Christian Cooper, an avid birdwatcher, won a Daytime Emmy Award for his show “Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper” after a racist encounter with a so-called “Karen” in 2020, which highlighted systemic racial issues and led to the creation of his show.
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Broadway celebrates a packed and varied theater season with the 2024 Tony Awards
The 28 Broadway shows nominated for Tony Awards are hoping to win on June 16, with “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Stereophonic” leading the pack with 13 nominations each.
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Juneteenth celebrations in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
The AFRO is hosting an annual Juneteenth breakfast in Baltimore, while the Enoch Pratt Central Library will host a presentation on Juneteenth, and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum will host a series of events for the history, music and theater buffs in the family.
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Black Music Month kicks off with highly anticipated local events
Baltimore is celebrating Black Music Month with events such as Wine on the Water and Jazzy Summer Nights, featuring performances by Davon McCoy, Jeffrey Bradshaw, Eric Roberson, and more, highlighting the rich legacy and ongoing influence of Black music genres.
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Soul Rebels, Ghostface Killah and GZA to play Howard Theater on June 20
The Soul Rebels will be performing at The Howard Theater on June 20th, accompanied by the legendary Ghostface Killah and GZA, of the Wu-Tang Clan, in a unique blend of jazz, funk and hip hop.
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Capital Jazz Fest returns for another weekend of music and art
The 2024 Capital Jazz Fest featured a diverse range of artists and headliners, including Andra Day, Babyface and Leela James, and was attended by thousands of attendees who enjoyed the music, food, and Black-owned businesses.
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AFRAM festival returns to Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, celebrates African-American culture
AFRAM 2024, Maryland’s annual celebration of Black culture, art, food, business, fashion, music and more, will take place from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 22 and 23 inside of Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park, featuring talented artists like Busta Rhymes, October London and Big Daddy Kane.
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A night to remember: Associated Black Charities celebrates community and collaboration at 2024 gala
The 2024 Associated Black Charities Annual Gala celebrated organizations dedicated to serving the Black community, recognizing their vital role in advancing racial equity and fostering sustainable change.
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The road ahead: An AFRO inside look at BOPA’s new CEO, Rachel D. Graham
Rachel D. Graham has been appointed as the new CEO of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, and is focused on rebuilding trust with the city, promoting arts and culture, and ensuring that the organization is a trusted advocate for the Baltimore arts community.
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Howard University revokes Diddy’s honorary degree as mogul’s legal troubles grow
Howard University has revoked the honorary degree awarded to Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2014 due to allegations of abuse, and the university has also terminated a pledge and agreement with the Sean Combs Foundation.
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Celebrating diversity and unity: Guide to Baltimore Pride 2024
Baltimore Pride Week 2024 will be celebrated from June 10-16, featuring a variety of events including a parade, drag brunches, and after parties, as well as a street festival, a bus service for elder community members, and a closing party.
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The National Black Theatre, Apollo Theatre presents ‘The Gathering’ at the Kennedy Center
The National Black Theatre and the Apollo Theatre collaborated to present “The Gathering: A Collective Sonic Ring Shout” at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, featuring a wide variety of music in Black culture and a week-long family friendly program called A Place for Narrative Change.