“Her promotion is bigger than our industry,” NABJ President Dorothy Tucker wrote. “It’s the kind of story Black and Brown children everywhere need to see, so they can know what’s possible.” (Image courtesy BlackPressUSA) By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In a year plagued by a pandemic that has disproportionately affected […]
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The gift of a little knowledge
By J. K. Schmid AFRO Freelance Writer Every millenial dreads being found out as corny, but in the spirit of seeking truth and reporting it, here goes: The greatest gift I ever got was a full set of encyclopedias. I don’t remember the brand, but they were huge, black, hide-bound tomes. Each spine had a […]
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Christmas gifts and memories
By Jessica Dortch AFRO News Editor One of the best gifts I’ve ever received was an Amazon Kindle tablet. Now, this may not seem like a major gift, but for an avid reader like myself, it was perfect. Although I love the touch and feel of a hardback book, I wanted to go digital and […]
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Jay-Z’s Roc Nation forms book publisher with Random House
This combination photo shows the logo for a new imprint for Roc Lit 101, left, and Jay-Z, founder of Roc Nation, who is starting the imprint with Random House. (AP Photo) By HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A decade after publishing his memoir “Decoded,” Jay-Z is forming a more lasting partnership […]
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Tony Award-Winning Black Actress Produces Horror Film about American Politics
Tony Award-Winning Black Actress Produces Horror Film about American Politics By BlackNews.com Tony award-winning Black actress Tonya Pinkins has written, directed, and produced her first feature film that was released this fall. “Red Pill,” a horror, was from its inception in 2019 a terrifying wake-up call about American politics. The remarkably prescient film about the current […]
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Tina Turner reflects on her life in new picture book
In “That’s My Life,” the Queen of Rock n’ Roll reflects on growing up in Nutbush, Tennessee, and how her hometown became an escape from the harsh realities of her life. (Photo: Tina Turner, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, 1984. Pre-Private Dancer tour. / Tim Duncan / Wikimedia Commons) NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I was the child […]
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December issue of Speakers Magazine features Becky A. Davis
(Image courtesy BlackNews.com) Nationwide via BlackNews.com — Becky A. Davis knows first-hand how fragile life can be – even before the COVID-19 pandemic shook our world. Davis admits for years she wanted to start her own business but was afraid. When asked how she overcame fear, Becky said, “You take on a whole new sense […]
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Every Year, Every Christmas celebrates 25th anniversary
By AFRO Staff If you ask anyone over the age of 45 who are their top five singers, you can bet Luther Vandross is in the count! This year is the 25th Anniversary of Luther Vandross’s Christmas album “This Is Christmas” and featured the popular song “Every Year, Every Christmas.” Novelist, screenwriter, award-winning playwright, and […]
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Philanthropy Tank Baltimore: Eight student projects receive $90K at finals
It was announced that several student projects received $90K in funding at Philanthropy Tank Baltimore’s first ever finals event on Nov. 19. (Courtesy photo) By AFRO Staff Philanthropy Tank Baltimore, an initiative that empowers Baltimore’s next generation of CHANGEmakers, wrapped up its first annual finals event virtually on Nov. 19 by announcing $90K to student […]
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Ta-Nehisi Coates’ ‘Between the World and Me’ adaption airs on HBO Max
New York Times Best Selling Author TaNehisi Coates’ novel “Between the World and Me” recently surpassed 100 weeks on the best-sellers list. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File) By AFRO Staff In July, HBO announced that author Ta-Nehisi Coates’ best selling novel “Between the World and Me,” would be the foundation for a special centered on […]
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Black-owned Greeting Card Brand, Culture Greetings, Now Offers In-Store Pickup at Walgreens
Culture Greetings and founder Dr. Dionne Mahaffey (Image courtesy NNPA) November 2020, Atlanta, GA via NNPA — Culture Greetings, a woman-led and Black-owned greeting card company, announces the launch of a new print-to-store integration partnership with Walgreens. Through the technology integration with the Walgreens Photo Prints and Store Locator APIs, in addition to the Culture […]
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Fabian Broaden — Making statements through photos
Fabian Broaden (Image courtesy NNPA and Defender News Network) By ReShonda Tate Billingsley, Defender News Network When Houstonian Fabian Broaden graduated from college at Southern University, he began a successful career as an architect here in Houston. It’s a job he loved, but one day while listening to his pastor, Kirbjon Caldwell at Windsor Village […]