Afro e-Edition 08-05-2022
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“Community Quarterback” Cherry Hill Strong Opens “Convening Space” and Offices
By Special to the AFRO BALTIMORE, Oct. 21, 2022 – South Baltimore’s Cherry Hill community yesterday marked another important step forward in its multi-year, holistic strategy of transformation and revitalization […] The post “Community Quarterback” Cherry Hill Strong Opens “Convening Space” and Offices appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Limited showings of ‘Till’ film draw positive attention and death threats ahead of national release
By AFRO Staff Director Chinomye Chukwu recently released a film focused on the life of Emmett Louis Till, the 14-year-old boy who, in death, became a major catalyst for the […] The post Limited showings of ‘Till’ film draw positive attention and death threats ahead of national release appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
PRESS ROOM: Nielsen study shows media industry and marketers often miss the mark in connecting with Black consumers
By BlackPressUSA With authentic representation lacking and increased consumer demand for brands to directly benefit Black communities, 2022 saw a 10-point decline in Black viewers who are more likely to […] The post PRESS ROOM: Nielsen study shows media industry and marketers often miss the mark in connecting with Black consumers appeared first on AFRO
This Is Where Black Americans Live Longest
by Alexa Spencer It turns out Wakanda — a place full of Black wealth, health, and longevity — isn’t just a place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It turns out a […] The post This Is Where Black Americans Live Longest appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Why these five diseases disproportionately affect the Black community– and how to avoid them
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer The United States is generally considered to be one of the most powerful nations in the world both economically and in terms of […] The post Why these five diseases disproportionately affect the Black community– and how to avoid them appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Michaela Coel Believes Her Queer ‘Wakanda Forever’ Character Has a Message for Ghana | VIDEO
*With each piece of content she creates. Michaela Coel seems determined to bring about change and challenge perceptions. The British/Ghanaian actress landed a role in the upcoming Marvel adventure “Wakanda Forever.” She hopes her role will have the same impact in Ghana. “Wakanda Forever” is the sequel to “Black Panther” film, a fictional African utopia.
Mattel Releases Tina Turner Barbie Doll – It’s An Ode to ‘The Queen of Rock ‘N’ Roll’ | WATCH
*Tina Turner has joined the list of artists inducted into Barbie’s Signature Music Series. The doll, which was released on October 13, “commemorates her smash hit ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It,’” according to Mattel. The Tina Barbie is adorned with an outfit that was “inspired by the iconic outfit” the Grammy-winner and “Queen
Black America is Now ‘Reverse Casted’ from Kanye West (Drink Champs) to Jay-Z D’Usse lawsuit (WATCH)
*Attorney Antonio Moore looks deeper into the Kanye West Revolt TV Drink Champs interview that led to the 250 million dollar lawsuit by George Floyd’s family. He also breaks down Jay-Z’s recent lawsuit over D’Usse liquor partnership. MORE NEWS ON EURWEB: Janitor Puts Penis in Water Bottle – Infects Houston Woman with Incurable STD |
Janitor Puts Penis in Water Bottle – Infects Houston Woman with Incurable STD | VIDEO
*An Houston woman has been affected with an incurable STD after a janitor urinated in her water bottles at her office. The janitor, identified as Lucio Diaz, 50, has been charged with indecent assault and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Both charges are related to the same victim, who is a married mother of