Axl Rose, born William Bruce Rose Jr. on February 6, 1962, is an American musician and songwriter best known as the charismatic and enigmatic frontman of the iconic rock band Guns N’ Roses. With his distinctive voice, intense stage presence, and penchant for controversy, Axl Rose is one of rock music’s most polarizing and enduring
INXS was an iconic Australian rock band that achieved worldwide fame and success during the 1980s and 1990s. The band was formed in Sydney, Australia, in 1977, and their name is a combination of “in excess.” INXS consisted of several members over the years, but its core members included Garry Gary Beers (bass guitar), brothers
Patti LaBelle, born Patricia Louise Holte on May 24, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a legendary American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She is often referred to as the “Godmother of Soul” due to her powerful and emotive vocal performances, which have made her a beloved figure in the world of R&B, soul, and gospel
Paul McCartney and Wings was a British rock band formed in 1971 by former Beatles member Paul McCartney. The group underwent several lineup changes during its existence, but its core members included Paul McCartney, his wife Linda McCartney, Denny Laine, and various other musicians who joined and left over the years. Wings achieved significant commercial
By Tcherika Petit, Special to the AFRO Derrick and Ramunda Young opened the first book shop east of the Anacostia River since Pyramid Books closed in the 1990s. The shop, affectionately known as MahoganyBooks is named after their daughter and is targeted at empowering the Black community in Ward 8. “Our goal was to make
By BlackPressUSA In continued support of go-getters and changemakers in the Black community, the candy brand Now and Later is launching the “Pause Now, Hustle Later” initiative. The program is a partnership with media personality, entrepreneur and candy lover La La Anthony. The business is spotlighting five emerging Black-owned businesses in the self-care space and
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The Baltimore Business Journal hosted the CEO of the Year and Power 10 awards at the Center Club in Downtown Baltimore on Sept. 7. Sandy Hillman, known for transforming Baltimore’s tourism industry during the 1970s, was celebrated as CEO of the Year alongside 10 other local business leaders.
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, afields@afro.com As the Halloween holiday approaches, D.C. native George Curtis is stepping out of his shell into a shocking and suspenseful season as he vies to become the next “Face of Horror.” The multifaceted creative has passionately blazed a trail for himself as an accomplished actor and film aficionado.
By J Pamela Stills, Special to the AFRO Not more than three months after its last march in June that took place in Brooklyn, New York, The Dad Gang was marching again; this time in the District. Dads from across the Washington, D.C. metro converged at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial to celebrate fatherhood.
By Helen Bezuneh, Special to the AFRO Since the pandemic, schools across the nation have suffered from increasing rates of teacher shortages. While a similar situation still holds true for schools in the Washington, D.C. area, this trend is nothing new to the region. The issue has plagued D.C. for a considerable amount of time