By the Baltimore Museum of Art and Maryland Institute College of Art Roughly 25 years ago, the Maryland Institute College of Art’s (MICA) inaugural Exhibition Development Seminar (EDS) organized a landmark retrospective of Elizabeth Talford Scott’s vibrant mixed-media fiber works that brought significant recognition to the artist and modeled innovative community-centered approaches to curation and […]
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Third man charged in Jam Master Jay murder case
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia In a significant development, federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York announced on Tuesday that a third man would face charges in the 2002 shooting death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay. The latest indictment marks a long-awaited progression in a case that […]
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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Morgan State University alum Dayna Quincy makes Broadway debut
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer Most actors who choose a life on the stage only dream of performing on Broadway. That is not the case with Dayna Marie Quincy, the Morgan State University alum who recently made her life-long dream a reality. A native of Detroit, Mich., Quincy got her start as an actress […]
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Black Baltimore brings high fashion to Preakness Stakes 148
By AFRO Staff Marylanders and equestrian lovers from around the country converged on the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore for Preakness 148 on May 19 and 20. Fancy hats, dresses and suits paraded around the race track as jockeys prepared for their races. Aside from the main event, the Black Eyed Susan Day race, one […]
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Lizzo shines spotlight on Baltimore’s ‘Crochet Queen,’ Bemi Byrd
By Stephanie Harper, Special for the AFRO Baltimore’s self proclaimed “Crochet Queen,” Lauren “Bemi” Byrd, gained fans and followers from around the world this month, after Grammy award winning artist Lizzo rocked the artist’s custom crochet sweater jacket on stage. Byrd went from local creative to a crochet star when Lizzo, a top charting singer, […]
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Tina Turner, unstoppable superstar and cultural icon, dead at 83
By HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and ‘70s and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph in middle age with the chart-topping “What’s Love Got […]
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Preakness Stakes 2023: a day of fashion, speed and unforgettable moments
By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO Preakness Stakes, the second jewel of the Triple Crown, returned to Baltimore’s iconic Pimlico Race Course on May 19 and May 20. Amidst the captivating world of horse racing, the attendees were not only treated to a thrilling competition, but a captivating display of high fashion, elegance and […]
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Capturing the essence of Jill Scott’s ‘Words and Sounds Vol. 1’ Anniversary Tour
By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO As a photojournalist, I’ve had the privilege of documenting numerous musical performances throughout my career, but none have been as soul-stirring and electrifying as Jill Scott’s “Words and Sounds Vol. 1” Anniversary Tour. Stepping into The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md., I could feel […]
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Célebréz en Rosé wine and music festival coming to Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods for Memorial Day weekend
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The Black-owned Célebréz en Rosé wine and music festival will return to the Washington metropolitan area on May 28. This year’s gathering will take place in Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods in Columbia, Md. This year’s musical guests include R&B singer-songwriter Jacquees, rapper Mannie Fresh, DJ 5’9 and […]
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Calling All Young Performers! Talent Showcase
Are you a young person with a talent to share? The Be You Youth Talent Showcase is looking for you! The event will be held at 2710 E. Hoffman Street on Saturday, May 20, from 5-8 PM and will uplift youth talent. For more information or to sign up to perform, please check out the […]
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Baltimore Museum of Art celebrates 50th anniversary of hip-hop music
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer This year marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and celebrations have been happening all across the nation. Whether it be live performances, exhibits or parties, hip-hop is getting its rightful due in 2023. More than just a genre of music, hip hop has thoroughly blended into the daily happenings […]
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Baltimore playwright uses theater to address cycle of addiction and deliverance
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO Baltimore Playwright and journalist Ursula Battle is bringing her production “Serenity House: From Addiction to Deliverance,” back to the stage. The play has ingratiated audiences from Baltimore to Virginia over the past years, becoming a must see for anyone suffering from addiction, going through recovery or supporting a […]