by Associated Press Taraji P. Henson, Janelle Monae and Jazmine Sullivan were some of the big stars using the BET Awards stage to strongly criticize the Supreme Court’s recent decision to strip away women’s constitutional protection for abortion. Henson took the stage as the show’s host on Sunday with an uplifting message about “Black excellence” […]
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Happy Father’s Day!
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 motivation. Your children should feel loved by you. Children need attention, their own personal attention. They need to feel special. They need guidance and a […]
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#WordinBlack: Coppin Academy students display creative
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 Black Baltimore and the influence of African Americans on multiple genres of art. The program recently closed out their semester with the Student Fellowship Showcase, […]
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“Walls of Respect”: Famed African-American artists featured in a new documentary premiering at Georgetown’s City Tavern Club
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 space to display works from all walks of life. Parish created the Parish Gallery after years of art and activism in Chicago where his life […]
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New exhibition inspired by the AFRO Archives opens in Paris
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 exhibition consists of several newly commissioned photographic and video works made in response to the AFRO American Newspapers Archives. Nectar, which was produced in collaboration […]
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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.
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 prices skyrocket and recession looms, African Americans have continued to lose economic ground throughout the pandemic. Responding to what she feels may be a future […]
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MICA’s MFA Mamas reunite at the Fred Lazarus IV Center
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 in encircled chairs in front of the Maryland Institute College of Art Fred Lazarus IV Center, deeply engaged in conversation, you absolutely did. Seated in […]
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Be kind to yourself: a story of healing from relationship trauma
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 behavior between intimate partners, and can grow out of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse that occurs during a relationship. It can result in long term […]
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Dr. Karsonya “Kaye” Wise Whitehead awarded 2021 Vernon Jarrett Medal for Journalistic Excellence
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 is the recipient of the 2021 Vernon Jarrett Medal for Journalistic Excellence. Whitehead has the distinction of being the first Broadcaster to receive the Award. […]
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Black teen makes millions selling digital art
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.” These tokens are unique or one-of-a-kind assets, such as an original song or painting, which are sold online and purchased via cryptocurrency. The 13-year-old’s drawings […]
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Hurston/Wright’s writers weekend and writers weekend retreat
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Top five books written by Black women
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. Many of us need an escape from what’s happening in the world and pour into yourselves intellectually, emotionally, and mentally. So why not pick a […]