Al Green, born on April 13, 1946, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his soulful and distinctive voice. Reverend Al Green, as he is often referred to after his religious conversion, is a true soul music legend whose contributions have left an indelible mark on the genre. Green’s career took off
Mick Jagger, born on July 26, 1943, is an English singer, songwriter, and iconic frontman of the legendary rock band The Rolling Stones. With his dynamic stage presence, distinctive voice, and undeniable charisma, Jagger has left an indelible mark on the world of rock music and pop culture. Jagger’s role as the lead vocalist of
Deep Purple, formed in 1968, is a pioneering British rock band that played a significant role in the development of hard rock and heavy metal. Known for their powerful guitar riffs, organ-driven sound, and dynamic live performances, Deep Purple is considered one of the most influential bands in the history of rock music. The “Mark
Rihanna, born on February 20, 1988, is a Barbadian singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman who has achieved global stardom and become one of the most influential figures in the music and fashion industries. With her distinctive voice, diverse musical styles, and bold artistic choices, Rihanna has redefined pop culture and left an indelible mark on
Sting, born Gordon Sumner on October 2, 1951, is an English musician, singer-songwriter, and actor known for his distinctive voice, eclectic musical style, and thought-provoking lyrics. As the frontman of the iconic band The Police and a successful solo artist, Sting has left an indelible mark on the world of music. With The Police, Sting’s
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A former organizer of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group was sentenced on Thursday to 17 years in prison for spearheading an attack on the U.S. Capitol to prevent the peaceful transfer of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden after the 2020 presidential election. The
By Gerald Imray and Mogomotsi Magome, The Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Emergency services teams have left the scene of one of South Africa’s deadliest fires at a derelict Johannesburg apartment block, and pathologists on Sept. 1 faced the grisly task of identifying dozens of charred bodies and some body parts that were transported in
By AFRO Staff More than 50,000 scholars were welcomed back to District of Columbia Public Schools on Aug. 28. Elected officials joined two select schools to uplift and inspirescholars to start their year on a good note. Raymond Elementary School and Eliot Hine Middle School were both visited by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser in addition
By AFRO Staff New Bethel Baptist Church, led by The Rev. Dexter Nutall, hosted a back to schoolcommunity day on Aug. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers helped operate a wide range of activities and educational tables for children and families to enjoy. A few of the on-site vendors and offerings included the
By Thalia Beaty, The Associated Press Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have committed $10 million to make direct payments to people on Maui who are unable to return to their homes because of the wildfires, through a new fund they announced Aug. 31. The People’s Fund of Maui will give $1,200 a month to adults