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Happy Father’s Day!

by Special to the AFROJune 19, 2022June 21, 2022

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 […]

Posted inWord In Black

#WordinBlack: Coppin Academy students display creative

by Kara Thompson AFRO MDDC InternJune 4, 2022June 4, 2022

By Kara Thompson, AFRO MDDC Intern In a special partnership with AFRO Charities and Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center, students of Coppin Academy have been exploring the rich history of […]

Posted inArts & Culture

“Walls of Respect”: Famed African-American artists featured in a new documentary premiering at Georgetown’s City Tavern Club

by Special to the AFROJune 3, 2022June 3, 2022

By H.R. Harris, Special to the AFRO In Georgetown, nestled amidst million-dollar homes and storefront boutiques, African-American artist Norman Parish Jr. spent the last chapter of his life creating a […]

Posted inArts & Culture

New exhibition inspired by the AFRO Archives opens in Paris

by Savannah WoodMay 31, 2022May 31, 2022

By Savannah Wood, Special to the AFRO Afro Charities recently celebrated the opening of Nectar, a new solo exhibition by New York based artist Xaviera Simmons in Paris, France. The […]

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Actor Hill Harper joins Najah Roberts the “Queen of Crypto” for the 2nd Annual Digital Financial Revolution Tour kick-off to 41 cities in the U.S.

by Special ReportMay 28, 2022May 28, 2022

QUEEN OF CRYPTO WARNS INFLATION AND RECESSION COULD WIPE OUT ECONOMIC GAINS FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS FOR GENERATIONS (LOS ANGELES, CA – May 18, 2022) – As runaway inflation escalates, gas […]

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MICA’s MFA Mamas reunite at the Fred Lazarus IV Center

by Jannette J. WitmyerMay 23, 2022May 23, 2022

By Jannette J. Witmyer, Special to the Afro If while driving through the 100 block W. North Avenue late Monday (5/9) afternoon you thought you witnessed four Black women seated […]

Posted inHealth

Be kind to yourself: a story of healing from relationship trauma

by Mylika ScatliffeMay 6, 2022May 6, 2022

By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer Trauma is defined as “a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; emotional shock following a stressful event or physical injury.”  Relationship trauma is abusive […]

Posted inBaltimore News

Dr. Karsonya “Kaye” Wise Whitehead awarded 2021 Vernon Jarrett Medal for Journalistic Excellence

by Special to the AFROApril 24, 2022April 24, 2022

By Special to the AFRO Morgan State University’s School of Global Journalism Communication (SGJC) announced that Dr. Karsonya “Kaye” Wise Whitehead, an award-winning radio host, opinion writer, author, and professor […]

Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Black teen makes millions selling digital art

by AFRO StaffApril 21, 2022April 22, 2022

By AFRO Staff An African-American teen is now a multimillionaire after garnering demand for her art in the digital market. Nyla Hayes sells her art as NFTs, or “non-fungible tokens.” […]

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Hurston/Wright’s writers weekend and writers weekend retreat

by Special ReportApril 21, 2022April 21, 2022

** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Deadline to apply is April 23, 2022. More information can be found at HurstonWright.org

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Top five books written by Black women

by DefenderNetwork.comApril 3, 2022April 3, 2022

By Laura Onyeneho for the Houston Defender This is a new year and what better way to kick it off than to find things to do that stimulate the mind. […]

Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Will Smith confronts Chris Rock, then wins best actor Oscar

by Associated PressMarch 28, 2022March 28, 2022

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. and TIM REYNOLDS, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Will Smith marched onto the Oscars stage and smacked Chris Rock, the unpredictable moment served as […]

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