By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com When Travis Mitchell attended Morgan State University in 1988, his initial intention was to earn a political science degree. He also wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps of playing college basketball. He thought he’d either graduate and continue playing basketball or take up coaching. Then came his […]
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Phoenix Awards honors trailblazers in Black politics and culture
By Amber D. Dodd Special to the AFRO adodd@afro.com President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris deliver remarks as the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference’s pinnacle event On Sept. 23, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation hosted their 52nd annual Phoenix Awards ceremony at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., to […]
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Maryland Public Television to host fourth annual HBCU week
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Wr1iter, abrent@afro.com Maryland Public Television (MPT) is hosting their fourth annual HBCU week from Sept. 4 to Sept. 10. The week-long series of special broadcasts is dedicated to recognizing the importance and impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). MPT’s HBCU centered programming for the upcoming week is a […]
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NAACP Hollywood Bureau interns reflect on their summer experiences
By Zsana Hoskins, Special to the AFRO This summer, three students had the opportunity to experience different aspects of the entertainment industry at the NAACP Hollywood Bureau. The NAACP Hollywood Bureau promotes industry diversity through several initiatives, including directing and writing programs, fellowships and more. Each intern found this opportunity through HBCU in LA, a […]
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Hollywood actors demand fair compensation and AI restrictions in SAG-AFTRA strike
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Hollywood actors are battling the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) after contract negotiations came to no resolution in July. On July 14, SAG-AFTRA, which represents nearly 160,000 actors, dancers, stunt performers, voice over artists and other media professionals, went on strike. This move came a […]
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Recording Academy revamps rules, places restrictions on artificial intelligence in music
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire @StacyBrownMedia The Grammy Awards have issued changes to address how artificial intelligence (AI) affects music. Among the revisions is a rule stating that only “human creators” are eligible to win the music industry’s highest honor. According to the Associated Press, under the newly released “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Protocols,” a […]
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PRESS ROOM: Celebrating excellence in gospel music: winners of the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards revealed, with the Pastor Mike, Jr. sweeping the ceremony with the eight trophies
(Black PR Wire) LAS VEGAS, NV – The highly anticipated 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, the “Greatest Night in Gospel Music,” culminated in a spectacular celebration of talent, faith, and inspiration. Hosted by Jonathan McReynolds and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards captivated audiences with powerhouse performances and heartfelt moments […]
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Charles W. Cherry II, retired Daytona Times and Florida Courier publisher, dies
Charles W. “Chuck’’ Cherry II of Daytona Beach, a fierce proponent of the Black Press and a longtime warrior for social justice, died on Saturday, July 15, at age 66. Chuck Cherry retired as publisher of the Daytona Times and the Florida Courier in 2020 after running the Black newspapers’ editorial operations for decades. The […]
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PRESS ROOM: SheaMoisture and Roku Originals Announce the “The Next Black Millionaires” Docuseries
(Black PR Wire) New York, NY – SheaMoisture is teaming up with The Roku Channel and MACRO Television Studios to debut “The Next Black Millionaires,” a docuseries that captures the journey of hree ambitious entrepreneurs growing their passions into million-dollar businesses. The six-episode Roku Original docuseries, produced by MACRO Television Studios, invites viewers to meet […]
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President Biden Amplifies Importance of the Black Press of America
By Stacy M. BrownSenior National CorrespondentNNPA Newswire During the NNPA’s annual convention, which celebrated 196 years of the Black Press of America from June 28 through July 1, Biden appeared via video to salute the NNPA and its member publishers on the occasion. “Congratulations to the Black Press of America for celebrating 196 years of […]
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Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance (GBCA) and William G. Baker Jr. Memorial Fund announce 2023 Baker Artist Awardees
Six artists have been selected to receive a 2023 Baker Artist Award in a range of disciplines. Abdu Ali was selected for music, Oletha DeVane took the category for interdisciplinary arts and Elizabeth Dickinson was awarded for literary arts. Colette Krogol has been announced as the Baker Artist Awardee for performance, while Margaret Rorison won […]
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Idris Elba launches content agency aimed at ‘fun,’ diverse marketing
By AFRO Staff Hollywood megastar Idris Elba has teamed up with Miroma Group founder Marc Boyan to launch a content creation and marketing company that aims to re-inject fun and creativity into brand-building and also “deliver authentic campaigns with cultural value.” Named SillyFace, the business aims to shake up the industry by amassing a team […]