More than $3.2 million in funding to be unlocked if goal is reached By Savannah WoodSpecial to the AFRO In August, Afro Charities launched its Make History With Us! campaign in an effort to raise $350,000 by December 31. The funds will be used towards securing a financial closing for their Upton Mansion redevelopment, which […]
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Ariyana Abroad: On the way to Tamale!
By Ariyana Griffin Day five started early and there was no room for errors or mistakes when it came to oversleeping or missing the bus. We were prompted to be outside at 3 a.m. – sharp – so we could prepare for our early morning flight to Tamale, the capital city of the northern region […]
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Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher dies at 61
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Renowned actor Andre Braugher, celebrated for his compelling performances in iconic television series such as “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Homicide: Life on the Street,” has died at 61 after a brief illness. His publicist, Jennifer Allen, first confirmed the news to Variety. A two-time Emmy winner, Braugher gained widespread acclaim for […]
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Washington Association of Black Journalists hosts 2023 gala at Howard University
By Ashleigh FieldsAFRO Assistant Editorafields@afro.com Veteran communication professionals imparted wisdom on reporters young and old at the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) Scholarship Gala on Dec. 2. A deserving group of seven individuals were honored for their strides toward inclusivity and equality in news gathering for members of the media across the nation. “ Each […]
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Black women in ministry recognized as ‘Unsung She-roes’
By Ashleigh FieldsAFRO Assistant Editorafields@afro.com Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook, former United States Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, recently celebrated 24 women of excellence in the religious field with the UnSung She-Roes Awards. Among the list of awardees was AFRO Special Projects Editor Rev. Dorothy Boulware, beloved former managing editor of the publication. Journalist Adelle Banks, […]
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Black artistry highlighted at 46th Kennedy Center Honors ceremony
By Ashleigh FieldsAFRO Assistant Editorafields@afro.com Among a class of five esteemed performers, New Jersey natives Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick were honored by the Kennedy Center for lifetime achievement in the arts. The 46th class of inductees also included Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb and Billy Crystal, each eminent influencers of American culture in their own […]
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Black Mental Health Alliance marks 40 years with Dr. Maxie T. Collier Awards Ceremony and Anniversary Gala
By Aria Brent AFRO Staffabrent@afro.com On Dec.1 Black Mental Health Alliance (BMHA) welcomed members of the Baltimore community to the World Trade Center for the Dr. Maxie Collier Awards Ceremony and 40th Anniversary Gala. Mental health coach, Jay Barnett, Ph.D was the keynote speaker and this year’s theme for the event was “honoring our past, […]
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T.I. and Tiny open affordable housing complex in Atlanta
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – Hip-hop power couple T.I. and Tiny Harris celebrated the grand opening of their long-awaited affordable housing complex, The Intrada Westside, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Atlanta. According to HipHopDX.com, the project is part of the couple’s commitment to community development, but it also […]
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ArtsCentric opens Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’ at Baltimore Center Stage
By Ericka Alston Buck, Special to the AFRO ArtsCentric, an African-American performing arts company dedicated to reexamining traditional roles in the arts, is currently showing a captivating rendition of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” at Baltimore Center Stage (BCS). Opening night took place on Dec. 1. The production is a harmonious blend of classic and contemporary […]
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Lenny Kravitz sets the record straight on Black awards controversy
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – Iconic rock star Lenny Kravitz has clarified his comments regarding his absence from Black awards programs, emphasizing that his concerns were not directed at Black-owned media companies. In response to the entertainer’s comments to Esquire, the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s “Let It Be […]
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D.C. go-go legend Bo Sampson reflects on 30-year career in entertainment ahead of book release
By Ericka Alston Buck, Special to the AFRO D.C. native Bo Sampson stands as a stalwart figure in the vibrant tapestry of Washington, D.C.’s music scene. A music executive, promoter and founder-CEO of Bodacious One, Sampson’s illustrious career spans decades, leaving an indelible mark on both the D.C. go-go scene and the broader music industry. […]
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‘X: The Life and Times of Malcom X’ puts legacy of the fierce activist on Metropolitan Opera stage
By Ericka Alston Buck, Special to the AFRO In the realm of operatic innovation, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis stands as a trailblazer. His groundbreaking opera, “X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X,” which initially premiered in 1986, has finally found its place on the illustrious stage of the Metropolitan Opera. This production lands […]
