By Brittney Johnson, AFRO Intern Baltimore native Melony Hill has created a safe and intimate space for Black women to learn, heal, and thrive. Her brainchild, Crazy Like A Fox, an empowerment tour has been widely received this summer in major cities like Atlanta, Charlotte, Philadelphia, and most recently Baltimore, Md. at the Impact Hub. Over […]
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Ebony and Jet Photo Archive Sale Sparks Relief, Anxiety
By Russell Contreras and Sally Ho, The Associated Press The sale of the photo archive of Ebony and Jet magazines chronicling African-American history is generating relief among some who worried the historic images may be lost. But it’s also causing some to mourn since the images, including photos of Emmett Till in 1955 after he was […]
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Taraji Henson Testifies on Capitol Hill
By Lauren Victoria Burke, Special to the AFRO Award-winning actress and ‘Empire’ star Taraji P. Henson testified before members of Congress on mental health issues in the African American community. “I am here using my celebrity, using my voice, to put a face to this, because I also suffer from depression and anxiety,” Henson told the […]
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‘Straight Crankin’ Goes South
By Brianna N. McAdoo, Special to the AFRO The sounds of Chocolate City are making their way down South this summer, where Straight Crankin’ A Go-Go Documentary has been nominated in the documentary category at the 10th Annual BronzeLens Film Festival. In September of 2018, the District’s Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (OCTFME) released […]
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Planet Fashion at Artscape
This fashion power couple, models La-Anna Douglas and Rick Palmer strut their stuff during one of Artscape’s pop-up events, “Fashion Planet.” The street couture fashion show featured creations from designers Evette Monique Couture, Hyman and Hyman Designs and Akos Regal Clothing. (Photo: Linda Tucker)
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Meek Mill Launches New Record Label with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Meek Mill is in a Jay-Z state of mind: The Philadelphia rapper-turned-entrepreneur is launching a new record label in a joint venture with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. The two hip-hop players celebrated the launch of Dream Chasers Records on Tuesday at the Roc Nation headquarters in […]
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Meek Mill’s Conviction Thrown Out, Granted New Trial
By MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press A Pennsylvania appeals court on Wednesday overturned rapper Meek Mill’s conviction in a drug and gun case that has kept the rapper on probation for a decade and made him a celebrity crusader for criminal justice reform. The unanimous three-judge opinion granted the rapper a new trial because of new […]
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Summer Camp Uses Dance To Teach Students Life Skills
By ANDREA SMITH Associated Press JONESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Of all the mantras Anai Espinoza and her fellow campers recite each morning at AileyCamp, the eighth grader’s favorite is this: “I am in control.” “It makes me believe I have the power to choose the right thing,” she said. Anai is one of a thousand […]
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Trump’s Bail Offer for A$AP Rocky Rings Hollow in Sweden
By The Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said he spoke with Sweden’s prime minister Saturday about jailed rapper A$AP Rocky and “offered to personally vouch for his bail,” a hollow offer in a criminal justice system that doesn’t include bail. Trump tweeted that during “a very good call” with Prime Minister […]
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Ali is Blade, Portman is Thor, and More From Marvel’s Phase 4
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — “Avengers: Endgame” may have closed a chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the blockbuster factory is not slowing down and only expanding in scope and diversity. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige led a marathon presentation at San Diego Comic-Con Saturday night, announcing plans for […]
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Google Offers Job to Davian Chester, the Artist Who Created the Viral Juneteenth Doodle
By Brittani Hunter OAKLAND POST — In the new age of technology, social media networks like Twitter and Instagram are serving as effective recruiting channels. In addition, often times talented candidates are finding jobs without applying the traditional way. These candidates are being recruited by employers through social media because of their highly engaged profiles […]
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“The Lion King” Cast Talks Reimagining the Disney Classic
By KATIE CAMPIONE Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Disney’s “The Lion King” has received no shortage of remakes and spinoffs in the years since its original 1994 release. Now, as the film reaches its silver anniversary, Disney delivers a new take on the animated musical. Cast and crew gathered in Hollywood for “The Lion […]