Kenny Lattimore, “The Modern Soul Man”, continues to bring the heat with his new video for the song “Take A Dose” from his most recent album Here To Stay! The post Kenny Lattimore ‘Take A Dose’ – LISTEN appeared first on Smooth Jazz and Smooth Soul.
Chart-topping jazz/R&B sax player Boney James released his new single “Bring It Back” today, featuring critically acclaimed composer, conductor, orchestrator, arranger, and trumpeter, Dontae Winslow. The track is available today via all streaming services and marks the first release from James’ forthcoming 18th studio album, Detour, out September 23rd on Concord Records. The new 10-song
Dan Kinzelman was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin. After he graduated from the University of Miami in 2004, he went to Italy and stayed. … Read More “Ghost Horse: Il Bene Comune (Hora)” The post Ghost Horse: Il Bene Comune (Hora) appeared first on JazzTimes.
Jayye Michael, son of legendary R&B singer Coko, makes his formal introduction with his debut single “Never Be.” On the self-penned record, produced by Mykal Curtis and vocal produced by Coko, Michael calls it quits with his partner who took advantage of his heart. While Michael put his all into a relationship, his no-good lover
By AFRO Staff Americans have long revered their soldiers and veterans for their service, but the record is clear- American society did not afford Black soldiers or their families the […] The post Elected officials aim to give reparations to Black World War II vets and families left out of G.I. Bill benefits appeared first
By Nicole D. Batey, Special to the AFRO Leon Bailey, a trailblazer in U.S. Navy Wrestling, was the first African American to integrate Navy wrestling and win an individual title […] The post Cherry Hill honors native Leon Bailey, the man who integrated Navy wrestling appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Kara Thompson, MDDC Intern Calvin Osborne has always been fascinated by the Civil War. But growing up in the American Midwest, the Civil War battlegrounds were far and few […] The post Reenactments and national parks help reimagine what life was like for Black Civil War soldiers appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By H.R. Harris, Special to the AFRO Mary McLeod Bethune, founder of the National Council for Negro Women made history once again at the U.S. Capitol this week. A tall […] The post Mary McCleod Bethune Statue Unveiled in U.S. Capitol – First Black Statue in Statuary Hall appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Kara Thompson, AFRO MDDC Intern Elizabeth “Bettye” Murphy Moss, a granddaughter of John Henry Murphy, began her journalism career when she first started working at the AFRO at age […] The post The life and legacy of Elizabeth Murphy Moss appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.co Green Thumb Industries, a national cannabis retailer and consumer packaged goods company, recently opened applications for its Good […] The post Good Green Grant Program awards funds to nonprofits creating opportunity in Black and Brown communities impacted by the War on Drugs appeared