We often hear about giving someone of status and prominence their flowers before they depart the earthy realm. It’s better to smell them alive, by all reports. Tayla Parx, who has made headlines working with Janelle Monáe, John Legend and Ariana Grande, wants to be in line for all her things on the new song
Nearly eight months after releasing Public Displays of Affection, Muni Long returns with its follow-up, Public Displays of Affection Too via Supergiant Records/Def Jam Recordings. The five-track project includes the previously released “Another,” “Pain” and Saweetie-assisted “Baby Boo.” On the penultimate track”Crack,” Long is confident that her love box will leave a man hooked after one hit. She interpolates
Usher is on a roll. After delivering a flawless performance for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series, the global superstar pairs with rap duo City Girls on their new single “Good Love.” The party-ready anthem arrives just in time for the summer. Over a production, which samples Lathun’s 1997 jam “Freak It,” Usher ensures that he
By Kara Thompson, MDDC Intern The AFRO American Newspapers won big at the National Newspapers Publishers Association’s (NNPA) Messenger Awards this year. The publication, which began in 1892, was one […] The post AFRO wins big at NNPA awards ceremony during annual convention appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By TOM HAYS, BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and JENNIFER PELTZ, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in prison for using […] The post R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in sex trafficking case appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Report investigates the intersection of the media and religion sectors and their role in supporting modern, resilient civil society WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report drafted by the Fund for Peace, […] The post #FaithWorks: FAITH AND MEDIA INITIATIVE REVEALS NEW REPORT AT INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM SUMMIT appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com President Freeman Hrabowski III has led the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), since 1992. After decades of […] The post President Freeman Hrabowski prepares for retirement after turning UMBC into the top producer of Black M.D., Ph.D. graduates appeared first on AFRO
By Kara Thompson, MDDC Intern Rev. Harold Carter, Jr. was made vice president of the Hampton Ministers’ Conference at their annual conference that took place in June. There, he had […] The post Hampton Minister’s Conference names Reverend Harold Carter, Jr. as vice president appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
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By MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in to the Supreme Court on Thursday, shattering a glass ceiling as the first Black woman on the nation’s highest court. The 51-year-old […] The post Jackson sworn in, becomes 1st Black woman on Supreme Court appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .