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‘Joyce J. Scott: Walk A Mile In My Dreams,’ exhibit continues at Baltimore Museum of Art

By Jannette J. WitmyerSpecial to the AFROBaltimore born-and-bred, artist Joyce Jane Scott is a master at interweaving life and art and making you look. From delicate pinky rings made with tiny seed beads to larger-than-life wall hangings and thought-...

Real Fatherhood: Joseph Williams, Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club Leads a Movement

“Fatherhood saved my life.”Joseph Williams stated this unequivocally when recalling how he went from being a young man finding his way to becoming one of our city’s biggest champions for fatherhood.It’s because of Williams and his organization, Mr. D...

Austin’s Front Porch Arts Center Plans Grand Opening June 15

Local author and community arts advocate Keli Stewart invites friends and neighbors to a Grand Opening of Front Porch Arts Center’s new storefront space at& 5851 W. Madison St., Saturday June 15 from noon to 3 p.m. The fundraiser for the 501(C)3...

What the statue of a kneeling enslaved man in the Emancipation Memorial of 1876 tells us about its history

The striking Emancipation Memorial statue in Washington, D.C., shows Abraham Lincoln standing, while a man wearing only a loincloth is appearing to rise from a kneeling position. The face in the memorial is that of Archer Alexander, who had escape...

Baltimore’s Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis to defend lightweight world title against undefeated Frank Martin

By Mekhi AbbottAFRO Sports Internmabbott@afro.comGervonta “Tank” Davis will defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight world title against Frank Martin at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on June 15. Both fighters in the pay-per-view (P...

Juneteenth celebrations in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area

By Tierra StoneAFRO Interntierrastone@afro.comJuneteeenth is a time of celebration, recognizing the day that enslaved African Americans in Texas learned they were free. Though millions of slaves in Confederate territory had been freed on Jan. 1, 1863...

What the statue of a kneeling enslaved man in the Emancipation Memorial of 1876 tells us about its history − an art historian explains

Author: Virginia Raguin Distinguished Professor of Humanities Emerita, Visual Arts, College of the Holy Cross Disclosure statement Virginia Raguin does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that woul...

Project 2025 and Election-Year Hate Group Spike Pose Risks for People of Color

Stacy M.BrownNNPA Newswire Contributor Notably, white supremacy hate groups saw a 50% surge in 2023, the highest jump ever recorded by the SPLC, growing to 165 from 109 in 2022. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent People of...

Fathers’ best gifts

By Dr. Leeland A. Jones“Turn the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to the fathers, lest I come and strike the earth with a curse.” ~ Malachi 4:5-6 NKJVThere are many reasons why Father’s Day is so different from Mot...

Chicago Celebrates Juneteenth with Spectacular Events and Festivities

Chicago’s diverse Juneteenth celebrations honor the legacy of freedom with community events, festivals, and educational activities. From historical reflections to vibrant festivities, the city commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people an...

Oklahoma Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit From Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors

Photo: Getty Images Oklahoma Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit by survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre seeking reparations, Reuters reports. The move upheld a judge’s decision last year to dismiss the case for reparations for the vio...

Black Music Month kicks off with highly anticipated local events

By Ericka Alsto Buck& Special to the AFRO& June marks the celebration of Black Music Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and honoring the contributions of Black musicians and the profound impact of Black music on culture and society. Estab...

Chicago Legend Buddy Guy to Join NASCAR Chicago Street Race for a Special Main Stage Performance on July 6

This week, NASCAR announced that one of Chicago’s most beloved legends, Buddy Guy, will play a special set at the Chicago Street Race Weekend on Saturday, July 6. One of Rolling Stone’s “greatest guitarists of all time,” the hometown icon will bring...

Slutty Vegan and Native Foods Unite In Chicago For Delicious Pop-Up Event

By Rashad Alexander Last week, two all-star vegan brands teamed up in Chicago as one of the country’s most popular vegan eateries came to town. Native Foods recently hosted Slutty Vegan, the Atlanta-based company currently touring the country a...

Soul Rebels, Ghostface Killah and GZA to play Howard Theater on June 20

Ericka Alston Buck& Special to the AFROMark your calendars for an electrifying night of music at The Howard Theater on June 20th, as The Soul Rebels bring their unique blend of jazz, funk and hip hop to the stage. The group will be accompanied by...