*Just two years after Chadwick Boseman’s unexpected passing, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is here. Naturally, this Black Panther sequel is a bittersweet arrival. Because the original defied the odds and made over a billion dollars—impressive even for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and especially for a film with a predominantly Black cast, Boseman’s T’Challa will eventually be
*Wayminute. What is going on with Chris Brown‘s Michael Jackson tribute performance at tonight’s American Music Awards? Or should we ask, WHY has Brown’s tribute to MJ been cut from the show? Of course, we don’t know, but what’s even more distressing is that Brown doesn’t know either, and needless to say his fans are
*The honeymoon is over as described by the series creator of “The Chosen,” Dallas Jenkins: “The theme of Season three is ‘Come to me, all you who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.’ The honeymoon phase is over, and the characters all have to deal with the costs and occasional confusion
*(CNN) — Even if you don’t know Law Roach‘s face, you will have seen his work — whether you’ve picked up a fashion magazine in recent years or populated your Instagram feed with A-listers. Think of Zendaya‘s 2015 Oscars outfit — a delicate white satin Vivienne Westwood dress offset by a cascade of brunette dreadlocks
By Khalid Rudo Smith, Word in Black For some time, we’ve all held our breath as a tech billionaire, who made questionable moral compass attempts in the past, has purchased Twitter — one of the most important free speech platforms on the planet. Many, particularly in the Black community, have seen far more hate speech
By Megan Kirk, Word in Black Social media has changed the landscape of the world and some believe it’s not for the greater good. While social media provides an outlet for the stressors of life, it is also a platform for overstimulation. Adults, teens, and children alike have witnessed the perils of social media and
By Y’Anad Burrell, BlackPressUSA Hack the Hood’s Board of Directors has named Terrence Riley as the new executive director. The organization’s mission is to provide youth and communities of color with tech skill-building programs and career navigation that are grounded in justice and support economic mobility. Riley joins Hack the Hood from Aim High, the
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Aviation Administration (MDOT MAA) has named Harold A. Fowler as the new Chief of Airport Operations and Maintenance for Martin State Airport. In this leadership role, Mr. Fowler is responsible for the overall oversight and administration of Martin State Airport. He leads all airport functions, including operations, grounds and facilities maintenance, customer service
By Tiffany C. Ginyard, Special to the AFRO Finally…The governor of Maryland is Black; The State is still blue.Echoes of warm words woo voters long after the moment,While the AFRO asked a few good grassroots organizersWhat they advise residents of Baltimore to do? Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) Adam Jackson and Dayvon Love, suggest
By Tiffany C. Ginyard, Special to the AFRO Black voters gathered at RYMKS Bar and Grille on election night to network and socialize for a watch party on the evening of the 2022 gubernatorial election. The black-owned and operated establishment in Harbor East’s Little Italy hosted members from a range of organizations aimed at creating