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 […]
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Ta-Nehisi Coates’ ‘Between the World and Me’ adaption airs on HBO Max
New York Times Best Selling Author TaNehisi Coates’ novel “Between the World and Me” recently surpassed 100 weeks on the best-sellers list. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File) By AFRO Staff In July, HBO announced that author Ta-Nehisi Coates’ best selling novel “Between the World and Me,” would be the foundation for a special centered on […]
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Black-owned Greeting Card Brand, Culture Greetings, Now Offers In-Store Pickup at Walgreens
Culture Greetings and founder Dr. Dionne Mahaffey (Image courtesy NNPA) November 2020, Atlanta, GA via NNPA — Culture Greetings, a woman-led and Black-owned greeting card company, announces the launch of a new print-to-store integration partnership with Walgreens. Through the technology integration with the Walgreens Photo Prints and Store Locator APIs, in addition to the Culture […]
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The BMA to Temporarily Close Starting Wednesday at 5 p.m.
The Baltimore Museum of Art (Courtesy Photo/BMA) With COVID-19 cases on the rise across the country and the holidays upon us, The Baltimore Museum of Art has made the decision to temporarily close our galleries beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25. We plan to reopen to the public on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, […]
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California Judge Tosses Sexual Assault Suit against Russell Simmons
Simmons, who faced several allegations of sexual assault dating back to the 1980s, has always maintained his innocence, and his representatives routinely have held up the Def Jam Records founder’s lifelong contributions and advocacy for women’s rights. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia A California judge has tossed out a $10 […]
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Fabian Broaden — Making statements through photos
Fabian Broaden (Image courtesy NNPA and Defender News Network) By ReShonda Tate Billingsley, Defender News Network When Houstonian Fabian Broaden graduated from college at Southern University, he began a successful career as an architect here in Houston. It’s a job he loved, but one day while listening to his pastor, Kirbjon Caldwell at Windsor Village […]
