch AFRO Production Editor jdortch@afro.com King Chuck is an up and coming rapper on the scene in the D.C. Metropolitan Area. Even in quarantine, the artist made time to have a little fun with the AFRO in a completely random game of “20 Questions.” Where are you from? New Haven, CT by way […]
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The Not Too Late Show With Elmo
By Mark Kennedy Associated Press There was a time not too long ago when Broadway star Ben Platt was interviewed by a monster. A perfectly nice monster, of course. It was Elmo. Elmo asked Platt what was his favorite music to sing. Cookie Monster interrupted to ask what was Platt’s favorite cookie. “Oatmeal chocolate chip,” […]
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Kids Write Series for Young Readers
By BlackNews.com Actor Dwayne Clark, his 8-year-old son, DJ, and his 11-year-old daughter, Jada, have launched a series of children’s books that portrays life lessons from their family experiences to motivate young readers. Written from a child’s point of view, the three books – One on One from Dad to Son: Lessons in Basketball and […]
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Documentary Stamps Prince George’s Basketball Skills
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Although it is a Maryland suburb with one of some of America’s wealthiest Blacks per capita, Prince George’s County is somewhat overshadowed in national attention by the major city it borders- the nation’s capital. However, in the new documentary “Basketball County: In the Water,” area natives and basketball […]
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RAMBLING ROSE: Memorial Day Salute: Remembering with Love
By Rosa Pryor Hello everyone, I know when you look at these photos you may think that “Rambling Rose” has changed into an obituary column, no fear, I promise that is not happening. It is Memorial Day Weekend, and since it is impossible for me to name all our friends and your friends and family […]
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NNPA Exclusive: Iconic Entertainer and Entrepreneur, Ice Cube, Speaks to the Black Press of America
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Like very few others, Ice Cube is celebrated for his groundbreaking accomplishments in music, film, sports and entrepreneurship. The legendary South-Central Los Angeles-born megastar is currently celebrating the 30th anniversary of his debut solo album, Amerikka’s Most Wanted, and the release of his 31st feature film, The High […]
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Mini May Concert Series
Mini May Concert Series – May 23, 2020; May 30, 2020 BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – The Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts and Entertainment District will be hosting a free virtual concert series, via Instagram Live on their page @officialblackartsdistrict. Headliners include Tate Kobang, Deetranada, Davon Fleming, and George Lovett. The two – part concert series will be […]
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THE RUNDOWN – ERYKAH BADU & Jill Scott ROCK OUT
By AFRO.COM / Be Inspired Global Host Micha Green Talks Erykah Badu and Jill Scott rock out on Instagram and trending topics in the AFRO American Newspaper.
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Popcorn With Zenger: Comedic Premise of ‘Coffee and Kareem’ Sours
While the coronavirus outbreak has done serious financial damage to Hollywood, the film industry’s creative stagnation has been longstanding. Ignoring the revolving door of superheroes, remakes and reboots, Hollywood still has a glaring problem: The films labelled “comedies” are not funny. For years, the idea of a major-studio comedy has been devolving into an endless […]
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Little Richard To Be Buried At Historically Black College
By Kristin M. Hall AP Entertainment Writer Rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Little Richard will be buried at Oakwood University, a Historically Black University in Huntsville, Ala. Gerald Kibble, director of Oakwood Memorial Gardens, said the private funeral will be held Wednesday and will not be open to the public. Little Richard’s close friend Pastor Bill […]