The Blind Musician Preserving America’s Original Black Music
Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton is a musician bringing back the magic of a bygone era of American jazz. Drawing inspiration from the blues scene of the 1930s, Paxton has become…
Live from the NFL Draft: College GameDay Built by The Home Depot to Include College Head Coaches on Set, Sit-Down Interviews with Top Quarterbacks
Craig Bohl, James Franklin, Clay Helton, Lincoln Riley, Nick Saban, and Kirby Smart Join the Show Live from AT&T Stadium Josh Allen, Sam Darnold, Lamar Jackson, and Josh Rosen Sit-Down…
ESPN to Televise Three NBA Playoffs First Round Game 6’s on Friday
ABC NBA Playoffs Sunday Doubleheader: First Round Game 7’s and/or Second Round Game 1’s NBA Playoffs Part of Another Significant Weekend of Major Live Events Across ESPN Platforms, Including NFL…
HBCUs Are Producing a New Generation of Young Women
By N. Joyce Payne, Special to the AFRO Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are commonly credited as the primary training grounds for African-American talent in higher education. You cannot…
Remy Ma Vibes With A Boogie on Sexy New Track, “Company” (VIDEO)
Just days after the Bronx’s own J. Lo & Cardi B hooked up for a track, Remy Ma has linked up with Bronx brethren, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, for…
Rushern Baker Introduces Clean Energy Plan
By Brianna Rhodes, Special to the AFRO Rushern Baker, a Democratic candidate for governor, announced a plan for Maryland to become the first state to achieve 100 percent clean energy…
50 Cent Announces Liquor Partnership with Branson Cognac
50 Cent entered into the hip-hop industry with the Get Rich or Die Tryin’ mentality. He soon elevated his career as a mogul by venturing out into acting, TV production…
Speaking at UMD, Rev. Jackson Vows to Continue the Fight
By Brianna Rhodes, Special to the AFRO Civil rights figure, Rev. Jesse Jackson delivered the closing remarks at the University of Maryland, College Park second annual Social Justice Day event…
Kenya Film Board Bans LGBT Focused Love Story Right Before Cannes
The Kenyan film board banned Wanuri Kahiu’s LGBT film Rafiki a few weeks before it’s Cannes Film Festival Premiere, Variety reports. Kahiu announced on Friday saying she was “incredibly disappointed”…
From Slaveholding County To Tourist Attraction: Prince Georges County Celebrates 322nd Birthday
By Charise Wallace, Special to the AFRO Founded on April 23, 1696, Prince George’s County has had a dramatic shift in its 322 years of existence from being the biggest…