By Luis Andres Henao, The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The biopic “Bob Marley: One Love” has been a box-office hit in the United States and several other countries. The film, starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, is focused on the Rastafari legend’s story during the making of his 1977 album “Exodus” while leading up to a […]
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Beyoncé’s new album will be called ‘Act II: Cowboy Carter’
By Maria Sherman, AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé is full of surprises — and on March 12, dropped yet another one. Her forthcoming album has a name: “Act II: Cowboy Carter.” The title was revealed on Bey’s official website, along with details on a few limited edition CD, vinyl and box set […]
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Usher, Fantasia Barrino, ‘Color Purple’ honored at 55th NAACP Image Awards
By Jonathan Landrum Jr., AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards on March 16, which highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color. After Usher accepted his award at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, the superstar R&B singer spoke about being […]
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Misty Copeland: A life in motion
Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, has used her platform to open the doors of the art form to a diverse group of people, and has also founded the Misty Copeland Foundation to offer free, after-school ballet classes for girls and boys in under-resourced communities.
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Anne Benna Sims: American Ballet Theatre’s first African-American ballerina
Anne Benna Sims was the first African-American ballerina to sign a contract with the American Ballet Theatre, and she was inspired by the artistry of Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn in “Giselle”.
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“Six-Triple-Eight: A New Musical,” to honor Black women of WWII’s European Theater
The 6888th Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-female, Black unit to serve in Europe during World War II, is the subject of a play currently being developed for Broadway, which aims to celebrate the courage and resilience of Black women in the face of adversity.
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Empowering creativity: Highlights from the Black Arts District’s annual meeting
By Ericka Alston Buck, Special to the AFRO In a celebration of culture, empowerment and community, the Black Arts District (BAD) recently convened for its annual community meeting at the New Song Community Center in Sandtown. At the heart of their mission lies a commitment to use an anti-displacement framework to empower Black creatives and […]
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Celebrating Black excellence at the 96th Oscars: A night of triumph and diversity
By Ericka Alston Buck, Special to the AFRO The 96th Annual Academy Awards will take place on March 10 in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre and the film industry’s Black talent will be on full display. In the past year, a host of extraordinary African-American nominees have garnered the spotlight in leading and supporting […]
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D.C. Fashion Week displays cultural pride during international showcase
D.C. Fashion Week celebrated its 20-year milestone with an international couture collections showcase that highlighted international design with a wide variety of styles and culture.
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“I AM Story” podcast nominated for NAACP Image Award
By Sabreen Dawud, Special to the AFRO Earlier this year the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) announced their NAACP Image Award nomination for the I AM Story podcast. The podcast has been nominated in the Outstanding Limited Series/Short Form category. Released in April 2023, the I AM Story is centered around […]
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REVISIT REIMAGINE’: Commemorating Maryland’s ‘Year of Civil Rights’ at the Banneker-Douglass Museum
By Ericka Alston Buck, Special to the AFRO In the heart of Annapolis, Md., nestled at 84 Franklin Street, lies the Banneker-Douglass Museum, a beacon of African-American history and culture. Stepping through its doors, visitors embark on a journey through time, a journey that is both reflective and forward-thinking. Now, with 2024 marking the 60th […]
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Rev. Lee Michaels, renowned radio talk show host, retires from Heaven 600’s ‘The Morning Experience’
By Gene Lambey, Special to the AFRO Rev. Lee Michaels has retired after over 40 years as a gospel radio host for “The Morning Experience” on Baltimore’s Heaven 600 radio station. Michaels, who officially retired on Dec. 31, 2023, told the AFRO that his time as host of Heaven 600 “The Morning Experience” was “fun […]