*A consortium comprising the Ford Foundation, the J. Paul Getty Trust, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Mellon Foundation, and the Smithsonian Institution, announced today the official transfer of ownership of the acclaimed Johnson Publishing Company (JPC) archive to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) and to
*Nick Cannon has been facing a little bit of backlash in the last couple of days over a resurfaced interview where he claimed 80% of women need assistance with their hygiene. The talk show host made those comments while appearing on Angela Yee’s Lip Service (@aylipservice) last month. He said at the time, “80% of
*Prime Video has released the official trailer for the highly anticipated series “A League of Their Own,” inspired by the original 1992 film directed by Penny Marshall but featuring new characters. The series is co-created and executive produced by “Broad City” alum Abbi Jacobson and Will Graham, with Jacobson also starring, per Variety. As previously
*(CNN) — This week’s trial proceedings in Russia over WNBA star Brittney Griner‘s detention have shed more light on the details of her arrest, including her testimony that she wasn’t provided key information on her rights granted under Russian law. Seated in a courtroom near Moscow Wednesday, Griner denied accusations from prosecutors of drug smuggling
Blue Note Records has announced an October 14 release date for Here It Is: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen, a remarkable new album produced by Larry Klein that presents stunning renditions of the legendary singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen’s profound songs performed by an extraordinary line-up of guest vocalists: Norah Jones, Peter Gabriel, Gregory Porter, Sarah McLachlan, Luciana Souza, James Taylor, Iggy Pop, Mavis Staples, David Gray, and Nathaniel Rateliff. Hear Taylor’s
“A New Beginning” is a composition based on a short idea that came to life in 2016 on the way back to Italy from New York City and that has been developed and arranged in 2019. It has been recorded with the collaboration of some of the most acclaimed jazz musicians of the young generation: Tony Tixier on Piano, Josh Ginsburg on
Dan Alan Levine is creating an exciting array of new music for various artists in collaboration with among others, lyricists Jack DePietro and Ann Hampton Callaway. Dan is also about to release his first smooth jazz album, OVER THE MOON on which he is both composer and keyboard artist, with the first single entitled “OUR
To the uninitiated, the cover photo of DOMi and JD Beck’s debut, NOT TiGHT, might simply reveal two more quirky Gen Z pop artists. Add … Read More “DOMi & JD Beck: NOT TiGHT (Blue Note)” The post DOMi & JD Beck: NOT TiGHT (Blue Note) appeared first on JazzTimes.
By Nicole D. Batey, Special to the AFRO Experts, community and faith-based leaders, along with social activists, youth, government officials, and other concerned Marylanders rallied together on July 8 and […] The post Crisis in the Black Community Conference held at Morgan State University appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Northwood Plaza. Just the name alone brings memories to Baltimoreans of yesteryear- some great, fun and happy memories of a time when the shopping center looked bright and exciting. I […] The post Students rejoice over Northwood renovation: A word from WEAA student intern, Nazeeh Henderson appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .