By Kristin M. Hall, AP Entertainment Writer The Country Music Hall of Fame induced Ray Charles and The Judds on May 1, although the death of Naomi Judd a day earlier will undoubtedly alter the normally celebratory ceremony. The hall continued with the ceremony at the request of Judd’s family, but with “heavy hearts and […]
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‘First Lady’ drama spotlights Roosevelt, Ford, Obama spouses
By Lynn Elber, The Associated Press “The First Lady” presents three influential women, three acclaimed actors playing them, and a century of history encompassing wars, presidential scandals and America’s stubborn gender and racial fault lines. The ambitious Showtime drama series proved an irresistible challenge for Oscar-winning director Susanne Bier. While the show’s subjects — Eleanor […]
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Dr. Karsonya “Kaye” Wise Whitehead awarded 2021 Vernon Jarrett Medal for Journalistic Excellence
By Special to the AFRO Morgan State University’s School of Global Journalism Communication (SGJC) announced that Dr. Karsonya “Kaye” Wise Whitehead, an award-winning radio host, opinion writer, author, and professor is the recipient of the 2021 Vernon Jarrett Medal for Journalistic Excellence. Whitehead has the distinction of being the first Broadcaster to receive the Award. […]
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Former President Barack Obama narrates Netflix docuseries focused on preserving the Earth’s wild spaces and species
By AFRO Staff Netflix has put out a five-episode docuseries titled “Our Great National Parks,” on April 13, just as celebrations for Earth Day 2022 (April 22) kick into high gear. Viewers might recognize a familiar voice, as the episodes are narrated by former U.S. President, Barack Obama. The 44th president of the United States […]
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Restitution? Africa and the fight for the return of African art
By AFRO Staff Season 14, episode four of AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange focuses on issues surrounding the ownership of African Art, stolen over centuries of colonialism. Directed by French filmmaker Nora Philippe, “Restitution: Africa’s Fight for Its Art” recounts the true and troubling history of the theft of African artwork and sacred artifacts by […]
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5th Annual Dream Big Contest winners honored on stage at The Lyric Baltimore
By Special to the AFRO Winners of the 5th annual Dream Big Contest were recently announced and celebrated at the Lyric Baltimore, the historic live-entertainment venue in Baltimore, Md. The Lyric Foundation, which operates and maintains the theater, announced both Dreamers (runners-up) and Visionaries (grand prize winners) on the Lyric stage. “The Lyric Education team […]
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TV’s ‘Black-ish’ ends 8-season run with legacy, fans secure
By Lynn Elber, The Associated Press News A surprise-awaited “Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris and his family on a 2016 visit to the newly opened National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington: an exhibit on the TV series was on display. “I was very, very emotional” at seeing the honor, Barris said. He […]
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Hip-hop pioneer DJ Kay Slay dies of COVID-19 at age 55
By The Associated Press News Pioneering hip hop artist Keith Grayson, who performed as DJ Kay Slay and worked with top stars, has died of complications from COVID-19. Grayson’s death at age 55 on Sunday was confirmed by his family in a statement released through New York radio station HOT 97, where he hosted “The […]
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Black teen makes millions selling digital art
By AFRO Staff An African-American teen is now a multimillionaire after garnering demand for her art in the digital market. Nyla Hayes sells her art as NFTs, or “non-fungible tokens.” These tokens are unique or one-of-a-kind assets, such as an original song or painting, which are sold online and purchased via cryptocurrency. The 13-year-old’s drawings […]
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PRESS ROOM: ESSENCE Features Global Music Stars Cardi B and Offset’s Family on the Cover of Its May/June Issue With Their Son, Wave, Making His Debut
(BUSINESS WIRE) — ESSENCE has always been a place that nurtures, uplifts and inspires the notion of family. The magazine is proud to announce its May/June 2022 Anniversary issue featuring hip-hop royalty Cardi B and Offset and their amazing family—with a first look at the couple’s youngest son, Wave! As the publication enters its 52nd year fresh off receiving a […]
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Hurston/Wright’s writers weekend and writers weekend retreat
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Reimagined & Reinvented ‘for colored girls’ opens tonight on Broadway!
NEW YORK, NY – The highly anticipated Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange’s groundbreaking for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown (Once On This Island, Choir Boy, co-director and choreographer of Fire Shut Up in My Bones) opens tonight, April 20 at 6:45pm at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street). […]
