Goodnight My Blessing by author Glo Rose. (Courtesy Photo) Glo Rose presents her debut children’s picture book “Good Night My Blessing: A Mom’s Love Letter” to remind children they are tremendously loved PHOENIX. – As a loving and proud mother to two amazing young sons, author Glo Rose was inspired to share the love she […]
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Friday actor and comedian Anthony Johnson dies at 55
Comedian and Actor Anthony “AJ” Johnson (YouTube) By AFRO Staff Actor and comedian Anthony “AJ” Johnson, best known for his role as Ezal in “Friday,” has died. The family’s representative shared in a statement that “the family is heartbroken” over the death of the comedy legend. Johnson also appeared in several other well-known films and […]
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Cry Macho film review
By Dwight Brown, NNPA News Wire Film Critic When exposition and backstory weigh down an opening scene it’s tough for a film to get off the ground. That’s the burden screenwriter Nick Schenk (Gran Torino) and novelist N. Richard Nash’s dated, over-written script gives this road trip movie. Dead weight. In 1979, Mike Milo (Clint […]
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The music and genius of Fela Kuti: Remembering Nigeria’s Afro Beat maverick 24 years on
Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, musician, composer, and pioneer of the Afrobeat music genre Fela Kuti (1938-1997), UK, Jan. 6, 1984. (Mike Moore/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) By Onome Amawhe Zenger News During his lifetime, Nigerian musician and political activist Fela Anikilopa Kuti, who died on Aug. 2, 1997, was a human force of nature who redefined Africa’s music […]
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Gospel hip-hop artist Roxè to perform at the Baltimore County African American Festival as part of his No Hate No Violence campaign
Gospel hip-hop artist Roxè has timed his upcoming performance at the Baltimore County African American Festival taking place this Saturday, September 18. Roxè recently launched his first video “Jesus: Kingdom of Love” and No Hate No Violence Campaign. He writes music grounded on faith and his No Hate No Violence campaign is part of his […]
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Six steps to becoming an ethical fashion business
By JC Glancy Special to the AFRO Alongside their hectic celeb lifestyles, some of the biggest names today including Stella McCartney and Gianni Versace are leading the way in sustainable fashion- and we just don’t know how they do it! According to The Business Research Company, there is an increasing awareness regarding the pollution caused […]
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Confessions of a Style Fanatic: Local stylist, designer remember their first encounters with fashion
Christen Johnson is a personal stylist whose brands, Black Women Who Style and Project Style University, are aimed towards wardrobe stylists who need an extra push and knowledge in their field. By Tonaé Lee Special to the AFRO Hey Style Fanatic readers, happy fashion month! September is a month of runway shows, collection launches and […]
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‘Departure Story’ explores coming of age as a Black immigrant in the U.S.
Departure Story honors and highlights the Caribbean-American and Black immigrant experiences through the eyes of Celestine, who arrives in the United States and begins testing the boundaries of her power in several facets of life. (Courtesy Photo) By Dareise A. Jones Special to the AFRO Rowana Abbensetts Dobson, writer, mental health advocate and entrepreneur published […]
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Honoring the life of Tupac Shakur: A poet, a prophet and a beloved son of Baltimore
Tupac Shakur By Ralph E. Moore Jr. The Poet-Prophets Before Tupac Shakur In the beginning was the spoken word. It came forth from a group known as the Last Poets and they blended and recorded 60s music and poetry from the movement and it was good. Very good. Then along came a poet-jazz musician (magician) […]
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Bennie Pete: Another giant has left us
Bennie Pete, the sousaphone player and co-founder of the Hot 8 Brass Band. (Courtesy Photo) By Ralph E. Moore, Jr. As if the disastrous effects of Hurricane Ida weren’t enough for Louisiana, another tragedy came to the state: Bennie Pete, the sousaphone player and co-founder of the Hot 8 Brass Band died on September 6, […]
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Celebrities, fans remember actor Michael K. Williams
Actor Michael K. Williams (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File) By Jessica Dortch AFRO News Editor The entertainment industry took a hit after learning of award winning actor Michael K. Williams’ death on Labor Day, Sept. 6. The 54-year old was discovered unresponsive in his Brooklyn penthouse with what appeared to be heroin on a table […]
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Scenes from Week 3 of the R. Kelly sex-trafficking trial
In this courtroom artist’s sketch R. Kelly, left, listens during his trial in New York, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. The 54-year-old Kelly has repeatedly denied accusations that he preyed on several alleged victims during a 30-year career highlighted by his mega hit “I Believe I Can Fly.” (AP Photo/Elizabeth Williams) By Tom Hays The Associated Press […]