The Black Music Honors has announced the performers for its 7th annual celebration. The star-studded lineup includes 112, Ahjah Walls and Rhea Walls, Amber Riley, Avery Wilson, Carl Thomas, Crystal Aikin, Eric Bellinger, Eric Roberson, Jade Novah, Keedron Bryant, Kevin Ross, Kid N’ Play, PJ Morton, Raheem DeVaughn, Sheléa and Tasha-Page Lockhart. This year’s honorees…
R&B newcomer GoGo Morrow has released her debut single, “In The Way.” It’s her first offering on Harmony Samuels‘ imprint B.O.E. and Universal Music Canada, in partnership with Kenya Barris’ label venture Khalabo Music/Interscope Records. Produced by Samuels, “In The Way” sees Morrow confronting her partner who isn’t emotionally available. “You love me when it’s…
Raheem DeVaughn has released his new collaborative album, From Lust Till Dawn, via New Era Soul/SRG-ILS Group. The 17-track project includes appearances from GeorgiaReign, Yahzarah, Wes Felton, Vandell Andrew, Kristina Ray and more. “I want to be known and have a name for being a contributor to the culture of R&B and soul music, not just…
By Maya Pottiger, Word in Black The banning of Black books is making the headlines again. This time, it’s because some parents are claiming all types of Black books — […] The post #WordinBlack: Now even police are getting Black books banned appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
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By Maya Pottiger, Word in Black It’s no surprise that we’re living through difficult times. After two years, we’re still in a global pandemic, which has predominantly impacted people of […] The post #WordinBlack: Schools and Black Students’ Mental Health: The Kids Aren’t Alright appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
by Richard A. Webster, The Advocate | The Times-Picayune, and David Hammer, WWL-TV After Hurricane Katrina, struggling homeowners said, they were told not to worry about the fine print when […] The post Katrina Survivors Were Told They Could Use Grant Money to Rebuild. Now They’re Being Sued for It. appeared first on AFRO American…
By Alexis Taylor, AFRO News Editor Catherine Pugh has lived many lives. The former Maryland State Senator and Baltimore City Councilwoman turned Mayor has always had many stories to tell, […] The post AFRO EXCLUSIVE: Former Mayor Catherine Pugh breaks her silence, months after quiet return to Baltimore appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press The Senate confirmed economist Lisa Cook on May 10 to serve on the Federal Reserve’s board of governors, making her the first Black woman […] The post Senate approves Lisa Cook as the first Black woman to sit on Federal Reserve appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .