The movie “One of Them Days,” starring Keke Palmer and SZA, is a comedy that explores the struggles of working-class Black women in Los Angeles, while also showcasing Palmer’s charisma and comedic skills.
Category: Arts & Culture
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Local jazz artist and UDC instructor nominated for Grammy Award
Christie Dashiell, an adjunct professor of music at the University of the District of Columbia, has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category for her latest project “Journey In Black.”
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Tom Miller week returns to Baltimore
The Fifth Annual Tom Miller Week will take place from Feb. 15–22 with events hosted at the Eubie Blake National Jazz and Cultural Center, the Maryland Center for History and Culture, and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, celebrating the life and work of renowned artist Tom Miller through community art-making, an oral history circle and the auction of a never-before-seen screenprint.
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Three MLK- themed books to pick up and read in 2025
Recent books on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. offer readers a chance to reflect on the power of words and contemplation, as well as the transformative power of love and the ongoing battle for civil rights and equality.
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D.C.’s MLK Peace Walk and Parade to mark 20 year anniversary
The 20th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Walk and Parade will be held indoors at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Southeast D.C. on Jan. 18, featuring a parade, health fair, and student essay competition, with a theme of “Commit to the Noble Struggle for Equal Rights”.
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AFRO Book Corner: Nigerian culinary expert discusses new memoir, importance of sharing culture through food
Iquo Ukoh’s new book, “Memories on a Platter: My Journey with Nigerian Food,” explores the rich culture of Nigerian food, allowing Nigerians and members of the diaspora to understand their relationship with the cuisine.
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Annual MLK Holiday Prayer Breakfast takes place in nation’s capital
The Annual MLK Prayer Breakfast at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church in Washington D.C. honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and recognized community leaders and young leaders of the Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute for their contributions to the community.
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D.C. residents enjoy New Year’s Eve Cirque du 2025 International Global Gala
The New Year’s Eve Cirque du 2025 International Global Gala at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington D.C. featured cirque performers, salsa dancers, a live band, a DJ, and appearances by the Washington Nationals’ mascots, Teddy and Abe.
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Baltimore poet and author Mecca Verdell stars in ‘Once Again (For the Very First Time)’
Mecca Verdell, a local poet and author, stars in Boaz Yakin’s new film “Once Again (For the Very First Time)”, which explores the fusion of battle rap, poetry, and dance, and pays homage to the creative vibrancy of the community.
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Dr. Lance London talks growing his Southern-cooking restaurant Carolina Kitchen
Dr. Lance London, founder of the Southern-cooking restaurant chain Carolina Kitchen, recently opened a new location in Owings Mills, MD, focusing on providing plant-based options, and plans to open a new concept named for his grandmother in Upper Marlboro, MD in 2025.
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AFRO Publisher Dr. Frances ‘Toni’ Draper highlights work of Dr. Carl J. Murphy in new book, ‘Prayer and Pen’
Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, publisher and CEO of the AFRO-American Newspapers, has released a new book honoring her grandfather, Dr. Carl J. Murphy, and his contributions to the AFRO, including his prayers and legacy as a publisher.
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Baltimore rings in New Year with Inner Harbor fireworks
Baltimore celebrated the New Year with fireworks, a concert from The Jonathan Gilmore Experience, and extended hours at the Inner Harbor Ice Rink, with Mayor Brandon M. Scott and his wife, Hana, in attendance.