By Mark F. Gray, AFRO Staff Writer, mgray@afro.com The sixth annual Roc the Runway talent competition continues to give Prince George’s County and D.C. middle school age and high school students a chance to display how after school activities can develop their ability, while giving them confidence to perform in public such as at its annual event […]
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Jay-Z’s Album Inducted Into Library Of Congress
By NNPA News Service It’s undeniable that rap legend Jay-Z has left an indelible mark on the music industry and he recently received a huge honor for his contributions to hip-hop and beyond. According to Billboard, his album The Blueprint has been inducted into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry; making it the 10th […]
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The Organic Space Odyssey of Ultra Nate
By Sean Yoes, AFRO Baltimore Editor, syoes@afro.com Part one of a two-part series. Ultra Nate is on fire. It is just before midnight on March 16 and the globetrotting singing star and DJ entered 1722 N. Charles Street in the Station North community dressed in White and ready to slay. Deep Sugar, the House Music party she […]
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RAMBLING ROSE
By Rosa Pryor, Special to the AFRO African American History and Culture Showcased in Arts and Crafts Show Hello everyone, how are you? Hopefully feeling good. As far as me, I am doing fantastic! I have no complaints, especially after going to several funerals this month and I am still above ground. So, we are […]
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Attorneys: Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Jussie Smollett
By AMANDA SEITZ and MICHAEL TARM Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Prosecutors on Tuesday abruptly dropped all charges against Jussie Smollett, defense attorneys said, apparently abandoning the case barely five weeks after the “Empire” actor was accused of lying to police about being the target of a racist, anti-gay attack in downtown Chicago. Smollett’s attorneys […]
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Gary Clark Jr. is Confronting Racism with ‘This Land’
By Ryan Pearson, AP Entertainment Writer Gary Clark Jr. has created a lot of conversation with “This Land,” the provocative first song off his latest album that shares the same name. In the angry blues-rock song, he recounts racial epithets hurled his way and other racist taunts before he defiantly asserts that he too is “America’s […]
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Duke Ellington Connected with The Colour of Music Festival Petit
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor Duke Ellington School of the Arts (DESA) joined the Colour of Music Festival in presenting The Colour of Music Festival Petit this past week, while also honoring DESA co-founder Peggy Cooper Cafritz. The Colour of Music Festival gathers musicians of African ancestry from across the country and around […]
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BET News Presents: “AMERICAN INJUSTICE: A BET TOWN HALL” Hosted by Soledad O’Brien Sunday, March 24 at 9PM ET/PT Exclusively on BET
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 18, 2019–BET News presents “ AMERICAN INJUSTICE: A BET TOWN HALL.” Hosted and moderated by award-winning broadcast journalist, Soledad O’Brien, this critical and timely primetime special brings together some of the most influential voices in Congress to explore the future of criminal justice reform in America. The panel of political heavyweights includes presidential candidates Senator Cory […]
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Actress Brittany Inge Plays Complex Crystal on BET’s Boomerang
By Nadine Matthews, Special to the AFRO The BET series Boomerang doesn’t take place on a college campus but has the potential to be for this generation of young people what A Different World was for young adults in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. Created by Lena Waithe (The Chi) and writer Ben Cory […]
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11-Year Old Violinist Hopes to Become New Face of Classical Music
By BlackNews.com Orlando, FL — Leah Flynn is a violin soloist. Her father, Lennox Flynn, a self-taught musician, realized Leah’s gift, as he noticed her tinker on the family’s keyboard, playing actual melodies when she was 3-years old. Leah discovered her passion for playing the violin at the age of five. By age six, she […]
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The DL Hughley Show Premieres on TV One
NNPA/Jacksonville Free Press Noted comedian, actor and REACH Media Syndicated Radio host, DL Hughley is bringing his own brand of comedy and commentary to TV One with his new nighttime talk show “The DL Hughley Show,” which premiered Marc. The show, which premiered March 18 will air four nights a week, Monday through Thursday. Hughley […]
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Wendy Williams Reveals How Cocaine Addiction Continues to Destroy Her Life
By A.R. Shaw, NNPA News Correspondant Wendy Williams revealed details about her personal battles with drug addiction during an episode of the “Wendy Williams Show.” Near the end of her daily one-hour show, Williams, 54, stood in the audience and spoke directly into the camera about her issues with cocaine and how she’s seeking help. Wendy […]
