By Je’Don Holloway-Talley | For The Birmingham Times Twyla S. Grider self-describes as a creator, cultivator, and curator, bringing fashion and design concepts to life across multiple mediums. Now, Grider, 48, steps into the role of “Costume Goddess” for Red Mountain Theatre’s production of The Wiz, running through Mar. 1, bringing a fresh visual interpretation to one of […]
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Dayvon Love, director of public policy for Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS), a Baltimore-based grassroots think-tank, argues that accusations of “dictatorship” aimed at Black political leaders in Maryland reveal deep racial double standards about who is allowed to wield power. He contrasts the tolerance historically shown to forceful White leaders with the backlash Black officials face for far milder assertions of authority, contending that such rhetoric reflects anxieties about shifting power dynamics rather than genuine concerns about democracy.
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By Dr. Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) teamed up with veteran journalist Roland Martin, founder of Black Star Network, to host a two-hour, live-streamed event on Feb. 2 titled “Not On Our Watch: A National Town Hall on Press Freedom.” The session was prompted by the recent arrests of […]
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The 47th president of the United States shared a video on social media depicting former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as monkeys, which was met with widespread criticism from both Republicans and Democrats.
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By Jonathan ForneySpecial to the AFRO The Washington Wizards honored the career and community impact of former star John Wall on Thursday, Jan. 29 at Capital One Arena as they took on the Milwaukee Bucks. Fans were shown highlights of Wall’s achievements on and off the court for the city. Attendees were given special bobble […]
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