James A. Washington, the president and general manager of The Atlanta Voice, a longtime advocate of the Black press, passed away on April 2 at the age of 73, leaving behind a legacy of community service and honors.
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7 journalism students selected for MDDC internships
Seven highly qualified journalism students have been selected as interns for the MDDC Press Association’s Reese Cleghorn Internship program, where they will gain real-world experience and publish 35-40 published clips during their eight-week paid internships.
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Walters Museum to host AFRO Publisher Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper for ‘Women as Creators and Leaders’ conversation
The Walters Art Museum will invite AFRO Publisher Frances “Toni” Draper to share the journey and accomplishments of the Black-owned newspaper while in conversation with Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts Lynley Herbert on March 23.
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PRESS ROOM: NAACP and CBS Studios Venture to develop new daytime drama for the CBS Television Network
By Black PR Wire LOS ANGELES – The joint venture between CBS Studios and the NAACP is developing a new daytime drama for the CBS Television Network. The series, titled “THE GATES,” follows the lives of a wealthy Black family in a posh, gated community. Michele Val Jean, who has written more than 2,000 episodes […]
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WABJ establishes Community Impact Award in honor of Dr. Sheila Brooks
Dr. Sheila Brooks, founder, president and CEO of SRB Communications, was honored by the Washington Association of Black Journalists with an award in her name for her outstanding service in journalism, communications and social impact in the community.
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U.S. House passes bill that could ban TikTok
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Congress is one step closer to banning or requiring a change in ownership of the popular social media platform, TikTok. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a much anticipated, contentious bill aimed at protecting national security from the dangers of social media. The bill, if passed into law, […]
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TikTok provides forum for Black deaf to be heard
Black deaf and hard of hearing individuals have used TikTok to amplify their unique experiences, demonstrating to others that they are not alone and fostering connections within the Black deaf community.
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“I AM Story” podcast nominated for NAACP Image Award
By Sabreen Dawud, Special to the AFRO Earlier this year the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) announced their NAACP Image Award nomination for the I AM Story podcast. The podcast has been nominated in the Outstanding Limited Series/Short Form category. Released in April 2023, the I AM Story is centered around […]
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Rev. Lee Michaels, renowned radio talk show host, retires from Heaven 600’s ‘The Morning Experience’
By Gene Lambey, Special to the AFRO Rev. Lee Michaels has retired after over 40 years as a gospel radio host for “The Morning Experience” on Baltimore’s Heaven 600 radio station. Michaels, who officially retired on Dec. 31, 2023, told the AFRO that his time as host of Heaven 600 “The Morning Experience” was “fun […]
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Wendy Williams thanks fans for ‘overwhelming’ response to dementia diagnosis
The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former talk show host Wendy Williams is thanking well-wishers for their response to the revelation that she has been diagnosed with dementia and ahead of the airing of a Lifetime documentary about her struggles. “I want to say I have immense gratitude for the love and kind words […]
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Lifetime’s Wendy Williams documentary will air this weekend after effort to block broadcast fails
The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Lifetime’s “Where is Wendy Williams?” documentary will air this weekend as scheduled after a New York court rejected an attempt to block the broadcast. The order signed Feb. 23 by a New York appellate judge says blocking the documentary from airing would be an “impermissible prior restraint on […]
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Anacostia Community Museum prepares to unveil ‘A Bold and Beautiful Vision’
By Michayla Maxwell, Special to the AFRO Just weeks into the new year, the Anacostia Community Museum is ready to celebrate the opening of its new 2024 exhibition. The Anacostia Community Museum will be opening “A Bold and Beautiful Vision: A Century of Black Arts Education in Washington D.C.,1900-2000” on March 23. This exhibit will […]
