The podcast “Drunk Black History,” which gives listeners the opportunity to learn more about little known Black history, airs on Oct. 29 at 10 p.m. By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO Brandon “Bootsy” Collins does it all: producer, actor, writer, podcast host, president of the African American Film Critics Association and comedian… whew! Even […]
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Last Night in Soho review
By Dwight Brown, NNPA News Wire Film Critic “Last night I saw something in my dreams,” says the occasionally psychic and always naive fashion student Eloise. Did she have visions of ghosts or of disappointed moviegoers leaving the theater? The trailers and posters for Last Night in Soho may trick potential audiences into believing that […]
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Photographer tells story of empowerment through a Nigerian woman in current exhibit
Local film photographer Lisa Brown tells the story of Tunde, a Nigerian woman working to open a yoga space, in Lagos, Nigeria, through her photos featured in “Freezing Time: A Superpower,” at 11:Eleven Gallery in Northwest, D.C. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com The old adage says that a picture is […]
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Fashion vet Frenchye Harris wants to normalize access to Black-owned brands
Frenchye Harris, Founder of The Black Fashion Movement and Harper Street Consulting. (Courtesy photo) By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO “Less than 1% of Black-owned brands are carried by retailers,” Frenchye Harris told the AFRO in a recent interview. “It leaves them out of the conversation. And the Black fashion movement is trying to […]
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Trap Music Museum honors life of Christopher Wallace in Biggie exhibit
Trap Museum Biggie Exhibit (Photographer Credit: Fire Group Media) The Trap Music Museum art gallery honored the life of Christopher Wallace. “Growing up in NYC, Biggie’s music always curated a vibe. When pitched the opportunity to honor him through art – it was a no-brainer.” – Krystal Garner, General Manager of Trap Music Museum. Monday, […]
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Expanded museum traces legacy of slavery in America
This undated photo provided by the Equal Justice Initiative/Human Pictures on Sept. 30, 2021 shows an exhibit at the Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Ala. The display is part on an expanded museum created by the Equal Justice Initiative that focuses on the legacy of slavery in America. (Equal Justice Initiative/Human Pictures) By Kim Chandler The […]
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#WordinBlack: Racist much? Katy ISD bans another Black book
Jerry Craft. (Photo courtesy Harper Collins) By Houston Defender This post was originally published on Defender Network The Katy Independent School District is at it again – banning a Black book because of its ‘racial’ content. Award-winning children’s author Jerry Craft was scheduled to visit students virtually on Oct. 4 to discuss his books. But 500 Katy ISD parents protested […]
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MD-based nonprofit introduces underserved children to media arts
Robert Jackson is the founder of B-Roll Media & Arts, a nonprofit that introduces underserved children, including students with learning disabilities, to media and arts. (Courtesy Image) By AFRO Staff Suffering from an undiagnosed learning disability—dyslexia—made school a constant uphill battle for Robert Jackson. Media arts was his salvation—boosting his confidence and self-esteem and offering […]
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Introducing ‘Pleasure Doing Business With You,’ the AFRO’s first podcast
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Shortly after joining the AFRO as the business writer in June, my supervisor and mentor, Dorothy Boulware, AFRO managing editor, asked me if I enjoyed listening to podcasts. I told her I loved them. Whether driving a long distance, studying for exams in […]
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Adrienne Allen pens message to children living with drug-addicted parents in new book
Adrienne Allen, author of children’s book, “My Parents Are Addicted To Drugs” (Courtesy photo) By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO For many Americans, the pandemic brought certain things full circle. Some people started cooking again, others revisited their long-ago passion for painting or dancing. Some people started working out again. For Maryland native Adrienne […]
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Book review: Carmelo Anthony’s ‘Memoir of Survival and Hope’
(Courtesy Photo) By Ralph E. Moore Jr. Special to the AFRO Carmelo Anthony’s memoir, “Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised” (co-authored with D. Watkins) reads like a friendly conversation on the front steps of a rowhouse on a calm summer night. It is an easy read in tone and accessible storytelling style. The book starts with his […]
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Author & mother pens love letter to her children in sentimental new bedtime story
Goodnight My Blessing by author Glo Rose. (Courtesy Photo) Glo Rose presents her debut children’s picture book “Good Night My Blessing: A Mom’s Love Letter” to remind children they are tremendously loved PHOENIX. – As a loving and proud mother to two amazing young sons, author Glo Rose was inspired to share the love she […]