Local author Aaron Curtis has created a new comic book titled “Solu to the Rescue” to highlight the struggles of life in today’s economy and climate, with the aim of providing more diverse stories for young adult readers.
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5 must-read horror books by African American women
Black women are eager to share their voices and stories in the horror genre, which exposes injustice and provides an opportunity to shift the reader’s viewpoint, and these five books by Black women in horror authors are a must-read.
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Legendary music producer Quincy Jones dies at 91
Quincy Jones, a legendary producer, composer, and arranger, has died at the age of 91, leaving behind a monumental legacy in music and a commitment to humanitarian causes.
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Downtown D.C.’s Holiday Market celebrates 20 years
The Downtown DC Holiday Market kicked off on Nov. 22, marking the 20 years in the nation’s capital, with two separate markets offering approximately 100 vendors each, and both locations are free and open to the public.
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‘Great Minds of Science’ introduces youth to lives of great, lesser-known scientists
Tonya Bolden and David Wilkerson have collaborated to create “Black Lives: Great Minds of Science,” a graphic novel introducing young readers to lesser-known Black scientists and innovators who made significant contributions to their fields.
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Harris, Beyoncé team up for a Texas rally on abortion rights and hope battleground states hear them
Vice President Kamala Harris and Beyoncé are campaigning in Texas to highlight the medical fallout from abortion restrictions, emphasizing the need to protect reproductive rights and prevent Donald Trump from overturning Roe v. Wade.
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Everyman Theatre presents Queens Girl: Black in the Green Mountains
Everyman Theatre presents Queens Girl: Black in the Green Mountains, a powerful exploration of identity, race, and adolescence through the eyes of Jacqueline Marie Butler, written by acclaimed playwright Caleen Sinnette Jennings.
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BOPA warns that arts community is ‘at extreme risk’ after city moves to cut ties
BOPA has expressed concerns about Baltimore City’s plan to terminate its contract within 90 days, citing the risk it poses to the future of the organization and local arts community.
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Harris urges African-American churchgoers in Georgia to vote and gets an assist from Stevie Wonder
Kamala Harris and Stevie Wonder visited two Atlanta churches to encourage early voting and promote the importance of kindness and lifting people up, while the Rev. Al Sharpton interviewed Harris about her support among Black men.
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Folger Theatre revives Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ with a broad stroke of diversity
The Folger Theatre in Washington, D.C. is offering a fresh take on Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” with a diverse cast, modern staging, and the use of social media to make the play more accessible to modern-day audiences.
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AFRO Spotlight: Meet Deyane Moses– exhibit curator, artistic director, archives extraordinaire
Deyane Moses is a passionate art and exhibit curator who has been dedicated to researching and honoring Baltimore’s Black history and culture for nearly a decade, and is now the director of partnership and programs for Afro Charities.
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Author Shadra Strickland hosts a read-along for ‘Jump In!’ at Enoch Pratt Free Library!
Shadra Strickland’s new children’s book, “Jump In!”, celebrates the historically Black tradition of double dutch and encourages readers to get outside and play together.