Buddy Holly, an iconic figure in the history of rock and roll, left an indelible mark on the music world during his tragically short career. With his distinctive voice, innovative songwriting, and undeniable charisma, Holly became a pioneer of the genre in the late 1950s. His influence can still be felt today in the music
Few artists in the annals of blues history can claim the enduring influence and raw authenticity that John Lee Hooker brought to the genre. With a career spanning over half a century, Hooker’s distinctive sound and magnetic stage presence left an indelible mark on the world of music. In this article, we embark on a
George Strait, often hailed as the “King of Country Music,” has left an indelible mark on the world of country music with his timeless melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and a voice that seems to have been touched by the Texas stars themselves. With a career spanning over four decades and a staggering number of hits under
Erykah Badu, often hailed as the “Queen of Neo-Soul,” has left an indelible mark on the world of music with her distinctive blend of soul, jazz, R&B, and hip-hop. With a career spanning over two decades, Badu has consistently pushed the boundaries of musical innovation, lyrical depth, and artistic expression. Her sultry, ethereal voice and
By Helen Bezuneh, Special to the AFRO In the Jeffrey S. Evans and Associates auction house in Crawford, Va., the entire room sat on the edge of their seats as Dr. Frances Toni Draper, AFRO CEO and publisher, and Andre Draper, AFRO director of operations, placed their bids on behalf of Afro Charities during a
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Earlier this year, Edward Blum’s American Alliance for Equal Rights launched legal action against Fearless Fund. The lawsuit, brought before the U.S. District Court in Atlanta, alleges that the Fearless Fund discriminates against non-Black women. Experts said the suit could present a pivotal moment in the ongoing discourse on
By Cheyanne Mumphrey,and Juan Lozano, The Associated Press A Black high school student in Texas has served more than two weeks of in-school suspensions for wearing twisted locs to school. After being punished, 17-year-old Darryl George returned to school with the same hairstyle and was suspended again, his mother said. George, a junior at Barbers
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, afields@afro.com A sea of blue and white ascended onto the campus of Howard University as members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority welcomed the newest and largest class of honorary members. Their 2023 induction took place in the Blackburn building on Sept. 19 with the objective to honor their five
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com In 1941, the Tuskegee Airmen became the first all-Black flying crew in the U.S. military during World War II. Also known as the Red Tails, the 992 fighter pilots executed more than 1,500 missions, and 15,500 forays, defeating 261 enemy aircrafts and winning more than 850 medals. Despite
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. Not only did the bill include the largest federal, public transit investment, $89.9 billion, in U.S. history, it set aside $7.5 billion