Billy Joel, born William Martin Joel on May 9, 1949, in The Bronx, New York, is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and pianist. He is considered one of the most successful and influential musicians in the history of popular music. Joel’s music is characterized by its melodic songwriting, heartfelt lyrics, and his distinctive piano playing.
Miley Cyrus, born Destiny Hope Cyrus on November 23, 1992, in Franklin, Tennessee, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality. She rose to fame as a child star playing the character Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel series “Hannah Montana.” Cyrus’s transition from her Disney persona to her own musical career marked
Edwin Starr, born Charles Edwin Hatcher on January 21, 1942, in Nashville, Tennessee, was an American soul singer known for his powerful and emotive vocal style. He gained fame in the 1960s and 1970s and is best known for his protest song “War.” Starr’s music was influenced by gospel and R&B, and his commanding voice
Joni Mitchell, born Roberta Joan Anderson on November 7, 1943, in Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada, is a legendary Canadian singer-songwriter and painter. She is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative artists in the history of folk and rock music. Mitchell’s music is characterized by her intricate guitar work, innovative open tunings
Cat Stevens, born Steven Demetre Georgiou on July 21, 1948, in London, England, is a British singer-songwriter and musician. He achieved international acclaim in the 1970s for his introspective and heartfelt folk-rock music. Stevens’ early music was characterized by his warm, distinctive voice and deeply personal lyrics. Albums like “Tea for the Tillerman” and “Teaser
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – Four innocent young girls getting ready for Sunday services died when the Ku Klux Klan detonated a devastating bomb inside Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church 60 years ago. As the nation commemorates the somber anniversary of that fateful day, Sept. 15, 1963
By Olumide Shokunbi When a Black entrepreneur takes a risk, bets on their drive and their passion and stakes their future on starting a business, the stakes are higher than most people can understand. A successful Black- owned business is a building block in the empowerment of Black people everywhere. When those endeavors are successful
Krystal Gonzalez (left) hugs daughter, Aaliyah Gonzalez, who died on July 2 in a mass shooting at Brooklyn Homes just months after turning 18. Her mother attended a city council hearing on Sept. 13, to urge city leaders to stop the violence throughout Baltimore. (Photo credit Krystal Gonzalez/Instagram) By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Tmcqueen@afro.com
By Michayla Maxwell, Special to the AFRO and Layla Eason, AFRO Intern Generational wealth is a topic that has become more popular in recent years due to conversations about the wealth gap and the economy. Generational wealth is wealth that is passed on from children and grandchildren within one family. The wealth in question could
By Bria Overs, Word in Black It’s hard to know where to turn when seeking guidance on budgets, investments, purchasing a home, or even starting a business. The internet is a great and vast resource, but it has one major flaw — it’s unable to get a complete view of your finances. Passing down financial