By Larry NeumeisterThe Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City drug dealer was sentenced Aug. 18 to 10 years in prison for providing “The Wire” actor Michael K. Williams with fentanyl-laced heroin, causing his death. Irvin Cartagena, 40, of Aibonito, Puerto Rico, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Ronnie Abrams. Cartagena had […]
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Ron Cephas Jones, ‘This Is Us’ actor who won 2 Emmys, dies at 66
By Andew DaltonAP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ron Cephas Jones, a veteran stage actor who won two Emmy Awards for his role as a long-lost father who finds redemption on the NBC television drama series “This Is Us,” has died at age 66, a representative said Aug. 19. Jones’ manager, Dan Spilo, said […]
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Remembering the 30th anniversary of the March on Washington
By Earl Dotter, Special to the AFRO, All photos by Earl Dotter On the afternoon of Aug. 28 1993, the humidity and heat were overwhelming. I had spent the morning photographing an assignment for the United Autoworkers (UAW) for its magazine, called Solidarity. From around the country, autoworkers were attending the 30th anniversary of the […]
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Baltimore youths shine at “Leader In The Making” Basketball Tournament
By Stephen Hopkins The last month of summer vacation started with an exciting weekend long basketball tournament sponsored by Senator Corey McCray in partnership with Leader Breeders. Six teams of all different skill sets were invited to compete over the course of two days. The event took place under the world famous “Dome” in East […]
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New champion crowned at annual King of Baltimore dance competition
By AFRO Staff The King of Baltimore dance competition celebrated 10 years on Aug. 6. Hundreds of Charm City residents braved inclement weather to pack out Patapsco Arena, where classic dance moves like the Cherry Hill, the Spongebob and crazy legs were on full display as Baltimore Club mix hyped up the energetic crowd. The […]
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‘No legal effect’: Maryland AG’s Office responds to MHEC vote allowing business doctorate at Towson University, deemed similar to HBCU program
By Alexis TaylorAFRO Managing Editor The Office of the Maryland Attorney General (AG) has advised the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) to rethink their decision to allow Towson University (TU) to operate a doctoral business program. MHEC officials admitted earlier this year that TU’s program had elements that were “similar” to the offering at Morgan […]
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National African American Quilt Guild donates quilt to Souls at Sea
By Jannette J. Witmyer, Special to the AFRO When Rhonda Masters, co-founder of the National African American Quilt Guild (NAAQG), learned that the Universal Sailing Club (USC), a Baltimore-based organization of Black sailors, was preparing to commemorate the 10th anniversary of “Souls at Sea,” a two-part remembrance ceremony honoring the lives of enslaved men, women, and children […]
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Annapolis hosts state-wide celebration for the March on Washington’s 60th Anniversary
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The 60th anniversary of the March on Washington (MOW) is quickly approaching and the Annapolis community has a weekend full of events planned to celebrate the momentous occasion. March reenactments, a church service and a youth program will all take place, along with other celebrations happening throughout the […]
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Ready to march again: Sixty years later 2023 March on Washington to focus on jobs and freedom
By DaQuan Lawrence, AFRO International Writer, DLawrence@afro.com Six decades after the historic “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom” (MOW) amassed 250,000 people at the Lincoln Memorial, demanding civil rights for African Americans and other disadvantaged citizens, a call to action has been issued again. Protestors walked down Constitution and Independence Avenues in pursuit of […]
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A time to celebrate: the AFRO marks 131 years of excellence
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@AFRO.com For well over a century the AFRO has made it a priority to focus on and report headlines that are most relevant to the African-American community. Since its founding in 1892, the AFRO has been front and center for local, national and international news. As the historic news […]
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Black on Broadway: a look at the African-American creatives bringing Black stories to the ‘Great White Way’
By AFRO Staff The year is 1992 and Michael Jackson (MJ) is on the precipice of shocking the world with his Dangerous Tour— that’s if he can get it off the ground. From financial woes to childhood trauma, a myriad of challenges face the global pop star as he tries to mount the show that […]
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Henrietta Lacks: Family announces 2nd lawsuit
By Alexa Spencer, Word in Black Just one week after the family of Henrietta Lacks reached an historic settlement with a biotech company over its use of Lacks’ cells in their products, the estate is suing a second company for unjustly profiting from her genes. The lawsuit, filed on Aug. 10 in the United States […]
