(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK – The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) reveals plans to celebrate Black History Month with a series of weekly performances from rising ASCAP R&B artists and songwriters J Rome, Moxie Knox, Sha’Leah Nikole and Kadeem Nichols. Each week, the featured artist will cover one of history’s most powerful Black empowerment songs that was written or co-written by […]
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Top 5 memorable Black educators in TV and Film
By Laura Onyeneho, Word in Black As Black History continues to be under attack in public schools nationwide, it is difficult to ignore the plight of Black educators. Not only are they constantly under pressure to do their jobs, they also have to do them while trying to keep a positive attitude and elevating the […]
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Washington filmmaker implores churches to take ‘L.O.V.E. is the Answer’ challenge
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO A movement dedicated to bridging the racial divide between police officers and minority communities is sweeping the country. Native Washingtonian, A.J. Ali, a journalist and filmmaker, is using film and faith to address racial tension across the country with his documentary “Walking While Black: L.O.V.E. Is the Answer.” […]
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Quinta Brunson, Michelle Yeoh among winners at Golden Globes
By The Associated Press BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Winners at the 80th annual Golden Globe Awards. FILM Best picture, drama: “The Fabelmans” Best picture, musical or comedy: “The Banshees of Inisherin” Actress, drama: Cate Blanchett, “Tár” Actor, drama: Austin Butler, “Elvis” Actress, musical or comedy: Michelle Yeoh, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Actor, musical or […]
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‘Wakanda Forever’ scores 12 NAACP Image Award nominations
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” earned 12 NAACP Image Awards nominations on Thursday, while “The Woman King” and “Abbott Elementary” will enter next month’s ceremony as other top nominees. The “Black Panther” sequel — which found blockbuster success — led all film nominees. The Marvel film delved into […]
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Black Sands Entertainment gets boost from Hart, ‘Shark Tank’
By Craig Horleman, Delaware State News via The AP Six years ago, Manuel and Geiszel Godoy were only looking to fill a need for their daughter and children like her. But they ended up exceeding those expectations. Mr. and Mrs. Godoy, owners of Delaware-based Black Sands Entertainment, were unable to find children’s books and comics […]
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Octavia Spencer shines bright, gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
By AFRO Staff As a young woman, Octavia Spencer drove from Alabama to California with $3,000, a 48-inch TV, a suitcase and “a heart filled with dreams.” A quarter-century later, the award-winning actress realized another of those dreams when she received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “To be forever cemented in the […]
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Harry and Meghan slam British tabloids in new Netflix series
By Danica Kirka and Jill Lawless, The Associated Press Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, stick to a familiar script in a new Netflix series that chronicles the couple’s estrangement from the royal family, chastising Britain’s media and the societal racism they believe has fueled coverage of their relationship. The first three episodes of “Harry […]
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PRESS ROOM: Malick L. Manga and Bill Haley, Jr., Alex Haley’s grandson, will be visiting the Gambia to celebrate and acknowledge the award-winning book, “Roots.” The seven milestone anniversaries surrounding the book and its ongoing cultural phenomenon is being revisited through a series of initiatives.
By Black PR Wire (Black PR Wire) LOS ANGELES, CA – Malick L. Manga and Bill Haley Jr., Alex Haley’s grandson, will be visiting The Gambia to celebrate and acknowledge the awarding winning book, “Roots.” The seven milestone anniversaries surrounding the book and its ongoing cultural phenomenon is being revisited through a series of initiatives. […]
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever inspires youth to see themselves and their futures in a new light
By Bianca Crawley, Special to the AFRO The latest installment of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther saga, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” did more than just sell out theaters– it positively influenced millions of young, Black audience members across the country. The film put Black excellence on the big screen in full display for Black children, looking […]
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AFRO’s Arts and Culture highlights from 2022
2022 will go down in the history books as a wild ride for those who follow the latest happenings on the arts and culture scene. From Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg taking over the Super Bowl to slap heard around the world, courtesy of actor Will Smith, the unpredictable world of entertainment did not disappoint. […]
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Notable Deaths
As the AFRO prepares to end the year, we also remember those who have died in 2022. This is a compiled list of individuals who made a great impact in the world. From Charles McGee, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of the first African American fighter pilots which formed during World War […]