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May 04

How Nappi Hour Is Changing The Black Happy Hour Scene in Chicago

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Photo by Nicci Briann, Nappi Hour Chicago, February 17, 2017. Nappi Hour is a place for us to "come let your hair down after work." In January 2017, Nappi Hour was launched by AFROTRAK as a place for "US" to "come let your hair down after work" in Chicago. And it may be carving it's niche. Continue Reading After two…

Dec 18

What’s The Issue With Ciara’s Family Portrait?

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Yesterday, Ciara released a family portrait on Facebook. The photo was taken as part of a campaign with Harper's Bazaar. Ciara posted the caption "Just The 4 Of Us." And while it's certainly telling a story and capturing a moment, the photo seems to be getting mixed reviews. Continue Reading The photo shows Ciara holding baby Future with Russell Wilson…

Dec 18

This Mobile Museum Is Celebrating Black History Month All Year Long

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Written by Mike Orie of Afrotrak.com Black History Month may have officially ended in February, but not for this mobile museum. Continue Reading In 1995, Khalid El-Halim launched The Black History 101 Mobile Museum in Detroit. He credits a period of his life where some of the hip hop music he was listening to inspired the creation of the museum…

Dec 18

Senegalese Model Khoudia Diop Said She Once Felt Pressured To Use Skin Bleaching Products

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Pictured Khoudia Diop Written by Mike Orie of Afrotrak.com 19-year old Senegalese model Khoudia Diop has gained a lot of popularity over the last year on Instagram. To date, she sits at just over 400,000 followers. She takes amazing photos, but it's her beautiful glowing skin that's attracted attention from viewers worldwide. Continue Reading But at one point in her…

Dec 18

Solange, A Tribe Called Quest To Headline Pitchfork Festival In Chicago

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Written by Mike Orie of Afrotrak.com Solange and A Tribe Called Quest will headline this year's Pitchfork Festival. The 12th annual festival will take place in Union Park in Chicago from July 14th-July 16th. Continue Reading A Tribe Called Quest will headline the festival on Saturday, July 15th with Solange headlining on Sunday, July 16th. Pitchfork has also teamed up…