U.A.W. Begins Walkouts at 3 Plants in Midwest The New York TimesAs UAW strike looms, auto workers want 4-day, 32-hour workweek, among other contract demands CBS NewsUnited Auto Workers hours away from strike against big three auto manufacturers NBC NewsAnxiety grows as strike deadline approaches WLNSRecord auto profits should be used to address inequality and the climate crisis The GuardianView
*Detroit (CNN) — The United Auto Workers union is on strike against General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, the first time in its history that it has struck all three of the nation’s unionized automakers at the same time. “On Strike at the Big Three. Stand Up Strike,” the UAW tweeted out shortly after midnight. UAW
Marla Glen ebook cov *Renowned singer-songwriter Marla Glen is thrilled to announce the upcoming ‘much-anticipated’ release of his authorized autobiography, “The Cost of Freedom.” The book, co-authored by Stacey McClain, offers an emotional roller coaster ride through Marla’s remarkable musical journey and his path to personal freedom. From his humble beginnings on the South Side of
Saweetie at the 2023 VMAs. Screenshot/Instagram *Twitter came for Saweetie as she struggled to read the teleprompter during the VMAs. One person went full mean girl and posted, “can’t read nor speak.. always covering sh*t up with “ I know that’s right”!!!! Gurl bye damn we ain’t got to have no talent today and it’s
*Jason Momoa is back as Aquaman, and the first trailer for the upcoming superhero actioner has dropped along with first-look images from the DC film. Momoa returns for “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” along with Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Nicole Kidman. Directed by James Wan, here’s the synopsis: “Having failed to
Cathy Hughes speaks onstage during TSP Live 2023 at The Hotel at Avalon on June 24, 2023, in Alpharetta, Georgia. (Photo by Carol Lee Rose/Getty Images) *Urban One founder Cathy Hughes recently shared exciting new details for the City of Richmond’s proposed resort, casino, and entertainment complex. Back in 2021, Urban One, Inc. submitted a
ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, the only US PRO that operates on a not-for-profit basis, will honor songwriter and artist Matthew West with the ASCAP Golden Note Award. A five-time Grammy nominee, West has had cuts by Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, Casting Crowns (including back-to-back #1 singles), Michael W. Smith and Amy
Sony Pictures’ AFFIRM Films and Monarch Media are gearing up for the launch of their newest film JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM on November 10th, releasing the official trailer and key art today. JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM is an epic musical sharing the Christmas story in a fresh, inspiring, and entertaining way from award- winning music producer Adam
The 54th annual GMA Dove Awards, which takes place on October 15th-19th, has empowered their Christian Hip Hop committee—led by Syntax Creative, Reflection Music Group and Rocketown—to create Future Legacy. This is a two day event which will take place at Rocketown in downtown Nashville. Click here to purchase your tickets.
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com TD Bank is awarding 10 $1-million grants to organizations across the country that are working to mitigate the housing affordability crisis. The sixth annual TD Ready Challenge targets nonprofits designing innovative solutions that address systemic barriers and increase access to affordable housing. Applications for the challenge close on