Singers from Rhode Island emanate from a state of remarkable contrasts, where historical significance meets modern creativity. Nestled in New England, Rhode Island’s coastal beauty, historic architecture, and cultural richness provide a unique backdrop for its singers. Their music often reflects the eclectic influences that converge in this small but diverse state, ranging from folk
Singers from Pennsylvania emanate from a state steeped in a rich tapestry of history, culture, and musical heritage. From the industrial landscapes of Pittsburgh to the rolling hills of Amish country, Pennsylvania’s diverse terrain and communities serve as a wellspring of inspiration for its singers. This diversity is mirrored in their music, which spans genres
By Helen Bezuneh, Special to the AFRO The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), a trade association of more than 200 African American-owned newspapers across the U.S, hosted the 2023 National Leadership Awards on Sept. 17 in Washington, D.C. The organization, also known as the Black Press of America, held the event to honor change-making leaders
By Helen Bezuneh, Special to the AFRO At the Congressional Black Caucus’ 52nd Annual Legislative Conference, U.S. representatives and leaders in the fight for Black maternal health spoke at a session focused on the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. The session, titled “Mom’s Can’t Wait: Passing the Momnibus in a Divided Congress,” promoted the passage
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com When President Biden signed the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (ILJA) in 2021, much of the legislation addressed greener, more accessible transportation for all. The bill not only included the largest federal, public transit investment, $89.9 billion, in U.S. history, it sets aside $7.5 billion to
By RIO YAMAT and KEN RITTER, Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 drive-by shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur was arrested and charged with murder Friday in a long-awaited breakthrough in one of hip-hop’s most enduring mysteries. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 60, has long been known to investigators as one
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com When Travis Mitchell attended Morgan State University in 1988, his initial intention was to earn a political science degree. He also wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps of playing college basketball. He thought he’d either graduate and continue playing basketball or take up coaching. Then came his
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO Maryland Gov. Moore recently appointed six new members to the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) after two members resigned. The twelve members of MHEC board serve a term of five years. Currently the board is operating with eleven members. The new members found themselves quickly immersed in another
By Ralph E. Moore Jr. Face it, it has taken a long time to watch a baseball game from start to finish over the years. America’s pastime has not been America’s fast time. Calling the pace of your average Major League Baseball (MLB) game slow as molasses was just not fair to the crushed sugar
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Patriarchy and paternalism are two forms of oppression that endure in the workplace. Britannica defines the former as a society where men exercise total authority over a community, while it characterizes the latter as a practice of infringement on personal autonomy by an authority. Both have implications for