By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ja’Net Dubois, who played the vivacious neighbor Willona Woods on “Good Times” and composed and sang the theme song for “The Jeffersons” has died. Dubois’ song “Movin’ on Up” provided a joyous intro to “The Jeffersons” during the show’s 10-season run. BernNadette Stanis, who played Thelma Evans […]
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Winfrey Holds TV Discussion on ‘American Dirt’ in Arizona
By The Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Oprah Winfrey’s soon-to-be televised discussion about the controversial novel “American Dirt” is drawing scrutiny for not inviting some of the book’s harshest Latino critics. The talk show host organized her much-hyped conversation with author Jeanine Cummins on Thursday after inviting around 250 people to the Harkins Theatres […]
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Gayle King Accepts Snoop Dogg’s Apology for Rant Over Kobe
By DAVID BAUDER, AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Gayle King says she accepts Snoop Dogg’s apology, and the CBS anchor says she’s sorry that her interview last week added to the pain of people grieving over Kobe Bryant’s death. The rapper had posted a profane, threatening video directed toward King last week following […]
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AFRO Exclusive: Dru Hill Talks Legacy, New Music
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com The Washington Wizards weren’t the only group of men wowing audiences at the Capital One Arena on Feb. 7. After a nail-biting victory by the Wizards, who won by one-point with point-two seconds left of the game, audiences were a treated to a post-game concert that featured local […]
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Another $5 Million Donation to NMAAHC
By AFRO Staff Walmart announced on Jan. 27, a $5 million grant to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, D.C. Walmart’s support of NMAAHC is a part of the company’s continued commitment to advance causes that promote diversity and inclusion. “The National Museum of African American History and […]
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‘400 Years Later…’Free-ish’
By Kai McDaniels Special tp the AFRO The HBCU Storytellers Project is a unique culmination of social justice activism and meaningful cinematic arts. With funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and The Nate Parker Foundation Inc. made this dynamic program possible. These organizations partnered with the purpose of positioning young black storytelling at the forefront […]
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Film Explores History of Lynching
By Briana Thomas Special to the AFRO The New Deal Cafe, 113 Centerway, Greenbelt, Maryland will show a documentary on Feb. 17 that explores America’s dark history of lynching as part of the restaurant’s monthly “Reel and Meal” film series. Jacqueline Olive’s 2019 documentary, Always in Season will be screening at 7 p.m. and is free […]
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The Photograph
By Dwight Brown, NNPA News Wire Film Critic It’s a love letter. A missive from filmmaker Stella Meghie to all those who’ve wrecked a romance and wondered if they could pull it back together again. It’s Valentine’s day. Anything is possible. (from left) Michael Block (LaKeith Stanfield) and Mae Morton (Issa Rae) in “The Photograph,” […]
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RAMBLING ROSE
‘Happy Valentine’s Day’ to Rambling Rose Special Couples! By Rosa Pryor, Special to the AFRO Hello everyone, I just want to say “Happy Sweetheart Weekend” to all my friends. Fellows! This is the time flowers and chocolate candy come into play. I also want to say Happy Anniversary to me “Rambling Rose” for 23 years […]
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‘For Life’ Unveils in Criminal Justice
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com This is not another crime series, prison show or even an average story on an innocent’s man fight for justice. For Life, a new show on ABC unveils the corruption in the entire criminal justice system and unveils its tragic affects on prisoners and their families. Starring Nichola […]
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Violinist Honors Black Composers
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Perhaps when one thinks of classical music, a young, Black woman with a curly afro is not what immediately comes to mind. However with shows such as “Black Pioneers in Classical Music,” on Feb. 22, professional violinist Melissa White and National Philharmonic are dispelling any myths about classical […]
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Hollywood Comes Back to Baltimore: Charm City Kings
By Sean Yoes AFRO Baltimore Editor syoes@afro.com In the wake of the recent Academy Awards ceremony in Hollywood, a new film about the pleasures and perils of life in Baltimore through the lens of the young men (and women) who zip through the streets of the city on dirt bikes premiered this week in New […]