By Kara Thompson, Special to the AFRO The entertainment and media industry in the United States is the biggest in the world at $660 billion, according to the International Trade Administration’s Global Media & Entertainment Team. With a market that large, it’s no wonder that news publications– the AFRO included– cover the people, productions and […]
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Greenwood Rising: New Digital Resources Shed Light on Overlooked History of ‘Black Wall Street’ and the ‘1921 Tulsa Race Massacre’
The digital guide makes the history and collection available to scholars, historians, teachers, and students anywhere in the world Tulsa, OK – August 11, 2022 – Today, Greenwood Rising announced a new, digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and cultural app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The Bloomberg Connects app, available for download from Google Play or […]
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Deitrick Haddon discusses being authentic to his craft and latest gospel projects
By Courtney Alexander, Digital Marketing Editor Before becoming the award-winning gospel singer he is today, Deitrick Haddon was gaining inspiration from his family. The Detroit, Mich. native began his career at a young age, and was a pastor at Detroit’s Unity Cathedral of Faith prior to becoming a celebrity gospel artist. Faith has always been […]
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Dru Hill comes home for 30th anniversary of Oriole Park at Camden Yards
By Stephanie Harper, Special to the AFRO Baltimore residents will be pleased to know that with their Summer 2022 Orioles ticket purchase, they will be able to attend the Birdland Summer Music Series. Presented by Miller Lite, the event is part of the on-going celebration of the 30th anniversary of Oriole Park at Camden Yards. […]
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Lupita Nyong’o Surprises 40 NAACP Students with $10,000 Scholarships at 113th Convention
(Black PR Wire) – Oscar award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o surprised 40 NAACP youth members on stage at the NAACP 113th Convention, awarding each student a $10,000 scholarship. The students received the scholarships during the ACT-SO award ceremony in Atlantic City, N.J., as part of the NAACP’s convention. ACT-SO is a year-long program targeted at high school students […]
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Shawn Cosby co-directs ‘33rd and Memphis’
By Cara Williams, Special to the AFRO Shawn Cosby decided the premier for 33rd and Memphis her latest independent film about the crossroads demanded by life’s decisions, had to premier in the Washington, D.C. area. “33rd and Memphis” is layered with dance, excitement, turmoil, self-awareness, love, and forgiveness and premieres at the American Film Institute’s […]
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Beyonce’s ‘Renaissance’ album breaks records
By Black Press USA Beyoncé’s new album, “Renaissance,” has taken the world by storm as expected, with a healthy helping of Chicago house music and classic 1970s disco. The album immediately soared to the top of Apple Music in 100 countries. Sixteen of the top 21 songs on Apple Music are from “Renaissance,” and the […]
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Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ debuts at No. 1 with $44 million
By Lindsey BahrThe Associated Press Jordan Peele ’s UFO thriller “Nope” topped the North American charts in its first weekend in theaters with an estimated $44 million in ticket sales, Universal Pictures said on July 24. Though it doesn’t come close to the $71 million debut of “Us,” it is still significantly impressive for an […]
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‘All Rise’ for actress Simone Missick, now executive producer of hit show
By Zon D’Amour, Contributing Writer | Los Angeles Sentinel In the opening scene for the third season of “All Rise,” viewers are made to believe that Lola Carmichael, played by Simone Missick, has lost her election and her seat as a judge – only to reveal that she actually won. The series initially had a […]
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Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ has died at 89
By LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood when she played communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original “Star Trek” television series, has died at the age of 89. Her son Kyle Johnson said Nichols died Saturday in Silver City, New Mexico. “Last night, my mother, Nichelle […]
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Anthony A. Anderson, creator of ‘Anacostia’ series, nominated at 2022 Daytime and Primetime Emmy Awards
By Cara Williams, Special To the AFRO Anthony A. Anderson, son of Southeast Washington, D.C., transformed his “East of the River” childhood experiences into his hit series, “Anacostia,” an acclaimed new show that has gotten him nominated for a 2022 Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama in both the […]