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 .
By Bernie Dorsey and Durant K. Harvin III History is riddled with examples of people and nations that allow danger to gather on their doorsteps in the belief that evil […] The post AFRO EXCLUSIVE: Op-ed: D.C.-Area Pastors on Rise of Antisemitism appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Maya Pottiger, Word in Black In her Intro to Black LGBTQ Studies class at Howard University, Dr. Jennifer Williams notices a difference in students now compared to when she […] The post #WordinBlack: The ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill makes school even less safe for Black students appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Maya Pottiger, Word in Black Back in the ’90s, Puff Daddy rapped about how life is “All About the Benjamins” — but, really, it’s all about zip codes. Zipcodes […] The post #WordinBlack: How invisible lines keep education resources from Black and Hispanic kids appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Grammy Award-winning worship music collective, Maverick City Music and Gospel music icon, Kirk Franklin have announced the release of their collaborative single set to arrive next week. Taking to social media, both artists shared a video teaser, giving fans an early treat of the forthcoming single releasing next Friday, May 20. The song was captured…
DulaneyLand Music founded by award-winning Gospel artist Todd Dulaney will release “Morning Songs,” a 6-track project featuring Todd Dulaney on May 20. “Psalms 23,” the first track off the upcoming set is available today. The song is accompanied by its official music video which was captured at dReam Center – a ministry led by award-winning…
Today, the nominations for the 37th annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards were announced and TRIBL Records, one of the trailblazing labels in the Christian, Gospel, and Inspirational music, received 6 nominations. TRIBL’s GRAMMY-winning super group Maverick City Music earns six nominations including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for the Billboard Gospel…