Fans are elated as Dunsin Oyekan announces new music with Theophilus Sunday Taking to social media, the renowned Nigerian psalmist and worship revivalist trumpeted the news of his collaboration with firebrand gospel minister, Theophilus Sunday, while also hinting at another new collaboration with Nathaniel Bassey, for new songs! “Some time ago, the Lord said I
by NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent Stacy M. Brown Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) firmly stated that Black Americans are being attacked in various ways nationwide, with Republicans leading these efforts. “We refuse to be victims, and we will not be silenced,” declared CBC Chairman and Representative Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) during a State of Black
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writer tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore County residents are raising their voices about the state of public safety in Maryland. “Crime in the area hasn’t decreased because folks are consistently finding ways to get away with it and not being held accountable,” said Lamont Cook, 42. A 30-year Randallstown resident, Cook said one of
Detectives need your help in identifying this child or his parents or guardian. On July 29, 2023, at approximately 11:35 p.m., officers responded to the 4000 block of Fernhill Avenue to investigate a call for service regarding child neglect. Once officers arrived at the location, they were met by a concerned citizen who found a
By Khira MooreAFRO Intern It’s almost here, folks! National Night Out is Aug. 1, the first Tuesday in August. It’s a fun night of good food and even better company. Not to mention, it’s free! According to the National Night Out Organization, this celebration in the Baltimore community began in 1984 and is primarily hosted
Les twins are putting the power of their platform behind the group using dance to focus youth toward maintaining their mental health. (Photo: Courtesy of Associated Press/Michele Eve Sandberg) By Aziah Siid, Word in Black If you’ve been lucky enough to score tickets to Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, you know Queen B is on stage
By Mylika ScatliffeAFRO Women’s Health Writer If you visit the Atlanta Fibroid Center website, you will see pages of testimonials from mostly Black women who no longer live a miserable existence of heavy bleeding, unbearable cramps and planning their lives around their periods. Dr. John Lipman, the center’s founder and medical director, has made it
By Gene LambeySpecial to the AFRO In today’s culture, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, focus on mental health has risen for people of color. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines mental health as feelings that “includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being…it affects how we think, feel, and act.” Dr. Regina James
HBCUs reportedly are gearing up to become more selective, aiming to maintain the quality of education they provide. AFRO-American Newspapers July 27, 2023 By Stacy M. Brown In the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent decision to end affirmative action in college admissions, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have taken steps to adapt their admissions
By Adrian Sainz and Jonathan MattiseThe Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice said July 27 it is investigating how Memphis Police Department officers use force and conduct arrests, nearly seven months after the violent beating of Tyre Nichols by five officers after a traffic stop strengthened nationwide calls for police