Steve McQueen’s “Mangrove” tells the story of the Mangrove Nine, Black defendants put on trial in 1971 after taking part in protests against police raids of the Mangrove restaurant in Notting Hill in London, England. (Courtesy Photo) By Dwight Brown NNPA Newswire Film Critic The lineup at the 2020 New York Film Festival (NYFF) included […]
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Step Afrika Founder Honored as ‘Creative Force’ in Strathmore’s Monuments
Step Afrika! Founder C. Brian Williams is one of the artists featured in “Monuments: Creative Forces,” at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Md. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com There’s nothing like the sting of a pandemic to understand the key role art plays in communities, culture, society and the world. Through their […]
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ANTHRÔP 8 … is Coming Home to Baltimore
ANTHRÔP 8 … is Coming Home to Baltimore!!! Milestone film documents Baltimore’s emerging presence as a sustainable fashion hub Bonneau Caprece LLC presents a special screening and virtual streaming of ANTHRÔP 8 for Baltimore, on Facebook LIVE, Saturday, October 24, 2020, 4:00p.m. – 6:00p.m. Registration Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1405176056345363 Sponsors include: the Baltimore Office of Promotions & […]
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Halle Berry Officially Launches Her Digital Wellness Brand at Advertising Week 2020
Actress and co-founder of wellness site, re-spin graces its pages. (Photo/re-spin site) By Nadine Matthews Superstar Halle Berry is known not just for her talent and longevity, but for her extraordinary beauty and equanimity. Obviously, Berry has been blessed with good genes, but our girl also works extremely hard to keep herself healthy and gorgeous. […]
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Calif. Rep., South Central Residents Bewildered by Ice Cube-Trump Relationship
Ice Cube at screening for the film “Ride Along” at AMC River East 21 Theaters in Chicago, Ill. (Adam Bielawski/Wikimedia Commons) By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent To Sean Broadus and his brother Evan, Ice Cube was more than an icon. He was someone to admire… a hope for making it out […]
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Rock Musician Voice of New Film on Police Violence and Voting
Rock Musician Voice of New Film on Police Violence and Voting Today, on what would have been the 47th birthday of George Floyd, celebrated rock musician Tom Morello spoke out on the release of a new short film on racial justice struggles in this country and the tone-deaf response by the Trump administration. The film […]
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Author Troy Gathers Releases New Book “African World History” to Reflect on the Greatness of Ancient Africa
Author Troy Gathers (Image courtesy BlackNews.com) By BlackNews.com Nationwide — In these recent months, the country has witnessed an obvious racial divide. Although many factors have led up to the atomic bomb we see on the evening news, a cultural split definitely tops the list. Countless groups and organizations are on the frontlines fighting for […]
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BSO’s OrchKids Shifts to Virtual Program with Support from Bank of America
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s OrchKids Shifts to Virtual Program with Support from Bank of America Grants from the bank support Baltimore art and cultural institutions as they continue to connect with community Baltimore, Md. – Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s OrchKids program is keeping the music alive — even though their lessons look a little different these days. […]
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New Biden Ads Feature Hip-Hop, R&B Icons
“Our Vote, Our Voice” is expected to run nationally with a concentration in the battleground states of Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, and North Carolina. (Image courtesy NNPA) By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Hip-hop icons Jermaine Dupri and Ludacris and R&B star Monica are highlighted in new ads unveiled […]
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Community College of Baltimore County Will Host Its First Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
Baltimore County, Md. (Oct. 5, 2020) – Community College of Baltimore County will host its First Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration at 12:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12. This virtual ceremony will acknowledge and honor Native American traditions and cultures and will include drumming, art, dance, speakers and a keynote address by CCBC Dean Emeritus Dr. Dennis Seymour, […]
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A Perfect Power: Motherhood and African Art at BMA
The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) explores motherhood through African art in its latest exhibit. (Courtesy photo) By Michelle Richardson Arts & Entertainment Writer “I am their mother. I gave birth to all the others.” Those words were spoken by Chief Kingange of Kaluma A Mbangu, Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1987. There is […]
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Celebrities Fill Mayor’s Virtual Arts Awards
The Mayor’s Arts Awards on Sept. 30 allowed for a host of celebrities and D.C. creatives to gather virtually and celebrate their contributions and accomplishments to the local arts community. (Courtesy Photo) By Lauren E. Williams Special to the AFRO “Born and raised in the city, D.C.’s own so she got it going on. Putting […]
