Morgan State University Virtual Christmas Concert Please plan on virtually attending the Morgan State University Christmas Concert to be held on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 4PM. This year the concert will be – guest what? Virtual! We want to encourage as many persons to virtually attend as possible, so the concert will be FREE! […]
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‘Billie’ film review
Photo of Billie Holiday. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) By Dwight Brown, NNPA News Wire Film Critic She had an enigmatic presence. A unique, restrained voice with distinctive phrasing. Wrote and sang the iconic protest song “Strange Fruit.” That’s her. Billie Holiday. Lady Day. Died too young and now a faint memory. Eleanora Fagan […]
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court to hear Bill Cosby Case
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia For comedian Bill Cosby, freedom and possible exoneration comes down to his attorneys’ oral arguments before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday, December 1. Cosby has served more than two years of a 3-to-10-year prison sentence after a jury convicted him of aggravated indecent assault. […]
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Five events you won’t want to miss at the Virtual African Diaspora International Film Festival
Films such as, Back of the Moon starring, Moneoa Moshesh (left) and Richard Lukunku, are featured in the African Diaspora International Film Festival. (Courtesy Photo) By Lenore T. Adkins Special to the AFRO For nearly three decades, the African Diaspora International Film Festival has screened movies capturing the richness and diversity of the Black experience […]
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Inner Harbor ice rink not returning this year
The Waterfront Partnership, operator of the Inner Harbor Ice Rink has officially closed the ice rink this holiday season. (Courtesy Photo) By Michelle Richardson Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Inner Harbor Ice Rink, operated by the Waterfront Partnership, will not return this holiday season due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. “We hope to bring […]
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Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” Continues to Reach New Milestones
Singer Michael Jackson live in Lisbon, Portugal on September 26, 1992 as part of his international tour. (Photo: Constru-centro/Wikimedia Commons) NNPA NEWSWIRE — The album, which featured such iconic hits as “Beat It,” “Billie Jean,” and a duet with Paul McCartney on, “The Girl is Mine,” has sold an estimated 66 million copies worldwide and […]
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Top TV picks for the holidays
By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO Although we’re in the midst of lockdown 2.0 and unable to enjoy the holidays with family and friends the way most of us are used to, there’s a lot of great content on TV and streaming to keep us in the holiday spirit. There will be plenty of […]
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New York City Orchestra welcomes youngest composer
Brooklyn seventh-grader Grace Moore made history as the New York City Philharmonic Orchestra’s youngest composer. (Courtesy of Black News) By Blacknews.com Grace Moore, a 12-year old girl from New York, has made history as one of the youngest composers to join the New York City Philharmonic Orchestra. Moore, who is a seventh-grade student at Poly […]
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Philanthropy Tank Baltimore: Eight student projects receive $90K at finals
It was announced that several student projects received $90K in funding at Philanthropy Tank Baltimore’s first ever finals event on Nov. 19. (Courtesy photo) By AFRO Staff Philanthropy Tank Baltimore, an initiative that empowers Baltimore’s next generation of CHANGEmakers, wrapped up its first annual finals event virtually on Nov. 19 by announcing $90K to student […]
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2020 Go-Go Awards
The 2020 Go-Go Awards streamed on Sunday, Nov. 22 with Rare Essence and Snoop Dogg’s “Hit the Floor,” winning Song of the Year. (Courtesy Photo) By Imani Wj Wright Special to the AFRO On Sunday Nov. 22, the Go-Go Museum and Cafe presented the 2020 Go-Go Awards. This year’s ceremony was broadcasted virtually at Howard […]
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Kennedy Krieger’s ‘Festival Of Trees’ goes virtual
The whole family can enjoy Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Festival of Trees from the comfort of their home this Thanksgiving weekend. (Courtesy of KennedyKreiger.org) By Michelle Richardson Special to the AFRO “The festival is virtual but the magic is still real.” ‘Tis the season! and for Marylanders that means Kennedy Krieger “Festival of Trees’ is finally […]
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Entrepreneur wins national design competition
Deidre Jeffries won the Chase and Lands’ End inaugural Banking on Style Competition in partnership with ESSENCE Communications. (Courtesy photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Spy movies like Bond…James Bond to be exact, the polished looks of government workers and her mother’s glam style are all sources of inspiration for D.C. native and […]