December marks the 61st anniversary of a courageous act that changed our world forever. On Dec. 1, 1955, Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Ala. was an act of individual resistance and her bravery changed the course of history and made her an American icon. The opening of […]
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Trump’s View of Intelligence Reveals Much About Him
One of the attributes of good leaders is that they are anxious to learn first-hand as much as possible about their charge. This does not seem to be the case with our President-elect, particularly as it pertains to national intelligence and national security. John R. Hawkins III Having been in many military intelligence briefings and […]
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John Legend Acts in ‘La La Land’
Ohio-born John Legend is an award-winning, platinum-selling singer/songwriter. His work has garnered him ten Grammy Awards, an Oscar and a Golden Globe, among others. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied English and African-American literature, Legend participated in a wide range of musical activities while in college. John Legend is one of […]
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Actress Ellis Uses Her Platform To Influence Social Change
Her roles as Nancy – Nat Turner’s mother – in the movie “Birth Of Nation” and as Miranda Shaw – the Assistant FBI Director – on ABC’s “Quantico” are only part of what drives actress Aunjanue Ellis these days. Acting is her career but her true calling may be as an activist in this climate […]
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Angel Richardson Finds Success on YouTube with God
Angel Richardson failed ninth grade at Baltimore’s Franklin High School three times. She ended up quitting high school and never looking back. The vivacious YouTube personality, life coach, and author Richardson told the AFRO, “I quit high school when I was sixteen years old and never went back to get my diploma or GED.” Looking […]
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Bowie Boy Makes Generous Hair Donation
Sept. 10, was a heroic day for 10-year-old Thomas Moore when he decided to chop off two-year’s worth of hair growth so that it could be donated to pediatric cancer patients. He did so as part of a program run by Big Hearts and Bundles. Thomas Moore, who donated his hair, and Marla Jones, mother […]
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‘La La Land’ Hits a Wrong Note in Screen Actors Guild Noms
The rising chorus for “La La Land” is suddenly missing a very conspicuous note. The 23rd annual Screen Actors Guild nominations, announced Wednesday in West Hollywood, California, included nominations for the leads of Damien Chazelle’s acclaimed musical, Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. But the perceived Oscar front-runner was notably absent in the SAGs’ top category, […]
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After a Dreadful 2016, 2017 Has to Get Better. Right?
`It feels like deja vu all over again…’ Sean Yoes (Courtesy Photo) At the conclusion of what in the minds of most was a horrific 2015, the year of the Baltimore uprising after the death of Freddie Gray, many of us hoped and prayed things would get better in 2016. Remember in 2015, even before […]
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Board to Close Several Baltimore Schools in 2017
The Baltimore City Public School (BCPS) Board delayed a vote on closing West Baltimore’s Renaissance Academy this week. But several other schools, including Northwestern High School, weren’t so lucky. Before a room of emotional neighborhood supporters and alumni, the school board voted to close the Baltimore IT Academy, Grove Park Elementary/Middle School and Samuel F.B. […]
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Killer Disguised as Woman Gets Life Plus 20 Years in Jail
Brandon Payton, 22, has been sentenced to life plus 20 years for the murder of Steven Bass, 33, in June 2015. In September, Payton was convicted of first and second degree murder, as well as the use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence. Adam Lane Chaudry, Assistant State’s Attorney, prosecuted […]
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Police: Notorious 86-Year-Old Jewel Thief Strikes Again
ATLANTA (AP) — Police just outside Atlanta say a notorious 86-year-old jewel thief has struck again. Doris Payne was arrested Tuesday at a Von Maur department store after she put a $1,995 diamond necklace in her back pocket and tried to leave the store, Dunwoody police spokesman Mark Stevens said in an email. She faces […]
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Jim Brown, Ray Lewis in Addition to Kanye Meet with Trump in NYC
President-elect Donald Trump met Tuesday with several Black celebrities, including rap mogul and possible future presidential candidate Kanye West, to talk about some of the issues facing inner city African-Americans. President-elect Donald Trump talks with Kanye West in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Trump-Black Celebrities […]
