The legendary Ebony magazine is being revived. Former NBA star Junior Bridgeman reportedly has anted-up $14 million for the famed Black media publication. The magazine, which was founded by John H. Johnson in 1945, was forced into bankruptcy earlier this…
Shopping is one of the great holiday festivities, but there is also entertainment. One form of entertainment people may enjoy is the plethora of Christmas plays available. This year renowned playwright Barry Scott will be the leading actor in Langston…
Continuation from part I The following is the continuation of the excerpt of the first Hughes Spanish Civil War article the The Afro printed: ‘Hughes Bombed in Spain: Tells of Terror of Fascist Raid,’ October 23,1937: “Being very tired, I…
Last updated on June 28th, 2013 at 11:05 amI’m ashamed to say that for the first 42 years of my life. I only knew of Langston Hughes as a poet who occasionally did a column for The Chicago Defender. Some…
