By Valerie Fraling, Special to the AFRO “Women now make up approximately half of the workforce – very positive. Two-thirds of all families are either headed by a single-head of household or two working parents, and particularly in this economically challenging time, that second income is more important than ever. However, women are still only […]
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Woodstock 50 Music and Arts Fair
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z, Dead & Company and the Killers will headline one of the 50th anniversary shows commemorating the groundbreaking Woodstock festival this summer. Woodstock co-founder Michael Lang announced Tuesday that Miley Cyrus, Santana, Imagine Dragons, Robert Plant and The Sensational Space Shifters, the Black Keys and […]
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Songs Performed by Jay-Z and Curtis Mayfield Being Added to the National Recording Registry
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Songs performed by Jay-Z, Cyndi Lauper and a Robert F. Kennedy speech are among 25 recordings being inducted to the National Recording Registry. The Library of Congress announced Wednesday that “La Bamba,” ”Gunsmoke” and “Hair” are some of the titles tapped for preservation this year. The national […]
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Jordan Peele Dares Everyone to Look at the Horrors of ‘Us’
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jordan Peele’s sweet spot as a filmmaker are the “pit in your stomach” moments. That thing that happens when you realize the woman stirring the tea isn’t just there for conversation. When you notice that the help is a little off. Or, as in his […]
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Coroner says ‘Young and Restless’ Star Died of Heart Disease
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Officials say “Young and the Restless” star Kristoff St. John died of heart disease, with heavy drinking at the time of his death a contributing factor. A coroner’s report released Tuesday lists “hypertrophic heart disease” as the cause of the 52-year-old’s death on Feb. 4 at his […]
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Comcast Formally Launches Afro and Cleo, Two New Black-Centric Networks
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia During a star-studded evening complete with a Red Carpet entry at the Newseum in Washington, D.C., Comcast formally announced the addition of two television networks that highlights the company’s commitment to diversity. Michelle Rice TV One’s Cleo TV and Afrotainment’s Afro are the latest independent channels to […]
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Tyler Perry Steps in to Help 4 Children of Slain Single Mom
By The Associated Press ALPHARETTA, Ga. (AP) — Less than a day after the family of a slain single mother of four launched a fundraising appeal, actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry has lent his support. News outlets report Perry offered to take care of the family’s rent to stave off eviction, arrange for 45-year-old Tynesha […]
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2019 Ebertfest to Open with Aretha Franklin Concert Film
By The Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The Aretha Franklin concert film “Amazing Grace” will open this year’s Roger Ebert film festival in Champaign-Urbana. The University of Illinois says the 1972 film directed by Sydney Pollack has been stored in a vault for decades. It’s now been restored and released. It will kick off […]
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Kelly Case Poses Challenge: Separating Artist From Anthem
By JEFF KAROUB Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — When the recordings of the basic track arrived in Detroit from Chicago, Paul Riser Sr. knew it was time to get to work. But the orchestral arranger also knew he had something special to work with. “It hit me the same way like everyone else in the […]
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Judge to be Asked to let Cameras in Court for R. Kelly Case
By The Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A request by media organizations to have cameras allowed in the courtroom for the case of R&B star R. Kelly is about to come before a judge. The issue is expected to be the focus of a hearing Friday where Cook County Associate Judge Lawrence Flood will preside. […]
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Jussie Smollett Pleads not Guilty to Lying About Attack
The Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges accusing him of lying to the police about being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack in downtown Chicago a few weeks ago. Lawyer Tina Glandian entered the plea on behalf of the 36-year-old actor during a hearing […]
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Black Girls Rock! Fest Takes Over Kennedy Center
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com From Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Madame C.J. Walker, Oprah, Beyoncé, Michelle Obama and others, it does not take Women’s History Month, to know that Black girls have always rocked, yet the District got an extra reminder when the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts hosted the three […]