By Ralph E. Moore, Jr., Special to the AFRO There once was a president named Richard M. Nixon (1969-1974) who was the first president in U.S. history to resign. There […] The post Commentary: The Moore Report – Frank Wills: The Black patriot who did his job and brought down a president 50 years ago
By Kara Thompson, MDDC Intern On July 8, Mayor Brandon Scott announced that Baltimore’s next Deputy Mayor for Public Safety would be Anthony Barksdale. Born and raised in Baltimore, Barksdale […] The post Anthony Barksdale appointed as new Deputy Mayor for Public Safety appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Kara Thompson, MDDC Intern A groundbreaking ceremony was held on July 2 at the site that will house the new Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center in West Baltimore. The new […] The post Ground has been broken on the new Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
by Dwight Brown, NNPA News Wire Film Critic “You’re a dreamer.” That’s what her friends say. That’s her essence. Middle-aged Ada Harris (Lesley Manville, The Crown) works tirelessly as a […] The post Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris film review appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Worship & Justice, the newest album from acclaimed hitmaker William Murphy, is available now to download/stream on digital platforms. The three-time GRAMMY-nominated artist, songwriter, and pastor has delivered a robust worship experience on the 20-track album, which was primarily captured from his live album recording at his church, The dReam Center Church of Atlanta, in
The Stellar Gospel Music Awards celebrated its 37th year honoring excellence in Gospel music during an uplifting weekend of events, concluding with the live-taped ceremony on Saturday, July 16, at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia. Hosted by Stellar Award-winning artists Jekalyn Carr and Kierra Sheard, this year’s celebration will premiere Sunday, August 7 at 8 PM ET/PT
Snoh Aalegra earns her first platinum award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). “I Want You Around,” released as a focus single from her sophomore album – Ugh, Those Feels Again, has sold more than one million equivalent units. Co-written by Marcus James, “I Want You Around” was shared in February 2019. Nine
Beyoncé has unveiled the official tracklist to her upcoming eighth album, Renaissance. The music icon shared the details in an Instagram Stories post. Renaissance consists of 16 tracks, including the empowering anthem “Break My Soul” produced by The-Dream and Tricky Stewart. Since its June 20 release, “Break My Soul” has peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard
Following his appearance on Verzuz with Omarion, Mario returns with his new single “Main One” featuring Tory Lanez. It was co-produced by Mike Crook, Extendo Beats and SprngBrk. Over a thumping backbeat, Mario sings, “I know you wanna be the main one / I got a whole list of some names on the way /
R&B fixture Tevin Campbell has been hot on the promotional trail following his acceptance of the R&B Icon Award at the 2022 Black Music Honors in June. During a recent interview on the State of Black Music podcast featuring hosts Louis York (Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony), Phil Thornton and Tamone Bacon, he shared that