By Brianna Rhodes, Special to the AFRO In honor of African American Music Appreciation Month, The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced June 19 that the childhood home of civil rights icon, musician and singer, Nina Simone, was named a National Treasure, the organization’s signature program. The non-profit partners with communities to ensure the long-term preservation […]
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Jay-Z Named Creative Director of Basketball for Puma
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor, pgreen@afro.com Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter was named Creative Director for Puma’s Basketball apparel division. On June 18, Carter was initially reported by ESPN as the new “President of Basketball Operations,” but Puma later clarified his title as “creative director.” Jay-Z will now have a say in how Puma designs and markets its […]
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On a Big Night for ‘Panther,’ Boseman Honors Real-Life Hero
By The Associated Press The MTV Movie & TV Awards gave “Black Panther” its first taste of awards glory, with Marvel’s blockbuster taking home four honors including two awards for its star, Chadwick Boseman. Boseman quickly handed off his best hero award to James Shaw Jr., who wrestled an assault-style rifle away from a gunman […]
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Target, American Greetings Apologize for Racially Insensitive ‘Baby Daddy’ Card
The Associated Press American Greetings has apologized for a Father’s Day card that drew criticism on social media for depicting a Black couple over the words “Baby Daddy.” The inside of the card reads: “You’re a wonderful husband and father — and I’m so grateful to have you as my partner, my friend, and my […]
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Pride Parade Returns to Baltimore
By J. K. Schmid, Special to the AFRO With an expanded footprint, new parade route and new events, Baltimore Pride 2018 appears poised to repeat and expand on previous successes come kickoff June 15. “Last year, we did about 30,000 people, 20 on Saturday and 10 on Sunday,” Lakesha Davis, Pride Coordinator, told the AFRO. […]
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Art Exhibit Shows Humanity of Sex Workers
By Lenore T. Adkins, Special to the AFRO What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about sex workers in the District? Is it disgust or do you see them as people entitled to the same human rights and protections all Americans enjoy? On June 6, a one-day pop-up gallery at The […]
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Sew N Know Holds 11th Annual Fashion Showcase
By Charise Wallace, Special to the AFRO Tennis scholars at Southeast Tennis and Learning Center (SETLC) in Washington, D.C. are not just beasts on the court but on the runway too. Each year the organization holds a fashion showcase to give young girls and boys a chance to strut the runway in their own designs. The […]
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New Book Explores Black Christian Experience in White Churches
By Nadine Matthews, Special to the AFRO Being pregnant is hard enough for any woman. Trying to write a book while you’re pregnant can feel positively unbearable. Austin Channing Brown tells the AFRO, “It was physically difficult. I was so tired. I just wanted to take a nap all the time. Trying to write when you’re […]
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Baltimore Teacher Hopes to Take Music Students on World Tour
By J. K. Schmid, Special to the AFRO Singing Sensations has been invited to South Africa this summer. Offered a chance to perform during Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday celebration, the Baltimore choir group aims to tour in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town. The Singing Sensations program is now in its 14th year. Dr. Hollie Hood-Mincey, who […]
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‘Watching Oprah’ Opens at the National Museum of African American History
By Lauren E. Williams, Special to the AFRO Oprah has a new exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, and you just have to see it. Open to the public since June 8th, the exhibit, Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Culture, uses the story of Winfrey and her […]
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Hogan Honored at Langston Hughes Community Center
Governor Larry Hogan (2nd from left) is joined by (Left to right) Betsy Simon, Director Z-Hap; Karen Hammond, President & CEO KHD Performance Analysis Solutions; George E. Mitchell, Executive Director Langston Hughes Community, Business & Resource Center; and Gwendolyn S. Woody, Wellness WERKS 8 at a dedication of a Library and Computer Lab named in […]
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Knights of Peter Claver-Council 62 Partner with Calverton School
The Knights of Peter Claver-Council, a Catholic social organization, partnered with Calverton Middle School to form a leadership institute. From right to left: Marie Brown, student, Martia Cooper, principal, William B. Robertson, Knights of Peter Claver-Council 62, Kevin Gardner, Knights of Peter Claver-Council 62, Michael Marshall, Grand Knight, Larry Johnson, Knights of Peter Claver-Council 62, […]