By Cara Williams, Special to the AFRO The Society is a national non-profit organization for women in the arts – and has used their skill, talents and connections to support the arts – creating more artful communities and schools. The Harbor City Maryland Chapter has been creating communities that are more artful since 2017. The […]
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Baltimore Mayor supports unionization efforts at Walters Art Museum
By David Lance, AFRO MDDC Intern Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott stands in solidarity with the employees of Walters Art Museum in their efforts to unionize with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 67. A majority of the staff at the Walters Art Museum have expressed their desires to form a […]
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Baltimore native, Mario, smashes competition in live Verzuz TV competition
By Stephanie Harper, Special to the AFRO Charm City native Mario showed up to the latest Verzuz TV battle against Omarion ready and more than able to defend his title as a vocal master in the music industry. For more than two hours the two artists went head to head, with Mario demolishing his competition […]
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Ne-Yo headlines first day of Baltimore’s 45th AFRAM festival
By Grace Kpetemey and Tinashe Chingarande, Special to the AFRO The first day of the historic AFRAM festival in Baltimore concluded on Saturday with a performance from Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter Ne-Yo. Ne-Yo delivered an electric performance to shrieking fans that sang every lyric, evoking 2000s nostalgia with tunes like “Miss Independent.” He also […]
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Happy Father’s Day!
By Sharon Williams Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers. Fathers, you play a very important role in children’s lives. You should be a role model, provider, protector, inspiration, and motivation. Your children should feel loved by you. Children need attention, their own personal attention. They need to feel special. They need guidance and a […]
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Lupe Fiasco, 6lack highlight Apple Music Juneteenth playlist
By Jonathan Landrum Jr., AP Entertainment Writer Several artists including Bun B, Lupe Fiasco, 6LACK and Brittney Spencer have recorded songs honoring Juneteenth for Apple Music. Performers from different genres composed new tracks, while others recorded cover songs for the second annual “Juneteenth 2022: Freedom Songs” playlist, which launched June 10 on the streaming platform. […]
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Film review: Hustle
By Dwight Brown, NNPA News Wire Film Critic When comic actor Adam Sandler took on the challenging role of a diamond dealer in the gritty riveting film Uncut Gems, he crossed a chasm. It was as if he’d put his past behind him and was determined to become a multifaceted actor. Hustle proves that point. […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Myles Frost and Phylicia Rashad Bring Tony Awards to the DMV
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor HBCU’s in the DMV had their best night on Broadway Sunday as Myles Frost and Phylicia Rashad captured Tony Awards Sunday for their performances on Broadway this year. Bowie State University Senior Myles Frost received the Tony Award for best leading actor in a musical Sunday, for his role […]
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Baltimore prepares for AFRAM festival
By AFRO Staff The AFRAM festival will return to Baltimore on Juneteenth this year. This year’s AFRAM will be the 45th year the festival has been in existence. For two days Druid Hill Park will be the scene of Charm City’s biggest celebration of African American culture. “I am incredibly excited to be welcoming residents […]
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SOWEBO Art and Music Festival 2022
By AFRO Staff The SOWEBO Art and Music Festival once again returned to Baltimore on May 29th, with a mix of interesting offerings for all ages. SOWEBO, which stands for South West Baltimore, is an annual festival that brings music, vendors, food and residents together for a day of fun. Black businesses and artists were […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Black-owned Célébrez en Rosé festival returns to D.C. and travels to Chicago for the first time
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com It’s time to break out your finest pink and white attire because the premier Black-owned festival for wines, champagne and lifestyle, Célébrez en Rosé, is returning to Washington, D.C. this June. This year marks the festival’s third anniversary in Washington, D.C., which will […]
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Sidney DuPont finds a ‘powerful, dynamic and necessary’ role
By Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press Sidney DuPont knew he’d made the right career decision when a musical theater icon, Chita Rivera, not only threw a shoe at him but also slapped his face. It was in 2019 at a workshop on the Broadway musical “Paradise Square,” where DuPont and A.J. Shively were performing an […]