*What could go wrong when politicians in Sacramento decide the future of journalism? The California legislature could soon provide the answer. SB 911 — authored by Senator Steve Glazer – is the subject of a debate on how $25 million in state surplus funds should be distributed to local and ethnic journalism. If it is
*“The singers were handpicked,” said Anthony Ponder about his vocalists Ministry’s Desire who as Anthony Ponder & the Ministry’s Desire (APMD) just released the first single, “God Won’t Fail” from their upcoming album “The Grateful Project” (Enon Music Group). “It started with me as a vision. It took two to three years trying to find
*Chris Rock has addressed the past criticism he received from people who felt his comedy only appealed to white people. During a recent chat on “Hart to Heart,” the 57-year-old, who is said to be one of the highest-paid comedians in Hollywood, had an open discussion with fellow comic Kevin Hart about going from stand-up
*Barack Obama has dropped his annual summer playlist and it features Beyoncé, British singer Harry Styles and Latin rapper Bad Bunny. His list of 44 songs features a mix of pop, R&B, hip hop, and old-school tracks like Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy,” “Dancing In The Dark” by Bruce Springsteen, and “Blue and Green” by Miles
*(CNN) — “The Most Hated Man on the Internet” faces a bit of a logistical problem: How to visually represent the kind of photos that were posted by the “revenge porn” site IsAnyoneUp.com without invading people’s privacy all over again. Creatively tackling that, the producers deliver a highly watchable if salacious three-part docuseries, fueled by
Seventy-one-year-old Brooklyn-born keyboardist/producer Jason Miles has charted an impressive recording career that includes credits with Miles Davis, Luther Vandross, and David Sanborn. And it’s all … Read More “Jason Miles: The Extraordinary Journey of Jason Miles (Book Writing Cube)” The post Jason Miles: The Extraordinary Journey of Jason Miles (Book Writing Cube) appeared first on
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com The Johns Hopkins Office of Economic Development and Community Partnerships (OEDCP) is kicking off National Black Business Month […] The post Johns Hopkins set to host free Black Business Showcase for the second year in a row appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Before London native Chukes Okoro traveled to the states for a job opportunity, he expected America to be […] The post Okoro Development revitalizes Westside of Downtown Baltimore with team of minority professionals appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, Inc. (SDPC) joins the academic community in expressing sorrow at the passing of one of its giants, Dr. James […] The post #FaithWorks: SDPC Mourns the Loss of Dr. J. Deotis Roberts appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Nigerian gospel minister, Aduke Odeniyi heralds the second coming of Christ in her newest single titled “Oru Mbo.” The singer brings to reminder for all to do Lord’s work while it’s daytime for “The Night is coming (Oru Mbo).” “God loves us so much and He deems it fit to remind us to Arise and