By George Kevin Jordan, Special to the AFRO Comedian Sampson McCormick has never been afraid of challenges. At 16 years old, the D.C. native was already finagling ways to perform on comedy club stages. “I had to sneak in,” McCormick recalled in a phone interview. “Sometimes a bouncer would be cool and let me in. Sometimes […]
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Community Members Celebrate Opening of Historic African-American Community Center
By Brianna Rhodes, Special to the AFRO The ribbon cutting to open the new Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center took place on Oct. 6 in the Good Hope neighborhood of Silver Spring, Md. Local officials, residents and community members all gathered to witness the opening of the last of the four centers located in historic African-American […]
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Natural Hair and African Fashion Showcase Raises Awareness for HIV/AIDS
By Lauren E. Williams, Special to the AFRO Floor-length African prints and hair wraps. Locs, braids and afros adorned with pearls, jewels and gold pins. Make-up inspired by the hills of Wakanda. “When Hair Meets Fashion” brought together chic, African-inspired high fashions and tribal hair artistry to the DMV area. Held Oct. 6 at the Silver […]
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Michelle Obama Might Not Want to Do Politics, But She Wants to Make A Difference
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com Despite Beyoncé’s proclamation that girls run the world, it is widely accepted throughout the globe that, “this is a man’s world.” However it’s days such as October 11, the International Day of Girls, where the world is reminded it would be “nothing without a woman or girl,” as James […]
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The Line Hotel & Full Service Radio: An Important Resource for Black Progressives
By Nyame-Kye Kondo, Special to the AFRO The Line Hotel in Adams Morgan is providing a home for Black progressive artists in the form of its independent media hub, Full Service Radio. Housed in a 110 year old church, the Line Hotel is a chic addition to the multiethnic community known as the “Melting Pot” of […]
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AMA Host Tracee Ellis Ross Modeled Creations of 10 Black Designers
Tracee Ellis Ross lit up the stage as she hosted the American Music Awards, Oct. 8, modeling outfit after outfit, 10 costume changes in all, each created by an African-American designer. The much sought after host, with a vast field of possibilities, selected the works of Pyer Moss, Dapper Dan x Gucci, CD Greene, Shanel […]
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Actress Comedian Phoebe Robinson Talks About Her New Book And Co-Starring With Taraji P. Henson
By Nadine Matthews, Special to the AFRO Comedian, actress and television writer Phoebe Robinson has also just completed her second book, Everything Is Trash, But It’s Okay. It’s a hilarious yet insightful take on some serious issues of the day such as sexual harassment, white feminism, interracial relationships, and money and career. Robinson also lets us […]
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RAMBLING ROSE
Hello my friends and fans. I’m praying that everything is as good as it possibly can be and you are enjoying life to the best of your ability. I am ready to have some fun and want to take you with me. If for some reason you are not able to get out and enjoy […]
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Grand Ole Opry Gives Rare Salute to Soul Genius Ray Charles
By KRISTIN M. HALL, Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As an impoverished blind child in Florida, Ray Charles grew up listening to the country and western stars on the Grand Ole Opry broadcasts. That music of his childhood stayed close to his heart for the rest of his career, and it was his landmark two-volume […]
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TV Academy’s First Black Chair to Step Down After 2 Years
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The TV academy’s first African-American chairman is stepping down after two years. Hayma Washington told Variety he decided against seeking a second two-year term so he could focus on his work as a producer and promote diversity. In this Sept. 17, 2018, file photo, Hayma Washington, chairman […]
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Post #MeToo, Opportunity Still a Mixed Bag for Women in Film
By LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the year after the downfall of Harvey Weinstein and the rise of #MeToo awareness, women in Hollywood are still processing and evaluating what, if anything, has fundamentally changed in their business — from the nature of scripts to an increase in basic opportunity. Some say […]
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Amandla Stenberg: I’m Still Finding My Voice
By JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Actress Amandla Stenberg was named after a 1989 Miles Davis album — a lush, African-tinged funk fusion that takes its name from the Zulu and Xhosa word for “power.” In South Africa under apartheid, “amandla” was — and still is — a rallying cry against oppression. […]