Zelensky and Putin Make Dueling Trips to Front Line in Ukraine
The visits by the Ukrainian and Russian leaders came as both sought to display strength and confidence ahead of an anticipated Kyiv counteroffensive.
10 Best Tinie Tempah Songs of All Time
Tinie Tempah (real name Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu) is a British rapper, singer, and songwriter. Born in London in 1988, he first gained attention with his mixtapes before breaking through to the mainstream with his debut album “Disc-Overy” in 2010. Tinie Tempah’s music is characterized by his distinctive flow, catchy hooks, and upbeat, club-friendly production. His
10 Best Tears For Fears Songs of All Time
Tears for Fears are an English pop rock band formed in Bath, England, in 1981. The band was founded by Roland Orzabal (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Curt Smith (vocals, bass), and quickly rose to international fame with their 1985 album “Songs from the Big Chair”. Tears for Fears are known for their distinctive sound, which
10 Best 6LACK Songs of All Time
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10 Best The Verve Songs of All Time
The Verve were a British rock band formed in Wigan, England in 1989. The band consisted of Richard Ashcroft (vocals, guitar), Nick McCabe (guitar), Simon Jones (bass guitar), and Peter Salisbury (drums). The Verve gained critical acclaim and commercial success in the 1990s with their unique blend of shoegaze, Britpop, and psychedelic rock. The band’s
10 Best Grimes Songs of All Time
Grimes, born Claire Boucher, is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, and producer. She first gained attention in 2012 with her critically acclaimed album “Visions”, which featured a unique blend of dreamy pop, electronic music, and experimental sounds. Grimes is known for her otherworldly vocals and her unconventional approach to songwriting and production, which often involves
Survey shows Black professionals’ ability to focus disproportionately affected by rising cost of living, health concerns
By Stacy M. Brown, BlackPressUSA NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Black workers prioritize their mental well-being more than any other racial group, according to a survey by the employment platform Oyster. The platform surveyed more than 2,500 desk-based – or so-called knowledge employees — and found that more than 58 percent of Black workers globally
Small business lending looks unequal, getting data has been a battle
By Jamie Smith Hopkins, The Center for Public Integrity You can’t fix a problem you don’t track. That’s especially true if you’re counting on the federal government to intervene. It’s why, several years after 1968 civil-rights legislation intended to stop housing discrimination, Congress passed a law requiring many financial institutions to report some information about
J. Cole and Drake deliver a star-studded night to remember at Dreamville Festival 2023
By Forward Times Staff J. Cole’s Dreamville festival aimed to reach new heights in its third year. Fans went crazy the moment the lineup was announced with Cole himself and Drake as co-headliners for the second night. Getting those two superstars in one place is a major feat in itself — the only thing harder
Is D.C. moving closer to recreational equity with next year’s budget?
By Kimberly Perry and Rev. Wendy Hamilton Mayor Bowser has proposed $750,000 to retrofit underused basketball and tennis courts for pickleball in her 2024 fiscal year budget. She has also boosted funding for recreational facilities and programs throughout the city–significantly so in Ward Eight. At face value, that’s excellent news. However, shockingly wide disparities currently