In the heartland of the United States lies a state rich in musical heritage and talent: Mississippi. From the cotton fields to the blues clubs, Mississippi has given birth to some of the most iconic voices in the history of music. In this article, we delve into the lives and careers of ten famous singers
Minnesota, the land of a thousand lakes, has not only been a fertile ground for natural wonders but has also birthed a remarkable lineage of talented musicians. In the world of music, the state has proudly produced a diverse array of singers who have captivated audiences with their extraordinary vocal prowess and distinctive styles. From
Michigan, the Great Lakes State, has been a breeding ground for exceptional talent in various artistic realms, and the realm of music is no exception. From the soulful melodies of Motown to the electrifying sounds of rock and roll, Michigan has produced a remarkable array of influential singers who have left an indelible mark on
From the picturesque landscapes of Cape Cod to the bustling city streets of Boston, Massachusetts has long been a hotbed of talent in the music industry. Over the years, this historic New England state has produced an impressive array of famous singers who have captivated audiences around the world with their extraordinary vocal abilities and
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By Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO Publisher and CEO This year we celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day for the 157th time, and the third time as a national federal holiday. Many Americans are still learning about Juneteenth’s importance, and we must recognize the significance of its history, and the joy in celebrating our freedom as
By Aswad Walker, Defender Network For some, holidays are just days off work. For others, many of them are considered sacred and holy. But all holidays were created by a specific group of people for a specific reason. Holidays were meant to be vehicles for teaching, highlighting and passing down specific values important to the
By Ariyana Griffin, Special to the AFRO When Dr. Tiara Moore, an environmental ecologist, took to Twitter to look for more Black marine scientists in 2020, she had no idea it would lead to a forceful movement and the founding of a new organization, Black In Marine Science (BIMS). “I realized that we might be
By DaQuan Lawrence, Special to the AFRO Activists in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area are weighing in on the construction and use of a public safety training center near Atlanta. Opponents of a massive police training center soon to open near Atlanta, Ga. staged a two-hour virtual roundtable to engage national attention on
By Nneka N’namdi and Fareeha Waheed At the end of each year, Baltimoreans know how many neighbors we lost to homicide (333 in 2022). The number is a grim reminder of how Black life is devalued in our city and country. It is a tragic, brutal metric to underscore the multiple system failures that led