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 Tcherika Petit-Frere, Special to the AFRO Connect to Culture is partnering with the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation and DC Greens to host the event, Each One, Teach One on Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Well at Oxon Run. Each One, Teach One is an event that combines
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
Tru Mantra’s latest track, “1-2-3,” boldly addresses the pervasive trend of maintaining false appearances in today’s society. Whether it’s succumbing to peer pressure or yielding to the pressures of social media, the consequences of fixating on external, material aspects at the expense of deeper values can be profound. In their signature style, Tru Mantra implores
US-based Nigerian gospel music maestro, recording artiste, songwriter, worship leader, and producer, Dare David has delivered a powerful moment through his latest single and accompanying video titled “Arugbo Ojo,” featuring Stellar-award winning worship leader Jonathan Nelson. Titled in the Yoruba language, which is widely spoken in Nigeria’s Western region, “Arugbo Ojo” translates to “Ancient
Jim Trotter – GettyImages *(CNN) — Former National Football League reporter Jim Trotter filed a discrimination lawsuit against the NFL and NFL Media Tuesday, alleging that he was let go by the football league because he publicly challenged Commissioner Roger Goodell and other executives on the NFL’s “record of race discrimination and lack of diversity.”
*E! has dropped the trailer for its new reality show “House of Villains,” featuring Omarosa and Tiffany “New York” Pollard. We reported previously that Omarosa (“The Apprentice”) and Pollard (“Flavor of Love”) will face off under the same roof where they will live and compete against eight other reality TV veterans on “House of Villains,”
Usher – Getty *Usher continues on his destructive path of villainy in attempting to break up happy homes like a relationship sniper. Recently, Quavo dared to enter the dating minefield, which is Usher’s Las Vegas residency and decided to bring his lady to the concert. Usher, being the true menace that he is, serenaded Quavo’s