*Notable Black artists such as Billy Porter, Anthony Hamilton, Earth Wind & Fire, Jhené Aiko, Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Lucky Daye, Killer Mike, The Roots, Robert Glasper, Michelle Williams, Mary Mary, Mickey Guyton are lined up for a once-in-a-lifetime Juneteenth show at the Hollywood Bowl on June 19. The Juneteenth show is being put together…
There are 12 Black Republicans running in statewide races across California this election year. Come June 7, when the primaries are held, many of them – already longshots without local or statewide political experience – will likely be eliminated from competing in the November general elections. Either way, it goes, some of the Black Republican…
*Simone Johnson, daughter of wrestling star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson finally revealed her professional wrestling name, but to her disappointment, many of her father’s fans were not impressed. Many fans openly criticized Johnson’s name choice, saying it was not a nod to her father. Some critics were not satisfied with just registering their dissatisfaction; they…
*(CNN) — The second installment of the NBA Finals is set to take place on Sunday as the Golden State Warriors look to recover from an early setback against the Boston Celtics. The Warriors, playing in their sixth Finals in eight seasons, looked on course to win Thursday’s Game 1, but a huge fourth-quarter comeback…
*Join us in sending prayers to the family, friends and fans of Atlanta rapper Trouble DTE, who has sadly passed away at age 34. Family and friends confirm he was shot and killed in while sitting in his car last night, Saturday (June 4). The rapper, who was born Mariel Semonte Orr on November 4,…
No one should be surprised that T-Pain is still collecting certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). While on his Road to Wiscansin Tour, the rapper-turnt-sanga’s sophomore album Epiphany graduated to double-platinum status with more than two million equivalent units sold. It becomes his only album to climb over the multi-platinum level. Released…
By Special to the AFRO In just two weeks, the Baltimore region has transitioned from “medium” to “high” on the CDC’s COVID-19 Community Transmission level system. The re-categorization took place […] The post CDC now says Baltimore has high community transmission levels appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Ralph E. Moore, Jr., Special to the AFRO If you have ever had your hand slapped by a sister in school or you were treated lovingly, I recommend a […] The post The Moore Report: Holy Bad Attitudes and Behaviors: “Subversive Habits,” a book about White racism among nuns in the Catholic Church appeared…
By AFRO Staff Emergent BioSolutions (Emergent), a vaccine manufacturer located in East Baltimore, has come under fire for intentionally misleading the FDA about the mishandling of COVID-19 vaccines. Rep. Carolyn […] The post Committees’ report on emergent BioSolutions uncovers extensive vaccine manufacturing failures, clear efforts to hide deficiencies appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Kara Thompson, AFRO MDDC Intern In a special partnership with AFRO Charities and Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center, students of Coppin Academy have been exploring the rich history of […] The post #WordinBlack: Coppin Academy students display creative appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .