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People gathered on Chuck Brown Way near Howard University to celebrate the memory of Go-Go creator Chuck Brown.
People gathered on Chuck Brown Way near Howard University to celebrate the memory of Go-Go creator Chuck Brown. (Courtesy Photo)
Go-Go Pioneer Chuck Brown ‘Will be Missed’
Originally published May 18, 2012

When news spread that Washington, D.C. legend Chuck Brown died, May 16, of pneumonia at the age of 75, it didn’t take long for just about everyone familiar with the area to express their respect and condolences for the “godfather of Go-Go.” Famous musicians, actors, comedians and even politicians; they all took to Twitter to give a special shout-out to the creator and originator of D.C’s unique music genre.more More Arrow

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by AFRO Staff
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by Zenitha Prince
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by AFRO Staff
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Mark Hairston, David Emerson Toney, stars of “The Whipping Man.”
The Whipping Man
by Jannette J. Witmyer
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Rock and Roll Musical ‘Memphis’ to Debut at the Kennedy Center
by AFRO Staff
May 16, 2012 - On June 12, the Kennedy Center will debut “Memphis” in the Opera House. The award-winning production will play until July 1.
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William Balfour is convicted of killing three family members of Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson
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by AFRO Staff
May 11, 2012 - A Chicago jury May 11 convicted William Balfour of murdering family members of R&B singer Jennifer Hudson.more More Arrow
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by Freddie Allen
May 09, 2012 - WASHINGTON (NNPA) —Nearly all African-Americans polled – 97 percent – say they are unhappy with the Black TV programs currently on air.more More Arrow