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 ConferenceÂ
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 […]
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Diverse excellence takes center stage: Black stars shine among 2024 Oscars nominations
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – The recent unveiling of the 96th Academy Awards nominations brought forth a notable roster of Black talent, marking a significant stride for the industry in recognizing diversity within the film industry. The list of nominees reveals that, to some degree, the Academy has finally […]
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Carl Weathers, linebacker-turned-actor who starred in ‘Rocky’ movies and ‘The Mandalorian,’ dies
By Mark KennedyAP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, facing off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Predator” and teaching golf in “Happy Gilmore,” has died. He was 76. Matt Luber, his manager, said […]
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Prim and Proper kicks off Black History Month with grand opening of modern French American inspired culinary haven
By Special Release Clark Hospitality, part owner of Papi’s Cuisine and The Outkrowd group owners of Blk Swan have joined forces to create an elevated and exquisite dining destination where sophistication meets culinary mastery, named Prim and Proper. This historic, first collaboration between the two restaurant powerhouses is nestled in the heart of downtown Baltimore […]
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NNPA Mid-Winter Training Conference focuses on allies, the Black vote and techÂ
By Alexis TaylorAFRO Managing Editor The National Newspaper Publishers Association, the trade association which represents more than 240 Black publications across the nation, held their Mid-Winter Training Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Jan. 24 to Jan. 27. Publishers, editors, writers and businessmen and women from around the country gathered under the theme of empowering the […]
