By AFRO Staff The 2023 BET Awards took place in Los Angeles, Calif., on June 25. The star- studded affair included appearances by hip-hop legends such as The Sugarhill Gang and Big Daddy Kane. Latto performed, along with Coco Jones and Master P, who wowed the audience with his performance honoring hip-hop’s 50th anniversary. “I […]
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Black music, businesses and culture shine at Baltimore’s 46th AFRAM Festival
By Stephanie Harper, Special to the AFRO The 46th annual AFRAM Festival that took place in Baltimore over Juneteenth weekend was a great success. The event opened up with the inaugural Baltimore Club Music Day, which took place on June 17, and was followed by a second day of exciting, innovative activities and entertainment. Over […]
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Juneteenth: a celebration of Black music and culture
By Dandrea V. James As a future ancestor, I encourage young folks to consider what Juneteenth means to them. To me, Juneteenth means critical thinking, collective destiny and veneration of the spirit of solidarity. Since June is also Black Music Month, this is also a good time to reflect on socially conscious music. Juneteenth honors […]
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AFRO to host Juneteenth breakfast “We’ve Come This Far By Faith”
The AARP-sponsored event will honor local faith leaders and Black Baltimore historical institutions In celebration of Juneteenth, the AFRO is honored to host “We’ve Come This Far By Faith”, a breakfast recognizing faith leaders throughout Baltimore’s African-American community. As the oldest Black-owned business in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, the AFRO plays a central role in […]
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K-Swift, crazy legs and snowballs: Baltimore Club Music Day makes debut at 46th annual AFRAM Festival
By Stephanie Harper Special to the AFRO Summer doesn’t officially start in Baltimore until the AFRAM Festival kicks off, bringing residents and visitors from the entire region to enjoy all things related to African-American culture. The 46th annual AFRAM festival is currently taking place, celebrating today’s hottest artists, Black culture and Black businesses. This year, the […]
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Tina Turner, unstoppable superstar and cultural icon, dead at 83
By HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and ‘70s and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph in middle age with the chart-topping “What’s Love Got […]
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Capturing the essence of Jill Scott’s ‘Words and Sounds Vol. 1’ Anniversary Tour
By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO As a photojournalist, I’ve had the privilege of documenting numerous musical performances throughout my career, but none have been as soul-stirring and electrifying as Jill Scott’s “Words and Sounds Vol. 1” Anniversary Tour. Stepping into The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md., I could feel […]
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Ruby Duncan: the woman who gambled for welfare rights in Las Vegas and won
By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Special to the AFRO Maryland Public Television (MPT) is celebrating Women’s History Month and a very special woman, Ruby Duncan, tonight. The documentary “Storming Caesars Palace,” will air on MPT at 10 p.m. Eastern Time. The documentary chronicles a little-noticed welfare rights battle in which Duncan led a group of […]
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Moore Miller Inauguration Ball Pictures
Governor Wes Moore’s inaugural celebration– the People’s Ball– was truly a spectacular affair, as Maryland’s First and Second Families made the night a perfect blend of culture and class. Moore was introduced by celebrity journalist and activist Oprah Winfrey, and throughout the day those who know the new governor personally spoke about his integrity and […]
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