By Lindsey BahrAP Film Writer People had been coming to Ziggy Marley and his family for years with ideas about how to turn reggae icon Bob Marley’s life into a movie. But it never felt quite right, until a few years ago when they decided to be the instigators. “It was just a feeling,” Ziggy […]
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The Four Step Brothers: Tapping into greatness through dance
By Mekhi AbbottSpecial to the AFROmabbott@afro.com Originally beginning as a trio in 1925, The Four Step Brothers formed a legendary tap dancing group that is still revered almost a century later. Maceo Anderson, founder of The Step Brothers, always took a liking to dance. As a young boy living in Los Angeles, he used to […]
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Hattie McDaniel: Trailblazing as the first Black Oscar winner
By Helen BezunehSpecial to the AFRO At the Oscars ceremony in 1940, African-American actress Hattie McDaniel was seated at a segregated table on the far side of the room at the Ambassador Hotel. A great distance from the table where her fellow “Gone With the Wind” cast members sat together. The host hotel had a […]
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In Memoriam: Tributes pour in for host, activist Joe Madison
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Tributes continued to pour in for Joe Madison, the talk show host, activist and philanthropist known as “The Black Eagle.” After a lengthy bout with prostate cancer, the popular SiriusXM host died on Feb. 1. He was 74. Madison’s death comes as America observes the start of Black History […]
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Baltimore artists honored at second annual Charm City Live Music Honors
By Ericka Alston Buck, Special to the AFRO Baltimore’s second Annual Charm City Live Music Honors unfolded on Feb. 3 at the Orion At Fillmore, transcending expectations and delivering a spectacular celebration of local talent that resonated far beyond city limits. Curated by the visionary Luz Arce, the event aimed not only to showcase the […]
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Single in the City: A guide to your best Valentine’s Day
Ericka Alston Buck Special to the AFRO Hey sis, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re a single Black woman like me, you might be feeling some type of way about it. Maybe you just went through a breakup, or perhaps you’ve been out of the dating game for a minute. Either way, […]
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Brooklyn Museum pays homage to Spike Lee with exhibit
By Ariyana Griffin Special to the AFRO Spike Lee’s special exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum recently closed after taking thousands on a journey through his collection of art, photos and memorabilia– all connected to his career, interests and life. Lee, born in Atlanta and raised in Brooklyn, is an Academy Award and prime time Emmy winner, […]
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Black artists shine at 2024 Grammy Awards
By Ericka Alston Buck Special to the AFRO The 2024 Grammy Awards unfolded in all its glamor and glory on Feb. 4 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, marking a triumphant return to music’s biggest night after a brief hiatus. Hosted once again by Trevor Noah, the event showcased a dazzling array of talent, with […]
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Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Sade, Lenny Kravitz, Tribe Called Quest among Rock Hall nominees for ’24
By Mark Kennedy AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kool and the Gang, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, Sade and hip-hop groups A Tribe Called Quest and Eric B. & Rakim are among the Black entertainers comprising the 2024 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Pop goddess Cher, […]
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Ready for this year’s Super Bowl commercials? Here are the ads filling game breaks on Sunday
By Wyatte Grantham-PhilipsAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Super Bowl Sunday is here — and, as always, there’s a vast roster of advertisers ready to vie for fans’ attention during game breaks. Airing a Super Bowl commercial is no easy feat. On top of the reported $7 million price tag for a 30-second spot […]
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The 2024 Grammy Awards are here with SZA, Victoria Monét leading the nominations
By Maria ShermanAP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 66th Grammy Awards are set to take place Feb. 4 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and there’s a lot to be excited about. Women outpace men in the major categories, so expect to see a spotlight on its female nominees. “That’s the same […]
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NNPA highlights the rich civil rights history between Black and Jewish communities during Mid-Winter Training Conference
By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) held their Mid-Winter Training Conference Jan. 24-27 at the B Ocean Resort and Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., where they hosted representatives of the 250 Black-owned newspapers and media companies of their membership. The theme for this conference was “Empowering in 2024: The Black […]