By Andrew DaltonAP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pedro Pascal and Melanie Lynskey are up for two of the most coveted Emmy Awards on Jan. 15, but both are also among this weekend’s nominees at the creative arts Emmys. Pascal, nominated for best actor in a drama for ” The Last of Us,” is […]
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3 years after attack on Capitol investigations and prosecutions mount
In an overview released on Jan. 5, the Justice Department noted that more than 1,265 defendants from almost all 50 states and the District of Columbia have faced criminal charges. By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) — The United States Attorney’s Office is marking the third anniversary of the unprecedented attack […]
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Controversial board game ‘Storm the Capitol’ released in time for Jan. 6 anniversary
‘TrueAnon,’ a political podcast with hosts Brace Belden, Liz Franczak and Yung Chomsky, created the contentious board game. By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) — Further highlighting how White supremacy knows no boundaries, a new board game titled “Storm the Capitol—TrueAnon Edition” is set for release this weekend, coinciding with the […]
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Google settles $5 billion privacy lawsuit over tracking people using ‘incognito mode’
By The Associated Press undefined SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google has agreed to settle a $5 billion privacy lawsuit alleging that it spied on people who used the “incognito” mode in its Chrome browser — along with similar “private” modes in other browsers — to track their internet use. The class-action lawsuit filed in 2020 […]
Posted inMovie Reviews
Finding new dimensions, sisterhood, and healing in ‘The Color Purple’
By Lindsey BahrAP Film Writer It’s not a secret that Fantasia Barrino did not want to play Celie again. The “American Idol” winner hadn’t had the best time doing “The Color Purple” on Broadway. The protagonist of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells her story of sexual, physical and psychological abuses in the early 20th […]
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Byron Allen makes a $3.5 billion bid to acquire BET Media Group, cementing legacy in Black media ownership
By Ebony JJ CurrySenior ReporterNew Pittsburgh Courier Making a bold move that underscores the importance of Black ownership in media, Byron Allen, the founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group, has placed a substantial $3.5 billion bid to acquire BET Media Group. This marks Allen’s second attempt to secure the media properties that have […]
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CNN’s Abby Phillip encourages Bowie State graduates to expect adversity
By Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor Cable network anchor and Bowie High School graduate Abby Phillip reminded Bowie State University winter graduates Dec. 23 of the power of failure in life. Phillip, anchor of “CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip,” a Harvard graduate and a member of Bowie High School’s class of 2006, told the 405 graduates […]
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Taraji P. Henson’s candid revelation sparks industry support for equal pay
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) — In a recent SiriusXM interview with Gayle King, iconic actress Taraji P. Henson bravely addressed the pervasive issue of pay inequality in Hollywood, triggering an outpouring of solidarity from her peers. The 53-year-old star, celebrated for her roles in “Empire,” “Hidden Figures” and “The […]
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AFRO ranks 81 in the Inner City 100 Awards
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com The AFRO ranked 81 in the 2023 Inner City 100 (IC100) Awards, a recognition given by the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC). The organization celebrates the 100 fastest-growing businesses in underserved communities across the country. The ceremony took place during ICIC’s Annual Conference, which was held in Miami […]
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White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre highlights president’s commitment to Black community in exclusive interview
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia (NNPA NEWSWIRE) — In an exclusive telephone interview, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre underscored President Biden’s unwavering commitment to addressing the Black community’s critical issues. Reflecting on promises made during the 2020 campaign, Jean-Pierre outlined key achievements and ongoing initiatives directly impacting African Americans and other […]
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Afro Charities seeks $350,000 in pledge donations before Dec. 31
More than $3.2 million in funding to be unlocked if goal is reached By Savannah WoodSpecial to the AFRO In August, Afro Charities launched its Make History With Us! campaign in an effort to raise $350,000 by December 31. The funds will be used towards securing a financial closing for their Upton Mansion redevelopment, which […]
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Washington Association of Black Journalists hosts 2023 gala at Howard University
By Ashleigh FieldsAFRO Assistant Editorafields@afro.com Veteran communication professionals imparted wisdom on reporters young and old at the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) Scholarship Gala on Dec. 2. A deserving group of seven individuals were honored for their strides toward inclusivity and equality in news gathering for members of the media across the nation. “ Each […]