New Chancellor Meets and Greets the Community
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer A line of students from Anne Beers Elementary, 3600 Alabama Ave SE, walked through their school’s front entrance and were greeted by a…
In ‘Single Record,’ Rapper Finds His Truth Could Cost Him A Career — And His Life
A hip-hop artist’s journey toward living authentically is beset by personal and professional challenges in “Single Record,” a new web series that looks beyond the glitz of the music industry.…
Inside ‘Leaving Neverland,’ The Film Detailing Michael Jackson’s Alleged Child Abuse
The four-hour documentary “Leaving Neverland,” which left the audience stunned at last week’s Sundance Film Festival premiere, presents an unimpeachable perspective on Michael Jackson’s alleged child sexual abuse, effectively capsizing…
Majority Of Clemson’s Black Players Reportedly Skipped Donald Trump’s Fast-Food Buffet
The majority of the black football players on Clemson University’s national championship-winning team reportedly did not attend the celebration reception that President Donald Trump laid out for the squad at…
Maroon 5 Cancels Super Bowl Halftime News Conference
ATLANTA (AP) — Maroon 5 has canceled its news conference to discuss the band’s Super Bowl halftime performance, choosing to not meet with reporters as most acts have done. The…
Jussie Smollett Told Police His Attackers Yelled ‘MAGA Country’ During Assault
“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett told police in a follow-up interview that the two men who attacked him in Chicago early Tuesday morning yelled “MAGA country” during the racist and homophobic…
Asked To Ignore Racism: 4 Reporters Tell Their Stories
After Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) questioned why “white supremacist” and “white nationalist” were considered negative terms, NBC’s standards department emailed the network’s reporters, urging them to avoid characterizing King’s remarks…
The Dance Scene No One Wanted: An Oral History Of The ‘She’s All That’ Prom
The year was 1999. Some of us were waiting for our dial-up to connect to The Internet while rewinding our Blockbuster VHS rental of “There’s Something About Mary” and listening…
Entertainment Studios founder Byron Allen honored with prestigious Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 10: Byron Allen attends “The Bloomberg 50” Celebration at Cipriani 25 Broadway on December 10, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images…
The Maniacal Costume Designer Behind ‘The Masked Singer’ Speaks
Taylor Swift. Katy Perry. Ariana Grande. Monster. Unicorn. Rabbit. These are just a few of the brass-hat stars who’ve been draped in the fabulous threads of Emmy Award-winning costume designer…