The 2024 AFRO High Tea honored four distinguished women in political and community service, including Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, Cora Masters Barry, Sharon Pratt, and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, with awards and entertainment.
Category: Arts & Culture
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Entertainers, entrepreneurs and culinary artists highlight 15th annual D.C. State Fair
The D.C. State Fair featured musical performances, contests, food vendors, and local businesses, while advocating for D.C. statehood and voter registration, with over 75 artists, makers, and sponsors in attendance.
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
James Earl Jones, legendary voice of stage and screen dies at 93
James Earl Jones, a legendary actor known for his iconic voice and presence in theater, film and television, has passed away at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy that will resonate for years to come.
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PRESS ROOM: HBCU First LOOK Film Festival announces 2024 “I Aspire” 100 2nd Annual Festival returns to Howard University November 8-10, 2024
The second annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival, celebrating the rich culture and diverse talent within the HBCU community, will take place on November 8-10, 2024, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., featuring panel discussions, masterclasses, film screenings, and interactive Career & Vendor Lounge.
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Baltimore MET Gala returns to celebrate Charm City’s best
The 2024 Baltimore MET Gala, a multi-sensory production featuring art, culinary, fashion, and philanthropy, is set to celebrate the best parts of Charm City, with a fashion experience featuring over 150 models and an art exhibition featuring 20 diverse artists.
Posted inBaltimore News
‘History of a National Treasure: Morgan State University’ documentary highlights roots of historically Black institution in Baltimore
Morgan State University is sponsoring a national public media effort called HBCU Week NOW, featuring 30 hours of original programming dedicated to the history and culture of HBCUs in America, with a premiere of the film “History of A National Treasure: Morgan State University” at Maryland Public Television.
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Thousands of bookworms flock to the capital to attend National Book Festival
The 24th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival took place on Aug. 24 at The Walter E. Washington Convention Center, featuring two-time Emmy Award-winning television host Tamron Hall and over 90 authors, book signings, and book reading sessions for children.
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AFRO Tea set for return to nation’s capital – See Pictures
The AFRO will host its annual D.C. High Tea on September 7, 2024, honoring Angela Alsobrooks, Eleanour Holmes Norton, Cora Masters Barry, and Sharon Pratt for their significant contributions to the Black community.
Posted inBaltimore News
Dr. Coleman-Robinson speaks on empowering museums as AAAM conference returns to Baltimore
The Association of African American Museums (AAAM) has returned to Baltimore for its annual conference, exploring the impact of African-American history and culture on the nation, with a focus on the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act and the state of Maryland’s rich African American heritage.
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New Reginald F. Lewis Museum exhibit highlights role of Black Press in Civil Rights Movement
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History and Culture has unveiled a new exhibit, “iWitness: Media and the Movement”, which commemorates the Maryland activists, community leaders and organizations that shaped the Civil Rights Movement via radio, television, photography and the Black Press.
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Artscape returns to Baltimore for celebration of art, music and culture
Artscape 2024 was a success, featuring over 150 vendor booths, interactive installations, and a lineup of performances, showcasing the diversity of Baltimore’s creative scene and bringing people together in celebration of the arts.
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African Diaspora International Film Festival returns to D.C. for 17th year
The African Diaspora International Film Festival D.C. is hosting a three-day event to showcase films from around the world that focus on topics such as women’s rights, colorism, homosexuality, and gender segregation.
